Gordon Elliott sends a strong team to Fairyhouse, starting with a pair of runners in the opening Buy Your Great Value Annual Fairyhouse Membership Today Maiden Hurdle at 12.25.
Pete So High is ridden by Davy Russell and bids to build on a couple of decent efforts over timber since joining from Richard Hannon, while Park Paddocks makes his debut over obstacles for Elliott after running four times on the Flat for William Haggas.
Willie Mullins opposes with classy French Flat recruit Saldier, while Jessica Harrington saddles Make It Hurrah, who needs to improve on his hurdling bow.
Elliott has a pair of runners in the Online Discounts At Fairyhouse.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle, with Limerick second Lackaneen Leader the pick of his duo ahead of Heritage Quay.
Mullins again looks to have the strongest challenger as Redhotfillypeppers was placed in a Listed bumper in November and ran well enough when third on her hurdling debut here.
Elliott's Double Portrait has a bit to prove in the Fairyhouse.ie Maiden Hurdle as he was pulled up on his hurdling bow and has Alan Fleming's As You Were, a good second at Navan, in opposition here.
Soul Kaliber bids to atone for unshipping Jack Kennedy last time when Elliott's charge goes for the Racing Again January 27th Beginners Chase, where fellow Gigginstown-owned Monbeg Chit Chat looks the biggest threat for Henry De Bromhead.
Elliott has a pair of newcomers in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race, with Lisa O'Neill aboard Tintangle and Nina Carberry riding Creadan Belle, though dangers abound with Castafiore Park, Love N' Peace, Flamingo Court and Owenacurra Lass all having finished second on their latest outings.
Elliott's Graineyhill bids to follow up his recent Clonmel success in the Your Clubs Fundraiser At Fairyhouse, Enquire Today Handicap Hurdle, while the Boylesports Irish Grand National April 2nd Handicap Chase could be between Flemenstorm, Pack Your Bags and Shanklys Dawn.
