A golden strand of form is key to Alan Sweetman's two Thurles selections

Credit: Harry Trump

Fox Le Bel
1.00 Thurles
2pts win

Having stuck with the well-backed Feelgood Island in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal on Thursday, trainer Liz Doyle can end the week on a high with Fox Le Bel in the Molony Cup at Thurles.

The 3m1f of this long-established handicap chase could help bring a career-best from the JP McManus-owned five-year-old, who seemed to find the 2m2f trip inadequate when fourth at this venue last month.

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Published on 19 December 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:37, 19 December 2020

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