Interesting Beginners Chase in Prospect at Tralee Classy hurdler, Footy Facts could be launched into the chasing arena at Tralee on Sunday, but a run in the Best Dressed Ladies Beginners Chase is weather dependent according to trainer, Robert Tyner. He said, "it depends on the weather, he will probably go there if the ground is soft." The son of Oscar has not been seen in public since contesting the Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and his towards the rear finish there was explained by the Cork handler who commented, "he was off-form at the time." Footy Facts first came to prominence with a Knockanard point-to-point success, so the hope would be that he could prove exciting over the larger obstacles. Interesting possible opponents in the two and a half mile contest would be Clew Bay Lodge, a very decent sort in bumpers and over flights. Colm Murphy´s Co. Mayo-owned gelding is versatile in terms of ground. Ray Boy, who missed an intended engagement at Cork last Friday, is another with the potential to make a big name for himself over fences. Pat O´Connor´s nine-year-old last saw action when defying top-weight in the valuable Murphys Handicap Hurdle at Cork in April of last year. Eamonn Murphy
