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2.45 Ballybough Pat won a bumper at Ffos Las last season and looks a good prospect for hurdles. He should handle the ground as he won a point to point on heavy.
5.00 Attaglance won over hurdles at both the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals and makes his chase debut here. He has yet to win on testing ground which may be a slight concern. Rival D’Estruval has experience over fences having finished 2nd at Ayr in April. Still a novice he looks sure to win over fences. Dark Glacier won twice over hurdles last season, besting Rival D’Estruval at Newcastle, and is another that should make a chaser. All 3 have the potential to make an impact over fences and a selection would be largely guesswork. Attaglance would be my choice if pushed.
5.30 Irish points winner Blackwater King looks an interesting recruit for Donald McCain.
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