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BoyleSports Handicap Chase (Grade B)
2m 1f
Going: Good
Surface: Turf
Draw Advantage: NoneBig-name owners dominate here. Gigginstown House Stud field three, J P McManus has two representatives, whilst Robcour also fire a couple of darts at the target. There are trainers too with multiple representation, and none top Henry de Bromhead as he launches a five horse assault on the big prize. One would have to look very closely at the Waterford handler's team then, and Rachael Blackmore's presence on course winner, RAYA TIME, makes Roger Brookhouse's grey the pick. Confidence should be bolstered for the eight-year-old after a Wexford win last time. He can beat another grey, his stable companion, Capuccimix, as that fellow returns from a break with a tongue-strap tried and Jordan Gainford up. Many need considering and definites for the shortlist are Le Musigny, Arvico Bleu and Batcio.
Big-name owners dominate here. Gigginstown House Stud field three, J P McManus has two representatives, whilst Robcour also fire a couple of darts at the target. There are trainers too with multiple representation, and none top Henry de Bromhead as he launches a five horse assault on the big prize. One would have to look very closely at the Waterford handler's team then, and Rachael Blackmore's presence on course winner, RAYA TIME, makes Roger Brookhouse's grey the pick. Confidence should be bolstered for the eight-year-old after a Wexford win last time. He can beat another grey, his stable companion, Capuccimix, as that fellow returns from a break with a tongue-strap tried and Jordan Gainford up. Many need considering and definites for the shortlist are Le Musigny, Arvico Bleu and Batcio.