14:30 Leopardstown
Friday 29 December 2017
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Ryanair Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 1  |  2m  |  Soft  |  5 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:30Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 4.9s
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Odds
Horse A-Z
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Moderate third when falling three out at Punchestown last month in a race won easily by Faugheen. More of the same on the cards today.
Up against it on seasonal debut when finishing fourth of seven beaten 11L behind Apple#s Jade a t Fairyhouse earlier in the month. May have to settle for a place here.
Beaten just once in 13 hurdle starts and looked as good as ever on his return to the track at Punchestown last month winning easily by 16L with Jezki back in second. The one to beat.
Finished 13½L behind Apple's Jade on his second start of the season following a defeat by Melon at Down Royal last month. Tough assignment on the cards.
Distance winner who was beaten favourite last time out in the Grade 2 Fortria novice chase at Navan last month. Well out of his depth here.
Forecasts
Faugheen (2/11), Cilaos Emery (6/1), Campeador (12/1), Mick Jazz (14/1), The Game Changer (33/1)
A race that revolves around the well -being on return of FAUGHEEN following a facile victory on first start for over a year when beating three rivals last month. If returning in the same form the 2015 champion hurdler should land this with ease. Gordon Elliott with three runners and Cilaos Emery stablemate of the favourite make up the opposition.
- Faugheen
- Cilaos Emery
- Mick Jazz
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €59,000.002nd: €19,000.003rd: €9,000.004th: €4,000.005th: €2,000.006th: €1,000.00
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