Horse racing

Thurles Thursday preview

February 25th, 2010 by Gary O Brien

The €40,000 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle has been won by some very useful performers in recent years (Cooldine and Kazal were both successful before going on to better things), and the 2010 renewal looks well up to scratch. Prolific mare Premier Victory sets the standard on her pre-Christmas form, but she could be a touch vulnerable returning from a break against unexposed types like Western Leader, Kerb Appeal and Stonemaster.

Racing opens with a 2m maiden hurdle where Siberian Tiger is likely to be hard to beat for the Tony Martin/Ruby Walsh combination. However The Big Mosquito, partnered by the latter’s great rival Davy Russell, took a big step forward when runner-up last time and should give him plenty to do.

Willie Mullins added another bumper to his seasonal tally at Fairyhouse yesterday and is represented in both races in his specialist category this afternoon. Both are newcomers, and Laganbank in particular could face a tough task against the promising Asymmetric Sam in the first of them.

Ad Idem didn’t enjoy the clearest of runs when second to the useful Mr Cracker at Navan last time and has obvivous prospects of going one place better in the 2m6f maiden hurdle.

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