Give disappointing hurdler one more chance to prove he can rise to the occasion

Clonmel has been granted €300,000 towards the estimated €788,000 cost of a new weigh room building

Clonmel racecourseCredit: Patrick McCann

The Major General
4.45 Clonmel
2pts win

Darragh O'Keeffe's 7lb claim is a valuable commodity and JP McManus has been using it sparingly. He's worn the green and gold 15 times this season and been successful on three occasions, most notably on Ballyoisin in a €100,000 handicap hurdle at Listowel last month.

The 18-year-old Mallow rider's claim is a steal and it could help The Major General register a first hurdles win at the ninth time of asking in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle (4.45) at Clonmel.

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Published on 3 October 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 20:01, 3 October 2018

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