Jeff set to get off mark over flights

DERMOT WELD can start the final two days of the Galway Festival in style this afternoon by landing the opening Jockeys’ Association Maiden Hurdle with Gentleman Jeff.

He’s a horse who has clearly had his share of problems, but will surely be more than primed for this test.

The six-year-old hasn’t jumped an obstacle in public since New Year’s Day of 2009 when finishing four lengths second behind Noel Meade’s 4-9 chance Kandari at Fairyhouse.