Hardy Eustace unlikely to run in Red Mills

IT seems unlikely that dual Champion Hurdler Hardy Eustace will run in the Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park tomorrow, writes Pat Keane.

“I am worried about his current well-being. I would say he's about 90% right, but definitely not 100%. I will speak to his owner, Lar Byrne in the morning and we will make a decision then,” trainer Dessie Hughes said at Clonmel yesterday.

Following the downbeat news from Hughes, Cashmans pushed Hardy Eustace out to 3-1 from 5-2, with a run, for this weekend’s race.

Red Mills Trial Hurdle, Cashmans bet: 4-9 Macs Joy, 3-1 Essex, 7-1 Asian Maze, 16-1 Escrea, Ground Ball, Sky’s The Limit, 33-1 McGruders Cross, 80-1 Tolpuddle.