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Scotch Quay will bid to make it four wins in a row when he lines up in the Summer Party Pack Handicap Hurdle at Kilbeggan on Friday evening.
The Eoin Griffin-trained six-year-old finally got off the mark at Clonmel last month, before quickly following up at Wexford and Fairyhouse respectively.
He is now up to a career-high mark of 100, but still looks capable of making his presence felt here with Ricky Doyle taking 3lb off.
Recent winners Niccolai Iknowwhereiamnow and Shimmer And Shine are all obvious dangers in this two-mile heat.
The most valuable race on the programme is the Follow @BetVictorRacing On Twitter Irish EBF Beginners Chase. Gracemount and Tell Me Annie are the standout names this mares’ only contest, with the 114-rated former marginally preferred.
Donal McInerney takes the ride on Tell Me Annie, and he will be aboard Thatbeatsbanagher in the www.kilbegganraces.ie Handicap Chase.
This Enda Bolger-trained five-year-old makes his debut in handicap company and it will be interesting to see how he fares. Hoke Colburn who won four times in Britain, is an interesting contender on his first start for Brian McMahon, with Bellgrove Just A Normal Day and Slemish others likely to have plenty of supporters.
The Mullingar Handicap Hurdle over three miles looks a competitive affair, with Classic Concorde Mossy White Goulane Jessie and Amadeus appearing the ones to focus on.
Dual bumper winner Batcio might be able to get off the mark over obstacles in the opening BetVictor Bet #5 Get #30 Offer Maiden Hurdle, while Andalusa (first-time tongue strap) appears the one to beat in the BetVictor Proudly Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle.
Willie Mullins trains Andalusa, and he saddles Botani in the concluding Over 1000 Games At BetVictor Casino Flat Race.
Fourth on debut in a Grade Two bumper at Leopardstown in February, the chestnut daughter of Doyen should prove hard to beat now.
