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Three Bells will bid to supplement his win at Fairyhouse on Wednesday as he lines up in the Golden Nugget Casino Handicap at Bellewstown this evening.
The Pat Downey-trained six-year-old will carry a 5lb winner's penalty and Wayne Lordan again takes the ride.
He won over the course and distance back in 2013 and will be bidding for his fifth career success in this contest over a mile. Cheers Buddy disappointed at Hamilton on Tuesday but he won the time before that at Down Royal and he is sure to have plenty of supporters. Versilia Gal is another leading contender, while it will be interesting to see if there is any market move for the Tony Martin-trained Mick Slates
The consistent Shabra Emperor can be expected to give a good account of himself in the Hibernia Steel Products Handicap. Ruler Of France who won at Ballinrobe on his last start, and recent Leopardstown runner-up Maudlin Magdalen appear to be his biggest dangers. Lehbab ran a fine race on his debut at Ballinrobe recently and looks the safest option in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden.
The Anglo Printers Maiden is a more open affair with Nova Pincode Innish Man Crossandra and Creative Talent the main protagonists. Fantastic Secret looks the one to side with in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden, while Easy Boy Chaplin Bay and Benjalina are the stand out names in the Gerry Hughes Memorial Handicap. Rio Treasure has two bumper wins to his name and he should prove hard to beat in the concluding irishmirror.ie (Q.R.) Race.
