SEVEN Disciples should prove hard to beat in the Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle at Downpatrick this afternoon.

THOSE who doubted Marseillais’ resolution paid a hefty price when he ran away with the second section of the December 26-29 Christmas Racing Maiden Hurdle at Limerick yesterday.

MARSEILLAIS, who is capable of sending punters to the poor house, might finally deliver in the second division of the December 26-29 Christmas Racing Festival Maiden Hurdle at Limerick this afternoon.

JOHN McCONNELL, who moved from his Monaghan base to the Curragh last week, was on the mark at Cork yesterday when Coolnaharan landed the Alchemy Properties Handicap Hurdle.