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Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Ballyburn

Jimmy Du Seuil

BALLYBURN is considered one of the bankers of the week and it's very hard to oppose him. Willie Mullins has an exceptional bunch of novice hurdlers once again and he is the highest-rated of the lot going into the Festival on the back of a stunning victory in a Leopardstown Grade 1 won by some of the stable stars over the years. He promises to do even better over this sort of trip and can land the odds. Ile Atlantique can complete a 1-2 for the yard, ahead of Ben Pauling's unbeaten Handstands.

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Fact To File

Monty's Star

FACT TO FILE has impressed with his sure-footed jumping when winning at Leopardstown the last twice and the 2023 Champion Bumper runner-up will be hard to beat with the step up in trip sure to suit him. Last year's Albert Bartlett hero Stay Away Fay was a fine third taking on much more experienced chasers in the Cotswold here in January and is the danger.

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Langer Dan

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Shanbally Kid

Lucky Place

A typically large field for this feature handicap with several unexposed sorts lining up and it's DODDIETHEGREAT who gets the nod having been shaping up extremely well considering the length of his pre-season absence this term. Stepping back up in trip, he can provide Nicky Henderson with a fifth Coral Cup success at the expense of Langer Dan, who won this last year and is back down to the same mark. Sa Majeste, Lucky Place and Built By Ballymore are just a handful of others to consider, too. 

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Captain Guinness

Gentleman De Mee

EL FABIOLO was edged out by Jonbon in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree a couple of years ago but he saw off Nicky Henderson's charge by 5½ lengths in last season's Arkle and can make it 2-1 in his favour in their head-to-head rivalry. Edwardstone looked back to his best at Newbury and can take third. 

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Unexpected Party

Libberty Hunter

Path D'oroux

Sa Fureur

SAINT ROI caught the eye running in a handicap chase for the first time when fourth at Fairyhouse 2 starts back and the form he showed when third in the Arkle 12 months ago suggests he's on a good mark. Fast-improving novice Libberty Hunter could still be in front of the handicapper so is a must for the shortlist, while Madara is also on the upgrade and had a bit to spare when seeing off Path d'Oroux and Solness at Leopardstown. 

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Jasmin De Vaux

Romeo Coolio

Jalon D'oudairies

It's a tightly-knit affair on paper compared to most renewals, with no standout on form, but JALON D'OUDAIRIES and Jasmin de Vaux may have the most potential, both point winners who have made a big impression so far under Rules. The Yellow Clay's connections had the runner-up in 2022 and they should be in the mix again with this 5-y-o, who caught the eye on his return at Leopardstown. Teeshan, a ready winner on Rules debut at Exeter, looks the pick of those trained in Britain.

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Galway Mahler

Boys Of Wexford

Dusautior

GALWAY MAHLER has looked an improved model in recent months, following up his C&D success in January at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, and his latest weight rise shouldn't be enough to prevent another bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Fellow last-time-out winner Martalmix'jac and Twenty Twenty are others to consider. Boys of Wexford is another needing to be factored in following a much better effort at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago.

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Politacus

Majestic Jameela

Porter In The Park

VILLAINESS has made a promising start over hurdles, finding only a useful recruit from the Flat too strong at Plumpton on her latest outing, so she could be ready to get off the mark as she goes up in trip on her handicap debut. Majestic Jameela made a winning start in handicaps also at Plumpton last month and is feared most, ahead of Politacus.

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Shy Love

Inedit Star

It's a little concerning INEDIT STAR bled/finished lame at Haydock when last seen, but he sets a useful standard back over hurdles and looks up to defying a penalty judged on his wide-margin win at Compiegne in May. Jour d'Evasion and Broughshane are feared most in that order. 

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Mount Gallion

Locken Lady

Flash In The Park

JACKPOT CASH was a bit underwhelming at Ludlow last time but rather stands out in this company on that form and looks the way to go. Secret Sauce ran well when supported at Hereford and heads up the dangers ahead of Mount Gallion.

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Ruler Legend

Orbys River

SANITISER and Ruler Legend are both very well treated in this sphere judged on Flat ability. Sanitiser was having only his second outing for Gary Moore when an encouraging fourth over hurdles at Kempton when last seen in November and is preferred before any market clues are known. 

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Pearly Island

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Calvic

It could be worth chancing CALVIC, who's potentially on a good mark on the pick of his form and is starting out for an in-form yard. Pearly Island is another to consider dropping in class, while Santa Clarita took a step back in the right direction when second at Ffos Las. 

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Got A Dream

Jackpot D'ainay

Little Big Kev

Two of STAR ARTIST's relatives have won bumpers for the same connections and this isn't the strongest race to be starting out in, so he's worth chancing on debut. French Symphony is the pick of those with experience and Ballywite is another notable newcomer on paper.

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British Camp

Imperial Sovereign

An interesting opener. TRIBAL STAR ran 2 encouraging races in defeat last autumn and is selected to make the most of the weight he receives from previous winners Imperial Sovereign and Assailant. 

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Star Studied

Cloud Free

Too Bossy For Us

A few in with a squeak but preference is for STAR STUDIED, who was sent off a warm order and duly made a winning start at Southwell last month. With further progress on the cards, he can make it 2-2 at the expense of fellow penalised runner Blessed Boy, who got the job done second time up at Lingfield back in October and he may do better still. Tatateo and Surrey Force can fight out minor honours. 

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Vultar

Farasi Lane

Bet Me

The 7f course handicap VULTAR won in November is solid form so a 4 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him if resuming in similar form. Desfondado ran encouragingly when second over C&D on his reappearance a fortnight ago and is second choice ahead of Bet Me, who should be all the sharper for her recent comeback run for new trainer George Boughey. 

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Glamorous Express

First Company

SUPREME KING was a comfortable winner over C&D last week and David Evans' unexposed sprinter looks up to following up under a penalty. Glamourous Express and Man On A Mission both arrive after creditable placed efforts and should be in the mix again.

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Tortured Soul

Hill Station

Starfighter

Quite a few with chances but the prolific TORTURED SOUL still rather stands out off effectively 1 lb higher than when going in again at Lingfield last week. The likes of Nivelle's Magic, Fiddlers Green, Pysanka and Hashtagmetoo should get involved in the battle for minor honours. 

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Dynamic Talent

Swiss Pride

Sam's Hope

SAM'S HOPE got off the mark with something to spare over C&D last week and, with the potential for further improvement, a 5-lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Global Warning still looks on a workable mark and heads up the opposition, along with Dynamic Talent, who is proving consistent. 

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Too Friendly

Moel Arthur

Upped further in trip, BARREL AGED took another step forward when scoring with plenty in hand at this C&D in January and he can land the hat-trick with more still to offer. Bascule is back down to his last winning mark and could be the main danger, while Too Friendly is one to note making his first start on the Flat for his current trainer.

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Dandy Devil

Kings Merchant

KINGS MERCHANT sets a fair standard and can put his experience to good use up against newcomers Dandy Devil and Yorkshire Glory. 

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Dunstan

Bradman

DUBAWI TIME showed big improvement when off the mark in impressive fashion at Kempton last month, looking well suited by the step up in trip, and an 8 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Dual novice-winner Alrazeen is open to further progress now handicapping so is the obvious threat. 

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Superb Force

Havanarama

Papagei

SUPERB FORCE was a shade disappointing at Kempton 11 days ago given the promise he'd showed when just touched off by a next-time-out winner at Lingfield on his penultimate start but he's probably worth another chance on balance and earns the vote with blinkers replacing the visor. Havanarama and Mon Etoile both arrive in good order are and feared, whilst market confidence behind the returning Papagei would need to be viewed positively now handicapping/having been gelded.

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Chuzzlewit

Greatgadian

NOBLE ORDER made light of a 15-month absence as he ran out a convincing winner on debut for Archie Watson over C&D 25 days ago and, with the physique and pedigree to suggest he can do better still, he earns the vote in the hope he can stand more regular racing. Greatgadian rates the chief danger for Roger Varian, ahead of Ron O.

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Sibyl Charm

Prairie Falcon

Sir Maxi

PRAIRIE FALCON ended last term with a good third over this trip at Thirsk in August and, appealing as being on a workable mark and Hollie Doyle very much an eye-catching booking, it would come as no surprise to see Michael Dods's 4-y-o put up a good showing. Sibyl Charm, a recent winner over 6f here, is also expected to feature, with the returning Woodstock on debut for Ruth Carr and Sir Maxi others worth a second look.

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Bonito Cavalo

Star Of Lady M

Jenever

ZARZYNI's strike-rate isn't the best but there's little doubting he's on a good mark right now, just failing to get past a game winner here last time, and he could be the way to go with cheekpieces back on. Bonito Cavalo and Princess Karine are a couple of others to consider in a competitive handicap.

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Lough Leane

It's A Love Thing

Trais Fluors

PLASTIC PADDY did well to get up when scoring at Kempton a week ago and he's a likely candidate to follow up at a track where he boasts a solid record. Lough Leane and It's A Love Thing are both feasible dangers.

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Havana Party

Natzor

Cusack

IRISH FLAME wasn't discredited after attracting support last time and, while he has a bit to do to turn the tables with Havana Party, he does arrive on much better terms, so he's worth chancing. Cusack is another one to consider.

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