Ballyfad set to make chasing debut in hot Fairyhouse event Gordon Elliott is hopeful that ground conditions will be suitable enough for Ballyfad to make his debut over fences in the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase CLG Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse tomorrow. The Gigginstown-owned son of Tirwanako took high rank over hurdles last season including when headed on the line by Talk The Talk in the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. “The plan is to run him on Tuesday and he’s in good form,” said Elliott. “We’re mad to get a few of them started off but it’s just the ground. We’ll wait and see what the ground is.” The 2m4f event looks a hot contest with highly rated hurdlers like Hiddenvalley Lake, Storm Heart, Glen Kiln and Franciscan Rock also among the 12 declared. Racing takes place on the inner track with the going at Fairyhouse currently described as good to yielding. Additional reporting by Gary Carson
