Dr Julian poised for local success

DR JULIAN, trained locally by Michael Hourigan, can enjoy a first success over fences in the Holmes O’Malley Sexton Novice Chase at Limerick tonight.

He certainly caught the eye at Ballinrobe at the end of May when fourth behind well-backed stable companion, Kilbeggan Lad.

The selection confirmed he is very much going the right way with a cracking effort on the flat at Wexford subsequently.