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Mare could be far too short in what looks a tight heat

Leopardstown: has there been a coherent effort to attract local racegoers?
Leopardstown: has there been a coherent effort to attract local racegoers?Credit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Ballyward
12.50 Leopardstown
SP forecast 6-4

Second in sole point in March 2016 and made hugely impressive bumper debut almost exactly a year ago, recording a Racing Post Rating of 124. Not seen since, which hints at a problem, but 16-length runner-up already rated 129 over hurdles, and that's about as well as any of this field has done so far.

Conclusion Absence not normally a worry, bred for 2m4f at least and could be very good. Banker.

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Published on 28 December 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:31, 29 December 2017

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