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- Supreme Gift
- D E Mullins / H D Daly
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140
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40/1 |
Supreme Gift
Won a Pertemps qualifier at Market Rasen by half a length and probably caught out by the shorter trip at Kempton since but hard to imagine he's particularly well treated from this sort of mark.
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- Perceval Legallois
- M P Walsh / G P Cromwell
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145
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7/1 |
Perceval Legallois
Had threatened in handicap chases for a while and got his day in the sun when winning here over Christmas, producing a career best in the process; has a 7lb lower hurdle mark to work with here and he won this race back in 2023 (from mark of 125) so there's plenty in his favour; should be firmly in the mix.
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- King Alexander
- S F O'keeffe / W P Mullins
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135
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18/1 |
King Alexander
Back to his best on yard debut at Fairyhouse last month but an 8lb higher mark in a tougher race might find him out; unexposed at this sort of trip at least.
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- Gaoth Chuil
- Mr J H Williamson / T M Walsh
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141
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11/1 |
Gaoth Chuil
Went close to following up a course success when beaten just under a length in this race last year; in reasonable form this term and the rider is value for the 7lb he can still claim; each-way player.
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- Good Time Jonny
- M J Molloy / A J Martin
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142
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40/1 |
Good Time Jonny
No wins since 2023's Pertemps success at the Festival; becoming well treated but with good reason and he was tailed off at Navan last time.
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- Lucky Lyreen
- C P Millar / G Elliott
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134
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18/1 |
Lucky Lyreen
Followed up his maiden hurdle success with a handicap hurdle win at Fairyhouse last season off mark of 125 but hasn't shown enough in three starts since and probably wants it more testing than what is likely here.
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- Desertmore House
- J P Shinnick / M Brassil
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138
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40/1 |
Desertmore House
Consistent over timber and back to something like his best at Punchestown in November before a lesser run over fences here; others have stronger form claims; wears first-time visor.
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- Patter Merchant
- J Smith / G Elliott
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138
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40/1 |
Patter Merchant
Beat Sounds Victorius in a bumper here on rules debut and got off the mark over timber at the first attempt at Galway; hasn't really built on that since but there's a chance this point winner will appreciate the step up in trip.
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- Flicker Of Hope
- A P Kelly / M Fahey
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136
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11/1 |
Flicker Of Hope
Has won four of his last five starts and was only caught out by a marked drop in trip in his defeat; game effort to fight back and win by a head at Navan in December and there's a chance he'll come on for that first run in four months; has an each-way chance despite hefty 9lb hike.
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- Mordor
- Sam Ewing / G Elliott
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137
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33/1 |
Mordor
Has won three of his last five starts; beaten favourite from 1lb lower at Ballinrobe when last seen and he's been off 159 days; unraced beyond 2m2f.
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- Backmersackme
- Conor Clarke / E Mullins
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139
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16/1 |
Backmersackme
Just behind Flicker Of Hope at Navan last time out but he's up 5lb for that success and may want it softer than what is likely; not fully exposed at this trip at least.
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- Binge Worthy
- J C Gainford / G Elliott
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133
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40/1 |
Binge Worthy
Won a maiden hurdle at Limerick last season and bounced back from some lesser efforts when winning a handicap hurdle at Punchestown two starts ago; didn't build on that from 9lb higher on first try at this sort of trip (excluding point win) here in December.
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- Donnie Devito
- T P Harney / R O'sullivan
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136
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50/1 |
Donnie Devito
Maiden hurdle winner at Punchestown early in the season and followed up in a novice hurdle at the Galway festival; hasn't really kicked on since and his opening mark doesn't look particularly generous.
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- Fortunedefortunata
- D J Gilligan / G Elliott
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137
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40/1 |
Fortunedefortunata
Chased home re-opposing King Alexander at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; up 1lb and not fully exposed at 3m but this looks tough.
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- Rushmount
- M J M O'sullivan / Jonathan Sweeney
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141
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22/1 |
Rushmount
Chased home Lecky Watson at Thurles last season before going one better back at that venue in February; pulled up in a Grade 2 at the end of last season; might have needed his handicap debut here over Christmas and probably on a fair mark.
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- A Tipp For Gold
- P K Donovan / D Queally
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136
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20/1 |
A Tipp For Gold
Came on from his return to win a maiden hurdle at Listowel in September; has run well in defeat twice since but on a tough mark; wears a hood for yard debut.
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- Glen Kiln
- B Hayes / M J Bowe
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135
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12/1 |
Glen Kiln
Came on from his yard debut/return to win at Navan last time out and well worth another try at this sort of trip; however, 9lb higher in a much tougher race and the more rain the better.
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- Palamon
- C Stone-Walsh / P Nolan
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139
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50/1 |
Palamon
Has hit the crossbar in two four-runner novice hurdles in his last three outings; yet to try beyond 2m4f and doesn't look particularly well treated at present.
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- Whatsavailable
- D J O'keeffe / M F Morris
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140
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25/1 |
Whatsavailable
Made all at Fairyhouse in November and bounced back from a lesser run when runner-up here over Christmas; 4lb higher but can give another good account.
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- Effernock Fizz
- T Power Roche / C Collins
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141
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125/1 |
Effernock Fizz
Well treated on old form but has been struggling this term and this is her first attempt at 3m at the age of 10.
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- Iceberg Theory
- S W Flanagan / P Nolan
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142
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33/1 |
Iceberg Theory
Heavy ground winner of a maiden hurdle at Navan last season but hasn't really kicked on since; respectable sixth of 20 at Navan last time but probably wants it softer than this.
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- Jody Ted
- M M Mcdonagh / D Hogan
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140
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66/1 |
Jody Ted
Won back-to-back last season but has failed to complete in his next three starts and was tailed off on yard debut a fortnight ago.
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- Carrig Sam
- J J Slevin / P Croke
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139
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150/1 |
Carrig Sam
Losing run of nearly three years and lost his way in the last two years.
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- Custom Taylor
- C M Quirke / D Queally
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137
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22/1 |
Custom Taylor
Bumper winner who has posted three good runs in defeat in maiden hurdle company; however, probably not well enough treated on handicap debut here.
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- West Is Awake
- E Walsh / E Cawley
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139
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100/1 |
West Is Awake
Runner-up from just 1lb lower last season but hard to recommend on his five runs this term.
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- Meetingofthewaters
- Rachael Blackmore / W P Mullins
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149
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7/4 |
Meetingofthewaters
Big improver over the larger obstacles since joining this yard and returns to this sphere a whopping 36lb lower that his chase mark; probably wants it a bit softer than what is likely but he's so well treated on his chase form, it probably won't matter.
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