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- Rushmount
- Philip Donovan / Jonathan Sweeney
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145
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9/4 |
Rushmount
Very useful hurdler last season (rated 136), both wins coming at this venue (2m6f/3m); came up against smart types on first two attempts chasing, definite step forward last month when beaten under 10l in C&D beginners, having taken a wide course; scope for more now entering handicaps off 6lb lower mark than over hurdles.
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- Any Road
- Gary Noonan / A Slattery
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135
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4/1 |
Any Road
Both hurdle wins for the late Edward O'Grady came over shorter; better of two beginners' chase outings on latest when staying on again late under considerate enough handling over 2m at Fairyhouse a week ago; marked step up in trip here on first handicap chase.
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- Hitak
- P Hanlon / J J Hanlon
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143
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6/1 |
Hitak
Cork handicap hurdle win last season came at 3m (good); pick of chase form when fine third in 2m6f Listowel beginners' but well held twice since, never counting at Cork last time; best racing prominently; cheekpieces tried on handicap chase debut off a decent mark on that Listowel run.
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- Luckinthecity
- Carl Millar / C Collins
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126
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16/1 |
Luckinthecity
Two hurdle wins for Willie Mullins included 3m Cork novice; jumping left a good bit to be desired in three chase efforts earlier this season, good bit behind Hitak at Listowel final occasion; cheekpieces tried here on yard/handicap debut (10lb lower than hurdles mark).
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- Milan Forth
- Mr K P Healy / S Cavanagh
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145
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15/2 |
Milan Forth
Reached a decent standard in three hunter-chase runs last season, winning at Clonmel and Down Royal before decent seventh in Aintree Foxhunters for Adrian Murray; recent third in good-class Damma House open point-to-point should have him in good order for handicap debut.
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- Inthenickoftime
- Charlie O'dwyer / E Bolger
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134
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11/4 |
Inthenickoftime
Improved for switch to fences, all four efforts in handicaps, notably narrow Roscommon defeat at 2m and when ready winner over 2m2f at Galway (form subsequently franked by runner-up winning at Fairyhouse); unable to exploit much lower hurdles mark at Tramore two days later but remains very much of interest as a chaser (up 12lb for Galway win) and step up in trip could well bring more improvement.
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- Lisleigh Lad
- James Smith / Ms E Broderick
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144
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25/1 |
Lisleigh Lad
Won hunter-chases last season at Fairyhouse and Cork; two point-to-point runs this term well below best, however, and hard to be confident in on handicap debut.
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- That's About Right
- Tiernan Power Roche / P J Rothwell
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134
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10/1 |
That's About Right
Won twice here last season (good) including over this trip off 109; three runs over the summer below best, trip inadequate at Killarney last time; lack of a recent run a concern.
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- A Nod To Getaway
- Eoin Staples / P O'flynn
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132
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7/1 |
A Nod To Getaway
Progressive 8yo bolted up over 3m at Killarney in August and most recently recorded career-best when winning here over 2m3f in October, rallying well close home after idling; up 8lb for that but talented rider's claim negates half of that; one to consider.
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- Ferdia
- Liam Mckenna / J P Ryan
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120
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50/1 |
Ferdia
Over three years without a win, never sighted before pulled up on recent comeback after more than three years' absence; can only be watched for now.
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- Roxhill Roise
- Aidan Kelly / D M O'brien
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125
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33/1 |
Roxhill Roise
Both hurdle wins at Tramore at this trip on testing ground; inadequate trip on recent chasing debut at Fairyhouse and likely to need more time to make her mark chasing.
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- Willywampus
- Calum Hogan / Eamon Courtney
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131
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20/1 |
Willywampus
Dual chase winner, including here over 2m3f two years ago; well held behind A Nod To Getaway here in October, more encouraging run here last month off lower hurdles mark; looks to have it to do.
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- Mount Frisco
- Michael Kenneally / J P Ryan
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125
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25/1 |
Mount Frisco
Goes well in heavy ground, winning over 2m at Tramore and Limerick in early 2024; out of form for some time; however, tendency to jump right didn't help at Navan six days ago; best form at shorter trips.
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- The Dara Man
- Shane O'callaghan / J P Ryan
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140
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33/1 |
The Dara Man
Modest strike rate of 3-37 over fences with last win coming at Kilbeggan in August last year; jumping awry at Navan six days ago when pulled up; stamina concerns and hard to fancy.
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