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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Going reports and market movers

Tue 12th Nov 2019, 10:26

Cuneo, far sideCuneo, far side
© Photo Healy Racing

The going remains Heavy in Fairyhouse ahead of the eight-race card which gets under way at 11.55am. A mainly dry afternoon is forecast.

Henry de Bromhead's Cuneo has attracted plenty of support, on his debut over fences, in the beginners' chase at 2.25pm. He has been backed into 5/1 from 14/1. Insult also represents de Bromhead in this contest and has more than halved in price from 33/1 overnight. Steer Clear is a very solid favourite for the Ladies Supporting Susan Handicap Steeplechase at 2.55pm. Padraig Roche's charge was runner-up when last seen at Clonmel last month and now trades around 11/8 from 11/4.

Noel Meade 's Red Gerry has contracted from 7/2 to 15/8 for the 3yo maiden hurdle at 12.25pm.

Elsewhere, the ground in Punchestown is Soft to Heavy ahead of racing on Saturday and Sunday. A mainly dry day is expected with unsettled weather thereafter.

Cork also hosts a fixture on Sunday and the going is Soft. One Fit padded hurdles will be in use. Dry weather is forecast today with heavy rain due tomorrow.

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.