Racing enthusiasts are in for a treat this Easter Monday as ITV broadcasts a bumper day of action from Fairyhouse, Kempton Park, and Plumpton. The highlight is undoubtedly the BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, where expert tipster Newsboy has pinpointed his selections for viewers and punters alike.
Fairyhouse Focus: Irish Grand National and Key Races
The feature race at Fairyhouse is the BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National at 5.00 pm, and Newsboy believes Harry Cobden can secure a memorable victory aboard Goraibhmaithagat. This mount is particularly significant as Cobden is set to become the retained jockey for owner JP McManus next month, making this a potential early showcase of their partnership.
Goraibhmaithagat, whose name translates to 'thank you' in Gaelic, is trained by Colm Murphy. The six-year-old gelding has shown promising form, winning a major handicap chase at Naas in February and finishing a close second in the Leinster National last time out. With the extended distance of the Irish Grand National expected to suit, he is tipped to overcome a 5lb weight rise and claim the lucrative €269,500 first prize.
Other Notable Races at Fairyhouse
In the Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Hurdle at 3.15 pm, Newsboy fancies HEALYS PUB, who recently broke his maiden at Naas and could improve further in this competitive event. The Grade 2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle at 3.50 pm sees STORM HEART from Willie Mullins' yard as the standout pick, while stablemate BLOOD DESTINY is favoured in the Underwriting Exchange Fairyhouse Chase at 4.20 pm.
Kempton Park and Plumpton Selections
Over at Kempton Park, the Listed Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Magnolia Stakes at 2.55 pm features GETHIN, a former Derby prospect who is expected to make a winning return to action. In the Virgin Bet Handicap at 3.30 pm, SERENITY BLUE is tipped to thrive after facing tougher competition last summer.
LADY ROXBY, carrying top weight, is the horse to beat in the Virgin Bet A Good Bet Fillies' Handicap at 4.05 pm, and CHAMPAGNE POWDER is selected to dominate the Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap at 4.40 pm. Newsboy's best bet of the day is BERRY CLEVER in the 5.15 pm race at Kempton, with a double recommendation pairing it with LADY ROXBY.
At Plumpton, the BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Handicap Chase at 2.35 pm sees dual course winner KOTMASK as the preferred choice, highlighting his familiarity with the track.
Full Easter Monday Selections List
For those planning their bets, here is Newsboy's complete list of picks for the ITV-covered meetings:
- FAIRYHOUSE: 2.05 RADIATOR SPRINGS, 2.40 MAJOLIQUE, 3.15 HEALYS PUB, 3.50 STORM HEART, 4.20 BLOOD DESTINY, 5.00 GORAIBHMAITHAGAT, 5.40 JOYAU DE THAIX, 6.10 CHARISMATIC KID
- PLUMPTON: 2.00 LOCAL DERBY, 2.35 KOTMASK, 3.10 LORIKO, 3.45 GRAND CONQUEROR, 4.25 RIVERS CORNER, 4.55 YASMINA, 5.30 CHEAP SANDWICHES
- KEMPTON PARK: 1.45 CREATIVE QUEEN, 2.20 BARBUDA BAY, 2.55 GETHIN, 3.30 SERENITY BLUE, 4.05 LADY ROXBY (NB), 4.40 CHAMPAGNE POWDER, 5.15 BERRY CLEVER (NAP), 5.50 FLEURMAN
- Other Meetings: Selections also provided for Wolverhampton, Hereford, and Fakenham, with the double of BERRY CLEVER and LADY ROXBY highlighted.
This comprehensive guide offers insights for a thrilling day of racing, blending expert analysis with key facts to enhance the viewing experience on ITV this Easter Monday.
