Impressive last-time-out winners Well Dressed, Ragmans Corner and Doctor Churchill are all respected again, but FAIRYLAND OPERA could be thrown in off 106 on her handicap debut and she gets the vote. Lorna Fowler's mare was just behind a 125-rated runner at Naas in November so the handicapper has been lenient on her. [Adrian Wall]
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Promise in three maiden hurdles last season; disappointed first two handicaps this season despite market support; however, she bolted up off 110 in Fairyhouse apprentice handicap hurdle (2m, soft) two weeks ago; much higher mark to contend with here but she's a big player.
Successful in Listed handicap hurdle at Limerick (2m, heavy) in late 2023; has largely struggled since, including in 0-145 handicap at Doncaster two weeks ago; this is easier but he's still 5lb above last winning mark.
Handicap hurdle winner off 108 at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April; never in contention when a faller on chasing debut at that venue in December and never involved over hurdles at Clonmel latest; more needed.
Won at Galway in October and improved on Fairyhouse runner-up finish when easily landing Punchestown amateur handicap hurdle (16.5f, soft) last month; career-high mark to contend with here but is in rude health.
Winner for Gordon Elliott in 2021; impressive debut for new stable after 541 days off the track when winning 17-runner apprentice handicap hurdle here over 2m3f by 8l last month; still well treated on pick of his old form if he can back that up.
Won a pair of handicap hurdles last spring off 89 and 98; good second in mares' chase at Sligo in October; out of her depth in Grade 3 around here next time but respectable run when fifth of 18 at Thurles off current mark in December, beaten 4.5l; each-way possibilities.
Both hurdle wins have come at Tramore; pulled up there on chase debut on New Year's Day but better effort when leading for a long way over 2m4f at Cork latest; others preferred.
Wasn't far behind Well Dressed on her debut here last February; travelled well for a long way in first-time tongue-tie when third in C&D maiden hurdle in November (runner-up progressive since and now rated 125); bottomless ground possibly to blame for latest run but fascinating contender on handicap debut.
Dual winner on the Flat; good effort on handicap hurdle debut when third behind Well Dressed in Fairyhouse apprentice handicap hurdle (2m, soft) two weeks ago; has a 15lb pull in the weights with that rival for 14l beating; contender.
Fair dual-purpose performer won Sligo handicap hurdle (2m2f, good) last summer off 96 and went close at that track off current mark in August; might need this after a short break but he has won fresh before; monitor the betting.
Came back from a bad fall when staying on into third in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork in December; again did best work late when fifth of 16 at Punchestown (20.5f) latest; this trip might be too sharp for him.
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