Macs Joy set to boost Champion Hurdle prospects

THE defection of Hardy Eustace has robbed this afternoon’s Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park of much of its interest.

Macs Joy, a top-priced 8-1 shot for the Champion Hurdle, will be a warm order now and has to be the choice to boost his Cheltenham prospects.

Jessica Harrington’s gelding made a smashing return in the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown last month, finishing three lengths and the same third behind Hardy Eustace and Brave Inca.