Ground to have a Direct Bearing on Hurdle outcome

THE ground was drying out rapidly at Ballybrit yesterday and if the process continues then take a chance on Direct Bearing following up his success here yesterday, in this afternoon’s Guinness Galway Hurdle.

This versatile sort made no mistake in a moderate event twenty four hours ago, emphasising he will strip in tip-top shape today. A year ago Weld attempted something similar with Mutakarrim and it almost came off. Mutakarrim landed an ordinary maiden hurdle on the Tuesday and two days later only gave best to Say Again in this contest.

Michael Grassick has had this prize in mind for King’s Opera for a long time and, granted luck in running, Ruby Walsh’s mount should run a big race.