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Big weekend of jumping action at Fairyhouse

Mirazur West and Mark Walsh Mirazur West and Mark Walsh
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A quality weekend of jumping action at Fairyhouse kicks off with an eight-race card including the €45,000 EASYFIX Equine Handicap Chase and the Grade 3 Jack McInerney Memorial Hurdle and the action gets underway at 11.36. Mirazur West has scored on both previous visits to this venue and heads the market in the EASYFIX Equine Handicap Chase, while Willie Mullins also has a leading fancy in the Grade 3 with Murcia

The Doctor Dino filly must shoulder a 13lb penalty having won the Grade 1 Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree, while the chief market rival appears the well regarded I’m Slippy who bids to step up after landing a Cork maiden in good style.

The champion trainer is represented by Jimmy Du Seuil in the opening SIS Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Chase, and the Cheltenham Festival winner faces stiff competition from The Big Westerner on his debut over fences. A Dream To Share makes his handicap debut in the Summerhill Meath Senior Football Champions 2025 Handicap Hurdle, while Gordon Elliott mounts a very strong challenge in the bumper run in memory of his uncle Willie.

The going is currently described as yielding to soft, soft in places. It is raining at present with up to 3mm forecast and set to clear before racing.

BAR 1 Betting sponsor tomorrow's card which includes two Grade 1's in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle and the Drinmore Novice Chase.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.