Point-to-point winner on soft ground in March last year and off the mark at the second attempt for this yard when winning a bumper over 2m3f on good ground here last month. One for the shortlist on hurdling debut.
Ran well to finish runner-up over C&D on good ground in June. Failed to replicate that form in two subsequent starts and a return to this venue (also won a bumper here) may see him return to form.
Unraced son of Double Eclipse purchased for €3,000 as a yearling. Half-brother to the useful Captain Von Trappe and worth a check in the market on debut.
Placed in a couple of bumpers for Willie Mullins in 2016 and 2017. Struggled on debut for this yard in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown (good-to-firm) last month and wears a tongue tie for the first time.
Finished a close third in a 1m6f bumper at Argentan (good-to-soft) on sole start in France last October. Joined a top yard and looks likely to play a leading role on hurdling debut.
Non-Runners
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Orleefa30
Weight: 10-8| Age: 4
T: M M McNiff J: D R Fox
NR
Forecasts
Eclat Des Mottes (4/7), Present In Court (11/4), Turbo (6/1), Orleefa (10/1), Sonowyouno (20/1), Feagreen Native (66/1), West Burma (66/1)
ECLAT DES MOTTES is taken to make a winning debut over hurdles following a good run on his sole start in bumpers in France. The selection represents a leading stable and can see off Present In Court who can finish runner-up on his first start over hurdles. Third place can go the way of the unraced Feagreen Native who is a half-brother to a useful performer.