Howdoyalikeherhome won nicely last time but may find it tough to follow up off 4lb higher in this stronger race. Billy Lee Swagger is a winner in wating but he may need softer ground so a chance is taken on BRILLIANT LIGHT. He'll relish this ground, he went close off 1lb higher three runs ago and he should strip fitter for his latest run. Any Road and Major Barry are also worth considering in a competitive heat. [Dave Stephens]
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One of two for yard; 4-12 over hurdles; won off 126 at Cork (2m3f, sft-hvy) in March 2024; lost his way subsequently and was beaten 42l when last seen in December; may need this run after five months off and Blackmore prefers Popova.
Has won twice over timber, a maiden on heavy at Clonmel and a rated hurdle at Fairyhouse; shaped okay in valuable handicaps at Navan and Leopardstown in January and February but poor the last twice; tongue tie worn last time discarded; drops in class and not discounted.
1-11 over hurdles, the win coming in a Cork maiden in October 2023; has run well in defeat in handicaps, including a neck second here last July off 127 over 2m7f (good) and same mark now; has mostly struggled over fences since; could go well returned to hurdling.
Second runner for yard; 2-12 over hurdles; last win in this sphere came in a mares' hurdle at Listowel in September 2023 (2m4f, good); won a mares' chase last July; off since below par effort over fences at Wexford in October; preferred by Blackmore and not dismissed with ground to suit.
Four-time winner over timber, the latest coming off 118 at Cork in December 2023; went close back there on latest (2m4f, good) off the same mark when 100-1; raised 2lb but should be on the premises with a repeat of that last run.
Won a 16.5f Listowel maiden hurdle (good) last July; sent chasing afterwards to no avail; not obviously well treated for handicap hurdle bow off 120; probably best watched.
Is 2-7 over hurdles, the latest win coming at Cork (2m1f, gd-yld) last August off 114 and just 3lb higher here; ran well on handicap debut over this C&D off 111; should strip fitter for latest run after break at Fairyhouse on unsuitable ground; interesting.
Won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle by 26l last June for Declan Queally off 90; hiked up 26lb and mostly struggled since; pulled up when last seen in November and now has first start for Cian Collins; probably best watched.
Off the mark on third start for Gordon Elliott in a novice handicap at Down Royal (2m5f, good) last month; raised 4lb, moves up in class and drops back in trip; place claims.
Sole win at Punchestown in December 2023 on heavy; has run some big races in defeat since, including in a hot handicap at that venue last month when perhaps making his challenge wider than ideal; up 3lb for that; this easier but he might want softer ground.
Maiden hurdle and beginners' chase winner; well-beaten over fences the last twice and similar story in last two handicap hurdles at Thurles in December-January; handicapper giving him a chance but others hold more pressing claims.
Classy on the Flat and rated 93; 1-6 over hurdles, the win coming in a Worcester novice last September (2m, good); went close off 107 at Listowel (2m4f, soft) in September; just 1lb higher now and may have needed latest after a break; claims.
Is 2-21 over hurdles; last win came off 102 at Wexford in August 2023; below par off revised mark in three runs in 2024; off since 30l defeat at Listowel last September; best watched on return unless the market speaks.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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