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- Omakase
- Jessica O'Gorman / P G Fahey
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61
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5/1 |
Omakase
Off the mark with 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; despite missing the break, took the step up to 16.5f in her stride when winning at Gowran (good) on latest; player from 6lb higher.
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- Red Secret
- S Coen / K Smith
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67
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14/1 |
Red Secret
Both wins on AW; returned from absence with moderate effort over C&D but improved effort four days later when 3.5l behind Omakase at Gowran (short of room late on); has to enter calculations 11lb better off factoring in rider's claims.
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- Folly Beach
- A C Persse / M A Molloy
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65
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14/1 |
Folly Beach
Dual-purpose performer is 1-21 on the Flat; has struggled over hurdles of late and is still 4lb above last winning Flat mark, which was in 2023; hard to fancy.
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- Whispering Hopes
- C D Hayes / G Elliott
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64
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14/1 |
Whispering Hopes
Couple of good efforts on the Flat last summer, including when sixth of 22 here (1m6f) off 60; some good runs in defeat over hurdles and was there with every chance when falling two out at Tipperary last month; should feature.
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- Calmafterthestorm
- C D Fahy / J C McConnell
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64
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50/1 |
Calmafterthestorm
Got off the mark on handicap/turf debut when winning narrowly at Down Royal (1m5f, good; 33-1) last June off 50; didn't stay 14.5f at Killarney from 8lb higher; off the track 325 days; best watched.
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- Slaney Swagger
- M W Hassett / P Byrne
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46
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66/1 |
Slaney Swagger
Still a maiden after 14 attempts; below his juvenile form in six starts for Alice Haynes last season; never a factor on reappearance/yard debut last month.
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- Gamigin
- W J Lee / Gary McGill
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32
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50/1 |
Gamigin
Dual-purpose performer is 2-9 on the Flat, both wins coming early in his career; first run since leaving Noel Kelly when tailed off last at Sligo (10.5f) last month, but was supported in the betting; monitor the market.
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- Waystar
- R Coakley / J C McConnell
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61
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10/1 |
Waystar
One of two for yard; 1-10 on AW and 0-6 on turf; won at Dundalk in March (1m4f) and stayed on well when fourth of 12 over C&D (good) three weeks ago; 1lb lower; enters the discussion.
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- Slieve Bearnagh
- R P Whelan / D Marnane
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60
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7/1 |
Slieve Bearnagh
Has won under both codes; nicely clear of the rest when just missing out at Limerick (1m4f, soft to heavy) in April; best work late when third at Tipperary (12.5f, yielding to soft) 11 days ago; considered.
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- Bright Start
- Nicola Burns / S M Duffy
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61
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25/1 |
Bright Start
Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Waystar on latest C&D third when rallying gamely after a tardy start; each-way possibilities with a repeat effort.
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- Futurum Regem
- T Casey / H P Finegan
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68
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40/1 |
Futurum Regem
Dual-purpose performer was in decent form last summer but has struggled for form of late and was well held on the Flat at Gowran on latest.
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- Steps In The Sand
- J Cleary / Ciaran Murphy
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62
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50/1 |
Steps In The Sand
Won back-to-back handicaps over hurdles last July but is 0-16 on Flat turf; no spark seen in three hurdle starts for this yard; readily passed over.
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- Crypto Crash
- L T McAteer / D Marnane
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73
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14/1 |
Crypto Crash
Record of 0-7 on turf; best effort yet on second handicap start at Tipperary (12.5f, good to firm) on final run of 2024, beaten 2.25l off 57 despite hanging left; ran okay at Leopardstown last month; chance if he sees out this trip.
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- Lightning Legs
- D P McDonogh / G Elliott
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69
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25/1 |
Lightning Legs
Good fourth here over 1m6f (good) last August but failed to get involved over the same C&D a month later; still low mileage and hails from top yard so market watch advised.
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- Noble Hilltop
- G F Carroll / E Buckley
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31
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16/1 |
Noble Hilltop
Won Punchestown handicap hurdle in May 2024 but tailed off in all three Flat starts and recent hurdles form doesn't bode well for Flat handicap debut.
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- Ally Cay
- R M Mulligan / Paul Mulligan
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70
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80/1 |
Ally Cay
Hurdles winner last won on the Flat in 2020; never figured in seven starts for Paul Flynn; 561-day absence; first run for new yard.
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- Highland Bells
- W Joyce / M Mulvany
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66
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25/1 |
Highland Bells
A 19-race maiden; twice runner-up last season at around this trip, including here over 1m6f (good) in September off 47; now 5lb lower and raced with enthusiasm for a long way over C&D three weeks ago; possibilities.
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- Maxwell Smart
- J J G Ryan / T G McCourt
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70
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16/1 |
Maxwell Smart
Modest Flat performer is 0-14 under rules but best efforts have been at this track; closely matched with Bright Start and Waystar on latest C&D fifth; contender dropped 1lb.
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- Arcland
- R Whearty / G P Cromwell
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49
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11/8 |
Arcland
Had first run for Gavin Cromwell 15 days ago when an unlucky runner-up over hurdles at Downpatrick; despite modest record on the Flat, could be thrown in off current mark; has to be considered.
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- Sunny Dude
- R P Cleary / D Buckley
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58
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28/1 |
Sunny Dude
Ran respectably in defeat at Dundalk a few times and closely matched with some of these judged on C&D seventh three weeks ago when beaten 5.5l after a break; possibilities.
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- Kings Prince
- Reserve 1 / E Sheehy
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38
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40/1 |
Kings Prince
First reserve; dual winner on turf in Britain in 2021 and 2022 but regressive in recent times; avoid.
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- You Make Me Smile
- Reserve 2 / P A Fahy
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61
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16/1 |
You Make Me Smile
Second reserve; followed up first hurdle success with Flat win at Sligo; creditable fifth behind Omakase on latest; should go well if she gets a run.
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- Serotonin
- Reserve 3 / P W Flynn
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46
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28/1 |
Serotonin
Third reserve; ran well in 1m2f Sligo maiden two years ago but modest Flat form otherwise.
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