Jo'burg tackles fences on return Henry de Bromhead is hoping Sizing Jo'burg can get back on track after a long lay-off in the Midland Breeders Beginners Chase at Kilbeggan on Friday night. The Old Vic gelding has not been seen since a disappointing effort in a Down Royal hurdle back in May 2013 and turns his attention to chasing on his return. He had been impressive when taking his maiden hurdle at Downpatrick and had also performed with credit in a couple of hot novice events. With the yard's horses often improving for going chasing he looks a nice prospect in the Alan Potts colours. "He's coming back from a long lay-off. He jumps well and we're hoping he'll run a nice race," said De Bromhead. "They've been doing a good job with the ground there all summer so it should be nice for him." De Bromhead also saddles Tisamystery in the two-and-a-half-mile contest and he shaped with promise on his chase debut at Tramore recently when third behind a smart sort in Un Beau Roman. "He's a nice horse. He's not proven over the trip yet so we'll step him up and see how he gets on," added the Waterford handler. The Noel Meade-trained Silver Tassie is another useful novice hurdler making his chasing bow in the race. He was still in contention when falling three from home on his handicap debut in a decent contest at Fairyhouse back in April. The Shantou gelding had won twice over timber previously and performed with credit in a couple of good novice races. Bonifacio would have a bit to find with some of his rivals on hurdles form but he ran a decent race on his chase debut here last month, behind Seefood. The experienced performer could make his presence felt with that run under his belt.
