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Irish racing moves to county Kilkenny on Thursday evening with Gowran Park hosting a seven race flat card with the first due off to post at 5:40.

The opening maiden has attracted eight runners and it looks a very competitive affair. Aidan O’Brien saddles newcomer Master Speaker rand he looks to head the betting market whilst the inform Tommy Stack saddles Mister Aviation and no doubt he will be well schooled with inform Wayne Lordan booked to ride. Another to consider may be the Dermot Weld trained Imperial Concorde but slight preference is for the Tommy Stack Montjeu colt.

Ger Lyon’s That Boy David was just unfortunate to meet a better horse last time out at Dundalk and he looks the one to beat in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund maiden over seven furlongs but the

Irish racing moves to Naas this evening with an eight race flat card due off to post at 5:20 at the county Kildare track.

The opening Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden has attracted twelve runners and it is likely that the Aidan O’Brien daughter of Danehill Dancer Delight will head the betting market. Lottie Do will be hoping to improve from her second last time out at Navan but an interesting newcomer may be the well bred Paul Deegan trained Flawless Fily.

Six runners will take their chance in the Fishery Lane Race and recent Tipperary winner Canary Row holds a strong chance for trainer Patrick Prendergast. Jim Bolger’s Dawn Approach was an impressive winner at the

Cork host a six race flat card this evening at the Mallow track with the first off to post at 5:10. The sprint track is not raceable and the 1m2f and 1m4f races will be tape started due to ground conditions.

The opening Fillies Maiden has only attracted four runners and it looks like Pat Martin’s Versilia Girl may be the one to beat, however newcomers from the Paul Flynn and John Joseph Murphy yard should be watched in the betting. Slight preference is

Dundalk hosts an eight race all weather card tonight with the first race due off to post at 5:50pm at the county Louth track.

The opening Fillies Maiden has attracted eight runners and the John Oxx trained Zariyna is likely to g off favourite having finished fifth on her debut last November at the track. Johnny Murtagh is booked to ride the Aga Khan owned three year old. Others to note are the David Wachman trained Duntle with in form Wayne Lordan booked to ride and the newcomer Surreal who is trained by Frank Dunne.

The Mick Halford trained Cebuano reverts back to the flat having many placed attempts in bumpers and could be the one to follow in the Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Maiden with Shane Foley booked to ride. The Kevin Prendergast trained Opa Loca is now a non runner so Edward Lynam’s Diamond Daze look the main danger.

The Dundalk Stadium handicap for three year olds looks a wide open contest. Brog Deas will try to defy top weight after winning nicely at Gowran Park last week whilst a chance may be taken with the Edward Lynam trained Stagecoach. Sam James claims a vital five pounds off.

Choral Society likes it around Dundalk and may be given another chance in the Hen & Stag Packages At Dundalk Stadium Handicap whilst Harry Trotter makes his handicap debut and may be the one to watch following a nice maiden win back in January at the track for trainer David Marnane.

Aidan O’Brien and Joseph O’Brien can justify the short price with Betterbetterbetter in the Fillies Maiden having made a nice debut to finish second to Dermot Weld’s Princess Highway at Leopardstown. John Oxx’s Sinetta looks the each way value.

Mick Halford’s Coach Bombay wasn’t far off the pace last week and can follow up his win 2 weeks ago in the DKIT Student Race Night Handicap. Conor Hoban takes five pounds off with the main dangers looking like Word For Word and Hawkswood.

China One can follow up his maiden win in the Follow Dundalk On Facebook handicap for trainer Paul Deegan and jockey Chris Hayes. The main dangers look like Miracle Cure and the David Wachman trained Tannery.

Northgate looks the one to beat in the concluding www.dundalkstadium.com handicap but a chance may be taken with the Andrew Oliver trained Jazz Girl who made a nice seasonal debut when finishing seventh at Leopardstown last time out.

Dundalk Selections

5:50 Surreal each way

6:20 Cebuano

6:50 Stagecoach each way

7:20 Harry Trotter each way

7:50 Betterbetterbetter

8:20 Coach Bombay

8:50 China One

9:15 Jazz Girl

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Dundalk hosts another all weather card tonight with the first of seven races due off to post at 6:20 at the county Louth track.

The opening two year old maiden has only attracted four runners. Jim Bolger saddles Einstein’s Folly who will be ridden by Ronan Whelan and he looks set to run a big debut race as this Whipper colt will be well schooled. Ger Lyons saddles Toccata Blue who finished a close fifth on debut whilst Versila Girl finished one place ahead in the same race. If Tommy Stack’s Dylanbaru acts to the Dundalk surface, he looks the one having finished a close fourth to Jim Bolger’s Dawn Approach on the opening day of the flat season at The Curragh. Wayne Lordan is booked to ride.

After just getting piped at Limerick, the Kevin Prendergast trained Ahaaly can justify

Seen as Friday is Good Friday and all the bookmakers are closed, Dundalk hosts a seven race flat card tonight with the first race due off to post at 6:20.

The opening Dundalk Apprentice Handicap has attracted twelve runners and it looks a wide open contest on paper. Queen Grace looks like a strong contender with Stephen Gray booked to ride whilst Samantha Bell is booked to ride the Paul Deegan trained Felina. An Saighdiur and Copper Dock should also be considered but Michael Browne’s Queen Grace can follow up on his close fourth last time out.

Only four runners are declared for the Fillies Race and the Aidan O’Brien trained Up should defy

Dundalk hosts it’s usual all weather flat card tonight with the first of seven races due off to post at 6:20 at the county Louth track.

The opening Red Mills Maiden has attracted eight runners with the David Wachman trained Precious Dream likely to go off favourite. Edward Lynam’s Dimitar shouldn’t be ruled out of the equation whilst Paul Flynn’s newcomer Mobiliser might be worth an each way bet.

Mick Halford’s Alvar is worth considering in

Dundalk hosts a seven race card at the county Louth track and the first of seven races goes to post at 6:20.

The opening Fillies Maiden looks a wide open contest and despite not firing last week another chance should be given to the Edward Lynam trained Merkel. Jim Bolger’s Foinse and Timothy Doyle’s Destiny’s Child are also ones to watch.

Edward Lynam could have a good evening at Dundalk as Dimitar

Dundalk hosts it usual Friday night all weather card with the first of seven races due of to post at 6:25 at the county Louth venue.

The opening This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Fillies Maiden could see Tommy Carmody get back into winning ways after renewing his licence after a seven year break. He is represented by Miss Mediator but slight preference is for the Edward Lynam trained Atmospheric High who was third last time out and looks set to run another good race. Willie Lee takes the ride.

The Group Discounts At Dundalk Handicap could see Jim Bolger’s Heir To The Mint follow up his win at the venue in January. Rory Cleary is booked to ride and the

Dundalk hosts it usual all weather card with the first of eight races due off to post at the county Louth venue at 5:50. Unlike the United Kingdom, Ireland has no problems with the weather and racing is expected to go ahead at Naas on Saturday and Leopardstown on Sunday without any problems.

The opening Group Discounts At Dundalk Handicap looks a wide open contest and an interesting runner is the Murdeach Kelly trained Forbidden City who finished a close second last week at the venue. Mark Monaghan claims a valuable seven pounds off and he should be able to cope with the draw from stall five. Bank On Black and Almadaa look the main dangers.

Roman General looks the horse to beat in the Dundalk Maiden for trainer Edward Lynam after finishing second