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- Aeros Luck
- K M Donoghue / G P Cromwell
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130
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15/2 |
Aeros Luck
126-rated hurdler won Listowel maiden on this sort of ground; sent off favourite on chasing debut at Leopardstown when falling at the last; looked booked for second at the time; below that level at Wexford when just behind Harsh.
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- Ceroc
- K C Sexton / E J O'Grady
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119
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33/1 |
Ceroc
Dual hurdles winner has hit the frame in three of his four chase starts at trips ranging from 2m4f-23.5f; likely pace angle but this trip looks far too short and he has a 232-day absence to overcome.
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- Gold Dancer
- P Townend / W P Mullins
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5/2 |
Gold Dancer
French 2m2f hurdle winner on heavy; tame debut chasing effort when pulled up behind Ballyburn at Punchestown in November; made no impression on handicap hurdle debut at Fairyhouse last month but that was his first run in 150 days; top yard and the choice of Paul Townend; better expected here.
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- Harsh
- J Smith / G Elliott
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131
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4/1 |
Harsh
2-13 over hurdles; well beaten in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham in March; built on promising chase debut fourth at Wexford when runner-up to Mirazur West at Cork (2m1f, yielding) last month; on the shortlist.
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- Itsalladream
- J G Gilligan / P J Gilligan
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66/1 |
Itsalladream
0-3 in point-to-points; off the mark at third attempt hurdling when taking 2m maiden at Galway last September; picked up an injury at Galway in October; never a factor at Leopardstown on handicap bow; chase debut.
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- Karafon
- S F O'Keeffe / W P Mullins
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6/1 |
Karafon
Won 2m3f maiden hurdle and fourth in 2m Grade 1 later in December; tailed off in Grade 1 next time at Leopardstown and same story in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; well beaten when a faller at the last at Ayr; 130-rated hurdler could be a different propositon on chase debut but Townend prefers Gold Dancer.
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- Le Coq Hardi
- Rachael Blackmore / H De Bromhead
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11/2 |
Le Coq Hardi
Maiden/novice hurdle winner was well held by a smart mare in Listed company at Galway (16.5f, good) last July; disappointed when carrying a double penalty at Listowel; ran well sole point-to-point start; respected on return from absence.
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- Maidenstreetprince
- P Byrnes / C Byrnes
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126
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9/1 |
Maidenstreetprince
Winning hurdler is 0-8 over fences and rated 127; best efforts in this sphere a 5.5l second in Ballinrobe beginners' (2m1f, yielding) last May and 6.25l third behind Mirazur West (Harsh second) at Cork on latest; not discounted.
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- Nowwhatdoyouthink
- L Quinlan / R Hackett
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8/1 |
Nowwhatdoyouthink
Runner-up to Romeo Coolio and win on the point-to-point circuit; showed nothing in first three maiden hurdles; well-backed when landing Thurles maiden (15.5f, good to yielding) last month; potential improver in this sphere.
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- Pride Of Place
- C G O'Dwyer / E Bolger
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71
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80/1 |
Pride Of Place
Hampered and unseated on chase debut at Clonmel; 100-1 when in rear behind Harsh and Maidenstreetprince at Cork last month; readily passed over.
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- Talk In The Park
- D Meyler / R O'Sullivan
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28/1 |
Talk In The Park
Trainer found the key to him last summer over hurdles when winning at Downpatrick and Galway; disappointed off career-high mark at Gowran but good run when last seen at Punchestown over 3m; this trip is probably an inadequate test on chase debut.
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- Wonleg
- D J O'Keeffe / H De Bromhead
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18/1 |
Wonleg
Won Roscommon maiden hurdle (2m, soft) on rules debut last September (form franked); well beaten third in useful 4yo contest at Naas; never a factor on handicap bow at Fairyhouse last month; hooded for chase bow.
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- Woodstream Lad
- D Robinson / P J Rothwell
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20
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125/1 |
Woodstream Lad
Progressive handicap hurdler after joining current yard with victories at Thurles and Clonmel; tailed off on chase debut here (19.5f) last July; off since; plenty to find.
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- Belle The Lioness
- P T Enright / S Curling
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33/1 |
Belle The Lioness
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead; pulled up in Tramore handicap hurdle on return from absence in January; best watched on first start for new yard.
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