Fad can give Elliott another Turners prize

BALLYFAD (1.20) is fancied to follow in the footsteps of Envoi Allen (2020) and Samcro (2018) by taking the Turners Novices' Hurdle title for Gordon Elliott's team.

- By The Scout (Melissa Jones)

Jockey Jack Kennedy has plumped for the Gigginstown House Stud-owned runner over Grade One winner Skylight Hustle from the same stable.

Ballyfad came within a whisker of success at that level when collared by closer Talk The Talk in the Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival.

But my selection showed great battling qualities and Elliott expects the €175,000 purchase by Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary and his brother Eddie to relish faster turf.

One of the big handicap talking horses in the buildup to the four days, KOKTAIL DIVIN (2.00), gives the Grade One Brown Advisory Novices' Chase a go.