Seven looks the pick

HORSE RACING: THE JP McManus colours can dominate the start of this afternoon’s Sligo card, with jockey Mark Walsh donning the…

HORSE RACING:THE JP McManus colours can dominate the start of this afternoon's Sligo card, with jockey Mark Walsh donning the famous silks on board Double Seven and Life Of Reilly.

Double Seven has just the second start of his career in the opening maiden hurdle but there will be no 20 to 1 this time as there was at Listowel where he belied his odds to finish fourth to Laughing Boy.

Normal improvement on that should make Double Seven hard to beat and the McManus team will also fancy their chances in the following maiden hurdle where Life Of Reilly’s bumper form gives him a major shout.

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column