Pretty Little Liar has rivals in a spin After being runner-up on her last three starts in similar contests, Pretty Little Liar (11/4) made no mistake with a facile success in the second split of the 80-95 rated handicap hurdle. The 8-year-old mare tracked the leaders under 5lb claimer Jordan Gainford before hitting the front travelling powerfully before the second-last flight of hurdles. From that point she careered away to slam 7/4 favourite Inforapenny by ten lengths. It’s been a productive year for the daughter of Excellent Art after Flat victories at Dundalk in March and Bellewstown in July. Locally-based winning trainer David Dunne said: “She’s run a lot over the last six weeks but every time she’s come bouncing out of the race and she’s a good ground horse. “She travelled nicely today and she’s unbelievable to jump. I might go for a beginners’ chase for horses rated below 102 but if the rain comes she’ll be getting a rest. “Most of the owners (Pretty Boys Syndicate) are here so it’s great.” Quotes from Alan Magee
