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- Hardwired
- Mr L P Shanahan / T M Walsh
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40/1 |
Hardwired
Fine campaign last season, winning three handicap chases, two at Punchestown and one at Navan from 2m1f to 2m7f; a long way below his best in two starts this term.
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- A Wave Of The Sea
- Mr D Doyle / J P Broderick
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11/2 |
A Wave Of The Sea
Very useful and versatile sort who won eight races during his time with Joseph O'Brien; lost his way during a spell in Britain; seems to have become competitive again, judged on his Navan second in December; now 26lb below the mark off which he won a valuable 2m1f handicap at this venue three years ago.
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- Routine Excellence
- Miss C O O'brien / G P Cromwell
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14/1 |
Routine Excellence
Won a claiming hurdle at Bellewstown last August; recent form over hurdles does not inspire confidence; pulled up on most recent chase start.
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- I A Connect
- Miss T Quail / Miss E Mccutcheon
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100/1 |
I A Connect
Ex-Gordon Elliott, four-time winner; modest form since Tipperary win in 2023; struggled over the banks at Punchestown last time.
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- Clonbury Bridge
- Mr J H Williamson / J P Dempsey
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7/1 |
Clonbury Bridge
Twice placed over hurdles in the first half of the season; good effort in a handicap chase at Clonmel in October over an extended 2m4f; 2m probably inadequate in a chase at Navan in December; back to form with 2m5f Fairyhouse win; up 4lb, solid chance.
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- Baldur's Gate
- Mr Alan O'sullivan / Miss D O'shea
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9/1 |
Baldur's Gate
1-16 record over fences is a concern but placed eight times; fair form this term, inclding when third behind the in-form One Horse Army at Fairyhouse; cheekpieces on now after a Gowran fifth when almost 5l behind Prince Zaltar.
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- Harvey's Quay
- Mr E Staples / E J O'grady
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9/1 |
Harvey's Quay
Had failed to complete three times in a row before a much-improved display in making the frame at Navan; not beaten far, and the run may have helped to rebuild confidence.
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- Prince Zaltar
- Mr B J Walsh / P J Rothwell
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5/2 |
Prince Zaltar
3-20 over hurdles; fine second at Punchestown in January after a 400-day absence; hampered by a faller two out when fourth at Gowran; has an edge over Baldur's Gate.
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- Secrecies Of Stone
- Mr J W Hendrick / P Nolan
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4/1 |
Secrecies Of Stone
Maiden hurdle winner at Tipperary last summer; weak chase form before taking a small step in the right direction at Clonmel last time.
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- Carlas Big Jim
- Mr C J Shine / L J Archdeacon
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20/1 |
Carlas Big Jim
Won two handicap hurdles for this rider last season; unplaced in both handicap chase runs, Clonmel fifth was satisfactory; may do better as he gains in experience.
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- Ik's Man
- Mr J D Coffey / T O'brien
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33/1 |
Ik's Man
Point winner, weak form over fences so far, though potentially well treated relative to his best hurdles form; 10b lower in this discipline.
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- Western Model
- Mr S Cotter / P Nolan
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8/1 |
Western Model
Won a staying handicap hurdle at Punchestown last May; hard to assess on his form in beginners' races; rider has shown a lot of ability in points.
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- Nephin Beg
- Miss P Elvin / P J Rothwell
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9/1 |
Nephin Beg
Sole win came in 2m4f Cork novice handicap in 2022; out of form last year; pulled up on final two starts for his previous trainer; tried in blinkers here on his first start for Philip Rothwell.
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