Star hurdlers in line for Fairyhouse rematch

Limestone Lad and Ned Kelly could be set for a rematch in the IR£39,000 Ballymore Properties Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse…

Limestone Lad and Ned Kelly could be set for a rematch in the IR£39,000 Ballymore Properties Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Limestone Lad gained one of the most dramatic victories of his career when rallying strongly for Paul Carberry to collar last season's top novice Ned Kelly by half-a-length in the Grade Two Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown earlier this month.

That race was over two miles while Sunday's Grade One event is over two and a half.

Cashmans make Limestone Lad market leader at 5-4 with Ned Kelly 9-4. Third favourite at 9-2 is Liss A Paoraigh, who defeated the 10-year-old by a length and a half at the beginning of the month.