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Going update

Published at May 27, 2024, 9:11

Aime Desjy
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It is Mayo National Day in Ballinrobe and the going is good, good to yielding in places after a generally dry day.

A mainly dry day is forecast with isolated showers. Light rain is expected tonight with a mix of sunshine and showers during tomorrow's action in Co Mayo.

The Listed McHale Mayo National Handicap Steeplechase is off at 6.30pm and Willie Mullins' Aime Desjy is the current favourite for the €100,000 contest.

He was last seen finishing eighth in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown.

Trainers Willie Mullins

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