Veteran trainer set to get off the mark this season as racing returns to Dundalk

Dundalk: Jimmy Coogan sent out his first winner in seven years at the track on Monday

Dundalk: a new all-weather surface has been laid at the trackCredit: Patrick McCann

Mahaaseel
2.30 Dundalk
1pt win

Racing resumes at Dundalk on Sunday, the track where the first meeting behind closed doors took place in March before lockdown, and a lot of eyes will be on the venue as they race for the first time on their newly relaid surface.

Racing opens with the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (2.30), an interesting-looking two-year-old contest, and veteran trainer Kevin Prendergast can end the week of his 88th birthday by opening his account for the season here with the once-raced Mahaaseel.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 11 July 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:51, 11 July 2020

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