AN old adage has it that a good start is half the battle and, hopefully, such will be the case at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

DRUMCONVIS is hard to oppose in the Family Fun At Easter Novice Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

TODAY'S meeting at Fairyhouse was given the green light yesterday afternoon and the emphasis now will very much centre on ability to handle what is going to be a testing surface.