In form Pet bids for another win at Cork Teacher's Pet bids for her fifth win of the season when she lines up in the McCarthy Insurance Group Rated Novice Hurdle at Cork on Saturday. The Philip Dempsey-trained mare has won twice at Downpatrick and Thurles this term and gained her most recent win at the Tipperary track last month. JP McManus' charge takes a significant drop in trip now having won over two miles and seven furlongs last time, and Dempsey admits the drop to the minimum is a concern. "We're hoping for the best and she seems in good form. The trip is a bit of a concern and hopefully it won't rain too much more," said Dempsey. Chief in opposition would appear to be the Gordon Elliott-trained Veinard, who also comes into the two-mile contest in fine form. He was only beaten half a length by That's A Wrap in a competitive handicap over the trip at Leopardstown on his most recent outing. The pair head the weights in the conditions event and meet off levels as they are both now rated 122.
