In good form on the flat of late, the top-weighted THE TRUANT gets the vote to record a second hurdles win at the track. At the opposite end of the handicap the 4yo Tir Og looked an improving sort when still in front when taking a fall two out at Clonmel last time. Place claims are held by the likes of Seasett, High Honour and Sydney Cruiser. [Alan Hewison]
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Was ending a three-year hiatus on the flat when scoring over 1m6f at Navan last month and followed up with good second at same venue; just 1-16 over hurdles, that win coming over C&D last summer (good) off 96; in good heart and top-weight is respected.
Lost form after C&D win last August (soft) off 98 until much improved when chasing home a ready winner at Leopardstown in March; decent third at Kilbeggan last time and place claims again.
Lost his way after winning two 2m3f hurdles a year ago but, having rejoined Shark Hanlon, took step back in right direction at Limerick last month; poor Warwick run since tempers enthusiasm but yard in good form.
A 50-1 winner on racecourse debut in 2m1f Ballinrobe maiden a year ago (good) when hooded; has generally struggled in handicaps since, although more encouraging signs off reduced mark of late; more required.
Bumper winner but 0-26 hurdling, numerous placings including three time at this venue, most recently in October when last seen; on an okay mark but lack of a recent run a possible negative.
A 17-race maiden but has made the frame a few times on this sort of ground, including on Navan return last month; fortnight later not as good at Clonmel when not much luck in running; place claims but more needed to play a major role.
Ordinary form, including second start for current yard when well-backed favourite at Clonmel in January, racing far too keenly; back from a break and may yet improve.
Lightly raced 4yo placed on handicap debut at Clonmel in February and was running better race at same venue following month, in front and being pressed when faller two out (good); could have more to offer off same mark here.
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