Strong Irish interest at Musselburgh There is no Irish racing today but five Irish trainers send runners to Musselburgh this afternoon and all look to have good chances of picking up prize money. Kildare trainer Ross O'Sullivan made a successful raid to the Scottish track last month with Theatre World and this time sends Lady Rocco to contest the opening Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle at 12.15pm. Lady Rocco finished second at Sligo towards the end of October and the five-year-old daughter of Shirocco is a generally priced 4/1 market leader to make the breakthrough today. Patrick Turley's dual handicap hurdle winner Mig Des Taillons is even money to defy his winner's penalties in the Novices Hurdle at 12.45pm. Mig Des Taillons was a winner at Down Royal in August and scored again at Fairyhouse in October. The other three Irish trained runners this afternoon all contest the concluding Bumper at 3.15pm and the betting market would suggest that the trio are set to dominate the event. Emmet Mullins, successful with The Shunter at Cheltenham last month sends over Sin A Bhfuil which is owned by his aunt Sandra McCarthy. Sin A Bhfuil, 5/4 favourite, has shown a fair level of ability in three Punchestown Bumper runs since September, most recently finishing third to the impressive Hollow Games last month. Larne trainer Stuart Crawford has booked the services of Brian Hughes to partner his once-raced four-year-old Kinnegad Lad. Kinnegad Lad has a bit to find with Sin A Bhfuil on a line through The Banger Doyle but has attracted some early money and is a solid 3/1 second favourite. Andrew Slattery will have his first National Hunt runner abroad when he is represented by Jinty. The four-year-old filly showed promise on debut at Roscommon in July when finishing 4 1/2 lengths off the winner Laureldean Cross. Brendan Powell will partner Jinty which is a 4/1 chance this morning.
