Estrela Braga poised to get off the mark
He does have to overcome an absence of 114 days, but fitness is rarely an issue with horses from this yard.
Certainly, the eight-year-old has performed sufficiently well in two outings over flights to indicate that a little contest such as this is well within his compass.
At Leopardstown at Christmas Estrela Braga made a promising start when seventh of 16 finishers behind Cottrelsbooley. Then at Fairyhouse towards the end of January, the selection was a creditable third behind Canaly and Johnny McGeeney.
In the context of the opposition now both of Estrela Braga’s efforts thus far are smart and he will take beating, especially should the market speak in his favour.
Cecil Ross’ Lisrenny Lady is clearly no star, but has plenty going for her in the June 28th at Sligo Mares’ Maiden Hurdle. She tried to make all when third behind Clarach and Catcherinscratcher at Killarney and dropping down two furlongs in trip now is hardly a minus.
The frustrating Luddenmore should go close in the Sligo Racecourse Maiden Hurdle, having taken third at Killarney behind heavily backed Scottish Boogie and City Line.
The Bumper may be best left to Edward O’Grady’s Miss Nomer, who popped up at 16-1 at the first time of asking at Gowran Park.
