There were 30 Races on Sunday 2nd November 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Cork, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Huntingdon, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (11) (4/11 +0%)Mister Pessimistic |
4/11(+0%) | (11) Mister Pessimistic 4/11, Yard won this last year; made a very promising debut showing a willing attitude when winning a 4yo bumper at Listowel by 2l last time; the pick on balance of form. Point winner, major chance now based on Listowel bumper win, Grey Jude third then. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 +47%)Grey Jude |
4/1(+47%) | (4) Grey Jude 4/1, Improved again when 2 1/2l third in a 4yo bumper at Listowel on latest run; holds a minor chance. Promise in bumpers notably when third to Mister Pessimistic at Listowel, should go close. |
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3rd (9) (11/2 -57%)Master Haku |
11/2(-57%) | (9) Master Haku 11/2, 20,000 euros Masked Marvel gelding; from a top trainer. Dam won over hurdles in France and is well related, noteworthy newcomer for top stable.. |
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4th (14) (12/1 -33%)Ready For Road |
12/1(-33%) | (14) Ready For Road 12/1, 35,000 euros Kapgarde gelding; half-brother to Sekifi, poor at 17f; trained by a leading yard. Half-brother to four-time chase winner King Of The Story, represents a top yard. |
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5th (3) (40/1 -43%)Cluain Chormaic |
40/1(-43%) | (3) Cluain Chormaic 40/1, Ran below form under a positive ride when well beaten in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f at Ballinrobe last time; has an outside chance. Has shown a degree of promise in two bumper outings, likely to need jumping experience.. |
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6th (12) (125/1 -89%)Piccolo Player |
125/1(-89%) | (12) Piccolo Player 125/1, Vadamos gelding; half-brother to El Granjero, useful at 23f; wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Half-brother to two hurdle winners; dam unraced half-sister to winners, notably Gala Ball. |
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7th (10) (28/1 -229%)Maxicourt |
28/1(-229%) | (10) Maxicourt 28/1, Improved from his debut when second, beaten 2 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Tramore last time; effective at 2m on yielding ground and progressing steadily. Improved at Tramore, held by Mister Pessimistic and Grey Jude on Listowel bumper running. |
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8th (5) (125/1 -150%)Kilt |
125/1(-150%) | (5) Kilt 125/1, Ran to form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Punchestown last time; 1m flat winner in the UK, stays 2m over hurdles and consistent, but looks one for handicaps. Flat winner, more likely a handicap prospect on the evidence of three maiden hurdle starts. |
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9th (16) (125/1 -25%)Shellrunforbriggs |
125/1(-25%) | (16) Shellrunforbriggs 125/1, Outpaced early but finished well on a modest debut when well beaten in a mares' bumper at Listowel; wears a hood for the first time; needs plenty more. Only one place behind Rubi Tuesday in a Listowel bumper, open to improvement, hooded. |
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10th (15) (80/1 -142%)Rubi Tuesday |
80/1(-142%) | (15) Rubi Tuesday 80/1, Showed greenness under pressure on a modest debut when well beaten in a mares' bumper at Listowel; trainer in form but needs considerable improvement. Shaped quite well in a bumper at Listowel first time out, may need jumping experience. |
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11th (8) (125/1 +17%)Live My Dream |
125/1(+17%) | (8) Live My Dream 125/1, Ran poorly when comfortably held in a maiden over 3m at Tattersalls Farm last time; has plenty to find. Dam French hurdle/chase winner, no encouragement from two runs in points last season. |
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12th (13) (50/1 +24%)Poets Oath |
50/1(+24%) | (13) Poets Oath 50/1, 45,000 euros Poet's Word gelding; half-brother to No Comment, very useful at 24f. Half-brother to three winners including useful pair No Comment and Burn The Evidence. |
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13th (2) (125/1 -400%)Boltlander |
125/1(-400%) | (2) Boltlander 125/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Punchestown last time; wears a hood for the first time; effective at 2m on good ground but may need more time. Moderate seventh at Roscommon on debut, pulled up at Punchestown;, hooded and best watched. |
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14th (7) (125/1 -89%)Liamo |
125/1(-89%) | (7) Liamo 125/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 9l, in a handicap over 8f at Gowran Park last time; faces a stiff task. Consistent Flat handicapper at a modest level, seems to be ground-versatile. |

A point-to-point winner in April, MISTER PESSIMISTIC was successful on his Rules debut when landing a bumper at Listowel in September. The Westerner gelding will probably improve as he goes up in trip but he represents a yard in excellent form and, if jumping adequately on this first run over flights, should be hard to beat. A half-brother to a hurdles winner over 3m, Grey Jude was only two and a half lengths behind the selection when third at Listowel and merits plenty of respect on his hurdling debut. Master Haku and Ready For Road are newcomers from powerful yards and market confidence in either would be significant.

With the de Bromhead stable in good form, MISTER PESSIMISTIC has strong prospects of adding to his point-to-point and bumper wins
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (9) (9/4 +10%)James J Braddock |
9/4(+10%) | (9) James J Braddock 9/4, From a yard that has won the last two runnings of this race. Made a nice debut, strong at the finish when runner-up beaten 1/2l in a Navan maiden. Effective at 8f and handles yielding; open to further improvement. Strong-finishing Navan debut second; big player but this could be a stronger maiden. |
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2nd (4) (10/1 -122%)Cannes |
10/1(-122%) | (4) Cannes 10/1, 25 Feb; 500,000 euros Sea The Stars colt; half-brother to Maritime Wings, very smart at 7f; dam fair at 7f; drawn on wing of large field; top trainer. 500,000euros yearling; one of three for Joseph O'Brien, market best guide on debut. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 +0%)Atomic City |
11/1(+0%) | (2) Atomic City 11/1, 14 Feb; 170,000gns Ghaiyyath colt; half-brother to Riviera Queen, smart at 12f; dam smart at 12f; drawn on wing of large field; top trainer. Ghaiyyath colt cost 170,000gns as a yearling; one of three for the yard, market best guide. |
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4th (8) (10/3 +5%)Il Corsaro |
10/3(+5%) | (8) Il Corsaro 10/3, Fair debut, well placed when beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden at Leopardstown on debut. Bred for 10-12f and trained by a top course handler; a nice enough first effort suggesting further progress to come. Promising recent Leopardstown debut effort puts him right in the mix. |
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5th (12) (14/1 +0%)Ryefield Dasher |
14/1(+0%) | (12) Ryefield Dasher 14/1, Improved from his debut when fourth, beaten 2l in a maiden here last time. Effective at 8f and handles yielding ground. The type to progress again when stepped up in trip. Much improved when rallying fourth in C&D maiden last month; more needed. |
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6th (6) (9/2 +25%)Druids Glen |
9/2(+25%) | (6) Druids Glen 9/2, Modest debut without the pace to get involved when beaten 7 1/4l in a maiden over 7f at Leopardstown. Full brother to multiple Group 1 scorer Lake Victoria for a top course trainer. Should improve, though heavy ground could be a concern. Plenty green on recent Leopardstown debut, considerable improvement likely. |
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7th (17) (33/1 -83%)Lady Dora Mae |
33/1(-83%) | (17) Lady Dora Mae 33/1, 23 Jan; 68,000gns Space Blues filly; dam smart at 13f; wide draw. One of two newcomers for the Stack yard, market should indicate preference. |
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8th (11) (6/1 +57%)New Poetic |
6/1(+57%) | (11) New Poetic 6/1, Ordinary debut when too keen, finishing 12l fourth in a maiden at Galway first time out. Off a short break since, bred for middle distances and needs to settle better than on debut. Plenty keen on Galway debut in September but shaped with some promise; improvement likely. |
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9th (5) (125/1 -279%)Darius Dark |
125/1(-279%) | (5) Darius Dark 125/1, Modest debut, never beyond midfield and well beaten in a maiden at Leopardstown on his only start. Wide draw, and the dam was a winner up to 1m5f. Likely to do better in handicaps over further. Reportedly hung left from home turn when beaten 15L on recent Leopardstown debut. |
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10th (1) (12/1 +14%)Antigua |
12/1(+14%) | (1) Antigua 12/1, Modest debut, soon behind and well beaten in a maiden at Leopardstown on his only start. Bred for 10-12f and represents a top course trainer, so should leave that ordinary debut behind. Slow to break, never counted on recent Leopardstown debut; more expected of. |
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11th (7) (66/1 -136%)Hes A Big Boy Now |
66/1(-136%) | (7) Hes A Big Boy Now 66/1, Modest debut, soon behind and well beaten in a maiden at Leopardstown on his only start. Bred to be effective around 8f and should improve on that quiet debut but may need more time. Easy to back, never sighted on recent Leopardstown debut; may need more time. |
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12th (3) (22/1 +56%)Avec Grand Plaisir |
22/1(+56%) | (3) Avec Grand Plaisir 22/1, 6 Mar; 110,000 euros St Mark's Basilica colt; half-brother to Tanmawwy, smart at 6f; dam useful at 7f; tough enough task on debut. St Mark's Basilica colt cost 110,000euros as a foal; market best guide on debut. |
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13th (10) (50/1 -150%)Kactus Jack |
50/1(-150%) | (10) Kactus Jack 50/1, Failed to build on debut and was comfortably held in a maiden at Naas last time. Effective at 7f and handles yielding and good ground; needs to improve after that modest second run. Some debut promise at Naas but well held there latest when tried over 1m. |
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14th (19) (250/1 -25%)Sands Castle |
250/1(-25%) | (19) Sands Castle 250/1, No impact on debut and always behind, well beaten in a maiden at Gowran Park on her only start. Pedigree mixes speed and stamina, suggesting she may find her level in low-grade handicaps later on. Always behind on recent Gowran debut when a 200-1 shot. |
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15th (14) (66/1 -164%)Belle Nuit |
66/1(-164%) | (14) Belle Nuit 66/1, Improved from debut, more streetwise when fourth beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden over 7f at Galway last time. Off a short break since; effective at 7f and acts on soft ground. Should stay further and can progress again. Mild promise in Galway maidens; not sure step up in trip on heavy ground will suit. |
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16th (13) (66/1 -230%)Unidos |
66/1(-230%) | (13) Unidos 66/1, Green early but showed minor promise once the penny dropped, beaten 5l in a maiden over 6f at Naas on debut. Has plenty of speed in his pedigree, so the extra distance may not necessarily suit. Mild Naas debut promise, upset in stalls and withdrawn at Galway since. |
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17th (15) (200/1 -100%)Connova |
200/1(-100%) | (15) Connova 200/1, Poorly drawn and finished down the field in a 7f maiden at Leopardstown last time. Returns from a break; effective at 6f and bred to stay further, though stamina remains in question. Plenty to prove. Ran okay on Naas debut in April but poor effort at Leopardstown two months later. |
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18th (18) (28/1 -40%)Nation Crown |
28/1(-40%) | (18) Nation Crown 28/1, 10 Apr; 35,000 euros Sioux Nation filly; half-sister to Canford Lilli, very useful from 6f to 7f at 2yo; dam high-class at 5f; wide draw. One of two newcomers for the Stack yard, market should indicate preference. |
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19th (20) (300/1 -50%)Up Style |
300/1(-50%) | (20) Up Style 300/1, Modest debut when too keen and never involved, well beaten in a maiden at Galway on her only start. Drawn wide in a large field and bred for 10f or further, but little chance on debut evidence. Iffraaj filly was keen, beaten a long way on Galway debut six days ago. |
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20th (16) (250/1 -25%)Go Ask Alice |
250/1(-25%) | (16) Go Ask Alice 250/1, Poor debut when a big price and never figured, well beaten in a maiden at Galway on her only start. Should be suited by around 8f but has little chance based on debut evidence. Soon beaten on Galway debut six days ago; easily passed over. |

JAMES J BRADDOCK displayed plenty of promise when a close second on his debut at Navan last month and the son of Zarak could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Il Corsaro also caught the eye when fifth on his racecourse bow at Leopardstown a couple of weeks ago and Aidan O'Brien's colt should not be discounted. Ryefield Dasher is noted, while Cannes and Atomic City are newcomers to consider.

The percentage call appears to be JAMES J BRADDOCK but all of the Ballydoyle trio are possible threats on their second starts
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (5/2 +9%)The Jukebox Kid |
5/2(+9%) | (7) The Jukebox Kid 5/2, Ran to form when 13l third in a 2m4f novice hurdle at Ayr on latest start. Effective at 2m4f and acts on heavy and good to soft ground. Unexposed type. Impressed on Irish point debut in 2024 and still very unexposed under rules; chase debut. |
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2nd (13) (12/1 +76%)Grand Geste |
12/1(+76%) | (13) Grand Geste 12/1, Pulled up in a 3m handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time after a poor effort on heavy ground previously. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft and good to soft. Has a bit to prove now. 0-7 over hurdles; may improve over fences but faces a tough task here. |
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3rd (2) (15/2 +25%)First Confession |
15/2(+25%) | (2) First Confession 15/2, Pulled up in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) over 3m at Cheltenham last time. Previously solid in good maiden and novice hurdles. Effective at 2m4f and probably handles any ground. Irish point winner; 2-5 over hurdles last season; should have a future over fences. |
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4th (4) (9/1 +50%)Laganhill |
9/1(+50%) | (4) Laganhill 9/1, Improved when stepped up in trip and down in grade to finish 8 1/4l third in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time. Acts on soft and good ground and remains open to improvement. Promising novice hurdler last season (2-4); quickly switched to fences for handicap debut. |
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5th (9) (9/1 +0%)Kilbarry Hill |
9/1(+0%) | (9) Kilbarry Hill 9/1, Well backed but just flattened out late when beaten 7l in a 3m3f handicap hurdle at Perth last time. Trainer in form. Usually held up, effective from 2m4f to 3m, and acts on soft and good ground. A contender. 3-11 over hurdles; not obviously well handicapped for chase debut but still considered. |
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6th (3) (10/1 -82%)Mr Hope Street |
10/1(-82%) | (3) Mr Hope Street 10/1, Made mistakes but ran to form when 5l third in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Cheltenham on latest outing. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and handles soft and good ground. A very consistent performer. Made very good progress over hurdles last season; player if he takes well to fences. |
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7th (12) (18/1 -13%)Benmore |
18/1(-13%) | (12) Benmore 18/1, Travelled well and took advantage of a good opportunity in first-time cheekpieces, winning a 2m maiden hurdle at Hexham by 2l last time. Suited by 2m4f and best form with ease in the ground. May have more to come. Came good in a modest maiden hurdle in March; faces much tougher task on chase debut. |
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8th (11) (40/1 -344%)Halpha Soleil |
40/1(-344%) | (11) Halpha Soleil 40/1, Keen early but showed a good attitude to rally, running to form up in grade when beaten 1 1/4l off 102 in a 2m4f novice chase at Hexham last time. Suited by 2m4f and best form with some cut in the ground. Game second at Hexham in May but 0-7 over fences now; others look stronger here. |
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9th (6) (5/1 +44%)Jupiter Des Mottes |
5/1(+44%) | (6) Jupiter Des Mottes 5/1, Made mistakes and still learning but improved up in trip, shaping as a thorough stayer despite being comfortably held in a Listed novices' hurdle over 3m at Perth last time. Effective at 2m4f and better at 3m, handles easier ground. Novice hurdle winner who remains very unexposed; makes chase/handicap debut here. |
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10th (8) (11/2 +0%)I Am Max |
11/2(+0%) | (8) I Am Max 11/2, Improved when switching to fences after a break, landing a 2m4f Hexham handicap by a head off 118 last time. Effective up to 3m and acts on good to soft and good ground. More to come as a chaser, now 3lb higher. Held on well for Hexham chase win last month; should have fitness edge over a few of these. |
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|PU| (5) (22/1 +0%)Bowling Buddy |
22/1(+0%) | (5) Bowling Buddy 22/1, Pulled up in a 3m handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time when making a noise. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. First run since a wind operation. Progressive over hurdles last season and has an Irish point win on his CV; a possible. |
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|PU| (1) (33/1 -267%)Ottizzini |
33/1(-267%) | (1) Ottizzini 33/1, Ran close to form when second, beaten 9l, in the Beeswing Mares' Hurdle (Listed) over 3m at Kelso last time. Suited by 3m and best form with give in the ground. A class act but carries plenty of weight. 3-16 over hurdles; won when fresh last season but others here have more potential. |

Having made a winning return to fences at Hexham last month, I Am Max could put his experience in this discipline to good use. A 3lb nudge up the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold display but there some interesting chasing debutants on show, with MR HOPE STREET topping the bill. The seven-year-old was progressive in handicap company last season and can improve further. The Jukebox Kid and Laganhill also require a second look.

Perhaps the most interesting runner is LAGANHILL, who looked very promising during his four-race novice hurdle campaign last season.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (5) (5/6 -4%)I'm Slippy |
5/6(-4%) | (5) I'm Slippy 5/6, Very promising debut when winning by 1/2l in a bumper at Fairyhouse; the pick on overall form. Looked smart when winning a valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse, sets a good standard. |
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2nd (8) (20/1 0%)L'as De Watt |
20/1(0%) | (8) L'as De Watt 20/1, Outpaced on a modest debut when well beaten in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f at Galway on only start; more needed. Finished with only one behind him in a bumper at Galway, not a likely contender.. |
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3rd (11) (14/1 +36%)Market Ready |
14/1(+36%) | (11) Market Ready 14/1, Below form when down the field in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f at Punchestown last time; looks the pick on race times. Fair fourth in a maiden hurdle on debut, struggled in a bumper at the Punchestown festival. |
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4th (13) (10/1 +55%)Where Are You Now |
10/1(+55%) | (13) Where Are You Now 10/1, Outpaced on a modest debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on only start; returns from a break and likely to need more time and possibly further than 2m. Remote eighth after being badly hampered at the fourth at Punchestown, of some interest. |
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5th (14) (50/1 +50%)Clarin Breeze |
50/1(+50%) | (14) Clarin Breeze 50/1, Monitor Closely filly. First foal, dam placed 2m hurdle, trainer has saddled two handicap chase winners recently. |
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6th (6) (80/1 -60%)Just For One |
80/1(-60%) | (6) Just For One 80/1, Showed below bumper form when finishing down the field in an auction hurdle at Listowel last time; yet to find suitable conditions. No impact in a Punchestown bumper or a 2m Listowel maiden hurdle, can be ruled out. |
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7th (9) (40/1 -150%)Laska Du Breuil |
40/1(-150%) | (9) Laska Du Breuil 40/1, Outpaced and below debut form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wexford; a 3m point performer who may need further than 2m under rules and looks one for low-grade handicaps. Little sign of promise so far in a point-to-point, a bumper and two maiden hurdles.. |
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8th (3) (40/1 +0%)Friends Of Barry |
40/1(+0%) | (3) Friends Of Barry 40/1, Modest debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park on only start; looks one for further down the line. Beaten a long way from home on debut at Gowran, unlikely to play a featuring role. |
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9th (7) (66/1 +47%)Knockmore |
66/1(+47%) | (7) Knockmore 66/1, Made his move too soon when comfortably held in a bumper over 2m3f here last time; likely to need more time. Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary; remote fifth of seven in a bumper at this venue. |
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|F| (15) (4/1 -14%)Family Getaway |
4/1(-14%) | (15) Family Getaway 4/1, Getaway filly; half-sister to The Very Man, smart from 16f to 17f; from a top stable. Half-sister to the versatile The Very Man, likely to play a prominent part on debut. |
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10th (2) (50/1 +0%)Dan Lauren |
50/1(+0%) | (2) Dan Lauren 50/1, Pulled up in a maiden over 3m at Tallow last time; trainer is in form but returns from a long layoff and has it all to do. Half-brother to 2m7f hurdle winner Watching Brief, pulled up on only point-to-point start.. |
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11th (10) (40/1 +50%)Loulouless |
40/1(+50%) | (10) Loulouless 40/1, Outpaced and below debut form when well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Tipperary; effective at 2m and may do better over further in time. Absent since finishing in midfield at Tipperary in May, likely to need a handicap mark. |
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|PU| (12) (18/1 +28%)Uncle Mike |
18/1(+28%) | (12) Uncle Mike 18/1, 8,000 euros Getaway gelding; half-brother to Mount Mandela, moderate at 23f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Dam bumper/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to two useful winners, in good hands.. |

Robert Tyner has been waiting for easy ground for I'M SLIPPY and has found a very winnable race for his hurdling debut. The Maxios gelding won a valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse in April and although that form hasn't really been tested yet, it will be surprising if he doesn't maintain his unbeaten record in this contest. The half-brother to a 2m4f hurdles winner has reportedly done plenty of schooling and jumps well. Family Getaway is a half-sister to useful and versatile performer The Very Man and is a newcomer to note. Market Ready's fourth at Clonmel in March is the best hurdles form on show and he has place claims.

This looks like a good starting point over hurdles for I'M SLIPPY who made a good first impression in a valuable bumper at Fairyhouse
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Mermaids Cave shouldn't be judged too harshly on her latest defeat over fences at Worcester and better is expected on this switch to hurdling. However, a drop in trip could prove on the sharp side for the Court Cave mare and it may be worth chancing FORGET THE WAY. James Owen's charge landed last year's edition of this race in ready fashion and a reproduction of his second at Southwell two starts ago may suffice. Annexation is the pick of the remainder.

Daisy Hitchins AS FAST AS WIND looked in excellent nick when winning readily at Kempton a fortnight ago and gets the vote.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (9) (6/1 +45%)Staysound Susie |
6/1(+45%) | (9) Staysound Susie 6/1, Didn't see her race out last time when testing ground was against her, beaten 7 1/4l in a 6f handicap here; effective at 5/6f, acts on soft and good ground but dropping in trip may not suit on this surface. Below best recently on heavy; not sure drop in trip will suit, rider's claim a positive. |
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2nd (11) (40/1 -82%)Asdana |
40/1(-82%) | (11) Asdana 40/1, Scored by 3/4l off 67 at Cork three starts back but below form when dropped to 5f last time; has a wide draw; effective 5-7f, probably best at a stiff 5f, acts on yielding and good ground; something to prove on heavy. Cork winner on better ground but upset in stalls both starts since when well held. |
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3rd (3) (10/1 +9%)Airspeed |
10/1(+9%) | (3) Airspeed 10/1, Ran to form when dropped in trip, beaten 3/4l off 77 here last time; effective at 5f, handles soft ground, still fairly treated on UK form. Good C&D premier handicap third latest; 4lb higher but down in grade so respected. |
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4th (12) (13/2 +28%)Mickey The Steel |
13/2(+28%) | (12) Mickey The Steel 13/2, Well placed and ran to form when beaten 1/2l off 66 at Navan last time; effective at 5f, suited by cut in the ground; in form and should again be competitive. 2023 winner and solid claims on recent placed form off reduced mark. |
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5th (2) (4/1 +0%)Stag Night |
4/1(+0%) | (2) Stag Night 4/1, Ran to form, finishing strongly under a good ride when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 84 at Naas last time; effective over 5/6f, handles soft and heavy ground, and remains well handicapped. Recent snug Naas winner; 5lb rise workable and loves this ground; major player. |
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6th (8) (7/1 +42%)Smoke Them Out |
7/1(+42%) | (8) Smoke Them Out 7/1, Won by 3/4l off 67 over 6f here on his penultimate start but failed to get home on testing ground last time; effective at 5-6f, acts on soft and good ground; unreliable and this mark may prove too high. 6f winner last month ran well for way in similar contest since; drop in trip could suit. |
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7th (4) (11/1 +31%)Likedbymike |
11/1(+31%) | (4) Likedbymike 11/1, Below form when the ground was too testing and finished down the field in a 6f handicap here last time; had been in good form prior; effective at 5f and best form shown at Cork but has something to prove again on heavy. Ran out of steam in heavy ground over 6f here on latest so drop back to 5f should suit. |
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8th (14) (11/1 -38%)Nouvel Espoir |
11/1(-38%) | (14) Nouvel Espoir 11/1, Ran to form, finishing well late when beaten a length off 65 at Navan last time; effective 5-6f, acts on soft and good ground; generally consistent and mark still fair. Claims on two recent Navan runs; 2lb wrong but leading claimer takes off 3lb. |
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9th (15) (9/1 -20%)Verified |
9/1(-20%) | (15) Verified 9/1, Ran to form when dropped in trip, beaten 3/4l off 62 at Navan last time; effective at 5/6f, handles soft and good ground; a frustrating maiden who can be inconsistent. Only lost 2nd close home to Micky The Steel at Navan; 4lb wrong but rider claims. |
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10th (10) (16/1 -60%)Glory To Be |
16/1(-60%) | (10) Glory To Be 16/1, Well placed and ran to form to get off the mark when winning a maiden at Navan by a short head last time; effective over 5/6f, handles soft ground; faces a tougher task now switched to handicaps. Recent Navan maiden winner; up 4lb now tackling handicaps but could go well. |
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11th (5) (15/2 +6%)Amicitia |
15/2(+6%) | (5) Amicitia 15/2, Ran to form when dropped in trip, finishing fifth beaten 3 1/2l off 77 last time; wears a hood for the first time; effective over 5/6f, handles soft ground, and is in fair form. Didn't get home on soft at Navan latest so heavy ground a concern here; tried hooded. |
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12th (1) (17/2 +6%)Real Force |
17/2(+6%) | (1) Real Force 17/2, Probably needed the run but can go well fresh, showing an encouraging seasonal debut when beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap here last time; wears blinkers for the first time and has a wide draw. C&D winner back from a long break but goes well fresh and has his ground; respected. |
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13th (13) (50/1 -150%)Edmond Halley |
50/1(-150%) | (13) Edmond Halley 50/1, Ran to form despite showing signs of waywardness when beaten 5l in a maiden at Navan last time; wears a hood for the first time; has plenty of speed in his pedigree but needs to improve switching to handicaps. Saddle slipped latest in Navan maiden won by Glory To Be; potential improver in hood. |
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14th (6) (80/1 -142%)Billboa |
80/1(-142%) | (6) Billboa 80/1, Below form when beaten 4 1/4l in a 6f handicap at Southwell last time; returning after a very lengthy absence. Better AW performer, best watched with a view to an imminent AW return. |

MICKEY THE STEEL was only narrowly denied when second at Navan 11 days ago and the seven-year-old, who claimed this prize in 2023, could go one better, despite a 2lb rise. Nouvel Espoir was just half a length behind the selection at Navan and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Mary Shoelaces edges out Glory To Be and Amicitia to be the pick of the remainder.

Recent Naas winner STAG NIGHT is taken to follow up on his required ground
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11) (5/2 +29%)Tormund Giantsbane |
5/2(+29%) | (11) Tormund Giantsbane 5/2, Better than the result suggests when second, beaten a neck in a bumper over 2m at Warwick under a penalty last time. Returning from a long layoff but a potential threat on hurdle debut. Point/bumper winner; open to any amount of improvement now raised in distance over hurdles. |
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2nd (1) (6/1 -20%)Intosomethinggood |
6/1(-20%) | (1) Intosomethinggood 6/1, Had too much to do when running in a 2m handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time but had been in good form before that. Probably best at around 2 1/2m and looks progressive. 3-6 over hurdles; disappointed last time; has to concede weight to unexposed opposition. |
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3rd (8) (5/1 +9%)Lost Frequencies |
5/1(+9%) | (8) Lost Frequencies 5/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 7 1/2l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Kelso last time. Effective at 2m on soft or good ground, and the step up in trip should suit. Returns from 11 months off. Off since December but bumper form reads well and so too his seconds over hurdles. |
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4th (7) (33/1 -65%)Get On George |
33/1(-65%) | (7) Get On George 33/1, Made a promising debut when runner-up, beaten a nose in a bumper over 2m at Hexham on only start. Displayed a good attitude and should improve. It was an ordinary-looking four-finisher bumper in which he just missed out at Hexham. |
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5th (4) (7/1 -27%)Burncourt Boy |
7/1(-27%) | (4) Burncourt Boy 7/1, Won a maiden point at Dromahane over 3m on yielding ground by 1 1/2l last time. Trainer in form and open to improvement on his Rules debut. Form of point win nothing special but he's joined a top outfit for £48,000. |
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6th (2) (50/1 -400%)Jazz De Cotte |
50/1(-400%) | (2) Jazz De Cotte 50/1, Ran to form on stable debut, just tiring late when 19l third in a novice hurdle over 2m7f at Uttoxeter. Effective around 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground. A bumper and point winner in Ireland with a fair mark. Dual Irish winner; quiet stable debut in a novice and current mark looks flattering. |
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7th (12) (200/1 -100%)Mandarb |
200/1(-100%) | (12) Mandarb 200/1, Ran to form but was comfortably held in a 4yo hurdle over 2m at Wetherby last time. Wears a hood for the first time and returns from a layoff with plenty to do. Wouldn't be the obvious answer here, unless the new hood has a dramatic effect. |
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8th (9) (300/1 -275%)Rightbackatyou |
300/1(-275%) | (9) Rightbackatyou 300/1, Made mistakes and flattened out late when comfortably held in a novice hurdle over 2m5f at Kelso last time after a break. Consistent in maidens from 2m to 2 1/2m but has a lot to find. Well beaten in 2m5f novice at Kelso last time won by recent Cheltenham winner Conman John. |
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|U| (3) (16/5 +47%)Knomorediamonds |
16/5(+47%) | (3) Knomorediamonds 16/5, Won a handicap hurdle at Hexham by 57l last time, going clear with ease after returning from a layoff, though opposition was weak. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on soft or good ground and could progress now that he has his head in front. Won a 2m4f handicap last time by 57l but the race disintegrated on the final circuit. |
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|PU| (5) (11/1 +45%)Caliach Point |
11/1(+45%) | (5) Caliach Point 11/1, Below form when fourth, beaten 28l in a maiden bumper over 2m at Ffos Las latest after showing more promise on debut. Tongue-tie applied for the first time and breathing appears to be a concern. Others in here achieved more in bumpers but this 5yo should make a better hurdler. |
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|PU| (6) (12/1 +0%)Claim The Throne |
12/1(+0%) | (6) Claim The Throne 12/1, Improved when winning a bumper at Exeter over 2m1f on heavy ground by 1/2l last time, suited by conditions. Returning from a layoff and needs plenty more, but has shown progress so far. Posted good enough RPR in winning his bumper to suggest he could be useful over hurdles. |
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|PU| (10) (40/1 -344%)Suspected |
40/1(-344%) | (10) Suspected 40/1, Showed a good attitude when making a promising bumper debut, winning by a length over 2m at Uttoxeter on debut. Likely to improve on hurdle debut. 10-1 winner of a good-ground Uttoxeter bumper in May when strong up the straight. |

Intosomethinggood appeared to find 2m too sharp when finishing fifth at Chepstow last month and an improved showing is forecast over the extra half-mile. However, KNOMOREDIAMONDS came home in splendid isolation on his return to action in a Hexham handicap and, switching to novice company, there could be more to come. Market support for hurdling newcomer Tormund Giantsbane would be interesting, while Lost Frequencies is still open to improvement.

The 6yo LOST FREQUENCIES has been been off for 11 months but his form last season is quite compelling in the context of today's company.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (5) (14/1 +0%)King In Love |
14/1(+0%) | (5) King In Love 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Listowel last time. May prefer slightly easier ground. Won off 14lb lower at Naas in March, lost action when pulled up at Listowel latest, watch. |
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2nd (8) (7/2 -27%)Eastmore |
7/2(-27%) | (8) Eastmore 7/2, Scored by a neck off 90 over 2m1f at Down Royal three starts back, then ran to form when second, beaten 1¼l off 97 last time. Effective over 2–2¼m on fast ground and in form. In fine form recently, held form well since Down Royal win, should be in the mix again. |
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3rd (10) (14/1 -75%)Pralognan |
14/1(-75%) | (10) Pralognan 14/1, Below form back on easier ground when well beaten in a handicap over 12f at The Curragh last time. Probably has a bit more to come. Won off 5lb lower in June, below best on the Flat recently, career best needed. |
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4th (1) (4/1 +67%)Saint Le Fort |
4/1(+67%) | (1) Saint Le Fort 4/1, Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Punchestown last time. Effective over 2½m and may yet stay a little further. 2m4f course maiden winner, struggled since, mark sliding, down in trip, others preferred. |
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5th (4) (12/1 -71%)Miss Mini Bee |
12/1(-71%) | (4) Miss Mini Bee 12/1, Below form and still green, making mistakes when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Naas on latest start. Bumper winner, well beaten on handicap debut when last seen in April, may need this. |
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6th (7) (14/1 +13%)Space Warrior |
14/1(+13%) | (7) Space Warrior 14/1, Ran to current form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Trainer in form; effective at 2m but out of form over hurdles. Lost way since Fairyhouse maiden win, beaten 10l on latest, more needed. |
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7th (6) (16/5 -7%)Crowsatedappletart |
16/5(-7%) | (6) Crowsatedappletart 16/5, Improved again at a favoured venue, landing a handicap by 3l off 109 over 2m3f at Limerick last time. Gained third chase win of year on latest, rated lower over hurdles, can't discount. |
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8th (9) (15/2 +25%)Mary's Pride |
15/2(+25%) | (9) Mary's Pride 15/2, Returned to form when 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse on latest run. Effective over 2m on good ground and on a fair mark if building on that revival. 5lb below last win, pleasing third on return from a break at Fairyhouse, leading claims. |
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9th (2) (40/1 -233%)Camino Rock |
40/1(-233%) | (2) Camino Rock 40/1, Outpaced and needed the run on chase debut when well beaten in a beginners' chase over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last time. Off a short break and has a bit to find. Won off 7lb lower in September 2024, recent runs below par, this trip looks too sharp. |
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10th (3) (20/1 -82%)The Blaggard |
20/1(-82%) | (3) The Blaggard 20/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Wexford last time. Wears a hood for the first time and returns from a short break. Tramore maiden winner, pulled up on return from break latest, watch in new headgear. |
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|PU| (11) (50/1 -150%)Rebel Rascal |
50/1(-150%) | (11) Rebel Rascal 50/1, Pulled up in a maiden over 3m at Quakerstown last time. Absent for a very lengthy period and needs to show a lot more. Poor form under Rules in 2022, pulled up in point when last seen in March 2024, 7lb wrong. |

MARY'S PRIDE ran a nice race after a long layoff when third at Fairyhouse last month and that form was boosted when the runner-up scored next time out. Eddie Cawley's runner has won two handicaps over this trip and is back on a competitive mark. Sarah Kavanagh's claim gives him a nice racing weight and any further rain would be to his advantage. Eastmore has really got his act together lately and although best on good ground, his second at Listowel two runs back showed that he handles easy ground too. Seven-time winner Crowsatedappletart would ideally prefer further, but his hurdles mark is 14lb lower than his revised chase rating and he is likely to be in the mix.

MARY'S PRIDE is 5lb below his last win and shaped with plenty of promise on his return from a break at Fairyhouse so he is preferred
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Bongo Man posted creditable efforts in defeat over C&D and at Uttoxeter in the spring and should put his hurdling experience to good use. The five-year-old isn't taken lightly on his return to action, but NOT FOR PASSIN could reach greater heights. Having made a winning Rules/bumper debut at Perth in May, Robbie Llewellyn's stable debutant could take some stopping if taking to this discipline. Liam Mera Kai and Sir Edward Lear are other interesting sorts.

The Uttoxeter maiden in which BONGO MAN finished a clear third in May has worked out very well in the meantime, and he gets the nod.
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Shamalza made a winning debut over a mile at Navan a couple of months ago and has to be noted. That said, marginal preference is for TINA'S INDIAN, who returned from a gelding operation with a third off a mark of 94 at Naas last month and, on that evidence, the unexposed four-year-old could take plenty of stopping. The rest have questions to answer, but I Am Superman is the pick of them.

Strongest recent claims are held by TINA'S INDIAN (nap), although Shamalza is unexposed and greatly respected
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Having tasted defeat only once in five outings over fences last season, TELEPATHIQUE ended her campaign with a Listed victory at Huntingdon. Lucy Wadham's charge got the better of subsequent Mares' Chase runner-up Brides Hill and she should take all the beating if returning in the same heart. Paggane arrives on the back of a close-up second over hurdles at Chepstow and is feared most, ahead of Apple Away.

Lucy Wadham won this last year with a seasonal debutante and TELEPATHIQUE's first season over fences could barely have gone better.
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Locally-trained mare DIVABORIVA can land this prize for Jonathan Sweeney. The bumper winner shaped with promise on her hurdling debut when sixth here back in April and then reverted to NH Flat company to finish third in a hotly-contested Grade 3 at the Punchestown Festival. Provided that she is fit and ready on this first run of the season, the six-year-old looks to hold leading claims under Adam Ryan. Recent Fairyhouse third Noble Name would have every chance if reproducing that effort. Tramore bumper winner Barra Rua is another who has to be considered in a competitive affair for the grade.

Henry De Bromhead is in flying form and his Down Royal bumper winner ECHOING SILENCE is taken to make a winning return
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PIC ROC looked unlucky when stumbling and unseating his rider at Worcester recently and a first chase victory could be on the horizon. The seven-year-old posted some good efforts in defeat last season and he should take plenty of stopping if completing. Greyval arrives on the back of a respectable fifth in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow and she could give the selection most to think about, with Billy Boi Blue next best.

Some caution has to be advised but PIC ROC brings clearly the best form, at this best, and has also shown the required stamina.
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Having supplemented a close-up third at Killarney with a good runner-up effort over 1m here, compensation could be on the cards for SUPER EXCEED. A 3lb higher mark looks workable for Tom Mullins' filly and reverting to 7f shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Loingseoir arrives on the back of a C&D victory, but a 7lb rise in the ratings demands more. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from the unexposed Key Witness, who is entitled to build on his second-placed stable bow at this venue last month.

Loads with chances, MERCURIAL getting slight preference over Key Witness
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KAPAL LAYAR progressed throughout last season and ended the campaign with an impressive win in a handicap at Perth in April. That form has worked out well and the six-year-old may have enough improvement left to come to defy a 9lb rise on his return. Siog Geal won a valuable Grade 2 handicap at Newbury when last seen in March and is another to note. Personal Ambition and Florida Dreams complete the shortlist.

The call is FLORIDA DREAMS, a regular in handicaps of this stature and he should really have made a successful chase debut 22 days ago.
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The Gordon Elliott-trained CARDCOUNTER looks to have been presented with a nice opportunity to make a winning reappearance. A dual scorer over hurdles last season, the five-year-old ended his campaign when down the field in a Grade 1 at the Punchestown Festival. Although no match for the principals on that occasion, the fact he was deemed good enough to contest that race suggests that connections think highly of him. An impressive winner here last time, Tackletommywoowoo rates the main threat. Despite having plenty to find with the selection, the Declan Queally-trained five-year-old is open to further improvement. Listowel maiden hurdle winner Good Girl Kathleen looks best of the remainder.

The 137 rated CARDCOUNTER came up short in Grade 1 company when last seen but this is easier and he can get back to winning ways
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La Lolita won at Ludlow 10 days ago and has to be respected, but a 7lb penalty is a concern. With that in mind, preference is for SCAVENGERS REIGN, who showed ability in bumpers earlier in the year and was only narrowly denied on her hurdling bow over C&D. Sumatran Tiger returned to obstacles with an encouraging fourth at Stratford and is another to note.

It's hard to get away from SCAVENGERS REIGN, who made a very promising start to her hurdling career over C&D last month.
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Uxmal wasn't seen again last season after landing the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot and he's entitled to build on his last-placed reappearance in the Curragh Cup in July. However, shock Roscommon Listed winner CHALLY CHUTE was denied a clear run at a crucial stage in the Irish Cesarewitch here, but still went very close and looks a more solid proposition in his current heart. Irish Oaks third Island Hopping is a potential improver stepping up in trip and she completes the shortlist.

CHALLY CHUTE will be difficult to beat if repeating his unlucky run in the Irish Cesarewitch over C&D last time.
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HANDSTANDS found significant improvement when switched to fences last season and put in a career best when beating subsequent Arkle winner Jango Baie in the Scilly Isles at Sandown in February. He was badly hampered when pulled up at Aintree on his sole subsequent start and Ben Pauling's gelding can make amends on his return. Resplendent Grey won the bet365 Gold Cup when last seen and could prove to be the main threat, ahead of The Kalooki Kid.

If Grade 1 winner HANDSTANDS is on the ball first time back then he'll be difficult to beat with so much in his favour.
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None of the five can be safely ruled out, although Nurburgring has been disappointing of late and is difficult to fancy with any great confidence. You Oughta Know is another who will be aiming to bounce back, with the Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old pulling up in the Munster National after coming to grief in the Kerry National. Formerly trained by Mullins and not seen since March, a first-time tongue-strap is tried on Asian Master, who might just need the run. Successful at Galway and Listowel respectively, OL MAN DINGLE and Mossy Fen Park might be the two to focus on, with the Eoin Griffin-trained former marginally preferred. He beat a subsequent winner at Ballybrit and looks an exciting prospect for connections.

Henry de Bromhead's MOSSY FEN PARK beat a good yardstick at Listowel on his seasonal return and may be able to follow up
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PURE CARBON may have been comfortably held when second on his chasing debut at Chepstow a few weeks ago but it was still an effort full of promise. That recent run could give the six-year-old an edge because most of his main rivals are making their returns. That includes Rumoursareflying, who won at Wetherby when last seen in March, and the unexposed Boston Boy.

Back at his happy hunting ground and on a workable mark, last year's winner NO RISK WITH LOU (nap) can record a fourth C&D success.
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Perry Mason made light work of the opposition when completing a double at Galway on Monday and merits respect in his bid to land a hat-trick. However, the assessor has reacted with a 12lb hike, which may leave the four-year-old vulnerable to the lightly-raced TERRE DE VEGA. John Kinsella's gelding offered plenty of encouragement with his second-placed stable bow behind Dark Viper at Leopardstown and any improvement could see him reverse the form. Skippinandajumpin and Pillar Of Hope are the pick of the remainder.

Loads have chances but TERRE DE VEGA gets the vote to turn the tables on Dark Viper from Leopardstown last time.
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VAL DANCER made a winning seasonal debut in this contest last year prior to landing the Welsh Grand National. He's 6lb higher than for that Chepstow success, but Mel Rowley's eight-year-old could prove even stronger this term and looks one to keep on the right side of. O'Connell enjoyed plenty of success in staying chases last season, culminating with a victory at Sandown and a second in the Eider. He's marginally preferred to Inis Oirr and Jet Legs, who are closely matched on recent running here.

Plenty with chances, including last year's winner Val Dancer, but an on-song GALIA DES LITEAUX wouldn't be far away.
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A proven stayer and a battle-hardened competitor, HISTORY OF FASHION appeals in this stamina-sapping contest. Winning twice from six starts last season, he had a nice pipe-opener at Gowran recently and it should leave him spot-on for this assignment. An easy winner over flights at Navan in September, Big Debates is the second choice. A close fourth in this 12 months ago, he is rated 5lb lower and the addition of a tongue-strap might eke out further improvement. Representing Willie Mullins, Chosen Witness and A Penny A Hundred warrant the utmost respect, with Paul Townend opting to partner the former. A close third when bidding to complete a four-timer at Galway, Bal Kauto is of definite interest, while others for the shortlist are the returning Fortunedefortunata and Noble Birth.

Despite his maiden status under Rules, LONESOME BOATMAN has a realistic chance on the strength of a good Punchestown festival run
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Fitted with a visor for the first time, JACK HOOLA was sent off favourite over C&D on his reappearance and duly returned the ready winner. Tom Lacey's charge likely has more to offer now he's got his act together and is taken to defy a 5lb rise. Queens Wish found a second wind in the closing stages at Market Rasen to take third and could well confirm superiority over Vivid Pink (fourth), while Market House is not without a shout if back to his best.

The choice is JACK HOOLA who did it well enough when defying an absence over C&D earlier this month. He can cope with the 5lb rise.
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Fleur De Chine bounced back to form with a victory in Listed company at Naas on her first start over 1m4f. However, she's penalised for that success and the three-year-old STARFORD is preferred on these terms. Joseph O'Brien's charge has shown good progress in handicaps this year, having won three of his last four starts, including on heavy ground at Listowel last time. He will likely prove competitive at this level, while Ballet Slippers looks best of the Ballydoyle contingent.

SHARANGA caught the eye making late gains at Leopardstown (1m2f) last time and the step back up to 1m4f looks sure to suit
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Admiralty House was just denied at Fakenham back in March and looks on a fair mark on his first start for a new yard. Dunnet Head has also switched trainers and is another to consider given he won this contest in 2023 and went close over 2m4f at this fixture last season. Saying that, WOODLAND PARK returned the impressive winner of a maiden hurdle at Leicester around this time last year and Olly Murphy's charge could prove better than his opening mark on his reappearance.

Woodland Park is feared but DUNNET HEAD (nap) has to be of interest given his eyecatching record at this meeting when fresh.
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The locally-trained INCHIDALY COPPER is the suggestion in this wide-open contest. Running well of late, he will be ably assisted by Luke Burke-Ott, who claims a valuable 7lb. The winner of this race 12 months ago, Burru warrants the utmost respect, while it will be interesting to see how dual Flat winner Plunkett Street fares on his first try in handicap hurdle company. Not seen since finishing fifth of 23 in a fiercely competitive contest at Leopardstown last Christmas, His Nibs can make his presence felt. West Cork Wildway, who is down to a career-low mark of 109, and Arctic Gale are others for the shortlist.

Course Flat winner PLUNKETT STREET (nap) should be in prime shape for this after a good run at the Curragh and gets the vote
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Braganza Bay hasn't raced since landing last year's renewal, but cannot be easily ruled out off only 2lb higher. Geordie Night scored at Uttoxeter in May and there may be more to come from him off his current mark, but LELANTOS could prove the one to side with. Nicky Henderson's charge showed strong signs of a return to form when runner-up at Hexham last month and the combination of this extra yardage and first-time blinkers could see him back to winning ways.

The vote goes to CAPTAIN TRIGGER who was returning from 200 days off when runner-up on handicap debut over C&D last month.
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Gavin Cromwell plays a strong hand in this, with Mcloughlin holding every chance on the back of a narrow defeat at Roscommon, but a chance is taken on stablemate CALAIS. The 600,000gns purchase displayed plenty of ability when finishing a close third at Roscommon on her introduction and she has lots of scope for improvement on her reappearance if coping with the testing ground. Last month's Leopardstown runner-up Shamrock Flame is not out of it either.

Classy bumper mare SWITCH FROM DIESEL could be too good for these on ground more akin to NH racing
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