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- Aurora Nova
- W Joyce / A McNamara
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70
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12/1 |
Aurora Nova
Sole win came over 6f at Fairyhouse last summer for which she got a huge hike which anchored her in four starts afterwards; now dropped to 5lb above that winning mark and squeezes into this grade on first run since August.
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- She's Smart
- Adam Caffrey / A McGuinness
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69
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13/2 |
She's Smart
Down Royal win last summer came off 4lb higher and ran well in competitive Curragh contest when last seen in August; ground to suit and could go well if handling the track.
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- My Girl Sioux
- A J Slattery / A Slattery
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57
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9/2 |
My Girl Sioux
Busy time of it of late at Dundalk, winning once and placed four times until below-par run yesterday (fifth); good second here last October so handles the track and considered if turning out again.
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- Sam's Xpress
- P A Harnett / K P Cotter
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54
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16/1 |
Sam's Xpress
Placed C&D form in recent years and last of three AW wins came in November; not at best of late so more needed but handicapper giving him a chance; draw not ideal.
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- Lakota Lady
- G F Carroll / M J Browne
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68
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11/1 |
Lakota Lady
Very lightly raced 5yo; promise on sole start at two for David O'Meara; never involved on both recent Dundalk runs following a huge absence; tongue-tied here on handicap debut and back to minimum trip.
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- Livingston Range
- S Foley / R Donohoe
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68
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17/2 |
Livingston Range
C&D winner as a 2yo and both wins since have been at 6f; long losing run however and doesn't appear an obvious contender although senior rider now takes over.
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- Whatswrongnow
- J A Powell / Batt Burke
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50/1 |
Whatswrongnow
Showed promise without threatening in a trio of Dundalk runs last winter for Kieran Cotter; similar scenario on return from over a year off at same track last month; turf debut.
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- Shoebox King
- N M Crosse / Kevin Coleman
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71
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7/1 |
Shoebox King
Both wins have been on soft; couple of okay runs last summer, below best in Dundalk claimer in November when last seen; much reduced mark and yard had a winner during the week so not one to rule out.
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- Eric Lock
- C T Keane / N Meade
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60
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5/4 |
Eric Lock
Best turf run yet came in Naas 3yo handicap 11 days ago when second, despite racing freely under inexperienced 10lb claimer; also second at Dundalk yesterday under same rider; Colin Keane takes over here.
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- Lismacbryan Hill
- C D Hayes / P Magee
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55
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9/2 |
Lismacbryan Hill
Precious little to recommend although did show a bit more at Naas last time from out of handicap, despite racing keenly; back to 5f here.
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