Star mare Magic Of Light and improver Kilfenora form tasty Boyne test for Tiger

Robbie Power: “We have been left out in the cold completely and, now that it looks like we are not going to be back until June, jumps racing can't be pushed to one side any longer.'

Magic Of Light will bid to bring up a hat-trick this season against Tiger Roll at NavanCredit: Edward Whitaker

1.50 Navan
Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2) | 2m5f | 5yo+ | RTV

Tigers prefer to wait behind and sneak up on their prey, and judging by connections' comments in the lead-up to the Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle, that is exactly how Tiger Roll will be ridden.

However, concerns about the Aintee and Cheltenham stalwart's readiness and softer than ideal ground mean he is surely vulnerable and anything like his surprisingly brilliant display 12 months ago is difficult to envisage.

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Mark BoylanReporter

Published on 15 February 2020inPreviews

Last updated 11:39, 16 February 2020

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