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Slattery expecting improved effort from Park

Fleur In The Park is expected to run a big race at FairyhouseFleur In The Park is expected to run a big race at Fairyhouse
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Trainer Andrew Slattery is expecting a return to form for Fleur In The Park in this afternoons Grade 2 Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Only fourth of five at Naas last time, the gelding has work to do in order to reverse that running with a duo that finished ahead of him.

However, his Slattery believes that the better going should enable his charge show his true worth now:

“I’d put the run the last day down to the heavy ground because his work is good.

“It was a bog in Naas, and they called the meeting off after that race.

“It will be different ground in Fairyhouse and he’s working well.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee.

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.