Nothing stands out here, but perhaps PARK THAT will prove equal to the task after a respectable fourth at Punchestown in January. In the same colours, Powerful is also of some interest. Others to consider are Old Bridge and Dunkerque. [Alan Sweetman]
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Won twice over middle distances on the Flat in his native Denmark; absent for 579 days until staying on into mid-division (beaten only 7l) in 2m Thurles maiden hurdle last month, a mistake two out not helping his cause; another satisfactory run at Tramore 12 days ago, though without showing improvement.
Gowran handicap winner in 2023, failed to win last year; took advantage of reduced mark when beating Darkened over the extended 1m2f at Dundalk in January; second at the same venue in February, below best over 1m4f last time; stable's current form is a positive, could go well.
Flat winner for Willie McCreery, failed to reproduce the form of his debut win over 7f at Gowran last April and dropped 8lb from his initial handicap mark; never in contention on hurdling debut at Naas; hooded now.
Promising third at Cork on only start last season; faller on reappearance; twice fourth since then, fair run on latest in 2m maiden at Punchestown in January, almost 10l in front of a horse in the same ownership who went close in a novice handicap at Fairyhouese this week.
Is 1-16 on the Flat for Ado McGuinness; win was over 1m at Dundalk early last year; modest handicap form last autumn before fourth in a claimer; tongue-tie fitted now for stable and hurdling debut; others preferred.
Is 0-5 on the Flat and down the field in a 2m4f Down Royal maiden hurdle in December; well held by Onyx Storm on running in a recent maiden hurdle at Tramore
Beaten 23l in seventh in a Thurles bumper on debut last month; ran as well as could have been expected when chasing home an odds-on stablemate at Bellewstown.
First reserve; a 76-rated Flat maiden in Britain; too keen and paid the price on yard debut at Dundalk in January; switched to hurdles; likely to need experience.
Second reserve; half-brother to Willie Mullins-trained winning hurdlers Coquin Mans and Egality Mans; behind throughout on Naas debut early this month when a 33-1 shot; likely to need more time.
Third reserve; second in a point at Ballinaboola in February for the influential Pat Turley; 9-1, never involved on hurdling debut at Naas early this month.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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