GordonElliott

17:20 Kilbeggan - Cause Of Causes

He's owned by the Timeform Betfair Racing Club and I had hoped to run him in the Grade 1 Novice Hurdle on the Friday of the Punchestown Festival but the ground went against him and there was no point in running him on it. He's a bit unfortunate not to have won a maiden hurdle by now and hopefully he can change that today. They're calling the ground good to soft, good in places and if it continues to dry out, that'd be all the better for him.

Davy Condon is on board (also rode him on debut when falling at the last when running on from a close 3rd position) and he'll probably have him handy throughout. The trip (2m3f) should be ideal for him, he's in great form at home and he should go very close.


17:55 Kilbeggan - Spring Lane

He was an easy winner of a bumper at Downpatrick last time, after being a bit unlucky when touched off in a similar race at Catterick the time before. He's fit and well from those runs but this is his first run over hurdles and, like all of ours, he should improve for it. He has schooled well at home but I'm just a little concerned that he will need the experience.

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