Review of the day

Money for Nothing ran much better today than was the case last time – but he didn’t run well enough to ever give us much hope of collecting.

He was a bit more settled in the first time hood – but he gave the leaders a lot of rope and ultimately, couldn’t reel them back.

He ended up finishing a reasonable third – though a fair way behind the second horse.

I suspect he needs dropping in class (plus maybe a slightly further trip): I’m sure there are races to be won with him…

Earlier on the card, Veroce was backed into 7/2 favouritism in the staying chase and whilst he was travelling very nicely at half way, a few sloppy jumps ultimately ruined his chances.

He could only finish fourth, just in front of Admiral Blake.

Over at Thurles, Knockraha Pylon ran a mighty race on his seasonal debut – but was collared by Dragon Khan on the run to the last.
He possibly deserved better.

Goonyella ran a perfect race in the handicap hurdle (from a Grand National perspective !): up with the speed throughout, he lost his place when the pace quickened on the turn for home, before staying on very nicely in the closing stages to finish fourth.

Finally the Charles Byrnes trained Either or Out, was eventually sent off at 25/1 in the handicap hurdle (having opened at 5/1 this morning !) - and he was indeed beaten around 100 lengths.

What was amusing however, was that other Byrnes/Russell runner on the card, Oscar Lantern, was backed in from 4/1 this morning to 11/10 at the off – and duly delivered..!

Some races are best just watched !

TVB.