Mr McAuley set for debut over hurdles

MICHAEL HALFORD is aiming his high-class bumper horse Mr McAuley towards a hurdling debut at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

The six-year-old, fifth behind Total Enjoyment in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, is entered in the two-mile One Maiden Hurdle.

“He’s in good form, ready to run, although he would not want to run on heavy ground,” said Halford