Easter Sunday Special

Good Friday’s special was a success, with two 8/1 winners, a 4/1 winner and a 13/2 place, so I thought I’d bring it back again for an action-packed Easter Sunday.

Let’s get into it…

Plumpton

4:05: Daddy Long Legs 12/1 EW

A disappointing ninth in the County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham last time, Daddy Long Legs could bounce back here. Nico De Boinville picks up the ride with Willie Mullins send four over for this feature. Should appreciate this good ground.

4:40: Shakeyatailfeather 2/1

Dan Skelton is still just about clinging on to the trainers’ title, making every run crucial at this stage. Shakeyatailfeather is one of his best chances today. She won a 2m mares’ contest at Cheltenham on Thursday, and the team are sending her back out under a penalty for that success. Another one who should like this good ground based on form. Big chance.

Fairyhouse

3:00: Antrim Coast 7/2

Antrim Coast won twice over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell, but hasn’t made much of an impression over the larger obstacles in three starts. Best yet was 5th LTO though, when hampered at the last and having no extra on run in. Step up in to 2m4f should suit given 3m hurdles win.

Cork

1:12: Eternal Echo 11/8 NB

Won a bumper at Naas in February. Was second by a length next time and then third at Limerick in March. The one to beat in this maiden based on that form abs should be more to come over hurdles.

1:42: King Of Kingsfield 6/4 NAP

Only had one win in 10 hurdle starts, which in December 2023. Hasn’t disgraced himself in better company than this with places in Graded races. Been used as a pacemaker much of this season, but a win will be the target today. Also playing this as a Gordon Elliott double with Eternal Echo at 4.93/1.

Market Rasen

3:45: Joining Force 3/1

6th of 9 on hurdle debut at Chepstow in November, and much better second over C&D last month on similar ground. Likely type to improve further and big chance of opening account.