WYLDE HIDE, described by trainer Arthur Moore as a natural for the Martell Grand National, has a pipe opener in tomorrow's Fishery Novices' Hurdle at Naas. The dual Thyestes Chase winner should run a good race without, however, beating recent Clonmel winner Ferrycarrig crystal.
For Reg, entered for Thursday's Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle, goes through his paces in the Naas Handicap Hurdle. Pat Flynn's lightly raced Liverpool winner could need another run or two to bring him to peak and he may find it difficult to concede the weight to Huncheon Chance who won so easily at Fairyhouse recently.
Tout Va Bien, runner up to Persian Halo at Fairyhouse and four lengths ahead of Dee Ell, is taken to go one better in the Monread Novice Chase. Wacko Jacko won so easily at Listowel last Saturday he is hard to oppose in the Moat Handicap Chase and Prate Box is taken to win the Johnstown Handicap Hurdle for Tommy Kinane.
. The Goldolphin pair, Annus Mirabilis and Cezanne continue their build up towards the Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba tomorrow.
. Following a number of approaches the British National Stud stallion Suave Dancer will stand in Australia for the 1996 Southern Hemisphere covering season.
. The Queen Mother made racing history when securing a record fifth victory in the Horse and Hound Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown yesterday with Norman Conqueror.
Her first visit to a racecourse since last July became a memorable one, when her 11 year old gelding claimed the prestigious trophy with a brave display under Major Oliver Ellwood.
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