Dual champion-jockey Donnacha O’Brien saddles his first runners since receiving his trainer’s licence in Dundalk tonight.
O’Brien will be represented by Mythologic (6.30) and Flower Garland (7.30). And it will be no surprise if Mythologic, with a rating of 77, provides the rookie trainer with a dream start in the Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Maiden.
Admittedly, an eight-race maiden, this fellow went close against Royal County Down in a nursery at the Galway Festival and, after some disappointing efforts, stayed on late to finish fourth to Leadership Race on his polytrack debut here in October.
Up in trip tonight and with apprentice Gavin Ryan in the saddle, Mythologic might deliver and give O’Brien a winning start.
Joseph O’Brien’s 106-rated No Needs Never is a confident choice in the Bet On The Best Night At Dundalk Race.
Untried over a mile, No Needs Never’s fitness must be taken on trust. But he should account for his seven rivals.
Meanwhile, Thurles today hosts the meeting lost due to fog on the Saturday before Christmas.
And our Friday nap is the Karl Thornton-trained Shanroe Al C in the Molony Cup Handicap Chase.
The seven-year-old had today’s partner Johnny Barry on board when scoring twice over hurdles and this trip in Perth last spring before impressing in a handicap chase at Tipperary in October.
He chased home Fairly Legal in Navan and, last time, came form off the pace and stayed on late when fourth to Best Behavior in a competitive contest at Leopardstown over Christmas. And this looks a good opportunity.
Peter O’Hehir's tips for Dundalk
5.00. Lapilli
5.30. Ela Katrina
6.00. Miss Snossyboots
6.30. Mythologic
7.00. No Needs Never
7.30. Laurel Grove
8.00. Tynamite
8.30. Masalai
Next Best
5.00. Bambari
5.30. Narynkol
6.00. Irradiate
6.30. Dandy Spirit
7.00. Bowerman
7.30. Flower Garland
8.00. Major Power
8.30. A Likely Story
Double: No Needs Never and Masalai.
O’Hehir’s Longshot: Cappadocia (8.30)
Peter O'Hehir's tips for Tramore
12.40. Max Dynamite
1.15. Shanroe Al C (Nap)
1.50. Tronador
2.25. Ard Abhainn
3.00. Foxy Jacks
3.30. Electricitywork
4.00. Battle Of Actium
Next Best
12.40. Mormon
1.15. Misty Adage
1.50. Cafe Con Leche
2.25. Heaven Help Us
3.00. Royal Thief
3.30. Rebel Waltz
4.00. Energumene
Double: Shanroe Al C and Tronador.
O’Hehir’s Longshot: Blue Templar (1.15)
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