Horse Racing tips: Fran Berry’s best bets for Dundalk on Friday

We're kickstarting the weekend with Fran Berry's best bets for Friday night.

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

17:20 – Alexis Zorba

I like Alexis Zorba for Joseph O’Brien, he could be a really interesting runner. Blackbeard and Belatucadros could be threats but I’ll stick with Alexis Zorba.

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17:50 – Collective Power

We went with Collective Power last time but he just ran into a well-handicapped rival unfortunately. I’m going to stick with him as connections have put blinkers on him for the first time. That could be key and the blinkers could set him alight. There’s a lot of pace in this race and he’s got a good draw.

18:20 – Buenaventura

Mr Trinket was a winner here last time out but that was over a mile so I’m looking elsewhere and I’m on Buenaventura. She won last time out at Dundalk in February and the step up in trip should really suit her. She’s only been given a 3lb rise and she’s open to improvement.

18:50 – French Company

This is a pretty wide open race. Alhaajeb has been in good form but he’s got a bad draw. I’m with French Company, who has a great draw in stall three. He’s back down in distance, which isn’t a bad thing for him. He’s primed to win.

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19:20 – Notwithstanding

Notwithstanding for Henry de Bromhead is my pick in this one. He had a really good debut at Dundalk and it was promising. He needs to improve slightly again but there is value in him.

19:50 – Honey Girl (NAP)

I put Honey Girl up on her last start on this track but she ended up finishing second. She shaped up well though and she’ll be stronger here after a winter break.

20:20 – Macadams Rock

There are a couple of runners you could back but I’m going with Macadams Rock. He’s had really good runs on this track and he has a solid draw too. There will be a good gallop in the race which will also suit.

Fran Berry’s treble:

Collective Power, Buenaventura & French Company

Dundalk betting tips:

17:20 – Alexis Zorba
17:50 – Collective Power
18:20 – Buenaventura
18:50 – French Company
19:20 – Notwithstanding
19:50 – Honey Girl (NAP)
20:20 – Macadams Rock

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