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11:55 Bar One Racing Sign Up Bet 10 Get 50 Irish EBF Mares Handicap Chase 9 Runners, 2m 3f 165y
MALINA GIRL (5) completed a third straight placing in a stronger handicap chase at Cheltenham over 3m1f and rates as a leading hope. OPTIONAL MIX (4) built on excellent chase form when successful by 0.5L at Wexford. Obvious winning contender in a race of this quality. Among the chances rates MINX TIARA (1) who races well at this journey and can never be ruled out. GETAWAY GOLDIE (6) is thoroughly consistent. Must be considered.
12:25 Bar One Racing Price Boost Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 3) 13 Runners, Class 1, 2m
LOSSIEMOUTH (10) created a strong impression with a facile success debuting at Auteuil prior to changing stables. Fascinating runner for notable connections. Stablemate ZARAK THE BRAVE (8) bolted up by 10L on the first run for this yard at this venue. Obvious winning hope and one that could go on to better things. COMFORT ZONE (3) must be included after sauntering to an easy success on hurdle debut while RISK BELLE (9) cannot be discounted as unbeaten in two hurdle efforts in France. A mouth-watering clash ahead of us.
12:55 Bar One Racing Porterstown Handicap Chase (Grade B) 15 Runners, 3m 5f
Three-time course winner LORD LARIAT (1) ran an excellent fourth in Grade Three company in reappearance. Fitter second time up and likely to go close raised in distance. FAKIERA (9) missed the placings when fifth at Punchestown over the last time out, he is sure to come on for the run and could flourish with a stiffer test of stamina for a top trainer. THE DABBLER (12) holds honest claims with consistent chase form this campaign. Each-way. REGINA DRACONES (10) fell early in the Troytown last weekend and is quickly turned out again here. A tough contest to call over an extreme distance.
13:25 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 11 Runners, Class 1, 2m
A fascinating Grade One novice hurdle featuring a host of progressive individuals including CHAMP KIELY (1). Impressed in winning both hurdle races by a combined 25.5L and could take this class rise in his stride for a top trainer. MARINE NATIONALE (4) rates a major threat after jumping well to win in effortless fashion on hurdle bow at Punchestown and should give the former a tough test. IRISH POINT (3) and PATH D’OROUX (5) have also shown winning form in maiden hurdles this term. Unexposed types who cannot be dismissed lightly. This should be run at breakneck speed over the 2m and those that jump best will likely feature in a race where experience should be an advantage.
13:55 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1) 16 Runners, Class 1, 2m 3f 165y
Talented hurdler THREE STRIPE LIFE (10) delivered the perfect start over fences with a 12L victory from the front at Naas, expected him to repeat those tactics today. The one to beat with any amount of improvement ahead. BANBRIDGE (3) ran out an impressive winner of a Grade Two chase at Cheltenham over 2m. Feared by all and proven at the top level. MIGHTY POTTER (7) made all to score first time up over fences at Down Royal. Could challenge if jumping adequately upfront on what should be a blistering pace. GAILLARD DU MESNIL (6) is included with plenty of chase experience for a major yard.
14:30 Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle (Grade 1) 9 Runners, Class 1, 2m 3f
HONEYSUCKLE (8) bids to remain unbeaten over hurdles after an incredible sixteen consecutive victories including twelve at the top level. Impossible to oppose if she retains her scintillating form first time up. This race will tell us lots about what lay ahead in March for the Champion Hurdle. Five-time Grade One scorer KLASSICAL DREAM (3) rates the biggest danger if allowed an easy lead on reappearance. ECHOES IN RAIN (7) and stablemate SALDIER (4) can challenge for the minor honours.
15:05 Baroneracing.com Handicap Hurdle (Grade A) 26 Runners, 2m
Numerous chances in this fiercely-competitive handicap hurdle where ICARE ALLEN (2) can run a forward race first time up on handicap debut. Rates as a key player. PINKERTON (6) ran a promising third on handicap bow at Down Royal and is sure to come on for that experience. One of the main chances MERLIN GIANT (12) has shown excellent handicap form. Each-way credentials dropping in trip, with plenty of experience on his side. NIBIRU (15) arrives here after a determined success. Must be included for a trainer who excels in similar events and has this horse in tip top shape.
