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Vic bidding to follow-up at Tipperary

Supreme Vic pictured on her way to victory at Killarney on ThursdaySupreme Vic pictured on her way to victory at Killarney on Thursday
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Supreme Vic will bid to follow up on her win at Killarney on Thursday when she lines up in the Packie Downey Memorial Handicap Chase at Tipperary on Sunday.

The Norman Lee-trained 10-year-old took advantage of her low mark over fences at Killarney as she scored by a comfortable five lengths on her handicap debut.

The three-time hurdles victor carries a 6lb penalty here, and Jack Kennedy again takes the ride.

Lee revealed after that Killarney success: "She is in foal to Rock Of Gibraltar and has until the end of August to race."

The daughter of Old Vic faces 15 rivals, with Old Castletown, Samanntom Lenora and Not For You appearing her main dangers.

The Tipperary Town Plaza Plate Handicap Chase is the most valuable contest on the card, with eight declared for this two-and-a-half-mile heat.

The hat-trick-seeking Le Grand Chene is sure to have plenty of supporters with Bryan Cooper in the saddle for Gordon Elliott, while Mayo National winner King Leon is another likely to feature prominently in the betting.

Handicap debutants Rich Coast Finish In Style and Courtncatcher are interesting contenders, while Coldstonesober who won this race last year, is back to defend his crown.

The Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort Hurdle looks a decent affair, with Grade Three winner Moylisha Tim one of eight due to take their chance.

The Richie Rath-trained gelding was also second in a Grade Two at Navan in November, before disappointing on his next two starts at Punchestown and Fairyhouse respectively.

He returns from a break now, and a much improved performance can be expected from him with JJ Slevin taking a valuable 7lb off. Marinero makes his debut for Henry De Bromhead here, and it'll be interesting to see how he gets on, while Consharon Boy and Steamboat Bill are the other standout names. You Can't Catch Me and The Fitz Lady look the ones to focus on in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle, while All The Sevens might be able to take the Follow @tipperaryraces On Twitter Beginners Chase. Golden Poet did it well at Kilbeggan on his last start, and he is sure to prove popular in the concluding Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Flat Race. Black Ace who won also won at Kilbeggan, is an obvious danger, while Smitty Bacall Kilbarry Marien and Winsome Bucks are other leading contenders.

About Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.