We are racing in Fairyhouse today.
In the first race, the Auction Maiden Hurdle, we send two down to post. KISH BANK was just headed in the final strides at Gowran Park last time out and bids to try and get on the scoreboard over hurdles today with Sam Ewing in the saddle. QUALITY CONTROL makes his racecourse debut. A half brother to LIEUTENANT HIGHWAY who is a winner of 5 from 18 starts, he should run a credible race and we will learn plenty from him today. Danny Gilligan rides.
We run CHORTAL and LAKOTA BLUE in the 4yo Handicap Hurdle. Chortal has his first start in handicap company and made a good impression over course and distance back in December. Danny Gilligan rides. Lakota Blue drops down in grade here today as he bids to try and get off the mark over hurdles. Carl Millar is booked to ride claiming a valuable 5lb.
In the 2m4f Handicap Hurdle we are representing but SPORTING GLORY and PRENDS GARDE A TOI. Sporting Glory is a lightly raced individual but he has solid form in some very competitive races. He was just out of his depth in a Grade 1 contest last time out but could shape up well here today in handicap company. Sam Ewing rides. Prends Garde A Toi hasn’t fired since winning his maiden hurdle at Downpatrick. Hopefully he will show a better account of himself as he drops back in trip. Danny Gilligan is booked to ride.
In the Rated Novice Chase WILL DO is a non runner. SEA ASTER takes her chances in the now 4 runner field. A winner of her beginners chase in Clonmel last June, she’s shown good form over the longer distances and isn’t without a chance here today with Danny Gilligan in the plate.
Our final runner of the day is RISKAWAY in the INH Flat Race. A new recruit to the yard, he was purchased after finishing 4th in his sole point to point start. We should learn plenty about him today and Josh Williamson has been booked to ride.