Slattery filly well Prepared for hurdling debut Preparations produced a fine front-running performance to make a winning start over hurdles at Limerick this afternoon for Andy Slattery. Cian Quirke gave the Mastercraftsman filly a positive ride in the two-miler and she found plenty in the straight. 4/11 favourite Janes Harbour tried to challenge over the second last but couldn’t get on terms with Preparations, who flew the last to record a two-length win. The 7/2 winner was a winner on the Flat when last seen at Bellewstown in October. "She is a grand mare and is only strengthening up, as she is still only a shell,” said the trainer’s brother Willie Slattery. "I have absolutely no idea what he (Andy) is thinking regarding plans but today was the plan from when she came in and he had this race picked out. "She is rated 70 on the Flat so we're hoping there'll be a day off that mark. We'll find out before the end of the year where she'll get to. "Cian is a great rider and we're lucky to have him." (Quotes by Tom Weekes)
