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- Clonmacash
- Aisling McGuinness / A McGuinness
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66
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25/1 |
Clonmacash
All three wins have come on AW over 6f/7f; consistent and progressive during the winter at Dundalk; found 5f inadequate here last month.
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- The Bear Trap
- P A Harnett / J Geoghegan
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73
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18/1 |
The Bear Trap
Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.
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- Showhound
- O McSweeney / Daniel Murphy
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75
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6/1 |
Showhound
Two wins from his 15 starts for Richard Fahey, landing 6f maiden at Ayr in 2023 and 7f handicap at Newcastle in January; started brightly for Danny Murphy with C&D second last month, clear of El Bello; leading contender.
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- Benavente
- J Kearney / Kevin Coleman
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81
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16/1 |
Benavente
Better known for his AW exploits, below his best in that sphere so far in 2025; first-time cheekpieces, makes limited appeal.
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- Prince Of Eyeries
- Nicola Burns / J M Barrett
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68
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22/1 |
Prince Of Eyeries
Won an ordinary Dundalk maiden for this rider three starts ago; not without a chance but needs to step up from Bellewstown sixth.
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- Red Hugh O'Donnell
- D S O'Sullivan / G Scott
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73
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28/1 |
Red Hugh O'Donnell
Best run last year was over 5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Leopardstown; more required to make an impact here.
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- Topomania
- T Casey / G B Caldwell
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78
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33/1 |
Topomania
Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.
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- Selective Power
- H J Horgan / Thomas Coyle
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78
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33/1 |
Selective Power
In excellent form last season until ending on a low note; probably most effective at 1m, so best watched over this trip on seasonal debut.
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- Auburn Avenue
- R Whearty / C Timmons
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76
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11/1 |
Auburn Avenue
Has been running over further since two early-season 7f runs last year; failed to stay at Cork last month; this should suit better but needs to find improvement to make the breakthrough.
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- Tawaazon
- K G Kennedy / J A Kinsella
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89
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11/1 |
Tawaazon
Eight wins, but none since 2023; has been out of form, but well at Navan supported on latest; hard to be confident about his prospects.
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- Cornahilt Soldier
- W Joyce / K Smith
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79
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20/1 |
Cornahilt Soldier
7f Down Royal winner last May; big hike stalled her progression; back on a fair mark now; blinkers added to tongue-tie; lacks a recent run.
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- El Bello
- D J O'Connor / D Hogan
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69
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16/1 |
El Bello
Improved on his winter AW form when third over C&D last time; valuable 7lb claimed here, has to reverse form with runner-up Showhound.
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- Notforalongtime
- R M Mulligan / Laura Hourigan
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72
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10/1 |
Notforalongtime
Gained eighth AW win in a Dundalk claimer in March (7f) 1-20 on turf, the win coming in 2020 when trained by Clive Cox; recent Cork second was encouraging; each-way claims.
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- Roman Harry
- S Coen / C O'Connell
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71
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20/1 |
Roman Harry
Sole win came on the beach at Laytown last year; took a step in the right direction when runner-up in a claimer at Dundalk in March; towards the rear at Leopardstown; turf form is relatively weak.
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- Finsceal Annie
- J A Powell / Ciaran Murphy
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70
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14/1 |
Finsceal Annie
Suited by a sound surface on turf;, definite chance based on overall winter form at Dundalk; rider's considerable experience is an asset in a race like this.
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- Sakakawea
- Sorcha Woods / T M Walsh
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72
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12/1 |
Sakakawea
Good 6f run in testing conditions at Naas before unplaced run over 6f here; trip may suit and rider provides good value for the 7lb she claims here.
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- Skontonovski
- J S Dalton / Gerard O'Leary
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71
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8/1 |
Skontonovski
Winner of 11 races for Ado McGuinness over 7f/1m; claimed in December and first run for new yard when down the field in another AW claimer last month; mid-division over a longer trip at Gowran last month.
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- Free Solo
- M W Hassett / P J F Murphy
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75
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22/1 |
Free Solo
Won at Dundalk early last year and runner-up twice there in January; turf record is patchy; others preferred.
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- Haeret In Pectore
- J J G Ryan / A J Martin
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25/1 |
Haeret In Pectore
Won over this trip in Poland last year; hard to assess, stable's form is a positive, worth a market check.
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- Mount Ruapehu
- Neve Bennett / M Fahey
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77
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16/1 |
Mount Ruapehu
His 1-23 record on turf is a concern; several good runs last year, including over 5f at this track; slowly away when strong in the betting over 1m at Bellewstown early last month; down the field over 6f here a week later.
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- Smaoineamh Sile
- C D Fahy / J C McConnell
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79
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33/1 |
Smaoineamh Sile
Weak form on her final two starts last season; has shown her best form at Leopardstown where her record is 3-11; overall record is 4-29.
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- Superior Force
- A J Casey / D Hogan
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69
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16/1 |
Superior Force
Both wins have come on soft on turf; ran well enough when fifth of 13 over C&D on latest; trainer may have a better chance with El Bello.
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- Mullacash Buzz
- J Cleary / Thomas Dowling
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75
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16/1 |
Mullacash Buzz
2-18 on turf, more effective at Dundalk (4-22), twice second there this year; fair chance off lower turf mark having ended last season's campaign with a fourth placing at Fairyhouse.
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- Chica Power
- C Geerdharry / A J Martin
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79
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33/1 |
Chica Power
Losing run since a Dundalk claimer success in 2023; trainer also runs a recent recruit with a more rider aboard.
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- Saxon Kingdom
- J Pietropaolo / Thomas Dowling
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79
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10/1 |
Saxon Kingdom
Longstanding maiden; Dundalk second a month ago provides encouragement in general but 6lb out of the handicap here; trainer has a better chance with Mullacash Buzz.
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- Blue Wood
- P McGettigan / K Smith
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84
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40/1 |
Blue Wood
Last of 12 at Bellewstown last month; 8lb out of the handicap; up against it; reserve.
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