On the Track and Between the Flags eyecatchers.

It’s been a pretty busy couple of weeks with little chance sometimes to catch your breath and look at some good performances for the future.

Between the Flags Donnchadh Doyle was a little unlucky at Affane when his 4 year old Rough King fell when leading at the last fence under Andrew Latta. He had been in front for most of the 3 mile journey and looks certain to win irrespective of where or when he runs.

Sparkalark was another last fence faller that caught the eye this time at Ballinaboola. The 4 year old was running a good race behind Old Storm on the day under Paul Power when coming to grief. Trained by Vincent Halley in Waterford this Flemensfirth gelding would be a serious option for punters over the coming weeks.

On the Track Willie Mullins sent his 6 year old mare Supreme Carolina to Clonmel where she finished well taking second place in the 3 mile hurdle behind Questions Answered. This 6 year old Traditionally mare was given a tender ride and looks capable of adding to her race record for the Co Carlow based genius.

Staying over the jumps Dessie Hughes has seen his Indian Icon placed in a couple of 3 year old hurdles, the last at Navan. He must however be hopeful that the 3 year old can recoup any losses incurred on his last couple of runs. Hughes would have a good line to this world of 3 year olds and I feel he will gain a winning bracket soon.

Big Generator ran a nice race in a 2 mile hurdle at Navan with the Jim Mernagh owned 7 year old son of Generous finishing second. Paul Nolan is astute at placing his horses and this horse is equally at home over fences or hurdles and might win again if allowed to lead in a more restrained fashion.

These are a few horses that have caught my eye and should be worth following.