A race that lacks depth. Not much went right for AUTUMN TWIST when second at Clonmel last month and he can get his head in front if getting a smoother passage here. Woodview Lad and Day Trader look the main dangers after their encouraging hurdling debuts and Young Churchill has claims if repeating the form of his December Fairyhouse third. [Dave Stephens]
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French Flat recruit; ran a blinder when a 2l second of 18 at 33-1 on his stable and hurdling debut in a Down Royal maiden hurdle (17.5f, good) six days ago; should have learned and leading claims once this run doesn't come too soon.
One of two for yard; 1m2f novice winner on good ground on the Flat for James Ferguson and rated 77 in that sphere; bought for 8,000gns at Tattersalls in October; probably best watched on stable and hurdles debut unless the market speaks in his favour.
Second runner for yard; rated 113 after five runs over timber; placed on last two starts at Cork (16.5f, good) and best effort yet when a 4.25l second of 6 at Clonmel (2m1f, gd-yld) after saddle slipped; sets the standard.
Mizzou gelding bought back for 2,200Euroos as a foal; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Gortinard, out of unraced half-sister to Sweeps Hurdle winner Hansel Rag; may need further in time and probably best watched on debut.
Mild promise in maiden hurdles at Cork (16.5f, good) and Kilbeggan (2m, yielding) in March-April; more needed to win and he will qualify for handicaps after this run.
Renaissance Man gelding was unsold as a 3yo; second foal; dam unraced sister to useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Dursey Sound; not a lot of appeal on paper and probably best watched on debut.
Flat maiden rated 48 in that sphere for the Gosdens; bought for 2,500gns in February 2024; unseated early on hurdles debut when a 125-1 shot; may need more time.
Long odds and yet to trouble the judge in three starts over timber at 16f-16.5f on good to yielding ground; tailed off on latest at Punchestown; seems safe to rule out.
One of two for stable; encouraging debut for top yard in a 2m maiden hurdle at Cork (soft) last month; should have learned plenty from that initial experience and this slight step up in trip could suit; brother won here on good ground; leading contender.
Flat maiden ran very well when a 2.5l third of 14 behind Beyond Your Dreams on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December; not as good when jumping lacked fluency on very testing ground latest and is now tongue tied; claims if reproducing the form of his Fairyhouse effort.
Second runner for yard; El Salvador filly; first foal; dam once-raced half-sister to winners Commanche Red (smart bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase), Oakly (useful 2m4f hurdle) and Dani California (1m4f-2m Flat/useful 2m hurdle); market should reveal plenty on debut.
First reserve; maiden on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; 200-1 but not disgraced when a 19l sixth of 15 in a maiden hurdle at Cork (2m, soft) on latest; tongue tie worn that day is retained; rated 100 and needs more to get his head in front.
Second reserve; French Flat winner is rated 93 after five runs over hurdles; well-beaten off 96 in a Cork handicap hurdle on latest in March; others appeal more.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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