Paisley Park showcasing 'usual spark' as Lavelle aims stable star at Newbury

PAISLEY PARK ridden by Aidan Coleman wins at CHELTENHAM 29/1/22Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723

Paisley Park: returns in the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on FridayCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Emma Lavelle hopes conditions at Newbury will ease before her stable star and fans' favourite Paisley Park returns to action in the Coral Long Distance Hurdle on Friday.

The ground at the Berkshire track on Monday morning was good after 4mm rain on Sunday, when clerk of the course Keith Ottesen described the track as being "like a thirsty hippo". Further rain is forecast through the week.

Ottesen warned trainers should prepare themselves for good ground at the two-day Coral Gold Cup meeting after unseasonably dry weather, and Lavelle thinks it could blunt the ten-year-old's best assets.

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Matt RennieReporter

Published on 21 November 2022inNews

Last updated 18:18, 21 November 2022

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