20:00 Sligo — Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle model predictions

Tradonthebay (IRE)

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Improved efforts in last two maiden hurdles since encountering good ground, including a second over C&D; considered on handicap debut as long as the ground doesn't deteriorate too much.

Clone Cross (GB)

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Much-improved when runner-up, albeit beaten 15l, in a Wexford maiden hurdle last time; a 7lb rise for that makes it more difficult on handicap debut but can go well with a repeat.

Listentomewillya (IRE)

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Best maiden effort came on heavy ground at Limerick last winter; was poor on handicap debut at Clonmel last time.

Whatafoolbelieves (IRE)

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Showed promise in one of two bumper starts; not much in maiden hurdles but was still in with a chance when unseating two out on handicap debut at Downpatrick last time; one to consider.

Sarah's Express (IRE)

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Just hints of ability in maidens but has been poor in two handicaps; however, was favourite last time at Clonmel so is surely better than showing; can't be ruled out with blinkers added.

Itaintmebabe (IRE)

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Won a handicap at Fakenham last October over this trip but hasn't been near that level since including on debut for this yard; has to get back to best.

Love Like This (IRE)

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A maiden after 31 hurdle starts but was a close second over C&D last month; has to put two lesser efforts behind her.

Thats All (IRE)

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Sole win over hurdles came at Kilbeggan last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, was poor on return at Punchestown and tried to refuse then unseated rider last time at Limerick; risky.

Brave Josee (FR)

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Was noted staying on from way off the pace on last two starts including at this track; could do better if getting a more prominent ride.

Johnny M (IRE)

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Showed some ability in maidens in his early days; tailed-off on return from a long absence last time on stable debut; huge progress needed.

Larkins Lane (IRE)

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Narrowly got off the mark over this trip at Limerick last time on soft ground, battling on well; got a 6lb rise so will have to keep his forward momentum but a player if she does.

Lake Okeechobee (IRE)

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Beaten nearly 8l behind Larkins Lane at Limerick last time over this trip; the cheekpieces worn then are retained and she should get closer to that rival on 6lb better terms.

Phildante (IRE)

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Runner-up in a 3m handicap at Wexford last summer but hasn't been at that level since; has to improve from Downpatrick return.

Backinabit (IRE)

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Best handicap run when fourth at Roscommon last year but well below that level twice after; needs to return to best on seasonal/stable debut.

Max Time (IRE)

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Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap at Galway in 2024; basically regressive since and can't make a case for on recent form.

Joe's Turn (IRE)

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First reserve; has a win apiece over hurdles and fences, both at Kilbeggan; beaten 30l on return at Punchestown but can improve from that and local yard is respected here.

Tantrum Boy (IRE)

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Second reserve; some improvement in first-time cheekpieces at Limerick last time but still needs plenty more.

Steps In The Sand (IRE)

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Third reserve; dual hurdle winner including over C&D in 2024; won on the Flat at Galway last summer and not a bad Ballinrobe hurdle run after; could run well if getting in.