Ireland ready for greatest show on turf

THERE are two noticeable powerhouses dominating Irish racing this season - Willie Mullins and Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud.

Ireland ready for greatest show on turf
Tue, 13 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
Nick Robson

Conveniently, they are set to combine in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, the first race of the Cheltenham Festival, with Midnight Game, who has progressed nicely in winning his last two starts since finishing fourth in the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse.

Dermot Weld has not had much luck at the Festival of late, but Galileo’s Choice has been well supported recently.

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