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- Swelltime
- P Byrnes / W J O'Doherty
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103
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20/1 |
Swelltime
Dual-purpose; three time winner over hurdles; last won off 100 at Killarney (2m4f, good) in August; raised 8lb and out of form since but is now back to that last winning mark, though he'd probably prefer further than this.
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- Kaikoura
- K M Donoghue / J P Dempsey
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97
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11/1 |
Kaikoura
0-4 over timber; best effort a 12l second of 14 at Limerick in November; has returned from a break with two moderate efforts in beginners' chases; best watched on handicap debut with the hood reapplied.
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- Cregane Ned
- G B Noonan / P O'Flynn
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96
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20/1 |
Cregane Ned
Veteran is 1-11 over hurdles but that win was in 2021; best form on testing ground and has been off the track for 427 days; entitled to need this on his return; others appeal more.
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- Jerrari
- D Meyler / Mrs J Harrington
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105
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15/2 |
Jerrari
Just mild promise in maiden hurdles, his best effort an 8.75l fourth of 7 at Bellewstown last month; beaten 23l on handicap debut at Naas (2m, gd-yld) previously and just 2lb lower here; cheekpieces worn that day return; in good hands may need more time.
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- Phoenix Cowboy
- P F Kavanagh / M Winters
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115
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15/2 |
Phoenix Cowboy
One of two for yard; three-time Flat winner is 0-18 over timber; running okay without threatening to win recently, beaten 7.25l on latest at Limerick (2m, good); down 1lb but needs the first-time tongue tie to eke out more.
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- A Nod To Getaway
- D J O'Keeffe / P O'Flynn
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100
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11/2 |
A Nod To Getaway
Sole win came in this contest last year on soft ground off 83 and is 12lb higher now; running well in defeat recently, including a 4.25l second of 18 at Cork last month (2m, yielding); will be primed for this but good ground a worry.
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- Baron Blake
- D J Gilligan / J J Hanlon
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94
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18/1 |
Baron Blake
Offered something to work with in his first two maiden hurdles at 2m1f; not as good the last twice and now makes his handicap debut after a 237 day break; tendency to jump right a worry; best watched unless the market speaks.
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- Lough Nigara
- R A Doyle / E Griffin
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108
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3/1 |
Lough Nigara
0-7 over hurdles for Matthew Daly but has shown ability; best efforts in handicaps on testing ground at Punchestown and Thurles over 2m7f; shorter trip and quicker ground concerns on debut for new yard; watch.
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- Splendid Choice
- T Power Roche / P J Rothwell
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108
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6/1 |
Splendid Choice
0-12 over hurdles; signs of progress when a 4.5l fourth of 12 at Limerick (2m, good) off 90 last month; effectively 6lb lower here with rider's claim, good ground fine and place chance at least with a repeat of that latest effort.
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- Set The Tone
- R P Treacy / D M O'Brien
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106
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25/1 |
Set The Tone
0-9 over hurdles; went close in a 2m Gowran maiden (good) last October; hasn't threatened since tackling handicaps, beaten 70l latest in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); down 1lb but needs more.
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- Newport
- H Morgan / E Doyle
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106
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12/1 |
Newport
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-8 over hurdles; ran on well for a 6.25l fourth of 18 on handicap debut at Thurles (2m, good) off 90 and 3lb lower now; blinkers worn when pulled up latest are replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Thurles); not discounted down in trip.
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- Like A Bumblebee
- E Walsh / M Winters
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86
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40/1 |
Like A Bumblebee
Second runner for yard; 0-7 over hurdles; long odds for all four starts in maidens and first three handicaps and yet to finish closer than 32l to the winner; hard to make a case for on form.
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- Boston Bongo
- R Deegan / E Sheehy
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108
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33/1 |
Boston Bongo
Best effort for Barry Fitzgerald a 0.5l second at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April 2024 off 86; nowhere near that form in four runs since; tongue tie and cheekpieces on for stable debut; unproven on good ground and can only be watched.
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- I'm For Home
- M P O'Connor / R K Watson
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101
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13/2 |
I'm For Home
0-13 over hurdles; not a bad effort on latest when a 12.5l third of 11 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good), not quite getting home under a positive ride; drops back in trip; place chance off the same mark.
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- Knockraha Eagle
- Reserve 1 / Ian Donoghue
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97
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14/1 |
Knockraha Eagle
First reserve; not many positives to take from four maiden hurdle runs; cheekpieces added to tongue tie for handicap debut; not obviously well treated; best watched.
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- Diamond Dollar
- Reserve 2 / C Byrnes
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101
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10/1 |
Diamond Dollar
Second reserve; 0-9 over hurdles; best effort to date a 10.5l seventh of 15 on heavy at Limerick; beaten 37l on latest at Down Royal (2m1f, gd-yld) after a 248 day break; worth a market check if getting a run in first-time hood for shrewd yard.
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- Ricky Langford
- Reserve 3 / P J Rothwell
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102
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11/1 |
Ricky Langford
Third reserve; 4-37 over hurdles, including a win over C&D in July 2023 off 10lb lower; respectable efforts last three starts but has never won off a mark this high over timber; likes it here though and each way shout if gets a run.
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