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Fairyhouse.ie Nursery Handicap

Noel Hartley
Down the field in a Curragh maiden that's worked out well on debut. Sharper when third to a now-useful one over C&D subsequently and still looked in need of the experience when filling the same position (beaten 9 lengths) on qualifying run at Navan last time. Opening mark potentially a handy one.
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Noel Hartley
Down the field in a Curragh maiden that's worked out well on debut. Sharper when third to a now-useful one over C&D subsequently and still looked in need of the experience when filling the same position (beaten 9 lengths) on qualifying run at Navan last time. Opening mark potentially a handy one.
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Woodridge Stables Limited
Built on a promising debut with a cosy victory over Bold Commander at Bellewstown (5f). Highly tried in listed company both starts since, the latest of those easily forgiven (left poorly placed). Bred to stay 6f and looks favourably treated on first run in a handicap.
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Woodridge Stables Limited
Built on a promising debut with a cosy victory over Bold Commander at Bellewstown (5f). Highly tried in listed company both starts since, the latest of those easily forgiven (left poorly placed). Bred to stay 6f and looks favourably treated on first run in a handicap.
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Al Shira'aa Racing
6-figure purchase as a yearling. Has shown ability in maidens, finishing 7¼ lengths fifth behind some above-average types on qualifying run at Gowran (7f). That form has merit, and she could well improve now sent handicapping by an in-form yard.
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Al Shira'aa Racing
6-figure purchase as a yearling. Has shown ability in maidens, finishing 7¼ lengths fifth behind some above-average types on qualifying run at Gowran (7f). That form has merit, and she could well improve now sent handicapping by an in-form yard.
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Adrian McGuinness
Caught the eye/finished with running left when beaten 5 lengths on qualifying run at Navan last time. Step back up in trip looks sure to suit and she's a likely improver with Colin Keane taking over on nursery bow.
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Adrian McGuinness
Caught the eye/finished with running left when beaten 5 lengths on qualifying run at Navan last time. Step back up in trip looks sure to suit and she's a likely improver with Colin Keane taking over on nursery bow.
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Westerberg,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant
Hasn't lived up to his pedigree/price tag. Beaten 4 lengths from out of the weights on nursery bow at Navan last time. Does at least race off his proper mark in a lesser event here and is presumably the pick of Wayne Lordan (yard also saddle Bold Commander).
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Westerberg,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant
Hasn't lived up to his pedigree/price tag. Beaten 4 lengths from out of the weights on nursery bow at Navan last time. Does at least race off his proper mark in a lesser event here and is presumably the pick of Wayne Lordan (yard also saddle Bold Commander).
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Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
Fifth in strong maiden at the Curragh (6f) on debut prior to chasing home April Mist at Bellewstown (now on much better terms with that rival). Hasn't progressed in a couple of starts since, however, he is reasonably treated if first-time blinkers have the desired effect on return to a nursery.
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Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
Fifth in strong maiden at the Curragh (6f) on debut prior to chasing home April Mist at Bellewstown (now on much better terms with that rival). Hasn't progressed in a couple of starts since, however, he is reasonably treated if first-time blinkers have the desired effect on return to a nursery.
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P C Byrne
Sent off long odds all 3 maiden starts. Showed a bit more when beaten 13½ lengths on qualifying run at Naas (6f, 500/1). Has likely been campaigned with this switch to handicaps in mind, but she faces no easy task from 7 lb out of the weights.
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P C Byrne
Sent off long odds all 3 maiden starts. Showed a bit more when beaten 13½ lengths on qualifying run at Naas (6f, 500/1). Has likely been campaigned with this switch to handicaps in mind, but she faces no easy task from 7 lb out of the weights.
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Fenpark Partnership
Runner-up in a barrier trial. Made more impact than in maidens when 5¼-length fifth of 14 on nursery bow at Naas (5f) 4 days ago. Return to 6f will suit and she could be a lively each-way player in a better race here (2 lb out of the handicap).
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Fenpark Partnership
Runner-up in a barrier trial. Made more impact than in maidens when 5¼-length fifth of 14 on nursery bow at Naas (5f) 4 days ago. Return to 6f will suit and she could be a lively each-way player in a better race here (2 lb out of the handicap).
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Paul Hardy
Proved consistent rather than progressive in maidens. Beaten 8¼ lengths on nursery debut at Navan (6f) last time. Handicapper has offered some welcome respite, however, Ben Coen prefers Pink Venom on this occasion.
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Paul Hardy
Proved consistent rather than progressive in maidens. Beaten 8¼ lengths on nursery debut at Navan (6f) last time. Handicapper has offered some welcome respite, however, Ben Coen prefers Pink Venom on this occasion.
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