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Murtagh to miss Dundalk

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Johnny Murtagh will not ride at Dundalk this evening due to a dental problem.

The reigning champion Flat jockey was due to have five mounts on the polytrack including the fancied trio Dimitar Billyford and Jacksonslady

Murtagh's agent Eddie Byrne said, "Johnny had some dental work done earlier this week, and unfortunately be got an infection. He returned to the dentist today and will not be able to ride tonight."

Shane Gray is also unable to ride at Dundalk this evening after the 7lb claimer took a schooling fall.