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Sunday tips: Angus McNae's on the Irish 1000 Guineas and more
By Angus McNae
Last Updated: Sun 25 May 2025
Top presenter Angus McNae has four selections for Sunday's racing, with three selections at the Curragh and one at Kelso - catch both meetings live on Racing TV
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2.13 Kelso: Pergamon
Angus McNae
Finished: 1stSP: 1/2
A winner on the Flat for Andre Fabre, this gelding won on his first start over hurdles at Plumpton and he can build on that effort here and defy a penalty.
He picked up strongly from two out and, despite wandering after the last, won decisively. He looks to be a strong stayer at two miles and the long run-in and uphill finish will suit him ideally today. He can win for Jenny Candlish.
3.05 Curragh: White Birch
Angus McNae
Finished: 4thSP: 3/1
There was only a neck between Los Angeles and White Birch in the Mooresbridge and, with some rain having fallen at the Curragh, the slightly easier conditions can help White Birch reverse the form.
He is a classy performer who beat Auguste Rodin in this race last year in a very fast time and he will be sharper for his reappearance. The race is likely to be a strong pace which will suit his late-running style and he can win this race again.
3.40 Curragh: Swelter
Angus McNae
Finished: 9thSP: 11/2
Dermot Weld has a plethora of good fillies and Swelter has shown in two unbeaten starts that she could be top class. Her win in the 1000 Guineas trial at Leopardstown was achieved in a very fast time.
Given she beat the useful Exactly in that race on what was only her second start outlines that she has already achieved a level of form to make her competitive here and there is plenty of improvement to come. She can remain unbeaten and land the Irish 1000 Guineas.
4.15 Curragh: Murkala
Angus McNae
Finished: 5thSP: 3/1
The handicapper has exacted some harsh revenge on this filly after her latest win, putting her up 14lb in the weights. That hefty rise may not be enough to prevent her winning again though given her potential for improvement as she gradually steps up in trip.
That recent win came over 7f and the step up to a mile seems sure to suit given her stamina laden pedigree. Johnny Murtagh has his horses in good form and Murkala can provide him with another winner.
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