Ahh, easter weekends, don’t you just love them? Waking up hungover to buggery at midday, no work to worry about tomorrow. Lovely.
There are some interesting races on today, not least the Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse which takes centre stage for us.
Mikael D’Haguenet 4:30 Fairyhouse – NAP
At Betcirca we’re on this horse antepost, and we’ve had a sizeable bet today on it. NAP selections are meant to be super confident selections, selections that if they put their best foot forward, win. Well, Mikael can do that today, although his jumping can be rather iffy at the best of times. Last time out he was travelling sweetly when he pecked badly on landing and 20 or so lengths. He then recovered to be a staying on 3rd. If he does that sort of thing today, he loses. If he doesn’t peck, takes each fence safely, he has a superb chance under Ruby Walsh to win the Powers Gold Cup. A RFC with Dedigout is also advised for a nice payday, and a bit of insurance should he get to the last and not jump it as well as Dedigout
Defy Logic 2:55 Fairyhouse – NB
This horse was a well punted, well fancied horse last time out when running into the ultra consistent (and undefeated) Annie Power. When they got into the straight to do battle that day, Defy Logic waved the white flag quite quickly. Cheltenham was on the agenda after that, which i saw as punching a bit above his weight, he ended up being diverted to this. This race is a much easier proposition, there isnt the likes of an Annie Power in this race to trouble him.
Betfair:
Bet on Henrik Stenson to become the BMW PGA Championship Winner.
Paddypower:
Back Australia to take the Ashes home with them.
Betway:
Back Rafael Nadal to become the Mens French Open Winner.
Coral:
Back One For Arthur to win the Grand National.
Bet365:
Back Mexico to win the Confederations Cup.
