04/10/2010

Anyone backing yesterdays predictions would have been raising a glass to the fixit4u sponsored rider Paul Townend when he steered Mulberry Boy to a storming finish at Kilbeggan. Gentleman Jeff, winning in the opener for Dermot Weld, and Clu Agus Cail, placed in the second race, also rewarded followers of Fridays preview.

The eyes of the racing world will be watching events in Leopardstown today as the Irish Champion Stakes takes centre stage at the south Dublin venue. The feature sees Rip Van Winkle reopposing Twice Over after the Ballydoyle stable mate came out on top 18 days ago at York in the Juddmonte International and Johnny Murtagh's mount looks like the one to go with again today.

Jim Bolgers Deire Na Sli looks good value to take the opener when the runners go to post at 1.40 in the Fillies Maiden. Vitruvian Man, looking to improve on a second place finish at Tipperary last month, can score for Fran Berry and John Oxx in the Kilternan Stakes.

Champion trainer Aidan O' Brien will be chasing a Group One treble with Lille Langtry looking to overcome Mick Channons Music Show in the Matron Stakes whilst Star Spangled Banner carries the favourites tag at Haydock in the Betfred Sprint Cup.

Fixit4u sponsored trainer Michael Halford runs Hujaylea in the September Handicap and Conor Hoban's mount deserves the utmost respect after staying on well to win at the Curragh last time out. Sense Of Purpose should prevail for Pat Smullen and Dermot Weld in the Fillies Handicap when the three year old runs in the familiar Moyglare Stud colours.

Dundalk's all weather track plays host to Sundays racing so make sure to log on to www.fixit4u.ie tomorrow where we'll be previewing all the action.