GordonElliott

We were delighted with [b]Shadow Catcher[/b] when he made a successful debut over hurdles at Punchestown on New Year's Eve. After the race, Paul (Carberry) said that he was a bit keen early but he won well in the end and he thought he was a nice horse. The Grade 1 race at Leopardstown next month is the plan for him and, all going well, he'll go to the Triumph Hurdle after that. [b]Mount Benbulben[/b] has had a break after his defeat behind Boston Bob in the Navan Novice Hurdle but he's in good form now. We'll have a look at possible engagements for him but I'd say he's likely to go straight to the Cheltenham Festival. [b]Don Cossack[/b] has gone home for a break so if you see him at all you won't see him until later in the year. The Rockview Bumper at the Curragh or a similar race...

[b]12:55 Leopardstown - Save The Bacon[/b] Save The Bacon hasn't been seen on the track since this day two years ago when he was second in a hurdle race (then trained by Tony Martin) but he has run in a couple of point to points this season. He's in good form but this race looks way too hot for him and I can't hope for much more than a clear round and a decent showing. [b]13:25 Leopardstown - Sounds Of Thunder[/b] She makes a return to hurdling after a few runs on the flat and she's in good form but, like Save The Bacon, she really looks up against it. It's a hot race, which you'd expect for a Grade 3, and so we'd be delighted if she could sneak into the places and pick up some black type. [b]14:30 Leopardstown - Toner D'Oudairies[/b] He had to be pulled out of a race...