JOHN O'KEEFFE IRISH RACING TIPS
John O'Keeffe has two New Year's Day tips from Tramore, Ireland.
1:15 TRAMORE
RYANS CLEANING SERVICES MAIDEN HURDLE
ST LAWRENCE'S WELL - 2/1
ST LAWRENCE’S WELL is worth another chance in this maiden hurdle, as his bumper form sets a clear standard. He ran a big race behind Passenger on debut at Cork and followed up with a convincing win at Kilbeggan, with that form working out well since. His hurdling efforts have been mixed, but there were signs of promise early on and a six-week break could be key. Back at a more suitable test, he looks capable of bouncing back and may be underestimated.
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2:25 TRAMORE
O'DRISCOLL'S IRISH WHISKEY NEW YEAR'S DAY CHASE (GRADE 3)
ILE ATLANTIQUE - 10/1
ILE ATLANTIQUE could be the Mullins runner to outrun his odds in Tramore’s Grade 3. Lightly raced and unexposed, he showed high-class form over hurdles and made a strong start to his chasing career, including a Grade 2 win over Firefox at Naas. His two subsequent non-completions dent confidence, but he shaped as though retaining plenty of ability on his return and may improve for that run. With a clearer round, he’s capable of holding his own at this level despite stiff opposition.
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