

So Flanagan is gonna team up with Marine Nationale this weekend at Dublin Racing Festival

, hoping to bounce back from that Leopardstown blunder

. I mean, it's not an easy ask considering he's never ridden the horse before

.
But what caught my eye was how Flanagan is emphasizing teamwork between trainer Barry Connell and owner

. That's key, right? When everyone's on the same page, horses perform better


.
I'm also curious about Marine Nationale's strengths and weaknesses

. The stable's worried about Solness, but Flanagan believes his mount can overcome that hurdle

. Meanwhile, Eachtotheirown has a 14-pound penalty, which is a big ask

.
What I like about this is the focus on redemption rather than just competing

. Marine Nationale's got some impressive form at Prestbury Park and Gloucestershire

, so let's see if they can carry that momentum into Dublin

.
It's gonna be a tough battle against Solness, but I love the optimism around this stable

. Here's my simple diagram to sum it up:



Marine Nationale β Flanagan + Connell =

Wish them luck!
