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- American Jukebox
- Mr H C Swan / G Elliott
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99
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7/1 |
American Jukebox
Was beaten 2l into second in sole point-to-point at Stowlin in May; bought by current connections for 100,000GBP later that month; half-brother to the yard's useful performer American Mike was beaten 4l on his Rules' debut in a Fairyhouse bumper over 2m (good); more needed but he isn't discounted up in trip.
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- Coolberrin Hill
- Mr E P O'brien / N G Hynds
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40/1 |
Coolberrin Hill
Off the mark at the third attempt in point-to-points at Ballindenisk in May but that form hasn't worked out; dam is a half-sister to the high-class bumper winner Mount Benbulben; yard not known for bumper winners and he is best watched.
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- Eclipse Chaser
- Mr P W Mullins / W P Mullins
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Eclipse Chaser
Yard has an outstanding record in the race, winning six of the last eight renewals and four of the last five; this son of Jet Away fell two out when leading in a Ballycahane point-to-point; his half-sister Westerner Lady won ten races for this stable and he is the choice of Patrick Mullins; obvious chance on paper.
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- God Help Me
- Mr S Connor / S R B Crawford
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10/3 |
God Help Me
Placed in his only point-to-point start at Kirkistown in February; the winner of that heat is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles for Ben Pauling and the third, 12l behind, has won a maiden hurdle at Newcastle for James Ewart; very interesting on Rules' debut for a yard that can produce bumper winners.
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- Karate Kid
- Mr R W Barron / Colm Ryan
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100
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18/1 |
Karate Kid
Made a very pleasing debut when runner up at 6-1 for his racecourse debut in a bumper at Fairyhouse in October; was still beaten 6.5l though and now has his first start for Colm Ryan; dam is from a good family and this step up in trip should suit so he is not discounted.
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- Leaky Cauldron
- Mr E Ohgren / W P Mullins
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9/2 |
Leaky Cauldron
Second runner for top yard; won a point-to-point in October 2023 for Colin Bowe but that form doesn't look overly strong and stable jockey Patrick Mullins prefers his stablemate; dangerous to discount but others have better form claims.
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- Matter Of Opinion
- Ms L A Byrne / William Harvey
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93
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33/1 |
Matter Of Opinion
Has improved for this yard since the fitting of a tongue tie; beaten around 12l in last three starts in bumpers at trips ranging from 2m-2m4f; more will be needed to hit the frame in this company.
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- Katie's World
- Mr A W O'donnell / K F O'donnell
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8
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200/1 |
Katie's World
Was sent off at odds of 100-1 for her debut in a Listed bumper at Gowran and never got involved; hard to fancy on the back of that effort.
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- Meetmeinstlouis
- Mr J H Williamson / M F Morris
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40/1 |
Meetmeinstlouis
Extremely well-bred mare was friendless in the betting on debut in a maiden hurdle at Navan and was beaten 40l; she is a sister to Ballyburn, Noble Endeavour and Minella Daddy so she ought to be capable of better at some stage; difficult to make a case for after that last run but she's worth a market check nonetheless.
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