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- Alfred Tennyson
- R L Moore / A P O'Brien
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73
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4/1 |
Alfred Tennyson
Best effort in four starts last year when a close third behind useful rivals in a Leopardstown maiden over 6.5f; that was on good ground but seemed to cope with soft on debut; one of the main players coming from this renowned yard.
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- Ballintogher
- R P Whelan / K P Cotter
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68
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15/2 |
Ballintogher
The best of his two runs over C&D last year was the second occasion when he finished 1.5l behind today's rival Dmaniac on yld/sft; has a bit to find with some of these but is likely to run well.
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- Chester Nimitz
- C T Keane / N Meade
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83
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15/2 |
Chester Nimitz
Both starts over this trip; just denied on debut at Navan on gd/yld but was below that level on AW next time; returning to turf should suit and will be a big player if bringing his best form.
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- Dmaniac
- M W Hassett / M Hassett
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68
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18/1 |
Dmaniac
Well beaten on Navan debut over 5f but improved plenty when runner-up over C&D next time, finishing 1.5l ahead of Ballintogher; gelded since and needs to find more but can be involved again.
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- Far Above Dream
- A J Casey / D Hogan
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80/1 |
Far Above Dream
Beaten 6l in an AW claimer on debut and will have to improve hugely on that to take this.
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- Glen To Glen
- Gabriella Hill / J S Bolger
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67
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20/1 |
Glen To Glen
Posted identical RPRs of 74 in both starts last summer over 1m; gelded since; can win races in time but has a bit to find against some of these.
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- Iceford
- B M Coen / J P Murtagh
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67
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12/1 |
Iceford
The best of two runs last year when runner-up over this trip at Naas on yielding ground; gelded since; has a bit to find with some of toay's rivals but shouldn't be far away either.
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- Mathan
- D McMonagle / J P O'Brien
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81
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6/5 |
Mathan
Solid debut over C&D behind a well-regarded filly and improved on that when runner-up at Navan, also over 6f; if ready enough on seasonal debut then should be a big player.
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- Passing Phase
- S Foley / Mrs J Harrington
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75
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9/1 |
Passing Phase
Showed a decent level of form in four maiden runs last year, though was a beaten odds-on favourite on final start; gelded since; is fine on this ground so should be a player if bringing his best form.
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- Pedro Nunes
- D Egan / A Murray
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16/1 |
Pedro Nunes
Second foal; dam US 8.5f turf 2yo winner (inc Listed), out of US Graded stakes-placed 1m/8.5f winner; by a Kentucky Derby winner and cost USD110,000 as a yearling; yard is in fine form so of major interest, especially if strong in the market.
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- Pinmoney
- K J Leonard / Daniel Murphy
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40/1 |
Pinmoney
Well beaten in an AW maiden on sole start for Ollie Sangster; sold for Gns7,000 since; best watched.
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- Teffian Warrior
- C D Hayes / Ciaran Murphy
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40/1 |
Teffian Warrior
Second foal; dam 7f 2yo/1m winner (RPR 93), half-sister to winners Flight Of Angels (1m2f) and Byzantia (1m), out of 5f 2yo Listed winner; 50,000gns yearling is by a quality sire and is worth watching in the market on debut.
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- Ze Do Asfalto
- W J Lee / A Murray
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55
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18/1 |
Ze Do Asfalto
Second runner for in-form yard; consistent in defeat in five starts, four on AW; probably didn't stay 1m last time but not sure dropping to 6f on soft are his optimum conditions; still, if he handles the ground his racefitness will be an advantage.
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- Amavasya
- D E Sheehy / M C Grassick
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59
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66/1 |
Amavasya
Midfield finishes in two C&D maidens last year and will have to make significant improvement to score.
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- Faye Presto
- J J G Ryan / J Davison
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100/1 |
Faye Presto
Well beaten in two AW maidens and will have to improve hugely for the switch to turf.
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- Lady Mary Heath
- J A Powell / A A Howard
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66/1 |
Lady Mary Heath
Third foal; sister to 7f 2yo winner Lady Jane Wilde (RPR 87); dam last in 5f 2yo maidens, closely related to Listed-placed 6f/7f winner Jammy Guest; hooded for debut and best watched.
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