Marygale tries to Bridge gap in Grade 3 Marygale Bridge returns to Limerick aiming to enhance her paddock value in Sunday's Kerry Group European Breeders Fund Shannon Spray Mares Novice Hurdle. John Walsh's seven-year-old knuckled down admirably to open her jumping account at the Patrickswell circuit over the Christmas period and the narrowly beaten runner-up, the Gordon Elliott-trained Myztique, renews rivalries in this Grade Three contest. Walsh is concerned the rain-softened ground may be against his charge, but he is still hoping for a bold show. He said: "The ground is very heavy, which might not suit her, but we'll see. "She's in good form and if we can get a bit of black type we'll be happy." The highest rated runner in the 11-runner field is Monbeg Rose, trained by Willie Mullins. Gigginstown House Stud's mare comfortably beat Myztique at Thurles in December and ran creditably behind Ball D'Arc in a Listed event at Punchestown in January. Other contenders include John Kiely's Pride Of The Braid and Court Challenge from Shane Crawley's yard.
