'He has looked made for this race' - three eyecatchers to note for day two

With rain forecast early on day two of the festival, stamina is likely to be needed in the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (1.30) and there's a definite question whether that is what hot favourite Sir Gerhard brings to the table. He's the class of the race, but the highly unexposed Journey With Me brings stamina aplenty and has looked made for this race ever since landing a strong Leopardstown maiden hurdle, when beating Minella Crooner and Kilcruit.

The Racing Post analysis that day said: "he looks an exciting prospect who could develop into a leading Ballymore contender". The day has come and he finds himself in a position to give connections back-to-back wins in the race following on from Bob Olinger 12 months ago.

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Mark BrownRacing Post Reporter

Published on 15 March 2022inHorse racing tips

Last updated 11:16, 16 March 2022

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