Ballyoisin makes quick return after Killarney masterclass
Limerick GAA Chase | 2m2f | 5yo+ | ATR
While the bad injuries suffered by Ana O’Brien at Killarney on Tuesday put everything else that happened there that evening into perspective, Ballyoisin did produce a star performance to take the feature handicap chase on Saturday.
Enda Bolger’s six-year-old is turned out again today at his local track.
The trainer said: "He came out of his race really well at Killarney the other night. We were delighted with his performance on Tuesday and he's been in good nick since.
"We're looking forward to seeing him and this is a good pot only down the road from us."
The JP McManus-owned runner is rated 10lb superior of Grade 3-winning chaser Attribution but they are set to race off level weights.
He added: "Our lad is in good nick though and we're hoping for a good run."
Shadow Catcher, who was nailed on the line last time at Punchestown, is one of the more likely sorts on ratings, having previous winning form at this venue under his belt.
He has the assistance of Ruby Walsh for the first time on Saturday, and trainer Gordon Elliott said: "Shadow Catcher is in good order but it's a competitive race. Hopefully he'll run well after going close at Punchestown last time."
Denis Hogan's string appear to be in good heart and Kalann will bid to go one better than on the Flat at Navan last week, on what is his fourth start over fences, while the Steve Mahon-trained Rocky Court scored recently at Ballinrobe and completes the field.
Published on 21 July 2017inPreviews
Last updated 19:10, 21 July 2017
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