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- Law Ella
- S W Flanagan / G P Cromwell
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135
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10/3 |
Law Ella
Landed a mares' beginners' chase on her first try over fences at Thurles in October and has performed with great credit since, including when a close second on her handicap debut on testing ground at Listowel; comes here relatively fresh and with a leading chance.
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- Shantreusse
- D J O'keeffe / H De Bromhead
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131
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17/2 |
Shantreusse
Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-8 in chases but has run some decent races in defeat; finished seventh of 24 when last seen in the Topham Chase; back from 225-day absence but any rain that falls will be in his favour.
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- Walnut Beach
- S Fitzgerald / P J Flynn
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133
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12/1 |
Walnut Beach
Won a nice pot off 122 in a 2m5f Listed at Killarney in August; held by Law Ella and Watch The Weather on his last two starts but is consistent and should not be far away.
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- Magic Tricks
- M P Walsh / G Elliott
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129
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6/1 |
Magic Tricks
143-rated hurdler made a winning chase debut at Down Royal in May; mostly disappointing since but has ground and maybe trip on his side here; well handicapped on his hurdles form and might make that count here.
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- Watch The Weather
- T Power Roche / R P Cody
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133
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14/1 |
Watch The Weather
Three-time winner over hurdles and becoming more effective over fences, winning a Wexford handicap last month and running with credit in a Grade 3 novice at Cork three weeks ago; 8lb higher than at Wexford but should acquit himself well.
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- Ballycoose
- D E Mullins / S R B Crawford
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140
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13/2 |
Ballycoose
Has done all of his racing in the past 12 months at Ayr, running a cracker when second to Sharjah in a 3m Grade 2 handicap in April; no surprise should he improve for the run but not one to underestimate.
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- Cadatharla
- A P Kelly / Colm Murphy
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129
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15/2 |
Cadatharla
Not a natural jumper of fences in five attempts although quite highly tried; not seen since soundly beaten in a Listed handicap chase here in May; others preferred.
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- Hardwired
- J W Kennedy / T M Walsh
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128
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22/1 |
Hardwired
Enjoyed a fine campaign last season, winning three handicap chases, including two here and one at Navan from 2m1f to 2m7f; 9lb higher than his last winning mark and might well improve for the run; others preferred.
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- Jasmin De Cotte
- S F O'keeffe / P Nolan
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137
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11/1 |
Jasmin De Cotte
Sole victory came in a beginners' chase at Kilbeggan in May; well beaten twice since and might be more effective on better ground; others preferred.
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- Mr Saxobeat
- Anna Mcguinness / T Gibney
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133
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17/2 |
Mr Saxobeat
Last win came in June last year; consistent enough form but not the strongest of finishers; well held runner-up to Watch The Weather at Wexford and a supporting role looks likely once more.
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- Verdant Place
- S D Torrens / P T Foley
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132
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9/1 |
Verdant Place
Two wins over hurdles but disappointing over fences, including in a trio of handicaps early in the year; off since March and probably best watched on this occasion.
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