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12:55 Leopardstown - Save The Bacon

Save The Bacon hasn't been seen on the track since this day two years ago when he was second in a hurdle race (then trained by Tony Martin) but he has run in a couple of point to points this season. He's in good form but this race looks way too hot for him and I can't hope for much more than a clear round and a decent showing.


13:25 Leopardstown - Sounds Of Thunder

She makes a return to hurdling after a few runs on the flat and she's in good form but, like Save The Bacon, she really looks up against it. It's a hot race, which you'd expect for a Grade 3, and so we'd be delighted if she could sneak into the places and pick up some black type.


14:30 Leopardstown - Toner D'Oudairies

He had to be pulled out of a race in Navan last week but he's fine and has been in very good form at home recently. I think the step up to three miles should suit him and so I'm hoping for a good run. It would be more ideal if we could get a bit of rain but he should still run a good race. Davy Russell is on him and he'll ride him the same way as usual - not too far off the pace.


15:05 Leopardstown- Vapiano

Vapiano was a beaten favourite on his only start in a bumper (when trained by Willie Mullins) and he makes his hurdling debut for me today. He jumps pretty well at home but this looks a hot race to be starting off in and we're still on a learning curve with him. Paul Carberry rides him and I'm hoping for a decent run which will tell us where we stand with him.


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