Mark Boylan has three confident fancies at Thurles on Saturday

Thurles: Aidan O'Brien and Seamie Heffernan enjoyed a double at the track on Thursday

Thurles: the scene of Saturday's ITV4 coverageCredit: Patrick McCann

Johnny Little Legs
2.40 Thurles
1pt win

There are plenty of exposed handicappers doing battle in the BetVictor Handicap Hurdle (2.40) but Johnny Little Legs doesn't fall into the same category, only having his sixth start, and looks open to plenty of progression.

The market apparently expected a big showing when he unseated at the third last while still in touch at Naas two starts ago and trainer Sean O'Brien unlocked a chunk of improvement from his five-year-old last time at the same course as this assignment.

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

Published on 20 March 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:46, 20 March 2020

Copy