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- Alphonse Le Grande
- J A Heffernan / A J Martin
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91
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16/1 |
Alphonse Le Grande
Gained the last of his six wins when taking the 2m2f Cesarewitch at Newmarket when last seen in October; has won over shorter trips too but might need this seasonal debut; back with former trainer.
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- Brosna Town
- C D Hayes / D K Weld
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84
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16/1 |
Brosna Town
Won 1m4f Fairyhouse maiden last summer but was poor twice after; back to form when winning a Dundalk handicap over the same trip in January; this first run since; prospects if staying this trip.
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- Arch Enemy
- J Pietropaolo / P Magee
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97
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28/1 |
Arch Enemy
Dual-purpose sort is a five-time winner on turf including the Leopardstown October handicap last year; up 4lb on Flat return but has been running over hurdles over the winter; considered.
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- Last Ammo
- W J Lee / Laura Hourigan
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101
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20/1 |
Last Ammo
Sole turf win came in a 2m Galway handicap in 2023 off 6lb lower; last seen when beaten 8l in this race a year ago; debut for a new yard and the run might be needed.
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- Naturally Nimble
- D P McDonogh / J P O'Brien
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101
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13/2 |
Naturally Nimble
One of two runners for yard; won a 1m2f Navan maiden when last seen on the level last September; Grade 3 juvenile hurdle winner since though was below form at Punchestown last time; respected back in this sphere.
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- Common Practice
- D McMonagle / J P O'Brien
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93
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4/1 |
Common Practice
Second runner for yard; useful dual-purpose sort scored sole Flat win over 1m4f at this track in 2022; mostly jumping since and won a Thurles Grade 3 novice chase in March before a fine Punchestown fourth; respected back on the level.
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- Granite Bay
- C T Keane / J P Fahey
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94
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11/1 |
Granite Bay
Improved sort last year, winning three times including over this trip at Listowel final start; 4lb higher on return but further progress is feasible; may want more ease in the ground, though.
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- La Vita Nova
- S Foley / Mrs J Harrington
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93
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16/1 |
La Vita Nova
Won a Limerick maiden over just short of 1m4f on second start last summer but was below that form at Leopardstown next time; needs to be ready up in trip on return.
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- Not Just Any Eagle
- R Donaghue-Leahy / P J Flynn
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88
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22/1 |
Not Just Any Eagle
Won his fifth race when taking a 1m4f Leopardstown handicap last time under this rider; raised 3lb for that; disappointed sole start over this trip on soft ground but this surface suits better; considered.
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- Molly Hall
- R Whearty / Alan McIntyre
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91
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10/1 |
Molly Hall
One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.
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- Rock Of Ireland
- L T McAteer / Alan McIntyre
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91
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12/1 |
Rock Of Ireland
Second runner for yard; maiden posted similar efforts in three handicaps this term, including when 3.75l behind Not Just Any Eagle at Leopardstown last time; down 1lb; needs more up in trip.
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- Robbies Rock
- G F Carroll / G P Cromwell
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93
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7/2 |
Robbies Rock
One win apiece over hurdles and on the Flat (this trip); runner-up in the Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham and two solid Flat efforts lately; needs a bit more with cheekpieces added.
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- Dark Oak
- W M Lordan / J G Murphy
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97
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25/1 |
Dark Oak
Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.
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- Sign From Above
- B M Coen / Peter Fahey
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97
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22/1 |
Sign From Above
Three-time Flat winner up to 2m has also won over hurdles; beaten 9l at Killarney last time and has to do more off 3lb lower.
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- Curious Bride
- K J Leonard / E O'Connell
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91
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50/1 |
Curious Bride
Came back to form last year with two wins over approx' 2m; didn't get the clearest of runs but still beaten 14l at Killarney last time; improve from that but needs more.
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- Miss Manzor
- Adam Caffrey / N C Kelly
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77
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40/1 |
Miss Manzor
Flat winner in France won over hurdles last year for Willie Mullins ad some good runs in defeat after; however, was pulled-up over fences when last seen and back on the level now for new yard.
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- Morse
- N G McCullagh / Charles Weld
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99
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33/1 |
Morse
Sole Flat win came over 1m at Leopardstown on heavy ground last year but ran well up to 1m5f; well beaten here last time and this ground will be lively enough.
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- Ozark Daze
- J J G Ryan / J Davison
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101
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12/1 |
Ozark Daze
Maiden after 14 runs but plenty of fine efforts in defeat; got little luck in running over 1m4f at Roscommon six days ago and isn't ignored though up in trip and class.
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- Scatchwah
- R C Colgan / S Lavery
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92
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18/1 |
Scatchwah
Won over 12m4f on soft ground last year but disappointing over C&D last run of the season; better on return at Dundalk in April but more needed.
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- Chutzpal
- M W Hassett / H De Bromhead
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89
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12/1 |
Chutzpal
Dual-purpose sort won a 1m6f Killarney handicap when last seen on the Flat in July 2024; two hurdle wins since; 11lb higher but has to be considered with yard in fine form.
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- Pralognan
- R P Cleary / A J Martin
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74
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33/1 |
Pralognan
Dual-purpose sort is just 1-22 under all rules and needs to improve plenty on last two efforts; cheekpieces need to re-ignite the spark.
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- The Mediator
- K G Kennedy / G Elliott
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100
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22/1 |
The Mediator
Bumper and hurdle winner has run well in defeat several times in maidens; last Flat run in October 2023; others make more appeal.
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