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4.50: LISTED — 2 MILES 4 1/2 FURLONGS

IRISH novices dominate the head of the market with Riders Onthe Storm, A Plus Tard and Tower Bridge possessing profiles which make them extremely interesting dipping into a handicap of this nature. The trio look to have enjoyed a campaign which has revolved around qualifying for this race and it would be no great surprise to see any of them prove too strong for the home contingent, with A Plus Tard arguably the most interesting with two big-field wins on his c.v. However, HIGHWAY ONE O ONE already possesses valuable course experience courtesy of a fine second to Kildisart on Trials Day and the horse, trained by Chris Gordon, was far from disgraced in the Grade One Henry VIII Chase, won by Dynamite Dollars. He finished upsides leading Arkle hope Lalor that day, so may still be fairly treated.

BEST BET: HIGHWAY ONE O ONE 12-1 NEXT BEST: A PLUS TARD 6-1