Down in class Dgab the one to beat

GIFT OF DGAB is the nap choice to give us a flying start to the weekend by landing the opening New Year Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Tony Martin’s lightly-raced seven-year-old is on the upgrade and this looks a very suitable assignment. His latest appearance saw him contest a Grade 2 at Navan in November, when producing a career-best effort to date.

Gift Of Dgab was beaten four and a half lengths into second by Fully Funded and, though the form isn’t overly exciting, this does represent a fair drop in class.

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