Formscan By Mark Nunan - After CRISTAL CLERE won on the Flat at Leopardstown for the second time in four days last year, owner-trainer John Nallen revealed that he had been jumping hurdles and fences at home, so there are few worries about him on that score as he starts out over flights. Runner-up in a Listed contest at Roscommon last month, he’s now rated 100 on the level and Rachael Blackmore can guide him to success here. Houlanbatordechais has been running in winter maidens and was a creditable sixth in a strong contest at Leopardstown last Christmas. He may well appreciate this drier surface. Frankendael, third to a subsequent winner over course and distance last month, looks the other main protagonist.
Starspangledbanner (AUS)-Leala(Montjeu)
cp+(71) (Irrelevant Syndicate)
Malinas (GER)-Mouskersize(Lawman)
(12)
(Wash Yer Hands Syndicate)
Rated 106
Rip Van Winkle (IRE)-Cape Jasmine(Danehill)
ts4(737) (John M Farrell)
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WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.