Given his reputation as a temperamental sort, SMALL DOSES is possibly a risky proposition but his Punchestown run was promising. Beckistine, who has had a bumper run since falling in the lead at the last at Limerick, rates a big danger. Half Past Tipsy and Ned In The Park can compete for a share of the money. [Alan Sweetman]
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Led narrowly when falling at the last at Limerick on hurdles debut; remote fifth behind Gameofinches in a bumper at Punchestown; should be competitive here.
Refused to race in a Leopardstown bumper in December 2023; unplaced in a Tipperary bumper last May; not a big price on hurdling debut at Leopardstown at Christmas (race won by Final Demand) but beaten three out and soon pulled up; hooded now.
Positives to take from all three bumper runs in respectable company; travelled well to the straight when favourite on his hurdling debut in a 2m3f maiden at Limerick, began to weaken after a mistake two out and dropped away after another error at the last; down in trip with a leading chance providing he jumps better.
Attracted the attention of the stewards when staying on for fourth in a stronger maiden than this at Punchestown six weeks ago; jockey said the Westerner gelding has temperamental issues (misbehaved at the start on debut); can win a maiden of this standard.
Ran her best race so far on stable/seasonal debut at Tipperary in November, finishing fourth despite jumping untidily at times; can be expected to improve from that run, her first in 13 months.
Point winner; has run respectably in defeat in three of her four maiden hurdle outings; poor at Leopardstown at Christmas; solid chance on overall form.
Runner-up in a point-to-point on testing ground last season; well held all three hurdle starts, may find her level in handicaps in due course; reserve.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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