Punters set for a G’Day

JOHN KIELY’S G’Day Mate is fancied to get the weekend off to the perfect start by landing the opening Winter Festival 2006 Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Paul Carberry is a significant booking for the lightly-raced six-year-old, who has been found a very suitable opportunity for his debut over jumps.

The Taipan gelding won a fast ground bumper in smooth style at Tipperary in June and was then rested until returning to that track earlier this month.