Harty over the moon with Hurdle hope as plunge continues

Davy Russell could gain compensation on Beautiful Ben

Davy Russell: 'The job is bigger than just one jockey now.'Credit: Michael Steele

BoyleSports report Moon Over Germany to be their worst loser in the Guinness Galway Hurdle - and Eddie Harty has some bad news for them.

"Moon Over Germany is in great form and is a horse I have always liked," said the trainer yesterday. "I genuinely think he ticks a lot of boxes and Davy Russell is going to ride.

"I know he has never run in a handicap before but I think his mark looks fair and I have had this in mind for him since Punchestown."

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 22 July 2016inNews

Last updated 17:37, 22 July 2016

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