Punchestown

Colm Quinn BMW Risk Of Thunder Chase

Stumptown

Three By Two

Stealthy Tom

Little depth to this and a good opportunity for COKO BEACH to resume winning ways on these terms. Vanillier and Stumptown and others to consider. 

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The Big Westerner

Argento Boy

Did I Ask You That

ARGENTO BOY showed plenty of ability in bumpers and rates an exciting novice hurdling prospect given his size/pedigree. Springt de la Mare would have been placed but for falling at the last on hurdles bow here last winter and is next best ahead of point winner The Big Westerner. 

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Lot of Joy

Risk Belle

LOT OF JOY remains lightly raced in this sphere and impressed when readily doubling her tally in a Gowran mares' hurdle in October. She gets the nod to follow up for all this looks a sterner assignment for Willie Mullins' 6-y-o. Feet of A Dancer may well emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Champella.

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Franciscan Rock

Karl Des Tourelles

Desertmore House

If blinkers continue to have a positive effect WHATSAVAILABLE might be able to defy a 6 lb rise for Fairyhouse. Desertmore House, who is well handicapped on chase form, unexposed handicap newcomer A Tipp For Gold and the hat-trick seeking Doitforjane Sid also make the shortlist. 

BetVictor Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2)

Touch Me Not

Farren Glory

Nurburgring

Little between most of these with the vote going to Grade 1 winning hurdler FARREN GLORY, who stepped up on his chase bow when making all at Naas. Nurburgring was the best of these over hurdles and rates the main threat after his promising start at Navan, while there was not much to choose between Fascile Mode and Touch Me Not when 1-2 here last month. 

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Fact To File

Spillane's Tower

Galopin Des Champs

The best of last season's staying novice chasers take on the established big 2 in this division in a belting renewal. FASTORSLOW proved too strong for Galopin des Champs in this 12 months ago and is taken to come out on top again. Fact Or File may prove the best of the four Grade 1 novice chase winners from last season in this very strong line-up.

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Sonny May

If You Let Me

Lady Bresil

Competitive fare but SONNY MAY scored in the manner of one who could easily rate higher still at Gowran 2 weeks ago and, still lightly raced in handicaps, he looks to hold solid claims again. The two mares in the line-up, Well Dressed and Lady Bresil both retain potential on their respective returns/handicap debuts and can also feature. If You Let Me is another to factor in switching back from chasing.

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Kalypso'chance

Soir De Garde

W B Easy

SOIR DE GARDE makes obvious appeal on paper as a half-brother to connections' top-class hurdler State Man and he's taken to make the perfect start here under Patrick Mullins. Kalypso'chance, a winner of his only start in British points, is another to note, along with W B Easy who shaped well on his sole outing in bumpers here back in the spring. 

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Derryhassen Paddy

Farland

French-recruit LUD'OR was unlucky not to push the winner very close on his British debut at Stratford last month and is fancied to go one better. Derryhassen Paddy looked a good prospect when winning a bumper at Ayr last season and may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Farland. 

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Kelya Wood

Crazierthandaisy

Taxus Baccata

CRAZIERTHANDAISY marked herself down as a good prospect when making her second start in bumpers a winning one at Plumpton back in the spring and she's fancied to make the perfect start now hurdling after 7 months off. Fellow bumper scorers Taxus Baccata and What's One More are others to consider. Rules debutante Feet On The Ground is one to note in the betting for clues. 

Pektron Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Roccovango

Toss Of A Coin

SHANAGH BOB quickly made up into a useful hurdler last season and this winning pointer may have been let in lightly switched to fences on handicap bow. Roccovango shaped as though this extra distance will suit when his winning run came to an end at Warwick and is the obvious threat, while Grade 2 winning hurdler Hillcrest needs keeping an eye on returning from a lengthy absence.

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Icare Allen

Bill Baxter

Paul Nicholls' BELOW THE RADAR looks to start life in handicaps on an attractive mark so gets a confident vote to retain his unbeaten record in this sphere. C&D scorer Dinons appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of North Parade.  

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Flash In The Park

Zestful Hope

Valence D'Aumont

A chance is taken on FAITQUE DE L'ISLE, who is nicely treated on old form and should strip fitter for last month's return for new connections. Rajjamataz and Zestful Hope can also make their presence felt. 

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Coastal Rock

Fils De Roi

Another chance is given to COASTAL ROCK, who was outpaced over a shorter trip on his recent yard debut at Ayr and is the choice of Sean Bowen. Hidden History and Fils de Roi are feared most.

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Strackan

Diamond Geezer

SKIFFLE MAN and Diamond Geezer have the profiles of likely improvers in handicaps for their leading stables, with the former preferred before any betting clues are known. 

Exeter

Ceri Thomas Memorial Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

Paul Nicholls' new recruit CLOTILDA had some fairly useful form to her name over hurdles in France and is fancied to make a winning start for new connections here unless Jamie Snowden's fair ex-French Flat scorer Marche d'Aligre proves above average on his first go in this sphere. Mach Ten, Lucky Bere and Final Entry can fight it out for minor honours. 

Masons Kings Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS arrives having landed 2 of her last 3 starts in similar races and she looks an obvious player again under a double penalty, with her rider taking off a handy 7 lb. Geturguccion, who was runner-up behind the selection on her respective hurdles bow is the chief threat, ahead of Game Colours. 

Coreus Foundation Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

The progressive LORD OF THUNDER would likely have gone close to making a winning chase bow had he not fallen 2 out at Cheltenham on return and can make amends. There are plenty of potential dangers, headed by Theformismighty and Welcom To Cartries. 

Exeter Vertu Volvo Handicap Hurdle

It's likely we haven't seen the best of KABRAL DU MATHAN, who made a winning start for Paul Nicholls at Huntingdon in January and returns on a fair mark. Asian Spice and Mr Hope Street head the list of dangers. 

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A few with chances but Dan Skelton's COCO MADEMOISELLE looks to have got in lightly for her handicap debut on the back of a promising Worcester second so is hard to pass over. Jupiter Allen also looks to have better days ahead of him and is next on the list with Livin On Luco, Ioupy Collonges and Don't Rightly Know all in the mix too. 

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A race which to some degree revolves around GOLDEN MOVE, who could be a lot better than this opening hurdle mark judged on his Flat ability. Confidence in his chance would be increased should the betting vibes be strong. Star of Affinity arrives in form and is second choice ahead of Inferno Sacree. 

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Although ELLE EST BEAU was a little disappointing on her final 2 outings of last season she remains one who could click for her good yard and gets the nod in first-time headgear. Mutley Crew has to rate a threat on the back of her Fontwell handicap debut success. The consistent Faerie Cutlass and Monday's Leicester runner-up Brownstone complete the shortlist. 

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Not nearly as competitive as the numbers suggest and Willie Mullins' ex-French bumper scorer KIRSCA DE THAIX edges the vote from Henry de Bromhead's Yeshil who also shaped well on his sole bumper start when runner-up at Punchestown. Paul Collins appeals most of those with hurdling experience and can claim minor honours. 

Preference is for HIS NIBS, who posted a promising third on his hurdles bow at Galway last month and will have learnt plenty from that. Presenting Max looks the likeliest danger on form, whilst Workahead catches the eye most of the newcomers. 

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and ROCKBROOK is taken to make light of a 5 lb rise for his recent Galway victory with that form having been franked. Handicap debutant Bid Up appeals as a likely improver and is feared most with Star Official also weighted to have a say. Teagarden Jazz completes the shortlist.  

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CROSSING THE BAR is on a handy mark and has acquitted himself well in both starts for his new yard. He gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Paddy's Milestone and Meehall head the list of dangers. 

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase

Henry de Bromhead's MAJESTIC FORCE was quick to show fairly useful form over hurdles and this excting points winner is taken to go in at the first time of asking over the larger obstacles. Willie Mullins' duo Iris Emery and Zenta can both have a say too and chase home the selection in that order. 

Kevin McManus Bookmaker Handicap Chase

Preference is for NOBLE TALENT, who found improvement when scoring at Gowran earlier this month and begins handicapping in this sphere off a decent mark. Invictus Machin and Mr Saxobeat can also make their presence felt. 

I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Beginners Chase

THE LOVELY MAN caught the eye at Fairyhouse and might be the way to go. Sam Magee and El Champo have the form to figure, while Kiltealy Park and Dancingondaceiling are interesting chase newcomers. 

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