Much improved for a first-time visor and an increased stamina test when bolting up in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (4m, good to soft) in February. Ridden with more restraint and fell in the Scottish National but made respectable return at Perth and should strip fitter for it.
Took well to fences last term, winning handicaps around 3m at Southwell and Aintree (heavy). Made mistakes when below form on final outing but has the potential for better this season and is worth chancing on return.
Useful hurdle/chase winner for Willie Mullins. On his third yard since then and wasn't at his best when well held at Cartmel three months ago. Needs to bounce back but he's well treated.
Very good second of 12 in Eider Chase (11/1) at Newcastle and backed it up with a solid showing when fourth at Kelso. Final outing wasn't so good and he will probably strip fitter for this.
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Non-Runners
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Abuffalosoldier180
Weight: 11-11|Â Â Age: 7
T: W Greatrex  J: Non Runner
NR
Forecasts
Snipe (2/1), Inis Oirr (9/4), Abuffalosoldier (4/1), Wasdell Dundalk (9/2), Charlie Uberalles (7/1), Prince Des Fichaux (10/1), Ganapathi (10/1)
SNIPE had an excellent first season over fences and, fresh from 8 months off, he's fancied to get back on the up. Abuffalosoldier is a player if able to dominate and Inis Oirr merits consideration on the back of a satisfactory return.