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1581534 1 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null The Great Nudie bay m Wings Of Eagles Blue Gale Be My Native 6 75.3 125 i Jack Kennedy null Colin Bowe Bit below form back down in trip 22l third in Colreevy Mares Novice Chase (Listed) at Thurles most recent run; significant jockey booking; off a short-break; effective over 2-2 1/2m, acts on heavy, soft; in good form over fences and mark fair judged on Graded form. 131 null null null 2 14 178.57 null
1581534 2 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Mahon's Way b g Walk In The Park Allys Bubble Luso 8 74.84 124 i Mike O'Connor null H De Bromhead Made too much use of having been pestered up front, decent effort considering comfortably held in a handicap chase at Tipperary last time; stays 2 1/2m, acts on soft and yielding; off a break, may need the run, but obvious chance. 116 null null null 3 0 0.0 null
1581534 3 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Park Of Kings b g Walk In The Park I'm All You Need King's Theatre 8 0 123 i Eoin Staples 5 P Nolan Never put into the race down the field in Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase (Listed) at Naas most recent; effective 2 1/2-3m; yet to match hurdle form, looks one for handicaps over even further over fences. 131 null null null 1 25 389.61 null
1581534 4 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Ho My Lord g g Doctor Dino Ho Good Lord Has Lord Du Sud 8 0 117 i Peter Smithers 7 P Roche Pulled up in a handicap chase at Leopardstown latest; blinkers first time; returning from a break; effective 2-2 1/2m; frustrating over fences, must bounce back. 126 null null null 7 13 58.82 null
1581534 5 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Cloonainra br m Financial Reward Ashes Summer Rock Of Gibraltar 7 0 115 i Dylan Kidd 7 J C McConnell Travelled best but outstayed up the hill having looked winner when fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a novice chase at Down Royal latest; effective around 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; better than showed of late. 135 null null null 9 18 142.11 null
1581534 6 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Choccabloc b g Blue Bresil Chocca Wocca Kayf Tara 8 0 112 i Josh Williamson 5 A McNamara Pulled up in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse latest where ground too soft; usually held up; effective 2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; still early days over fences, mark could be generous judged on UK hurdle form. 131 null null null 11 27 89.06 null
1581534 7 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Three In A Row b g Flemensfirth Maid Of Malabar Oscar Schindler 8 67.59 108 i Ricky Doyle null A L T Moore Every chance, bit below form under positive handling when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap chase at Navan latest; effective 2 1/2m, suited by cut; inconsistent but goes well when money is down. 131 null null null 8 14 134.72 null
1581534 8 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Ballybrittas b g Champs Elysees Tchouina Broadway Flyer 7 66.68 106 i Dylan Robinson null P J Rothwell Below form up in trip down the field in a beginners chase chase at Roscommon most recent; returning from long layoff; likely to head handicapping but needs more. 124 null null null 10 25 110.92 null
1581534 9 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null James The Brave b g Dansant Last Edition Presenting 6 65.32 103 i Michael Kenneally 5 Padraig Butler Scored by a neck off a 12lb lower mark over hurdles at Punchestown three starts back; would've won but for falling last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on heavy and good; in good form, thrown in on best chase and hurdle form. 134 null null null 4 0 0.0 null
1581534 10 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Duffys Hodey b g Well Chosen Duffys Benifit Beneficial 9 0 102 i Tiernan Power Roche null P J Rothwell Did it comfortably, improved down in trip and class landing a handicap by 11l off a 9lb lower mark at Limerick last time; usually held up; effective 2 1/2-2 3/4m, suited by cut; in form, still a potentially generous chase mark. 133 null null null 5 0 0.0 null
1581534 11 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Tequila Talkin' ch m Flemensfirth Dreams And Songs Presenting 7 0 102 i Gavin Brouder null P Nolan Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, good ground suits; mark on the stiff side, worth stepping back up in trip and needs more switched to fences. 132 null null null 12 38 151.92 null
1581534 12 null null 18:03 Wexford (IRE) 10 Apr 2026 Tomcoole Farm Novice Handicap Chase €12,000 - 12 declared to run 2m 3f 100y Good to yielding-yielding in places null Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. Most of the field can be given a chance here but narrow preference is for JAMES THE BRAVE who was going to win when coming down last time but has only been raised 2lb. The way he has been backed on many of his recent starts suggests he is a long way ahead of his mark and he faces little competition for the lead here. Cloonainra returned to form last time just tiring up the Down Royal hill having looked the winner. She is on a dangerous mark based on her Graded hurdles form and will provide a big challenge if her stamina holds up though her finishing efforts are a worry. Harty Cup found 2m too sharp here on his follow up attempt over hurdles so should be suited by this step up in trip on his chase debut. He will provide a big challenge along with Park Of Kings who races in the same colours. That rival is yet to fire over fences but was a very useful handicap hurdler and represents a local yard which rarely leaves here without a winner. 1-2-3 Selections James The Brave (9) Cloonainra (5) Harty Cup (12) null James The Brave Cloonainra Harty Cup null 0 null Harty Cup b g Yeats A Hardy Nailer Flemensfirth 5 63.5 99 i Simon Torrens null R Tyner Scored by 6l off a 10lb lower mark at Clonmel penultimate start; effective 2m, acts on heavy, soft; progressing in handicaps, likely more to come over a bit further now chasing. 127 null null null 6 7 70.59 null