Tempo looks the part

FERGIE SUTHERLAND, having lodged an appeal with the Turf Club over the disqualification of Tempo after Sunday's Leopardstown bumper, now allows the five-year-old to resume his jumping career in the Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel this afternoon.

On his previous start over hurdles, at Gowran, Tempo, despite a long absence, was an odds-chance, but, running too freely, was struggling approaching the last and was a well-beaten second. He did, however, settle much better on Sunday when again making the running and should be capable of holding off the challenge here of the Tramore runner-up, Mr Magget.

Boss Doyle made quite an impression when leading all the way to take his maiden at Tralee last month. A Cheltenham entry, we will know much more about his ability after he has taken on the English importation What A Verdict in the White Sands Catering Hurdle. The latter was equally convincing when cutting Tempo's long lead at Gowran before going on to a smooth victory. Boss

Doyle is marginally preferred.

Be Home Early, beaten a head by Kilcoo Boy at Gowran, is worth another chance in the opening division of the Redmonstown Hurdle, in which Bush Telegraph, favourite when runner-up on his only run to date, at Limerick at Christmas, could be the danger. In what appears a weaker second division, Bawnrock, who ran quite promisingly when returning to action at Punchestown after a long spell on the sidelines, will probably start favourite. l prefer the chances of Saradante, who stayed on well to be third to Folly Road and Wyatt in what seemed an above average maiden hurdle at Naas in November.

Ferrycarrigcrystal, following a Tramore win, was raised in class when taking on Ultra Flutter at Naas. There was much to like about his display there and he looks the part in the Murphys Irish Stout Chase.