Tote Ireland will be operating their own betting service on the opening day of the Northern Ireland Festival of Racing at Down Royal on Friday. While this ground-breaking move will only be available to Tote Account holders tomorrow, those attending Naas races will also be able to bet into the special Down Royal win, place and exacta pools on Saturday.
Killultagh Thunder stands out as the bet of the afternoon in the beginners chase. Although he is having his first run over fences, this locally-owned gelding is certain to be well schooled and this punting opportunity is definitely not one to miss.
All eyes will be on Davenport Milenium in the earlier hurdle as the ante-post favourite for the Champion Hurdle reappears after his Summer break. He should be up to winning at the first time of asking and is preferred to Scottish Memories and Turtleback.
Dashing Home should not be opposed in the opening three-year-old hurdle while Baily Mist can build on a fine recent Punchestown effort to win the two mile novice hurdle.
