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Pretty Little Liar has rivals in a spin

Pretty Little Liar and Jordan Gainford
 Pretty Little Liar and Jordan Gainford
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After being runner-up on her last three starts in similar contests, Pretty Little Liar (11/4) made no mistake with a facile success in the second split of the 80-95 rated handicap hurdle.

The 8-year-old mare tracked the leaders under 5lb claimer Jordan Gainford before hitting the front travelling powerfully before the second-last flight of hurdles.

From that point she careered away to slam 7/4 favourite Inforapenny by ten lengths.

It’s been a productive year for the daughter of Excellent Art after Flat victories at Dundalk in March and Bellewstown in July.

Locally-based winning trainer David Dunne said: “She’s run a lot over the last six weeks but every time she’s come bouncing out of the race and she’s a good ground horse.

“She travelled nicely today and she’s unbelievable to jump. I might go for a beginners’ chase for horses rated below 102 but if the rain comes she’ll be getting a rest.

“Most of the owners (Pretty Boys Syndicate) are here so it’s great.”

Quotes from Alan Magee

About Mark Nunan
Mark has followed racing since he was a teenager and worked for many years as a broadcaster with the Irish version of Racecall. He joined the Press Association in 2019 and is also a contributor to the Racing Post. A native of Kildare, he now lives in Sligo.