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- A New Deck
- Mr J H Williamson / S Curling
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96
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5/1 |
A New Deck
Third in a six-runner bumper at Cork last October; claims not boosted in points; well held by Bly Manor on Lisronagh running, though a more recent run was better; trainer won this race last year; Josh Williamson claims a useful 7lb riding in his grandmother's colours.
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- Bly Manor
- Mr P A King / D H Kelly
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11/2 |
Bly Manor
Half-sister to debut point/bumper winner Brandy Love, a Grade 1 winner over hurdles; pulled up on her first start; different proposition when winning with plenty to spare at Lisronagh; trainer more readily associated with bumper winners than the majority of those involved.
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- Crohan Lady
- Mr C J Shine / J G Lonergan
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104
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7/1 |
Crohan Lady
Mixed form in points; Ballycrystal winner last December; finished behind Kilworth at Ballynoe; ran a fine race when 66-1 third behind mares from the De Bromhead and Elliott stables on bumper debut at Cork; worth considering.
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- Julie Liath
- Mr E J Daly / P J Healy
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28/1 |
Julie Liath
Veteran mare, second to Kilworth in first of three starts in points; yard in form but faces stiff task against younger rivals.
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- Katie's Melody
- Mr B T Stone / J Fogarty
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9/2 |
Katie's Melody
Fifth foal; half-sister to hurdle/chase winner Howdilyoudo; dam was of little account, half-sister to Flat/bumper/hurdle/chase winner Whatuthink; made a good first impression at Lingstown; rider enjoying a career-best season in points.
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- Kilworth
- Mr D O'Connor / B McMahon
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11/1 |
Kilworth
Half-sister to bumper/hurdles winner Young Lieutenant; 2.5l in front of Crohan Lady when fourth at Ballynoe; had previously beaten Julie Leath at Knockanohill; top rider.
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- Lily Milan
- Mr J W Hendrick / P Kiely
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90
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20/1 |
Lily Milan
Well-related mare; dead-heated at Dungarvan; plenty to find with Crohan Lady on Cork bumper running.
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- Noble Name
- Mr D O'Sullivan / C O'Connell
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16/1 |
Noble Name
Oldcastle winner on her third start; staying pedigree; may find this trip too short; wears hood and tongue-tie.
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- October Hill
- Mr R James / C Bowe
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10/1 |
October Hill
Half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner Irish Envoy; represents a top trainer/rider combination; two ordinary runs in points; hard to assess.
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- Peppers Corner
- Mr A P Ryan / Edward F Power
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83
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10/1 |
Peppers Corner
Ran in a bumper in 2023; has matured well, judging by an emphatic win at Loughanmore last month; hooded.
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- Sing My Story
- Mr B Aherne / Garry Aherne
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64
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33/1 |
Sing My Story
Has obtained plenty of point-to-point experience since two 2023 runs for Lucinda Russell; has run well on occasions but hard to fancy.
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- Chosen Comrade
- Mr J L Gleeson / Peter Fahey
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11/4 |
Chosen Comrade
Dam is a half-sister to Westerner Lady who won ten races for Willie Mullins; debut Borris House winner in March for the in-form Gary Murphy; has joined a top yard with a stronger record in bumpers than any of the others involved; very experienced bumper rider booked into the bargain.
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