Timeform’s Leopardstown Racing Ideas
12:10 Argento Boy
12:45 Taponthego
13:20 Lot Of Pleasure
13:55 Massive Stage
14:30 State Man
15:05 Sa Fureur
15:40 Koktail Brut
*All costs are bang updated with our snazzy widgets, whereas odds in copy are correct at time of publishing however topic to vary.
Willie Mullins took this final yr with top-class Ballyburn, and he can repeat the feat with ARGENTO BOY, who formed with loads of encouragement when runner-up on hurdling debut at Punchestown 5 weeks in the past. He was crushed solely by one other promising kind who has since gained once more that day and the pair pulled away from the rest.
The primary hazard could emerge from The Enabler, who took his kind up a notch when second in a big-field maiden at Navan earlier this month, with I Am Lorenzo and Harbour Freeway one other couple fancied to be concerned, too.
It’s arduous to get away from TAPONTHEGO, who regarded prospect on his debut, and constructed on that promise as anticipated when slamming 19 rivals in novice firm by 9 lengths at Tipperary a month in the past.
The handicapper has taken a lenient view of that kind, allotting him a gap mark of 123, and, with additional enchancment forthcoming, he ought to show arduous to beat. Massive Chou additionally arrives on the up so he wants respecting, together with Fenway Park down in journey.
This appears open, however LOT OF JOY was higher than ever when scoring in listed firm at Punchestown final time, given a constructive experience and having a good bit in hand on the line.
This calls for extra now shifting into Grade 3 firm, however the return to this longer journey can be no drawback, and she will be able to rise to the event once more, for all that Jetara and July Flower have achieved a bit greater than her in kind phrases because it stand. A case may be made for all the the rest in a aggressive renewal.
Any quantity to think about right here, however BIG STAGE appeals as the sort to do higher in well-run handicaps over fences so he’s nearly probably the most persuasive possibility.
He has proven potential in three begins on this sphere thus far, notably when third to the promising Impaire Et Passe at Fairyhouse final month, and a gap mark of 123 could properly underestimate him representing a prime yard. Jouster, Ballybawn Belter and Doran’s Legislation are all of curiosity in a aggressive occasion.
This Grade 1 sees the rematch between STATE MAN and Gordon Elliott’s progressive mare Brighterdaysahead. The latter beat State Man within the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown not too long ago, however she had the good thing about a run, whereas State Man left the impression he’d come ahead from his seasonal reappearance.
Certainly, Willie Mullins has dominated this race in recent times, profitable the final six renewals, the final two with State Man, and he’s anticipated to show superior to Brighterdaysahead now.
SA FUREUR adopted a promising third in a Navan handicap hurdle on his reappearance by defying his increased chase mark again on the identical venue three weeks in the past. He’s 10 lb decrease now returned to hurdles and this in-form kind and may go in once more again over the smaller obstacles.
Mr Percy has made a promising begin to his hurdle profession and is a really attention-grabbing newcomer to the handicapping scene. Royal Bond winner Tounsivator and the choice’s stablemate Harsh full the shortlist.
This appears an attention-grabbing occasion, however Level winner KOKTAIL BRUT made a formidable change to Guidelines when bolting up in a Fairyhouse bumper originally of this month, belying market weak point and searching doubtlessly good.
There needs to be loads of enchancment in him, and he’s fancied to maintain his 100% report intact for all that. Sortudo additionally created an enormous impression on Tramore the primary day out. William Butler can be thought of.
Timeform’s Leopardstown betting ideas
12:10 Argento Boy
12:45 Taponthego
13:20 Lot Of Pleasure
13:55 Massive Stage
14:30 State Man
15:05 Sa Fureur
15:40 Koktail Brut
*All costs are bang updated with our snazzy widgets, whereas odds in copy are correct at time of publishing however topic to vary.
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