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Dundee on Easter mission

Dick Dundee (right) winning at Cork in DecemberDick Dundee (right) winning at Cork in December
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Paul Nolan's Dick Dundee is one of the more interesting runners in the fiercely competitive Easter Handicap Hurdle at Cork on Sunday.

A three-time winner over fences, Dick Dundee made use of a low hurdle rating when winning at this venue in December - but while he is officially rated 30lb below his chase rating, Nolan is not overly confident.

He said: "Dick Dundee has won at Cork before but I'm hoping the ground won't dry out too much as he has had leg trouble in the past.

"He has a nice light weight, though, and while he is rated 30lb below his chase mark, he is a far better chaser and might not have as much in hand over hurdles as people think."

Charles Byrnes' Sea Light, a close-up fourth to Gilgamboa in the valuable Boylesports Hurdle at Leopardstown in January, is also likely to prove popular on his return to action, while Coolmill bids to complete a hat-trick of recent course wins under top weight.

Former Galway Hurdle hero Moon Dice features for the Paul Flynn team and owner JP McManus has three chances in Let's Celebrate (Mouse Morris), Sort It Out (Edward O'Grady) and Hospital (Eric McNamara).