Number Seven Would Be Sweet For Bowes

Sweet Kiln will bid to boost the Bowe family's domination of the Ballymore Properties Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

James Bowe claimed the two-and-a-half-mile feature six times in the past 10 years, with Limestone Lad winning in 1999, 2001 and 2002 while Solerina dominated the race between 2003 and 2005.

Bowe's son Michael now holds the licence and he is due to field eight-time winner Sweet Kiln in this year's renewal.

The eight-year-old won the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan on her seasonal reappearance earlier this month and she will be bidding for a first Grade One victory.

'It's all systems go for the weekend. She's very well and we couldn't be happier with her,' Bowe said.

'She did a piece of work away from home over the weekend, Tom (Doyle, jockey) rode her and we were all pleased with her.

'As long as she goes there in the same frame of mind as she was at Navan, she would be hard to beat and hopefully things will go her way.

'On the last day it was good to firm ground but she handled it well and came out well so we have no concerns on that front.

'Fingers crossed, she will be on her best behaviour.'

Sweet Kiln is one of 12 engaged in the 85,000 contest with Noel Meade having three possibles in Aitmatov, Jazz Messenger and Rosaker.

Other eyecatching contenders include Willie Mullins' Ebaziyan and the Jessica Harrington-trained trio of Hide The Evidence, Macs Joy and Studmaster.

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