Ennis retains Flyte faith despite 100/1 quote

FRANK Ennis believes Sebastian Flyte is not a complete no-hoper in the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Ennis retains Flyte faith despite 100/1 quote
Thu, 20 May, 2010 - 01:00
Keith Hamer

The Observatory colt is a 100-1 chance in some quarters after finishing seventh to Noll Wallop in the Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial.

However, Ennis felt the ground did not suit his horse, who had been runner-up in a Newmarket Group Three last autumn, and expects conditions at his local track to be more suitable.

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