Folsom Blue hot favourite for Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles
Folsom Blue is most likely to display a dominating performance in the Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle, set to take place at Thurles on Thursday, March 1, 2012.
According to the preset plan, the party will begin at 15:55 (GMT). The 2-mile 4-fourlong Grade 2 competition has a cash prize of €26,000.
The spectators are expecting this race to produce a lot of drama, as there are many strong contenders in the line-up.
Among the entries are:
Folsom Blue
Caolaneoin
Bridgets Pet
Lyreen Legend
Toostrong
Hats And Heels
Nobody can overlook Folsom Blue’s chances, as the five-year-old is in sublime form at the moment. At the start of February, the talented gelding completed his hat-trick, sealing an emphatic victory in the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle.
The Irish challenger outclassed Castle Wings by staggering nine lengths, clinching his second triumph in 2012. Under D. N. Russell, Conor O´Dwyer’s trainee is the centre of attention at the moment, as the bookies are rating him quite highly.
Lyreen Legend will also fancy his chances in today’s contest. The five-year-old is yet to grab a victory in the ongoing calendar year. In both of his previous races, he finished second on the chart.
The D. T. Hughes-trained made his latest appearance in late January, when he was outplayed by W. P. Mullins’ trainee, Boston Bob, in the Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Bridgets Pet and Hats And Heels are also coming into this race after tasting success in their respective races. Hats And Heels has been maintaining high standards of speed and stamina since her debut, winning two out of
her three races.
Likewise, Bridgets Pet is looking in good rhythm. After a couple of ordinary performances, the five-year-old regained his momentum, sealing a classy win in the Tote Jackpot Maiden Hurdle at Naas last month.
Prediction
Folsom Blue has been performing outstandingly over the last couple of months and might be able to continue his winning journey. He is certainly the hot favourite, but it will be a huge surprise if
Lyreen Legend fails to put up a good show.
Both contenders are going to battle hard for the top slot whereas Bridgets Pet and Hats And Heels will look to cause an upset.
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