The war may be won but Smullen battles on with eyecatching book of rides

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Ellona
2.35 Fairyhouse
1pt win

Kailee
3.05 Fairyhouse
1pt win

Pat Smullen, who has all but conceded his title to Colin Keane, has still managed to compile a strong book of rides at Fairyhouse on Saturday. As well as holding a major chance on Alaykha for his boss Dermot Weld in the fillies' maiden, he has picked up a number of interesting outside mounts with solid claims on form.

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Alan SweetmanFeatures writer

Published on 20 October 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:42, 20 October 2017

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