Shane Broderick can pick up a race with the former Joseph O'Brien-trained A WAVE OF THE SEA after a lively effort at Navan in December. Last-time-out winner Clonbury Bridge is a likely danger, along with Prince Zaltar who should be able to uphold recent form with Baldur's Gate. [Alan Sweetman]
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Fine campaign last season, winning three handicap chases, two at Punchestown and one at Navan from 2m1f to 2m7f; a long way below his best in two starts this term.
Very useful and versatile sort who won eight races during his time with Joseph O'Brien; lost his way during a spell in Britain; seems to have become competitive again, judged on his Navan second in December; now 26lb below the mark off which he won a valuable 2m1f handicap at this venue three years ago.
Twice placed over hurdles in the first half of the season; good effort in a handicap chase at Clonmel in October over an extended 2m4f; 2m probably inadequate in a chase at Navan in December; back to form with 2m5f Fairyhouse win; up 4lb, solid chance.
1-16 record over fences is a concern but placed eight times; fair form this term, inclding when third behind the in-form One Horse Army at Fairyhouse; cheekpieces on now after a Gowran fifth when almost 5l behind Prince Zaltar.
Had failed to complete three times in a row before a much-improved display in making the frame at Navan; not beaten far, and the run may have helped to rebuild confidence.
3-20 over hurdles; fine second at Punchestown in January after a 400-day absence; hampered by a faller two out when fourth at Gowran; has an edge over Baldur's Gate.
Won two handicap hurdles for this rider last season; unplaced in both handicap chase runs, Clonmel fifth was satisfactory; may do better as he gains in experience.
Sole win came in 2m4f Cork novice handicap in 2022; out of form last year; pulled up on final two starts for his previous trainer; tried in blinkers here on his first start for Philip Rothwell.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3,4
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