Horse Racing Trader’s Tips: Thurles Preview – Saturday 21st March

Horse to watch

We already know the merits of the Grade 3 PierceMolony Memorial Novice. It looks like a really strong contest with all nine ofthe runners holding solid claims.

Sizing Pottsie looksset to go off as the favourite, and while Jessica Harrington’s runner unseatedhis rider on his first Chase start over Christmas, he has since thrived overthe bigger obstacles in two starts since.

He won by 15l at Fairyhouse and followed that upwith a taking 12l success in the Grade 3 Flyingbolt Novice Chase earlier thismonth. He has a 6lb penalty to contend with following that win, but he’s aprogressive horse on an upward curve. He looks exciting for the future.

Jockey to watch

In the absence of Ruby Walsh, Willie Mullins andPaul Townend are proving a potent combination. The dual-Gold Cup-winning jockeyhas six winners from 19 rides at Thurles this term. He pilots all three fromthe Mullins yard we’ve mentioned above.

Philip Enright, on the other hand, doesn’t boast quitethe same ammunition as Townend. Yet he’s still having a great time of it thisseason with 37 winners on the board this campaign.

That includes five at Thurles, with three of those returning an SP of 10/1 or bigger. It could be worth following his mounts on the card this Saturday – Ministerforsport (3:10), Wrong Direction (3:40), Monty’s Mission (4:10) – with some big rewards potentially on offer.

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All odds and markets correct as of date of publication