Harringtons are hopeful of encore with Weather

LISTOWEL SAT 19 SEPTEMBER 2015 PICTURE: CAROLINE NORRIS TED VEALE RIDDEN BY KIERAN QUIGLEY, NEAR CAMERA, GETTING UP TO WIN THE LISTOWEL RACES SUPPORTERS CLUB SLAN ABHAILE QUALIFIED RIDERS RACE FROM SEA PRIDE RIDDEN BY NINA CARBERRY, FAR SIDE, 2ND.

Ted Veale: third in this race last yearCredit: Caroline Norris

7.20 Galway
Connacht Hotel Amateur Riders Handicap | 2m179y, 4yo+ | RTE2/ATR

Kate Harrington became only the second female rider to land this coveted amateurs' event when winning on Modem a year ago and will seek back-to-back success aboard Weather Watch, who like Modem is trained by her mother Jessica.

Nina Carberry and Katie Walsh – Ireland's most successful female riders – will be attempting to win the race for the first time when they partner Synopsis and Asbury Boss.

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Published on 25 July 2016inGrand National festival

Last updated 14:38, 25 July 2016

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