Bought for 100,000euros after winning an Irish point; clear at one stage before finishing second in an Ascot bumper (good; raced freely) and, although that form has taken some knocks, it was a good first run under rules.
Failed only narrowly at Chepstow (soft) last month against a winner who was well touted after pushing a good horse close in his only Irish point; that winner, No Walkover, runs at Aintree 3.25 today; respected.
Fifth foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Label Des Obeaux (smart 2m4f hurdle/3m chase), Luna Des Obeaux (French 1m7f hurdle) and Le Brionneau (2m4f cross-country chase); watching brief is probably best.
100,000 3yo; seventh foal; brother to 10.5f Flat (RPR 86) and 2m hurdle winner Style De Vole, half-brother to three winners including Style De Garde (useful 2m/2m1f hurdle/chase); dam French 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner; had wind surgery prior to this debut and goes in a tongue-tie; market helpful and trainer has had two bumper wins this week with new recruits.
Bought for 30,000 after showing ability in Irish points; beaten 5l in the latest, about 2l behind the runner-up who went close in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle last week.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
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