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- Usuario Amigo
- G F Carroll / R O'Brien
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71
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28/1 |
Usuario Amigo
Competitive under both codes in Britain when trained by James Owen; hasn't shown enough in two runs for this yard to make the shortlist here.
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- Fast Tara
- D J O'Connor / P W Flynn
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77
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9/1 |
Fast Tara
Won a 1m Bellewstown maiden at three for Johnny Murtagh; placed once for Joseph O'Brien last season; comfortably held so far for current yard but likely to come good again sooner or later.
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- Shoot To Kill
- J Kearney / Stephen Thorne
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73
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14/1 |
Shoot To Kill
Seven of his ten wins have been on the AW and he returns to turf after some good efforts at Dundalk; effective on this surface but he does look high in the weights.
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- Bucaneer's Spirit
- J J G Ryan / J Davison
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87
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15/2 |
Bucaneer's Spirit
Travelled well but didn't get home over the 1m at Limerick 17 days ago on slow ground; prefers this surface and he's not badly handicapped; tries cheekpieces.
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- Desert Haven
- C T Keane / N Meade
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91
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5/1 |
Desert Haven
Had been struggling over hurdles but returned to form back on the Flat when second at Leopardstown (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; thereabouts.
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- Eddie G
- Adam Caffrey / A McGuinness
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78
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18/1 |
Eddie G
Both wins have come on the AW (6f/7f) but has been competitive on turf; might be high in the weights, though, and a tongue-tie is now fitted.
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- Flying Bay
- S Foley / A Kinirons
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87
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11/1 |
Flying Bay
It wasn't a strong maiden he won at Galway (1m, soft) but posted a useful RPR and he brings potential into handicaps; has been off since August so market confidence would be welcomed.
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- Pier Pressure
- Nicola Burns / G M Lyons
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89
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8/1 |
Pier Pressure
Three-time winner; did well to finish only 2l off the winner at Leopardstown (7f, good; Desert Haven second) having been in the rear for much of that race; Nicola Burns takes off 7lb this time and he enters the reckoning.
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- Declaree
- B M Coen / J P Murtagh
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86
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7/2 |
Declaree
Won a weak 7f Dundalk maiden in November and again tried to make all at Gowran (1m, soft), only for the winner to sweep past late on; tongue-tie added this time; should give a good account.
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- Joe Masseria
- D McMonagle / H D McGuigan
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78
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7/1 |
Joe Masseria
All three wins for Noel Meade were on slow ground and could finish only midfield after a break at Cork last month; bit to prove on a few counts.
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- On A Session
- C D Hayes / K P Cotter
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68
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9/1 |
On A Session
Having his 60th career start; has won five times and did threaten on occasions last year to snap his losing run; ground would have been too slow on recent stable debut.
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- Neo Smart
- Gabriella Hill / J S Bolger
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83
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9/1 |
Neo Smart
Narrowly won a 7f handicap on good ground at the Curragh a month ago but appeared anchored by this 7lb higher mark when comfortably beaten at Leopardstown on Sunday.
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- Goldrush Kid
- P McGettigan / P Magee
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82
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12/1 |
Goldrush Kid
Narrow winner in a new tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination at the Curragh in March (1m, soft) and ran respectably off this 6lb higher mark back there next time; his apparent preference for slower ground is offputting and the tongue-tie is left off here.
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- Dynamic Force
- R Whearty / T G McCourt
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91
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9/1 |
Dynamic Force
Definite chance on last year's peak efforts and signs of returning to form when fifth after a troubled run at Naas on Saturday; that was over 6f but versatile trip-wise.
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- Ransom
- L T McAteer / P Sweeney
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62
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50/1 |
Ransom
Five-time AW winner but 0-15 on turf after finishing well beaten at the Curragh last week (6f); returning to further will help but still unconvincing.
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- El Bello
- Reserve 1 / D Hogan
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80
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12/1 |
El Bello
Reserve; solid thirds in 7f handicaps at the Curragh the last twice and this five-time AW winner can come good on turf at some point; chance if getting in.
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- Cordouan
- R M Mulligan / P Sweeney
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61
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50/1 |
Cordouan
Reserve; last win came in a fast-ground claimer, since when he hasn't offered a lot.
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- Circles
- W Joyce / A McCann
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72
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25/1 |
Circles
Reserve; gained a fourth AW win in March (7f) and dropping back to 6f not ideal last time; however, 0-4 on turf and much to prove in that regard.
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