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- Not My Problem
- T P Harney / R O'Sullivan
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104
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10/1 |
Not My Problem
Went close in a pair of 2m4f/3m handicaps at Punchestown before Christmas on decent ground but well below that form twice afterwards on softer; back from a break and ground to suit (won't want too much rain) but trip a bit on the short side.
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- Silent Selector
- Mr R James / Gerard O'Leary
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102
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17/2 |
Silent Selector
No impact in three maidens but much improved on second handicap attempt over this trip at Limerick early this month under forcing tactics and first-time tongue-tie when first two clear; 9lb rise largely offset by rider's claim and good chance of a follow up.
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- Albatala
- A Harvey / J C McConnell
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104
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22/1 |
Albatala
0-16 under both codes but twice runner-up over the winter in 2m handicaps at Down Royal on decent ground; well below best over 2m4f at Musselburgh when last seen in February; time off since and will appreciate slight drop in trip.
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- Tankardstown Diva
- K M Donoghue / Ian Donoghue
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109
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11/1 |
Tankardstown Diva
Sole hurdles win came over 2m6f at Down Royal this time last year off 91; best run for some time came at Bellewstown earlier this month, despite some jumping errors; trip here on the short side but not one to rule out.
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- Real Empire
- P Hanlon / J J Hanlon
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95
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16/1 |
Real Empire
Maiden a surprising favourite when well held at Down Royal recently (keen and finished lame); evidently thought capable of better so has to be considered.
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- Arnacoeur
- C G O'Dwyer / C O'Dwyer
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98
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10/1 |
Arnacoeur
Placed form in maidens in 2023 on better ground; recent Naas fifth (2m3f) his best run yet for current yard so could figure.
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- Cher Tara
- D J Gilligan / G Elliott
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99
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9/1 |
Cher Tara
Modest for Dan Skelton but off the mark for the Elliott yard at second attempt in 2m4f Down Royal handicap last month and decent effort off 8lb higher mark at Downpatrick despite not quite seeing out 2m6f trip; cheekpieces tried here dropped in trip and has to be on the shortlist.
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- Silent Dawn
- D Meyler / A Murray
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108
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14/1 |
Silent Dawn
Ran well in C&D maiden nearly a year ago and best run since on latest when staying on third (not clear run) after mistake two out over this trip in Clonmel handicap last month (good); definite chance off same mark.
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- Aswellasabentley
- C Stone-Walsh / G P Cromwell
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99
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9/2 |
Aswellasabentley
Midfield finishes in a trio of 2m maidens but never counted (pulled up) on handicap debut in February; has since joined top yard so 4yo a potential improver.
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- Ar Nos Na Gaoithe
- T Power Roche / P J Rothwell
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100
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16/1 |
Ar Nos Na Gaoithe
Off the mark in 2m3f Clonmel amateur handicap in February, readily asserting before two out (soft) and good run off 8lb higher when third to Cher Tara over 2m4f at Down Royal under same claiming lady rider; more experienced claimer takes over here and has her chance.
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- Heidi's Frontiere
- S W Flanagan / M Kennedy
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101
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8/1 |
Heidi's Frontiere
Improvement of late in Clonmel handicaps, strong-finishing third over 2m and disputing second when brought down two out in 2m3f contest (good); ground-versatile so rain no issue; contender.
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- Turkey And Ham
- G Brouder / N C Kelly
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109
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12/1 |
Turkey And Ham
Frequent traveller to Britain without success as yet, last seen when well held at Perth in September; previously ran a solid race here over 3m; shorter trip here probably not in her favour and may need the run.
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- Chemdawg
- P T Enright / O McKiernan
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96
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20/1 |
Chemdawg
Flat winner is 0-10 over hurdles; best effort second in Bellewstown handicap back in summer of 2023; best run for some time (well-backed) at Clonmel last month when staying on fourth (Silent Dawn third) over this trip, after being hampered home turn; could go well.
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- Midnight Fairy
- J P Shinnick / T O'Brien
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101
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4/1 |
Midnight Fairy
Betrayed 25-1 odds with fine handicap debut run over this trip at Limerick early this month, up with pace throughout in finishing a clear second (winner won again next time off 10lb higher) on good; 5lb rise but looks nicely handicapped and is a big player.
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- Theanniversary Man
- Niall Moore / Frank Hayes
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42
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66/1 |
Theanniversary Man
Lightly raced 6yo tailed off on recent handicap debut at Limerick; best watched for now.
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- Midnight Eugene
- C M Quirke / T Doyle
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98
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66/1 |
Midnight Eugene
Big prices opening two handicap runs, showing a bit more on latest at Tramore; good bit more needed here in a more competitive heat.
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- Mr Mcwhinny
- Reserve 1 / P J Gilligan
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111
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22/1 |
Mr Mcwhinny
First reserve; standout effort came when home a clear winner over 3m at Fairyhouse in November (good); entitled to come on for recent comeback run but this trip looks on the short side.
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- Ardfert Mary
- D E Mullins / J P Ryan
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108
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20/1 |
Ardfert Mary
Second reserve; maiden has run well at times, including earlier this month when only beaten 2l into fourth over 2m6f at Ballinrobe; trip a bit on the short side but can't be ruled out.
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- Awakino
- Reserve 3 / D Cullen
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109
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40/1 |
Awakino
Third reserve; moderate under both codes, needs to improve hugely on both recent handicap efforts.
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