Boom The Groom (left) pictured on his way to victory at Fairyhouse recently© Photo Healy Racing
David Marnane is looking forward to seeing impressive maiden scorer Boom The Groom test his powers at Listed level in the Coolmore Canford Cliffs Stakes at Tipperary on this evening.
The Kodiac colt proceeded to make all the running on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse a month ago and the form received a boost when the third home, Pixie Hollow, struck on her next start at Sligo on Wednesday.
Marnane is hoping the rain stays away from Tipperary ahead of his colt's next assignment.
"It was nice to see the filly he beat win so easily in Sligo and the horse is in good order," said the trainer.
"He came out of his last race well and this is next port of call. It's a step up, so we'll see how he gets on.
"I'm happy with him and hopefully the ground will be all right. He likes good ground and if it's any worse than that, he might not run."
Boom The Groom faces no easy task as he looks to keep his unbeaten record intact, with Aidan O'Brien double-handed.
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John Murphy is confident Captain's Affair can prove his 33/1 debut victory at Gowran Park was no fluke.
The youngster carries the colours of American-based owners Team Valor for the first time.
"He's in great form, he's working really well and he's ready to go," said Murphy.
"I wasn't surprised by his first run, he's a good horse.
"I think he's come on a lot for that and I hope he'll run well on his first run for his new owners.
"There's a possibility he'll run in America later in the year, so we'll see how we go."
The field is completed by Jim Bolger-trained newcomer Ceisteach and David Wachman's Fly To The Moon
