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- Little Empire
- Luke Mcateer / A Mccann
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87
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5/1 |
Little Empire
Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.
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- Barbapapa
- Adam Grant / H De Bromhead
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87
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8/1 |
Barbapapa
Three-time AW winner who sole turf success from nine starts came over this trip at Leopardstown in 2023 off 65; two runs in premier handicaps this season leave him with a bit to find although was out of the handicap last time; down in grade here and runs off his correct mark so don't rule out.
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- Spodo Komodo
- Ronan Whelan / J Feane
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88
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12/1 |
Spodo Komodo
Off the mark at the fourth attempt in maidens last September at the Curragh (6f); safely held at same venue on last month's return (handicap debut) and plenty to find with second-placed Little Empire on that.
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- Watch Tower
- Colin Keane / G M Lyons
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86
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2/1 |
Watch Tower
AW promise last year and off the mark on second turf run this year, sent on some way out under a positive ride over this trip at Leopardstown 13 days ago, relishing the quicker ground; 8lb rise looks plenty but quite likely has more to offer under these conditions.
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- Blues Emperor
- Nathan Crosse / William Harvey
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90
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18/1 |
Blues Emperor
Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f at the Curragh in April (soft), well held since; different headgear combination now tried.
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- Eddie G
- Adam Caffrey / A Mcguinness
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87
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16/1 |
Eddie G
Two-time AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has gone close in defeat, including at Down Royal on penultimate; too keen over 1m last time, will appreciate return to 7f.
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- Thenandnow
- Shane Foley / Mrs J Harrington
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93
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11/2 |
Thenandnow
Curragh maiden win came on soft but handled quicker ground well in Fairyhouse handicap early this month, albeit changed legs late on when headed; first attempt at 7f this season, possible vulnerable.
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- Contrary To Law
- Ben Coen / J P Murtagh
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80
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5/2 |
Contrary To Law
Needed every yard of this trip to justify strong market support on handicap debut at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago, getting up in three-way photo, still looking green; 7lb rise enough but this stiffer 7f should bring more out of him, major player.
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