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Thu 11 Nov 2002Ned Kelly set for a return at FairyhouseRACING: Edward O'Grady confirmed yesterday that the star hurdler Ned Kell will make his comeback at Fairyhouse at the end of the month. But O'Grady also reported that the AIG winner is unlikely to be fit enough to come out on top in the Hattons Grace Hurdle."With the firm ground we weren't in any rush with him and obviously he is considerably more behind than he was last season.