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Form |
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- Tai Tam Bay
- Alexandra Egan / E & P Harty
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84
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9/1 |
Tai Tam Bay
Ended last season with second of five under this rider at Cork; sole win came last April over this trip at Naas; generally reliable filly; big burden eased by 10lb claim.
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- Clonmacash
- S Coen / A McGuinness
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64
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12/1 |
Clonmacash
Has been in fine form over 6f and 7f at Dundalk lately; won a claimer and finished close up in three handicaps before winning decisively on the second of three starts last month; backed that up with another second placing a week later; 0-9 on turf.
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- Back Down Under
- L F Roche / P Roche
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84
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8/1 |
Back Down Under
Winner over 7f here last June; often placed at sprint distances so not ruled out, especially since she is 2lb lower than her winning mark.
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- Dynamic Force
- J J G Ryan / T G McCourt
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84
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9/1 |
Dynamic Force
Fit from Dundalk; fair chance judged on C&D second in a 21-runner contest last summer, though the ground was quick on that occasion.
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- Clever And Cute
- R Coakley / J S Bolger
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82
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11/2 |
Clever And Cute
Has shown ability in testing conditions over longer distances; 6f may be a bit sharp; unseated soon after the start on handicap debut over 1m1f at Listowel.
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- Never Shout Never
- J A Powell / Stephen Thorne
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82
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7/2 |
Never Shout Never
In good form at Dundalk in recent months; set to make quick reappearance after Friday's third when beaten only a nose and a neck, stable in great form.
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- Catherine Chroi
- C T Keane / C O'Connell
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90
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25/1 |
Catherine Chroi
Nine-time winner; well below best on last two Dundalk outings; main positive is that Colin Keane sticks with her.
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- Rathbranchurch
- W Joyce / M Mulvany
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86
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4/1 |
Rathbranchurch
Tough sort who held his form well during a busy campaign last season; has won only twice (from 40 starts) but placed 12 times; has a bit to find with Never Shout Never here in November.
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- Dark Viper
- S Foley / Mrs J Harrington
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81
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7/1 |
Dark Viper
No wins, seven seconds from 17 Flat starts, including in this race last season; one of his best efforts when runner-up in a 27-runner contest over 7f here last October.
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- New Theory
- D S O'Sullivan / J A Stack
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75
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11/1 |
New Theory
Second to subsequent Group 1 winner Camille Pissarro on debut; beaten favourite twice before signing off with a 5f Navan maiden win; raised 12lb, useful 7lb claimed as was the case then.
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- Loingseoir
- Nicola Burns / M C Grassick
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84
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12/1 |
Loingseoir
Is 6-53 on turf including two wins here over 1m; back to form with a win at Fairyhouse over 7f last September; vulnerable at 6f; talented apprentice booked.
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- Tommy McJohn
- G F Carroll / G P Cromwell
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82
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22/1 |
Tommy McJohn
Won over 5f at Naas for Michael O'Callaghan last season; no doubts about his fitness; needs to improve on the form shown at Dundalk lately.
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- Mount Ruapehu
- R P Whelan / M Fahey
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86
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7/1 |
Mount Ruapehu
His 1-27 record on turf is a concern; several good runs at this venue last year; around 3l behind runner-up Never Shout Never when fourth over 5f here on final start; new yard now.
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- Only Spoofing
- J A Heffernan / Kevin Coleman
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94
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80/1 |
Only Spoofing
Veteran has won 13 of his 92 starts; his 0-14 record at this venue is a negative; last win was over 5f in 2023.
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- I'll Be Handy
- R C Colgan / M J Smith
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78
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25/1 |
I'll Be Handy
Ninth of 14 in the Birdcatcher Nursery on only handicap start, never better than sixth; up against it in the circumstances.
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