Sher Why Not is best

Gowran Preview : Evening racing kicks into gear for the year at Gowran where Sher Why Not looks a good bet to score for Brave…

Gowran Preview: Evening racing kicks into gear for the year at Gowran where Sher Why Not looks a good bet to score for Brave Inca's trainer Colm Murphy in the opener.

A last-flight mistake ruined what looked like a good chance last January at Leopardstown where Sher Why Not eventually wound up third to Vintage Gold.

The horse is tricky to train in that he has had some physical problems but he showed substantial talent when landing a bumper at Punchestown last autumn. Given a decent bit of ground today Sher Why Not should be hard to beat.

Ruby Walsh rides the smart Galway winner Pedrobob in the following novice hurdle and even though he hasn't raced since September he should still win.

Nowyouretalking easily won a bumper here two years ago and goes now in the two and a half mile maiden hurdle. Paul Carberry is a significant booking and one that should be noted.

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

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