Newcastle
1.45 Vosges
Warwick
1.25 Fire Fighter
2.25 Godsmejudge
2.55 Pacha du Polder
Gowran Park
3.05 The Thyestes Chase is the big race of the day. Start Me Up is one I am quite keen on. He goes on any type of ground and was a good third at Limerick last time over an inadequate trip. Western Charmer has some good form including a second at Punchestown in a Grade 1 in May. He might just be a bit high in the weights though. Rivage D’Or was formerly a consistent hurdler and won over fences at Thurles in October. This looks an open race but I will take a chance on Start Me Up.
From the archives
In recent times the Thyestes Chase has been won by two Grand National winners, Hedgehunter (2004) and Numbersixvalverde (2005).
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