Halford looks to Fairyhouse

Michael Halford is aiming his high-class bumper horse Mr McAuley towards a hurdling debut at Fairyhouse on Saturday, although he warned that the gelding would be better for the race.

The six-year-old, who was fifth behind Total Enjoyment in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival, has been entered in the two-mile One Maiden Hurdle.