There were 51 Races on Saturday 18th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Wexford, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Bangor, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Uttoxeter, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Thunder Rose |
(16) (66/1 +34%)66/1(+34%) | (16) Thunder Rose 66/1, Sixteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft, 150/1) 25 days ago. RESERVE. Some ability in bumpers but below that level in three completed maiden hurdles; reserve. |
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Mini Getaway |
(15) (100/1 +0%)100/1(+0%) | (15) Mini Getaway 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft) 29 days ago. RESERVE. Glimpse of ability in points and maiden hurdles; handicaps will serve her better; reserve. |
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Seriously Ava |
(17) (100/1 +0%)100/1(+0%) | (17) Seriously Ava 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Una Corcoran. RESERVE. Beaten 16l on handicap debut last July and best watched on return; reserve. |
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1st (8) (11/8 +50%) One Night Standard |
11/8(+50%) | (8) One Night Standard 11/8, Promising type. Fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 22 days ago. Open to further improvement. Only beaten 6l in a maiden last time on good ground; chance if as effective on soft. |
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2nd (3) (33/1 +50%) Ballinearla Girl |
33/1(+50%) | (3) Ballinearla Girl 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Hooded for 1st time, thirteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft, 50/1) on hurdles bow 12 days ago. Below form on return in a Down Royal maiden hurdle but the return to soft ground will suit. |
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3rd (5) (40/1 +20%) Dream Once More |
40/1(+20%) | (5) Dream Once More 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 18/1) 29 days ago. Well beaten in two handicaps lately and has loads to find. |
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4th (9) (66/1 +34%) Oscar Tonic |
66/1(+34%) | (9) Oscar Tonic 66/1, Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. 50/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Dual point winner is rated only 80 over hurdles and shouldn't be winning this. |
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5th (10) (13/2 -160%) Pallas Athene |
13/2(-160%) | (10) Pallas Athene 13/2, Modest hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 22 days ago. Proving expensive to follow but should have a good chance in this company. Downpatrick was one of her off days but the cheekpieces worn then are removed today. |
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6th (2) (25/1 +62%) Ar Aghaidh |
25/1(+62%) | (2) Ar Aghaidh 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.5f, heavy) 176 days ago. Won a point last time but will have to improve significantly on last year's hurdle form. |
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7th (13) (5/2 +9%) Time For Tea |
5/2(+9%) | (13) Time For Tea 5/2, Form pick based on her fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17f, soft, 9/1). Too bad to be true when pulled up in novice hurdle (11/4) at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy) 112 days ago. Pulled-up over this trip at Fairyhouse last time but a big shout if returning in top form. |
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8th (7) (125/1 -25%) Miss Direct |
125/1(-25%) | (7) Miss Direct 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, tenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Some promise on bumper debut last year but well below that level since. |
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9th (1) (66/1 -32%) Annie Questions |
66/1(-32%) | (1) Annie Questions 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft, 150/1) 9 days ago. Up in trip. An improved effort in a Tipperary maiden last time but loads more needed.. |
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|PU| (11) (7/2 +0%) Shaving |
7/2(+0%) | (11) Shaving 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft, 16/1) 23 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Much better bumper effort at this track last time; one to consider on hurdling debut. |
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|PU| (4) (33/1 -136%) Day's A Dawning |
33/1(-136%) | (4) Day's A Dawning 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, twelfth of 16 in bumper at Galway (16f, heavy). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Some ability in her three bumper starts but will have to improve plenty for hurdles. |
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|PU| (12) (40/1 +60%) Sky Tempest |
40/1(+60%) | (12) Sky Tempest 40/1, 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Rated just 81 after six hurdle runs and shouldn't be able to win this. |
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|PU| (14) (50/1 +50%) Zingara Lass |
50/1(+50%) | (14) Zingara Lass 50/1, Modest hurdler. 150/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (23f, soft) 177 days ago. Well beaten in two maidens lately and rated just 83, so has plenty to find. |
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|PU| (6) (100/1 +0%) In The Blood |
100/1(+0%) | (6) In The Blood 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, last of 10 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft) 172 days ago. A hint of ability in a sales bumper last year but poor since, including in points. |
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SHAVING ran well in a what looked a decent course bumper last time and could be able to win on hurdling debut.
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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (10/3 +33%) Kiltealy Park |
10/3(+33%) | (2) Kiltealy Park 10/3 Her breakthrough win had been coming and should pay her way in handicaps. |
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2nd (12) (10/1 -25%) Pana To Milan |
10/1(-25%) | (12) Pana To Milan 10/1 Even if bouncing back from a lesser run last time she's got herself high in the weights. |
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3rd (3) (11/4 +39%) Lovely Reaction |
11/4(+39%) | (3) Lovely Reaction 11/4 Impressed at Leopardstown over 2m4f and 3m looked a stretch at Cork. |
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4th (7) (16/1 -14%) Joya Del Mar |
16/1(-14%) | (7) Joya Del Mar 16/1 Has basically regressed since finishing second in a maiden over Christmas; handicap debut. |
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5th (11) (8/1 +11%) Circus Act |
8/1(+11%) | (11) Circus Act 8/1 Maiden winner who has threatened in handicaps; latest Flat run not her best. |
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6th (8) (33/1 +0%) Mullaghmore Wave |
33/1(+0%) | (8) Mullaghmore Wave 33/1 Won twice in 2021; tailed off last month on her return from a long absence. |
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|F| (13) (10/1 +60%) Yabo |
10/1(+60%) | (13) Yabo 10/1 Nowhere with and without a hood in two hurdles following a year off the track. |
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|F| (5) (13/2 +7%) Cobra Queen |
13/2(+7%) | (5) Cobra Queen 13/2 Never gave her running last time but dangerously unexposed on handicap debut. |
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|U| (6) (15/2 +53%) Good As Hell |
15/2(+53%) | (6) Good As Hell 15/2 Has won over hurdles but she's a superior chaser; below best of late. |
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|PU| (4) (14/1 +44%) Lucky Viv |
14/1(+44%) | (4) Lucky Viv 14/1 11-race maiden who is beginning to look exposed and hasn't been at her best the last twice. |
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|PU| (14) (25/1 -56%) Signora Di Milano |
25/1(-56%) | (14) Signora Di Milano 25/1 Not progressed from her second in a maiden, including handicap debut latest. |
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|PU| (1) (28/1 -100%) Rebel Early |
28/1(-100%) | (1) Rebel Early 28/1 Went close at Cork in January (2m4f) but hasn't approached that level in three runs since. |
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Having looked so good on her final run at 2m4f and with stamina seemingly stretched at 3m last time, LOVELY REACTION (nap) appeals most
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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (13) (4/1 +43%) A Nod To Getaway |
4/1(+43%) | (13) A Nod To Getaway 4/1 Third at Clonmel in January; not as good next time but has a squeak if back to best. |
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2nd (12) (11/2 -22%) Rightfolksplease |
11/2(-22%) | (12) Rightfolksplease 11/2 Beaten 20l on handicap debut at Down Royal after 13 months off; should have improved since. |
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3rd (15) (9/1 -13%) Toon Town |
9/1(-13%) | (15) Toon Town 9/1 Good run at Tipperary after a break last month; a shout if improving from that; reserve. |
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4th (5) (3/1 +10%) Chosen Shant |
3/1(+10%) | (5) Chosen Shant 3/1 Jumping wasn't that fluent last time at Naas but has a big shout if repeating that form. |
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5th (14) (16/1 +52%) Sunwalk |
16/1(+52%) | (14) Sunwalk 16/1 Poor the last twice but would have a squeak if back to the form of his earlier Naas fifth. |
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6th (6) (10/1 +17%) Ladyeze Man |
10/1(+17%) | (6) Ladyeze Man 10/1 Might not have stayed 3m last time; chance on best form; tongue-tie might help. |
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7th (9) (20/1 +20%) The Riastrad |
20/1(+20%) | (9) The Riastrad 20/1 Beaten 21l on handicap debut at Downpatrick; can improve for that and be involved. |
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8th (4) (11/1 +45%) The Striker Dylan |
11/1(+45%) | (4) The Striker Dylan 11/1 Beaten 26l on handicap debut at Tipperary last time and will have to improve significantly. |
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9th (2) (4/1 +11%) Diamond Dollar |
4/1(+11%) | (2) Diamond Dollar 4/1 Best run came on heavy ground at Limerick last time; has a shout if improving from that. |
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10th (3) (22/1 -38%) Hesasmoothoperator |
22/1(-38%) | (3) Hesasmoothoperator 22/1 Poor on testing ground in three maidens but could do better now handicapping. |
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11th (11) (80/1 -400%) Lacken Run |
80/1(-400%) | (11) Lacken Run 80/1 Little to show for four maiden hurdle runs but could do better handicapping. |
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Today might be the day when CHOSEN SHANT gets off the mark, a repeat of her Naas run last time in a stronger race should be enough.
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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (9/2 +0%) Junot |
9/2(+0%) | (5) Junot 9/2 Maiden was below form on last two runs but has a shout if back to best. |
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2nd (4) (5/1 +33%) Breagagh |
5/1(+33%) | (4) Breagagh 5/1 Maiden put in a solid run after a break at Down Royal and likely to be involved. |
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2nd (7) (25/1 -178%) Fromheretoeternity |
25/1(-178%) | (7) Fromheretoeternity 25/1 Pulled-up on handicap debut; needs loads of improvement; tongue-tie tried. |
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4th (10) (11/2 +31%) Depeche Mo |
11/2(+31%) | (10) Depeche Mo 11/2 Placed twice over C&D; not a bad chasing debut at Tramore last time and has a chance. |
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5th (6) (25/1 -213%) Onebrightbluerose |
25/1(-213%) | (6) Onebrightbluerose 25/1 Beaten only 4l in a Tipperary maiden last time; the cheekpieces worn then are retained. |
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6th (12) (18/1 +10%) Kate Ill Know |
18/1(+10%) | (12) Kate Ill Know 18/1 Has been regressive in the last year and isn't easy to fancy. |
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7th (13) (7/2 +22%) Papa Barns |
7/2(+22%) | (13) Papa Barns 7/2 Decent runs the last twice; needs to find a bit more but can be involved again. |
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8th (14) (13/2 +7%) Shean Glory |
13/2(+7%) | (14) Shean Glory 13/2 Not beaten far at Clonmel last time but has to return to his best. |
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9th (11) (33/1 -32%) Tullabrack Lad |
33/1(-32%) | (11) Tullabrack Lad 33/1 Beaten 38l on handicap debut at Naas last time and has to make huge strides now. |
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10th (3) (20/1 -25%) The Miracle Man |
20/1(-25%) | (3) The Miracle Man 20/1 Best watched on return for new yard unless the market says otherwise. |
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11th (1) (17/2 -55%) Moudan |
17/2(-55%) | (1) Moudan 17/2 A solid run at Gowran on second start; yard among the winners and a chance. |
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12th (2) (14/1 +0%) Chance Another One |
14/1(+0%) | (2) Chance Another One 14/1 Hasn't shown much in maiden hurdles but is likely to fare better now handicapping. |
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|PU| (8) (50/1 -257%) Hi Sur Multi |
50/1(-257%) | (8) Hi Sur Multi 50/1 Well beaten four hurdle starts but may do better now handicapping. |
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DEPECHE MO has twice been placed over C&D and didn't run badly over fences at Tramore last time, so can take this.
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1st (15) (5/1 +9%) Plain Or Battered |
5/1(+9%) | (15) Plain Or Battered 5/1 Reserve; best of the prominent racers when third over C&D three weeks ago. |
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2nd (12) (12/1 -85%) Cloudy Fountain |
12/1(-85%) | (12) Cloudy Fountain 12/1 Won easily over 2m7f at Thurles and the 6lb rise could have been worse. |
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3rd (8) (5/2 +29%) Tranquil Sea |
5/2(+29%) | (8) Tranquil Sea 5/2 Flat-bred 4yo who is building a solid profile and second over C&D last time. |
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4th (6) (18/1 -100%) King Of Cong |
18/1(-100%) | (6) King Of Cong 18/1 Hiked up 16lb for his Limerick win and struggled next time; new mark perhaps an issue. |
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5th (7) (22/1 +12%) Reve Inoui |
22/1(+12%) | (7) Reve Inoui 22/1 Quiet handicap debut but over 2m3f; raised to 3m and has a pointing background. |
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|PU| (1) (10/3 +17%) Western Zara |
10/3(+17%) | (1) Western Zara 10/3 Big effort before falling 4 out over fences last time and she's 10lb lower over hurdles. |
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|PU| (2) (12/1 -20%) El Capitaine |
12/1(-20%) | (2) El Capitaine 12/1 In touch when falling three out in a Down Royal handicap a month ago. |
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|PU| (11) (14/1 +0%) Ranger Billy |
14/1(+0%) | (11) Ranger Billy 14/1 Pulled up in September but had been running well up to then in similar handicaps to this. |
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|PU| (10) (15/2 +0%) Rockbrook |
15/2(+0%) | (10) Rockbrook 15/2 Back something like best form last time but he's unproven at 3m. |
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|PU| (9) (18/1 -80%) Loup De Tallane |
18/1(-80%) | (9) Loup De Tallane 18/1 Lightly raced since his course win in 2022 but possibilities if seeing out the trip. |
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|PU| (4) (18/1 -177%) Themanintheboots |
18/1(-177%) | (4) Themanintheboots 18/1 2m4f/3m handicap winner; below par here latest but that was after a lengthy break. |
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|PU| (13) (25/1 -25%) Kinturk Jack |
25/1(-25%) | (13) Kinturk Jack 25/1 Insufficient promise in his maidens (1m7f-3m) to be overly enthusiastic on handicap debut. |
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Cases can be made for plenty but TRANQUIL SEA saw out the 3m fine here three weeks ago and this 4yo is compiling a solid profile.
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1st (1) (5/2 +17%) Dreal Deal |
5/2(+17%) | (1) Dreal Deal 5/2 Asked a stiff question last time and this Down Royal winner will find this much easier. |
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2nd (2) (10/11 +39%) Magic Tricks |
10/11(+39%) | (2) Magic Tricks 10/11 A 143-rated hurdler who made a successful start over fences at Down Royal. |
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3rd (3) (16/1 -482%) Summer Tide |
16/1(-482%) | (3) Summer Tide 16/1 Below best last time but on his winning form at Cork he's a contender. |
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4th (7) (7/1 +30%) Starman |
7/1(+30%) | (7) Starman 7/1 Inferior hurdler to some of these and was beaten 22l on chase debut in March. |
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5th (4) (10/1 +9%) Bua Boy |
10/1(+9%) | (4) Bua Boy 10/1 Has hurdle back-class but has looked cold since returning from an absence; chase debut. |
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6th (5) (14/1 -115%) Charlie Luciano |
14/1(-115%) | (5) Charlie Luciano 14/1 Hurdle form respected but he unseated early on his switch to fences. |
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7th (6) (250/1 -150%) Man River |
250/1(-150%) | (6) Man River 250/1 Modest on the Flat and over hurdles; 150-1 when unseating on chase debut last time. |
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Given the horses he beat, MAGIC TRICKS should have won easier at Down Royal but there's good reason to believe he can progress.
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Ted Walsh's PICTURES OF HOME would surely have been involved in a staying chase at Leopardstown last time had he not unseated.
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Lady Gooner may yet do better but SHANNON BANK, who has the beating of Amanha, brings the most appeal.
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