Steel Park can overcome a lengthy absence

TAKE a chance on Steel Park overcoming an absence of 141 days in the info@countysligoraces.com Maiden Hurdle at Sligo this evening.

Wed, 19 May, 2010 - 01:00

Pat Keane

Sean Byrne’s gelding hasn’t been seen since finishing sixth behind Western Leader in a far better contest than this at Leopardstown at Christmas.

Prior to that he was third to Gallant Light at Gowran Park, but it was his first run of the season which sways one towards believing him capable of landing this, following a break.

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