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Elliott expecting big run from Touch Me Not at Naas

Touch Me Not holds leading claims at Naas on Sunday. Touch Me Not holds leading claims at Naas on Sunday.
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Trainer Gordon Elliott believes that Touch Me Not should be capable of running a big race in the featured Grade 3 William Hill Racing Bet Builder Chase at Naas on Sunday.

Despite having to concede weight to a quartet of rivals, Elliott expects the seven-year-old to put up a decent performance even though he looks up against it at the weights.

Elliott said: “On ratings he looks like he has it all to do but he’s in good form and he’s fit and well.

“There is question marks about a few of them.

“Our lad will pop out and go and we’ll see what happens.

“He’s kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place because he’s maybe not quite a graded horse and he’s too high for handicaps.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.