2 for Weld at Wexford at over 15/1

The concluding Borro Mares Flat Race at Wexford was marred by the very serious injury (reportedly a broken knee) sustained by the favourite, Robina Mai, with over two furlongs left to run. As with the opening split of this contest, a well-bred first-timer was left to take the spoils as Unaccompanied's half-sister, Wandering Star brought up a Dermot Weld double (won the first with Tuscan Light) under Jane Mangan. Sat 18th May

Friday's Punchestown Preview

3:40pm There's the the usual eccentricity to this event with the 2009 and 2010 winners renewing rivalries. Shin A Vee won in 2009 but was narrowly beaten by COOL WARRIOR the following year and, while Derek O'Connor is a notable booking, Shin A Vee has been absent for 772 days and is now passed over. Preference is for 12 year old COOL WARRIOR, who at least has proven fitness on his side. The other 14 runners have mustered just 10 point to points wins between them and finding a form alternative to either of the two previous winners is difficult. Ten year old Norwich Flyer has three point to point wins to his name though and may play a prominent roll while Enniskillen, who worringly is still a maiden point to pointer, ran ok in the Ladies Cup on Tuesday and has minor claims. The Begrudger is a dual point to point winner a long time ago but hasn't shown anything worth mentioning recently. (TW) Fri 26th Apr