Barrett expects bold show from Barker in Pierse

JAMES Barrett expects a bold show from Barker when he unleashes the improving seven-year-old in the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

After winning at Clonmel in November, the grey hacked up at Fairyhouse last month to earn a crack at the valuable two-miler.

Barrett said: “He is an intended runner unless the ground comes up very heavy.