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Selection |
Form |
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- Amirite
- D J O'Keeffe / H De Bromhead
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148
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8/1 |
Amirite
1-12 over fences, has failed to add to his score since landing a beginners' event at Fairyhouse in 2022; has often been well supported in major handicaps including when unplaced favourite for the 2023 Irish Grand National; 2024 form included second in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan; almost three years since he won a maiden hurdle by 30l
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- Asterion Forlonge
- P Townend / W P Mullins
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165
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11/10 |
Asterion Forlonge
Most recent of his seven wins came in a two-runner chase at Cork last March; fine effort subsequently when chasing home Teahupoo in Grade 1 Stayers' Hurdle at Punchestown; below his best in two high-class staying hurdles this season, though not beaten far in fifth in the Galmoy at Gowran.
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- Hewick
- P Hanlon / J J Hanlon
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150
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7/4 |
Hewick
Last season's King George winner; given a break after a fine Grade 1 second over hurdles at Auteuil last May; went close in a Grade 1 chase at Down Royal in November; below par effort in Grade 1 staying hurdle at Leopardstown in December (2 3/4l in front of Asterion Forlonge); sights lowered now after Irish Gold Cup run; improved ground conditions will suit.
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- Kilcruit
- S F O'Keeffe / W P Mullins
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127
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9/1 |
Kilcruit
Has run only four times since a runaway Punchestown festival handicap chase success in 2023; has failed to beat a single opponent in two runs this season, the first in a hurdle race at Limerick
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- Typical Thomas
- A P Kelly / James Andrew Fahey
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118
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50/1 |
Typical Thomas
Did well to win a Listed handicap chase at Cork last season; failed to sustain the improvement shown on that occasion; lacks a recent run and is out of his depth in this company.
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- Aodhan May
- P Byrnes / C Byrnes
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139
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25/1 |
Aodhan May
Heavy-ground specialist; in fine form last season over hurdles with four wins in handicaps at 2m4f-3m1f; has blotted her copybook in recent months with an unseat and two refusals, the most recent three in a Grade 3 mares hurdle at Punchestown.
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