10
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2/1
15/8
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2/1
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Never-nearer second when the stable had a one-two in the 2m2f Chester Plate on Flat in May; moving up to 2m5f for handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (good) in November saw him assert in taking style; up 10lb but the form has been boosted and he brings major potential, with this trip likely to suit.
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5
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7/2
4/1
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7/2
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Spotlight :
Looked very well suited by the step up to 3m when emphatic winner at Cheltenham (good) in November; creditable fourth there off this 10lb higher mark in December (good to soft) but needs to resume his improvement.
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3
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13/2
7/1
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13/2
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Spotlight :
Emerged as a very useful Flat stayer last year on good/good to firm; returned to hurdling with a win over 1m7f at Thurles (good) two weeks ago and should bring potential to this first hurdle race beyond 2m2f, provided the ground proves suitable.
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7
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9/1
8/1
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9/1
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Won two in a row last June for the O'Neill yard and put up a bold show when close second of six at Doncaster (3m, good to soft; Bugise Seagull third) five weeks ago on second run for this yard; needs extra to win this, though.
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12
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9/1
8/1
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9/1
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1-10 in points; however, he's now 2-6 over hurdles after front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) on last two starts, last time easily stretching clear from approaching three out and ending 12l to the good; up another 11lb in a much better race, but it's hard to pin down just how good he is.
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1
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14/1
12/1
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14/1
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12l third in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (2m4f) last April; back from chasing when creditable third of six off this mark at Doncaster five weeks ago on his step up to 3m; closely matched with runner-up Pyffo on that result and he could have more to offer as a stayer.
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2
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14/1
16/1
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14/1
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The last of her ten wins was in August 2022 but she still shows plenty on occasions, including when a strong-finishing fourth in this race last year and a close second at Cheltenham (2m4f) on latest outing; usually claimer ridden; place contender.
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6
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11/1
12/1
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14/1
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Well beaten when refusing at Market Rasen in November but followed that with a tidy win at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) five weeks ago; last three of his four wins have been at that track; 4lb higher than last time but could still have something in the tank and probably okay at this trip.
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4
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20/1
18/1
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16/1
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Second in Grade 2 at Wetherby (3m, soft) in November 2023; well held in Grade events later last term and the same with cheekpieces enlisted for three handicaps in the spring; creeping down the weights and off 261 days, it will be interesting to see if there's market support but others have more pressing claims.
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9
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33/1
28/1
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33/1
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Second in this race in 2022, fourth in 2023 and 12th in 2024; no win since February 2023 and generally little impact since; tried a tongue-tie latest start and now reverts to his usual cheekpieces.
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8
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40/1
33/1
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40/1
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Won Irish handicaps for Jessica Harrington last May (2m) and August (2m2f); it's eyecatching that his career record of 2-27 includes a rather off-putting eight seconds, including on first three starts for new yard; last of five in C&D novice hurdle yesterday on first run beyond 2m4f.
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11
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50/1
66/1
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80/1
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His losing run goes back 17 races to September 2022; often thereabouts at up to 2m6f (tried 3m once) but does not look the percentage call.
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1/4 Odds 3
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