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Selection |
Form |
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Guide |
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- Iowntheball
- C D Hayes / K Prendergast
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76
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7/2 |
Iowntheball
Fulfilled the promise of his Curragh debut in May to land a Down Royal maiden the following month; ran okay in the Auction Series Final at Naas in October when last seen; mark of 82 does not look particularly favourable; best watched.
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- Gran Habano
- W J Lee / A Murray
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81
|
5/1 |
Gran Habano
Some ability in maidens but improved for the switch to this surface when a close third in a 6f rated race here in November; trip is an unknown but certainly comes into it if he stays.
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- Fortuna Vera
- H J Horgan / J P O'brien
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76
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10/1 |
Fortuna Vera
Got up late on her second start to win a 7f maiden here in November; step up to 1m should suit and there should be plenty more to come from her.
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- Saint Brandon
- W M Lordan / N Lupini
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81
|
11/8 |
Saint Brandon
Mildly progressive last year, winning a 7f Down Royal maiden on good and not beaten far in the Auction Series Final at Naas; stable in fine form and could well be capable of improving on this mark.
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- Habari
- M P Sheehy / M Halford & T Collins
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80
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22/1 |
Habari
Best maiden run was over this C&D in November; gelded since his last run and cheekpieces tried; not particularly well treated but has scope for improvement.
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- Lost President
- D W O'connor / R O'sullivan
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83
|
7/2 |
Lost President
Fulfilled his early promise and improved for the step up this trip when winning a handicap last week; 7lb higher and this is tougher again but he could well be progressive.
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- Amber Blossom
- R M Mulligan / J P Murtagh
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83
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10/1 |
Amber Blossom
Beat a subsequent winner on her first try on this surface in a 7f nursery in November; failed to match that in a similar contest last month; could be high enough in the handicap.
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