Course and distance ideal for Very Wood

Very Wood gets the nap to land a fascinating Grade 3 Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel this afternoon.

Noel Meade’s charge is finally going to get what’s required, at least in theory, two miles and six and travelling right-handed.

He ran a race rich in promise, over an inadequate two miles, in the Grade 1 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse in December when fifth behind The Tullow Tank.