Flat racing season starts at Curragh today

Flat racing returns to the Curragh today, marking the start of the turf season. The Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire features a full field of 27 runners, with Tony Keenan highlighting four contenders: Gleneagle Bay, Fleetfoot, Cheers Again, and Fort Vega. Gleneagle Bay, trained by Stephen Thorne, is seen as a strong contender after finishing second in two major handicaps. Fleetfoot, with new jockey Ross Coakley, is expected to perform well after a solid return last autumn. Cheers Again is anticipated to improve after a recent all-weather run, while Fort Vega, despite concerns about his fitness and draw position, has shown potential in past races.