An excellent day's racing at the Curragh in Ireland with the Irish 1000 Guineas meeting taking centre stage. Here are the thoughts of our Long Shot tipster.
Curragh
J: C T Keane
T: J J Murphy
White Birch finished behind current favourite Auguste Rodin on a couple of occasions last season, including when 3rd in the Epsom Derby. However he looks to have come back a bigger and stronger model this season and was most impressive when taking a Group 2 race over this track and distance last time out. White Birch travelled very strongly that day and put 3 3/4 lengths between himself and his rivals. That win backed up an earlier win this season and he looks a colt that is on an upward curve. Granted a good early pace, White Birch looks likely to play a hand at the finish. White Birch rates a 4 star each way Pick.