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Azzuri
Seven-year-old gelding
Azamour (sire) - Folly Lodge (dam)
Owner: The Blind Squirrels
Form figures: 1/18401-
Racing Post Rating 151c; Official rating 144c
He's going to go for the Galway Plate. He's a solid horse and although it will be a step up in trip, he loves decent ground and the track should be ideal. I've had a few runners at the Galway festival and he definitely goes there with an each-way chance.
Gortroe Joe
7g Beneficial - Rowlands Star
Terry Warner
23F1P1-
RPR 138c OR 135c
We're looking at the Summer Plate for him – it's worth a right few quid and seems a sensible race for him. He'll go there fresh and won round Market Rasen in the spring – he loves going right-handed.
Longhouse Sale
5g September Storm - Sweetbriar Rose
Paul & Clare Rooney
111-111
RPR 137h OR 141h
We're definitely looking to run him in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen. He's got to step up in grade but he's been mega. I can't really believe the roll he's been on, winning seven out of seven. He's a credit to himself as he's so efficient and saves his best for later on in a race.
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