Outpointed by Rebel Og over course and distance two weeks ago, Flicker Flame might make it third time lucky over flights in Thurles today.
In the wake of his Breeders Cup and Melbourne Cup excitement, Joseph O’Brien (right) continues his quest for winners at all levels.
And Flicker Flame, a five-year-old mare successful twice on the flat, is expected to keep the wheels of industry turning for the Carriganog operation.
Today she must concede weight to her 17 rivals but she’s a confident choice to foil Jessica Harrington’s 201-rated Gambling Mistress.
Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore have a number of chances on today’s card, including top-weight Ellie Mac which finished third to Conron on her recent return to hurdling at Punchetsown.
And Royal Thief makes plenty of appeal in the Thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle, receiving a valuable 8lb allowance from the bumper winners in the field, notably Gordon Elliott’s Santana Plessis which belatedly opened his account at Kilbeggan in July.
Peter O'Hehir's tips
12.50. Niccolai
1.20. EverLastingPromise
1.55. Flicker Flame (Nap)
2.30. ElliE mac
3.00. Theatre Run
3.35. Royal Thief
4.10. Wingin a Prayer
Double: Flicker Flame and Wingin a Prayer
O'Hehir's longshot: Seskin Flyer (1.20)
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