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RACE 1 - MAJBOROUGH (5) was handed a stiff task on Irish and stable debut when third in the G1 Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown. Improvement expected. Leading chance. SIR GINO (11) rates an obvious contender. Winner of the course and distance G2 trial in January. Stable form would be a major concern. SALVATOR MUNDI (9) finished second behind the just mentioned debuting in France. Delivers first start for new yard. NURBURGRING (7) holds more experience than some of these which could be key against a large field. Yard have already claimed a winner at the Festival.
RACE 2 - PETIT TONNERRE (13) makes a return to hurdles on a very credible mark. Holds some solid handicap hurdling form including a seventh in this race twelve months ago. Leading chance. L'EAU DU SUD (15) produced a career best performance when second in the Betfair Hurdle. Working from a low weight. Could prove competitive. ABSURDE (9) did well to finish seventh in the Melbourne Cup during November. Provided some fair efforts among G1 company since. Fourth at Leopardstown last time. PIED PIPER (1) runs for new owners. Not dismissed from top weight as a course and distance winner.
RACE 3 - DANCING CITY (4) bids for a hat-trick. Tackles longer trip for the first time. Landed a surprise breakthrough G1 victory winning at the Dublin Racing Festival and firmly in the mix if replicating. READIN TOMMY WRONG (16) is the choice of stable jockey Paul Townend after a narrow victory in the G1 Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle. Attempts longer journey. GIDLEIGH PARK (8) appears the best of the British after a G2 win here on Cheltenham Trials Day. Expected to relish stamina test. SHANAGH BOB (12) is the only course and distance winner in the field. Stable form is a concern.
RACE 4 - GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (4) and FASTORSLOW (3) will be the top two in the betting for the feature race with the pair having met four times. The latter came out on top in the G1 Punchestown Gold Cup during April and reproduced a similar effort in the G1 John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown during November while the former reversed form in the G1 Irish Gold Cup and won this twelve months ago. Bold bid expected from both horses. NASSALAM (11) could run a big race at the prices. Enjoyed stamina test winning the Welsh Grand National and will relish ground. GERRI COLOMBE (6) was narrowly defeated in the G1 Brown Advisory Novices Chase at the Festival. Not done much wrong since. Beaten 23L by the first mentioned running second last start. Place.
RACE 5 - SAMCRO (9) showed exceptional talent as a younger horse. Seems revitalised by a switch to hunter chasing having won four in a row prior to a 5L defeat during February. Bold bid anticipated. BILLAWAY (1) won this race in 2022. Fell when going well at the tenth fence last year. Arrives in great form again. ITS ON THE LINE (5) seeks fourth consecutive success. Beat the just mentioned by a head last start. Firmly in the mix. FERNS LOCK (3) can be considered a place chance on recent form recording two wins from past three outings.
RACE 6 - DINOBLUE (1) looks difficult to beat representing Willie Mullins yard. Racing among open company with much success including a good win in the G1 Paddy's Rewards Club Chase at Leopardstown during December. Managed second in latest. BRIDES HILL (4) seeks fourth consecutive victory and appears to have improved her jumping. Comfortable Listed winner at Huntingdon last start and won't be phased by tough ground. ALLEGORIE DE VASSY (2) warrants consideration. Won a Listed event at Naas. RIVIERE D'ETEL (11) was a good second at Gowran tackling a G2. Competitive.
RACE 7 - BETTER DAYS AHEAD (6) has received a form boost after finishing 5.5L fourth behind one who recorded a victory in the G1 Supreme Novices Hurdle on the first day of the Festival. Bold bid anticipated stepping into handicap company. ANSWER TO KAYF (9) aims for back to back wins following a success in a novice hurdle at Naas on heavy ground. Expected to enjoy conditions. WATERFORD WHISPERS (13) hails from a yard who already produced a winner at this Festival. Consider for a placing with two victories and a second past three outings. SONIGINO (3) might sneak a place on best form.
