Dundalk Wednesday 18th January
SEAN - Dundalk 2.05 - 1 mile 2 and 1/2 furlongs
Ta Na La, Pro Bono and Clever Capall look strong here and justify market support but a couple with decent each way chances if fully wound up would be GEMINI MAN and Coushty. I think the latter may just need the run but GEMINI MAN looks sure to make a bold effort. French Connection is the type to stay on off a strong pace but is another who may just need the run but EVERYHOURONTHEHOUR looks primed too after a better run last time and I'll take the market leaders on with this pair.
Shrapnel - Gemini Man + Everyhouronthehour (reserve if n/r is Coushty)
SEAN - Dundalk 2.35 - 1 mile 2 and 1/2 furlongs (Div 2)
Knocknakilla and Dr Patrick head the market here but don't look quite as strong as the market leaders in the earlier Division. Slamadoor has a decent each way chance and would be third pick but i'm most taken by MARALINGA and THE PECKHAMPOUNCER. Maralinga drops back in trip and was leading the field over further at the distance today so has a logical chance of making stamina pay on this occasion and The Peckhampouncer has been knocking on the door of late and probably just deserves a bit of luck in running to step up in to a place at the very least.
Shrapnel - Maralinga + The Peckhampouncer (reserve if n/r is Slamadoor)