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Irish point winner (3m, good) who won a novice hurdle at Bangor (2m, soft) in November and he ran respectably in handicaps (2m4f/3m) in his final two runs during the winter; should have a future at this new discipline and he needs a close look on chase debut.

Comment

Point/hurdle winner who should have a future at this new discipline; respected

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2-4 over hurdles but mixed form in five runs over fences, with his best effort a second of five at Windsor (3m, soft) in January; had wind surgery after disappointing run at Kelso (jumped right) in February and he had a walkover at Hereford on Tuesday; not easy to weigh up at present but both hurdle wins came over similar trips and he has claims if back near best.

Comment

Mixed form in five runs over fences but looks feasibly treated on best form; had wind op

Stable Tour

"After winning his point-to-point, he ran in two bumpers last season, winning at Chepstow before finishing a good second at Punchestown. He'll probably start at the Hennessy meeting and is a well-above-average novice hurdler. 01-11-24"

"He's had wind surgery since disappointing at Kelso. He's one I really fancy for the Summer Plate - I know we're looking way ahead, but it's always been Dad's race! He may have a spin or two beforehand, but his main aim this year is getting to Market Rasen. If the wind operation has done the trick, then we'll be laughing for it. 26-03-26"

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Medical History

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Irish point winner who won two of her three novice hurdles (both 2m3f, good to soft) but she's made a shaky transition to fences; ran well to a point when runner-up at Newbury in February but she was pulled up after making a bad mistake at Hereford (first run after surgery) last month; that took her chase record to 0-4 and others are more convincing.

Comment

6yo who is 0-5 over fences and was pulled up last time; others are more convincing

Stable Tour

"She's done really well and her first run at Warwick was excellent, which we kind of expected. That was over 2m3f and then we went to Cheltenham over 2m1f, which completely backfired. She's a brilliant jumper, but just a couple of times she made some horrendous mistakes. We're going chasing, and she's been excellent when she's schooled, so let's just sail on. She goes well, she jumps well, she does everything. 21-10-25"

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Medical History

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Triple hurdle winner who made it fourth-time lucky over fences when beating two rivals at Chepstow (2m, soft) in March; fell at the 12th at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month but he's was still travelling well at the time and he should have more to offer as a chaser; respected.

Comment

Fell at Hereford but that was after a win at Chepstow and he still has potential as chaser

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