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- Mehman
- C D Hayes / Gerard O'leary
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76
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10/3 |
Mehman
All of his wins and much of his best form over 5f, including three wins here; left with fair bit to do in first-time blinkers here last month over 7f, finishing well for fifth (Little Empire second); stayed on well into third over 6f here 12 days ago; worth another shot at this trip
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- Shoot To Kill
- D W O'connor / Stephen Thorne
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79
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11/2 |
Shoot To Kill
Solid AW record in Britain, three wins at Lingfield, one each at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton; second at Killarney in August when with Jack Davison; bounced back from a below-par showing (caught wide all the way) here last month when scoring a fortnight ago; 8lb rise for a 3/4l margin seems harsh, but one for the short list.
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- Brains
- R C Colgan / R Donohoe
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79
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20/1 |
Brains
13 wins, 11 on AW, most recent success over a bit further than this at Roscommon in May; ran well off revised mark at Leopardstown in June; lesser form since, including in a claimer last time.
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- Clarita
- G F Carroll / G P Cromwell
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76
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14/1 |
Clarita
Won over C&D at two; pick of this year's form when second over 1m at Listowel festival; out of the money since at the Curragh and over 1m at this venue.
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- New Definition
- K G Kennedy / R O'brien
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75
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20/1 |
New Definition
Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year; has slumped in the ratings, needs first-time blinkers to work in order to bring a revival.
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- Catherine Chroi
- J J G Ryan / C O'connell
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76
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25/1 |
Catherine Chroi
Nine-time winner including five on AW; has won over C&D but other eight wins have come at 6f; ran well to take second in a C&D claimer in October after returning to this stable from Iain Jardine; down the field at the Curragh last time, will be more at home on this surface
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- Port Louis
- C T Keane / N Meade
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81
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16/1 |
Port Louis
Roscommon maiden winner last year; by far his best run this year when third over this trip at Fairyhouse in May; no impact in two outings this month after a five-month break; up against it.
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- Rampage
- Sadhbh Tormey / T G Mccourt
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75
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25/1 |
Rampage
Back to form when scoring narrowly over 1m at this venue in September and then chased home a comfortable winner at Bellewstown; very disappointing over 1m here last time; has run over this trip only once in a 33-race career.
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- Skontonovski
- Aisling Mcguinness / A Mcguinness
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80
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6/1 |
Skontonovski
Won twice during a very busy turf campaign this year and often ran well in defeat; recorded his seventh course win when taking a 1m handicap here four weeks ago; 4lb higher now, should not left out of calculations.
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- Star Mind
- D P Mcdonogh / Gerard O'leary
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77
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33/1 |
Star Mind
Both wins in Britain were gained over 7f on AW; twice second on fast ground on turf in August; below best on final two starts, so probably best watched on Irish debut
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- Little Empire
- L T Mcateer / A Mccann
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79
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9/2 |
Little Empire
Won over this trip at Wolverhampton in April; added a turf success over 1m at Ayr in June; unseated at Navan in August, in rear at Ascot in September; bounced back to form with creditable second over C&D last month; can make his presence felt.
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- Blanc De Noir
- C Geerdharry / J P Murtagh
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78
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10/1 |
Blanc De Noir
Regressive this year until taking advantage of a reduced mark to score over 6f at Fairyhouse in September; backed that up with a course 6f win; not as effective over this trip
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- Clonmacash
- R P Whelan / A Mcguinness
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72
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14/1 |
Clonmacash
Won a 6f nursery here just over a year ago for Natalia Lupini; not as effective in light campaign this year; tackles this trip for the first time; stable appears to have a much better chance with Nikki Swango.
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- Nikki Swango
- Adam Caffrey / A Mcguinness
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79
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9/2 |
Nikki Swango
Won a C&D maiden for Natalia Lupini in September 2023; struggled on her debut for this yard at the Curragh early this month; looked a shade unlucky when beaten a head here last week after starting slowly and getting squeezed for room at a vital stage; up 4lb.
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- Ivasecret
- Reserve 1 / C Collins
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73
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25/1 |
Ivasecret
Six-time AW winner; 0-13 on turf; ran well in a 7f Curragh conditions event last month; not far off Mehman when fifth over 6f here 12 days ago; first reserve.
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- The Bear Trap
- Reserve 2 / J Geoghegan
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80
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25/1 |
The Bear Trap
A 17-race maiden with fair placed form in April/May; no luck in running at the Curragh on his final two Flat starts; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago.
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- The Cola Brasil
- Reserve 3 / M J Browne
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79
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16/1 |
The Cola Brasil
Gained a first AW win over C&D last month on 13th attempt; placed at the venue on five occasions but out of the money last week; third reserve.
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