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Cotter expecting big run from Dun Na Sead

Dun Na Sead made a winning debut at the Curragh Dun Na Sead made a winning debut at the Curragh
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Trainer Kieran Cotter is hopeful of an improved performance from Dun Na Sead when the filly contests the William Hill Bet Boost Handicap at Dundalk on Tuesday.

Owned by the Kildare Racing Syndicate, the daughter of Starspangledbanner made a winning racecourse debut at the Curragh last September.

However, she has yet to recapture that form in two runs this season. Cotter has made a few changes which he hopes will result in his charge showing her true ability next week.

Speaking at Navan after the win of Speedacus, he said; "We have had a few issues with her this year and we think we have got most of them sorted out. We will run her Tuesday.

"She flew on the surface there the one time she did go on it (in a barrier trial), so it might spark her back."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.