Make it Mercuric in opener

JESSICA Harrington's Mercuric is the nap choice to land the Irish Stallion Farms' EBF Beginners' Chase on what looks a difficult programme to solve at Thurles this afternoon.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2007 - 00:00

Pat Keane

The grey son of Silver Patriarch, successful just once over flights, made a promising start over fences at Fairyhouse eleven days ago.

Admittedly, he was no match for the smart Alexander Taipan, finishing 17 lengths second behind Willie Mullins' gelding.

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Courts Racing Place: Thurles Place: Fairyhouse Place: Humber Valley Place: Cork Place: Ballynonty Maiden Person: Jessica Harrington Person: Silver Patriarch Person: Alexander Taipan Person: Willie Mullins'Person: NANCY WAKE Person: Willie Mullins Person: John Oxx Person: Daylami Person: Noel Meade Person: Merchent Paddy Organisation: Stallion Farms'

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