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Non-stop Harrington believes Network has a great chance in Mayo National

A Sizing Network has strong claims in the Mayo National for Jessica Harrington
A Sizing Network has strong claims in the Mayo National for Jessica HarringtonCredit: Patrick McCann

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McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase | 2m7f | ATR

Jessica Harrington entered the Classic-winning club on Sunday thanks to Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Alpha Centauri, and one of the trainer's main qualities that helps her to stand out is her work ethic and ability to seamlessly mix and match between Flat and jumps.

After that Curragh success Harrington said she would be on the road to Ballinrobe on Monday evening – after mowing the lawn and overseeing morning work.

The show never stops for the trainer and she heads west with a number of big chances on Tuesday, most notably A Sizing Network in the feature Mayo National.

After confirming that the lawn had indeed been mowed, Harrington said on Monday: "A Sizing Network has a great chance. He didn’t quite get home over three-miles-two at Killarney last time and coming back in trip on nice ground should help.”

She added of Sunday's Classic triumph: “It was amazing. It's something you strive to achieve, but to go and win a Classic is brilliant. It's thanks to everyone in the yard – it wouldn't be possible without the work of the team.”

What they say
John Ryan, trainer of Kilcarry Bridge
He's in great shape, I couldn't be happier with him. He has some serious form and a trip on good ground is exactly what he wants. It's a good race but he'll put it up to them all. He nearly beat Road To Respect off levels at Punchestown last season, and of course he won this last year. I'm expecting a big run.

Charles Byrnes, trainer of Shanpallas and Sea Light
The two have similar profiles in that they're in the twilight stage of their career, but I’m happy with them and the trip and ground will suit.

Denise O'Shea, trainer of Supreme Vinnie
He's been a little legend for us and as long as he comes back safe and sound we'll be happy. He needs proper good ground, and he showed what he can do on it when winning well at Punchestown last time. He's up a bit in the weights and in trip for this, but we're delighted with him and we'd love him to run well as we're looking at the Galway Plate. He likes undulating tracks and, with a bit of luck, I think he'll go well.

Robert Tyner, trainer of Concordin
He had top weight last time and he's in here at the right end of the weights. I suppose he was a bit unlucky last time as he got in close to the last.


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