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HUBRISKO is a horse sharpened to work at home. He is from Doctor Dino, the same stallion as Sharjah. He raced on the flat in France where he won in August 2020. He wears a tongue tie and Fairyhouse could be quite taxing, but he definitely works like he’s more than capable of winning the race.
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EL FABIOLO had two races in France and was placed at Auteuil in September 2020. He was eliminated from Limerick at Christmas, so he entered here at the age of five. I can see why Paul Townend opted for El Fabiolo on Tempo Chapter Two, which had a hurdle race and was beaten well at Gowran Park in November. El Fabiolo is a beautiful horse who is doing well. It’s a race that Willie Mullins has won several times in the past, so he’s hopeful that El Fabiolo can win as well.
On our calculations, VASSY’S ALLEGORYFrance’s mark would equate to around 133 with four points to its credit. The top rated of the opposition here is Joeswayornoway at 112 so I would say she could be well placed.
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OFF ROAD ran the hurdles in Pau and was placed on his second start. He is from Kapgarde, a beefy and wears a tongue tie but still wears it at home. Heavy pitch can be a question mark, but looking at the opposition you would hope it would still be good enough.
We had a dry fall so AL BOUM PHOTO hasn’t raced yet, but who can say they won’t have a race between January and March? He looks to be in great shape at home, but he’s going to be that kind of price. I wouldn’t discourage anyone from backing him all over the place for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. I would rather support him for the Gold Cup before he races to Tramore.
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A crack contest, isn’t it? Trip will suit Put The Kettle On, Elimay never tripped in Aintree so I would have put a line because of the trip but thought MONT IDA (nap) bolted the last to Clonmel. She’s the winner of Kim Muir and I think on a real proving ground on New Years Day at Fairyhouse, she could be the strongest here.
The only thing against JUNGLE BOOGIE it’s the fact that he’s eight years old and has had two runs in his life that shows how fragile he is. It has a massive engine, I just hope the wheels can stay on the bike for more than one run this year. He looked really good last year in Punchestown.
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11:50 am Fairy House – Hubrisko
12:00 pm Tramore – El Fabiolo
12:20 House of the fairies – Allegory of Vassy
13:10 Tramore – Off Piste
14:20 Tramore – Al Boom Photo
14:40 Fairyhouse – Mount Ida (nap)
15:15 Fairy House – Jungle Boogie
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