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- Diamonds Diva
- D Meyler / Mrs J Harrington
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91
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50/1 |
Diamonds Diva
Shown some ability in three maiden hurdles but will still need to step up off this mark on handicap debut raised in trip; cheekpieces added.
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- Vroomvroomboo
- P K Donovan / James Andrew Fahey
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98
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20/1 |
Vroomvroomboo
Best handicap effort when beaten 8l at Thurles (2m4f) last winter; this trip is a question mark on return but has a squeak if staying.
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- Ashdale Flyer
- C D Smithers / Mrs J Harrington
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103
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25/1 |
Ashdale Flyer
Runner-up in a maiden hurdle in January 2024 but basically regressive since; has to return to best; second runner for yard.
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- Rebellious Gale
- D King / A J Martin
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117
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14/1 |
Rebellious Gale
Nearly three years since his sole hurdles win; not a bad chase effort when last in action 11 months ago; has a chance off this reduced mark if ready; market can reveal more.
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- Nevereverever
- R A Doyle / J J Murphy
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101
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12/1 |
Nevereverever
Runner-up at Roscommon and Sligo last autumn befoire a lesser effort when last seen; has a chance with a repeat of best after a break.
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- Vintage Gold
- D J Gilligan / J J Murphy
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102
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12/1 |
Vintage Gold
Second runner for yard; some solid runs in defeat last autumn including off this mark; has a chance with a repeat of those after a break.
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- Lummi Island
- S F O'Keeffe / D Deacon
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71
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4/1 |
Lummi Island
Much-improved in cheekpieces and was clear when falling at the last at Limerick back in March; raised 4lb but can go well with a repeat, though, surprisingly the headgear is removed.
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- Spatman De Cerisy
- C Stone-Walsh / P Nolan
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104
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11/2 |
Spatman De Cerisy
Maiden whose best handicap run came in this race last year; hasn't been as effective in testing ground lately but has a chance off 3lb lower.
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- Junot
- D J O'Keeffe / M Winters
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108
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25/1 |
Junot
Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.
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- West Of Carrig
- Mr A J Browne / Don Browne
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103
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9/1 |
West Of Carrig
Was regressive when last seen over hurdles but has some good point form recently and was clear when falling at Cork last time; can't be dismissed.
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- Ag Obair Go Crua
- T Power Roche / J P Flavin
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110
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50/1 |
Ag Obair Go Crua
Pulled-up the last twice on soft ground but this better ground could suit and any market confidence should be noted.
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- Joe's Turn
- P T Enright / M M McNiff
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101
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11/2 |
Joe's Turn
Dual point winner hasn't fulfilled that early promise; narrow winner over this trip at Kilbeggan last time; has a chance off 6lb higher.
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- Ballerina Boxer
- B W Harvey / William Harvey
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100
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14/1 |
Ballerina Boxer
Point winner posted her best rules effort when nearest at finish after being hampered at Down Royal last time; 5lb higher but is a player with a repeat of that.
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- Navy Waves
- R P Treacy / Mrs J Cashin
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104
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10/1 |
Navy Waves
Thurles maiden winner in 2022 but no win since; solid runs on three of last four starts over shorter but stays this trip too and can be involved again.
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- Midnight Fairy
- J P Shinnick / T O'Brien
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102
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17/2 |
Midnight Fairy
Lightly-raced for her age; much-improved since tackling handicaps; runner-up the last twice over shorter; can be involved again if staying this trip; up 2lb.
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- County Champs
- P Byrnes / B McMahon
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102
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16/1 |
County Champs
Maiden; decent efforts on last two tries over this trip on good ground last winter; needs a bit more on return.
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- Positive Mindset
- D E Mullins / Leonard Flynn
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97
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14/1 |
Positive Mindset
Just modest promise in three maiden hurdles but can do better in this sphere; top rider booked so needs a market check.
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- Rewrite The Script
- P M O'Brien / M A Daly
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98
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50/1 |
Rewrite The Script
Maiden had been in poor form when last in action in 2024 and isn't easy to fancy.
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- Barryroe Madam
- Reserve 1 / B McMahon
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107
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11/1 |
Barryroe Madam
First reserve; maiden was in with every chance when unseating at the last at Naas over 3m last time; chance off the same mark.
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- Phoenix Cowboy
- Reserve 2 / M Winters
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115
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14/1 |
Phoenix Cowboy
Second reserve; smart Flat sort is a maiden after 18 hurdle starts but some good runs, mostly over shorter; this trip may stretch him.
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- Nazine
- Reserve 3 / M J McDonagh
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85
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14/1 |
Nazine
Third reserve; just 1-20 over hurdles and well beaten last twice (hampered last time); others preferred.
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