'Townend might have picked the wrong one' - Down Royal tips from David Jennings

Saylavee
1.30 Down Royal
2pts win

Paul Townend has picked Nikini out of the Willie Mullins-trained quartet in the Grade 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle (1.30), but I think he might be on the wrong one.

The champion jockey has never ridden Saylavee before, but he might regret not riding her this time. Danny Mullins was on board when she ran out a wide-margin winner of a Gowran Park maiden hurdle in September and he will once again be in the saddle.

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Published on 3 November 2022inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:39, 3 November 2022

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