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Slade Steel

Mystical Power

Firefox

SLADE STEEL may have lost his unbeaten record over hurdles at Leopardstown last month, but he bumped into a potentially exceptional novice in Ballyburn (short-priced favourite for the Gallagher) and is fancied to give that form a major boost by taking the curtain raiser. Tullyhill booked his spot for this with a dominant display at Punchestown and, with the timefigure supporting the performance, he requires the utmost respect, while his stablemates Mystical Power and Mistergif add further spice.

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Gaelic Warrior

Found A Fifty

Il Etait Temps

Although HUNTERS YARN lacks chase experience he was impressive when coasting home in a Fairyhouse maiden last time and the same trainer's Duc des Genievres took this in 2019 having won only a maiden before. The selection's stablemates Gaelic Warrior, who can't have been right last time, and Il Etait Temps have more established credentials having already tasted Grade 1 success over fences and head the dangers along with Found A Fifty. 

Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

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Chianti Classico

Twig

Meetingofthewaters

Famous Bridge

One of the few races Britain has dominated but the Irish look to hold the upper hand this time, their challenge headed by THE GOFFER, who was an excellent fourth in this last year when only a 6-y-o and looks to have been campaigned with this race in mind. Progressive pair Meetingofthewaters and Stumptown make the shortlist, while Chianti Classico makes the most appeal from the home team.

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State Man

Irish Point

Luccia

STATE MAN's only defeat over hurdles in the last 2 years came at the hands of Constitution Hill in this race last season and in the absence of that outstanding rival he's fully expected to make it 11 career wins. Irish Point's Grade 1 success at Leopardstown over Christmas came at just short of 3m but he was speedy enough to win a Grade 3 over just in excess of 2m on his reappearance and can give the selection most to do ahead of Kingwell-winner Nemean Lion. 

Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

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Telmesomethinggirl

Hispanic Moon

LOSSIEMOUTH has her stamina to prove but there aren't signs that she won't stay and on the back of an impressive winning return here she can end a five-year losing run for Willie Mullins in this contest. Echoes In Rain, who has been chasing home State Man this term, is a solid alternative for the yard. Last year's runner-up Love Envoi could be the best hope for the home team.

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Lark In The Mornin

Eagles Reign

Ndaawi

Harsh

Another typically competitive renewal with LARK IN THE MORNIN receiving the tentative vote. He's yet to build on his hurdling debut promise but caught the eye finishing with running left after a bad mistake at Punchestown on his most recent outing and is potentially on a good mark on his Flat form representing the yard that took this race in 2019. Milan Tino has been given a chance by the assessor judged on his useful French form, with Liari and Latin Verse just two others to note. 

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Corbetts Cross

Embassy Gardens

It's likely the recent Irish domination of this will continue, with CORBETTS CROSS taken to prove just too strong for Embassy Gardens, whose trainer/jockey are seeking a hat-trick of wins in this, and Kerry National runner-up Salvador Ziggy. 

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Tedtwo

Recoup

Ludlow-scorer RECOUP has had a breathing operation since his disappointing effort at Musselburgh last month and can get back on the winning trail. Tedtwo is feared most. 

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Plaisir Des Flos

Boyneside

Hubbel Bubbel

There may well be more to come from EVERYONESACRITIC, who made a winning handicap debut at Musselburgh and this 5 lb higher mark should be within his reach. Boot 'N' Shoe is of interest now switched to handicap company and he is next on the list ahead of potential improver Endofconversation. Celestial Fashion has solid form claims judged on her second-placed finishes here the last twice but this step back up in trip poses a serious question.

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Hokelami

Templier

In the hope that the first-time cheekpieces help give him a lift, GAMBIE TIEP earns the vote in this open-looking contest. Presumably the lack of match-fitness was a significant contributor to his heavy defeat at Ffos Las last month and he doesn't look badly treated off a mark just 2 lb above that off which he scored at Bangor three starts back. Blue Bear was behind Six One Nine at Newcastle but improved when scoring over this C&D subsequently and he is second choice. Templier also has claims.

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Deep Charm

Almazhar Garde

With no penalty to carry for his Doncaster success nine days ago, LADRONNE will surely take plenty of stopping, In fact, he's effectively 4 lb lower here as William Maggs is able to utilise his full claim this time. The ultra-reliable Croagh Patrick has been absence since last August but he could be the one to follow the selection home ahead of Deep Charm.

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El Jefe

Final Edgar

Preference is for FINAL EDGAR, who upped his game significantly when scoring here last month and has the assistance of a useful claimer on his handicap bow. Trailblazer and Jet Patrol rate the principal dangers. 

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Wendywilldo

Positivia

It's interesting that Adrian Keatley has engaged the services of Brian Hughes for GALE MAHLER and she might be worth chancing on debut, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Positivia is another interesting newcomer, while Carlisle runner-up Holly Bird may prove pick of those with experience. 

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Bobby Shaftoe

Bella Bluesky

BELLA BLUESKY pulled clear of the rest when almost completing the hat-trick at Wolverhampton so she can quickly resume winning ways. Easter Island was a close third off this mark over C&D on Thursday so is the obvious threat. 

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Medici Pass

Marcello Si

MEDICI PASS is potentially well treated starting out for a new yard so could be the answer. Marcello Si and Without Delay head the dangers. 

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Lakota Brave

Gunlock

HOPEFUL saw off a promising subsequent winner when opening her account back from a long absence here 10 weeks ago and she's taken to follow up with the prospect of more improvement to come. Gemstar made a very encouraging start here recently and is a big threat. Achernar and Gunlock are newcomers to note making belated debuts.

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Martin's Brig

Time Patrol

KRAKEN DIAMOND pulled clear of the remainder when runner-up on his second start for Brian Toomey at Kempton a fortnight ago and has a big shout if in the same sort of form back in a handicap. Odd Socks Havana might be the danger.

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Mumayaz

Crypto Quest

Redzone

FLASH THE DASH has returned to form of late and remains feasibly treated, He gets the nod in an open-looking contest. The Gay Blade and Mumayaz head the list of dangers. 

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Grand Traverse

Dream For Gold

Al Farabi

DREAM FOR GOLD could be a sprint handicapper to follow this year for Kevin Ryan and on the back of an encouraging return in a useful race here last month he makes the most appeal. Unexposed-improver Metaverse is a big danger, while Al Farabi can go well again.

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Sherdil

Golden Rainbow

Another Angel

Plenty of the regulars for this sort of contest here, with GOLDEN RAINBOW fancied to strike again after his victory from Another Angel over C&D 3 weeks ago. Sherdil took the second division of that race and can go well again. Last year's winner Rockley Point is another to consider.

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My Brother Mike

Harbour Vision

Homer Stokes

The suggestion in a competitive opener is RING OF GOLD, who has recorded 2 good runner-up efforts since the blinkers have gone back on. Last month's Wolverhampton 1-2 Verona Star and Luna Magic are also on the shortlist along with Noble Sovereign. Sacchoandvanzettti needs a betting check on his first Flat outing for Fergal O'Brien. 

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Sirius White

Belleplaine

The Follower

BREGUET BOY can build on his solid reappearance run at Wolverhampton and strike under Brodie Hampson. Fieldsman has had a good spell this winter and is feared most ahead of the hat-trick seeking Al Suil Eile. 

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The Craftymaster

THE CRAFTYMASTER is a winning machine, completing the 6-timer with as much in hand as for any of the other victories trying this track for the first time last week, so should take all the beating again under a penalty. Midnight Shimmer went close off this mark here recently and is feared, while Socialist Agenda seems to be building up to something. 

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Monterosa

Lucykeys

LYRICAL STYLE is from the family of connections' Breeders' Cup Turf winner Rebel's Romance and can provide another winning 3-y-o newcomer for this yard. Lucykeys made a promising start when third at Newcastle and rates a big threat, while Monterosa sets the standard on the pick of her form. 

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Melek Alreeh

Optician

OPTICIAN made it 4 in a row with a smooth success at Wolverhampton and the 5-timer looks on the cards. Melek Alreeh is the obvious threat having gone close at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago after 6 months off, 

Ziggy's Missile

Mini Magna

LIEUTENANT RASCAL failed to land the odds when third to Ziggy's Missile back from a break at Wolverhampton recently, but he was only beaten 2¼ lengths and meets that rival on 6 lb better terms. Consequently, George Scott's charge is taken to emerge on top this time and while Ziggy's Missile is certainly not discounted, a bigger threat may be posed by the hat-trick seeking Torvar.

Moulin Booj

Level Up

Darlo Pride

The vote goes to WHISKY MCGONAGALL, who has low-mileage for a 4-y-o and put in a good shift on just his second start on the all-weather when chasing home a progressive rival off this mark at Newcastle in January. Moulin Booj went down all guns blazing back from a break at Chelmsford and he is likely to be in the thick of things once again, while Darlo Pride and Rodborough are other live candidates.

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One More Dream

Berkshire Phantom

Gobi Sunset

ONE MORE DREAM has returned to form in recent weeks, posting solid efforts in defeat either side of his Newcastle success at the beginning of this month. He looks sure to give another good account and gets the nod ahead of Berkshire Phantom, who came up short in his hat-trick bid at Wolverhampton but he wasn't seen to best effect on that occasion and is likely to get a strong pace to aim at here. Fox Power makes each-way appeal, along with Beauty Choice and Kitaab in a competitive handicap.

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