3Furlongsout.com editor Dee Connolly has a reasoned selection for every race at Cork (Ireland) on Thursday afternoon, 21st March 2019. Get your bets on now at Hollywoodbets here!
Race 1 – 16.10
OCEAN VOYAGE (8) – 7/10
This fiendishly tricky fillies maiden race is far from straightforward there is countless potential form angles worth looking into though it may be best just to stick with the anticipated market favourite trained by Gordon Elliott. This horse was previously a winner over 7f on flat however recently ran well-below form fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Navan 19 days ago. Its best to excuse that run and focus on the previous solid form. This race is very winnable, and it would be a surprise if she wasn’t to make her presence felt.
Race 2 – 16.45
POLY ROCK (2) (NB) – 5/1
Gold Cup winning trainer Willie Mullins appears to have his team in fine fettle judging by the recent results and this Supreme horse racing club owned horse looks open to the progression desired to win this race and much more. When last spotted 144 days ago this horse ran pleasingly-well to finish fifth place over an additional distance, not bashed about when beaten, dropped in distance this afternoon and realistically Should have more to offer. Good jockey booking of Danny Mullins.
Race 3 – 17.15
LA TEKTOR (3) – 15/10
La Tektor has hit the crossbar on both of his starts under Rules for trainer Tony Martin but a reproduction of either of those exertions should be more than good enough to win a race of this standard. The manner which he was sticking on with purpose over the shorter distance the last time out strongly recommends this extra yardage will definitely be in his favour. Should really be there or abouts on the strength of recent form.
Race 4 – 17.50
JENNYS GREY (1) – 5/2
Such a consistent customer, rarely does this James Duilea trained horse not get involved in the action though for win-purposes he seems to lack a fishing gear yet to his credit all his form has been over a much further distance, significantly the massive drop in distance today could be the game-changer. The appointment of inform jockey Paul Townend in the saddle catches the eye.
Race 5 – 18.25
DARK OUTSIDER (1) – 12/1
His most recent win was in chase contest at this venue back in November however from then onwards has been running with plenty of potential including most recently a good second placed effort of 7 in handicap chase at Leopardstown 17 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles today ,and his mark aspects appealing enough if good enough to exploit it. Decent 7lb lady rider on-board for further help to his claims of success.
Race 6 – 19.00
ELWOOD (5) – 8/1
This Gordon Elliott trained horse wouldn’t be classed as one of the stables leading lights however, he makes plenty of appeal down to this kind of modest grade. Last time spotted 102 days ago he pulled up in a decent Novices’ Hurdle over course and distance, unquestionably the heavy going wasn’t in his favour prior to that below-par run was keeping respectable enough company to be given a good mention on his handicap hurdle debut this afternoon.
Race 7 – 19.30
ROBIN DES SIVOLA (6) (NAP) – 7/1
This Linda Mulcahy owned horse gets my confident selection in the finale for leading trainer Jessica Harrington and capable lady rider Maxine O’Sullivan. This five-year-old demonstrated clear potential when fourth on her Rules debut at Punchestown, that solid form has already been rubber-stamped with the second, third and sixth all winning since, and with ordinary progression that is expected she looks hard to oppose. One of the better punts of the complete card.
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