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O'Shea eyes fences with Oisin James

Oisin James (far side)Oisin James (far side)
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The Denis O'Shea-trained Oisin James is set for a chasing campaign this season.

The Let The Lion Roar gelding has won three of his 14 starts over smaller obstacles and has always been seen as a chasing prospect.

O'Shea said: "Oisin James is in great form. He is going to chasing and will start back in a beginners' race.

"He had a nice, long break after Galway, and it won't be long before he is back out.

"I always thought what he'd do over hurdles would be a bonus, and he gave us a great bonus last summer by winning three times."

Along with stable star Supreme Vinnie, Oisin James is one of a number of nice horses in the O'Shea yard to look forward to.

O'Shea added: "I've a nice few in at the moment, with a few nice, young horses.

"I've a very nice Dr Massini mare who is actually related to Supreme Vinnie.

"She will be out in six to seven weeks' time. She might go straight to the track or we could run her in a point to point to educate her.

"Zipporah is another one I have. She is a nice mare, but just hasn't got her ground. She ran a cracker in Wexford after being off the track for two years with a leg injury.

"The ground turned to glue on her last few starts, but when she gets her loose ground she should win again.

"She will go over fences but there is a couple of hurdle races in her. She works extremely well at home and jumps well."