Plenty of options for unbeaten star Douvan
Ireland's champion trainer talks Tony O'Hehir through his powerful squad
Cap D’Aubois
4g Snow Cap - Caline Grace
Susannah Ricci
15-
RPR 112h
A winner over hurdles in France, we started him off in the Grade 1 four-year-old hurdle at the Punchestown festival, in which he finished last of five behind Apple’s Jade. It may have looked a disappointing effort but he’s capable of much better. Will stay over hurdles and we’ll look at conditions races and handicaps.
5g Milan - Young Elodie
JP McManus
1/4-
RPR 130b
Off for almost a year after winning on his debut at Fairyhouse in April 2015. We got him back for the Champion Bumper last season and he ran a very good race to finish fourth. In great order and has been schooling well over hurdles. Has the makings of a very useful novice.
9g Stowaway - Forever Bubbles
Susannah Ricci
14F14/5-
RPR 166c OR160c
Missed last season but back for another campaign and is in good shape. Schooled last Wednesday and jumped well. Three chase wins include a couple of Grade 2s over 2m4f and will probably run in races from 2m to 2m4f. A very good horse a few years back when he won the Supreme Novices’ and hopefully he’ll show he retains plenty of ability.
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