Zaarito can make it a black day for Realt Dubh

RACING: ZAARITO CAN score for Colm Murphy and Robbie Power in the Webster Cup Chase in Navan.

RACING:ZAARITO CAN score for Colm Murphy and Robbie Power in the Webster Cup Chase in Navan.

Realt Dubh makes a quick reappearance after having a first start of the season in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham. On ratings he comes out just ahead but it’s worth remembering that Zaarito looked to be well in charge of Realt Dubh when falling two out in last year’s Powers Gold Cup.

Zaarito bounced back behind Seabass at Naas last month though and, ridden with more restraint, can emerge best.

Tomorrow’s Grade Two is the Hugh McMahon Novice Chase at Limerick where Frisco Depot is a likely favourite on the back of his run behind Flemenstar last time.

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Ground conditions could be a big factor, however, and Your Busy, owned by Ronan O’Gara, could step up significantly on quick going.

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

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