'It looks in good nick' - Elliott's DRF team given green light after course walk

Gordon Elliott: 'We had a great weekend at the Dublin Racing Festival. Conflated was the highlight and, of all the horses we ran, they all ran well so we were very happy.'

Gordon Elliott: set to be well represented at the Dublin Racing FestivalCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Gordon Elliott is poised to unleash an all-star Dublin Racing Festival team spearheaded by Fil Dor after giving the surface at Leopardstown his seal of approval following a course walk on Wednesday.

The Dublin track has been at the centre of criticism in recent years for delivering ground considered too quick by some at a number of its flagship meetings, with several high-profile connections – including Elliott and Willie Mullins – emphasising their desire for safe conditions.

Watering has continued this week after 160mm was applied throughout January, leaving the going officially described as yielding.

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Mark BoylanReporter

Published on 2 February 2022inNews

Last updated 18:59, 2 February 2022

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