Drying ground to suit Cabaret Queen in Kim Muir

Cabaret Queen: gets into the field for the 3m handicap hurdle as a reserve

Cabaret Queen: has disappointed since winning the Munster NationalCredit: Alain Barr (racingpost.com/photos)

We're three-handed in the Grade 3 handicap chase (4.10) and Robin Des Foret has had a wind op since his last run. If that has been a success, his close third in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup over the course and trip in December would put him in with a good chance.

Blazer had an encouraging prep at Leopardstown last month. We've always felt there would be a big day in him and although it hasn't happened yet, the more the ground dries out the better his chance will be of making that happen today.

Livelovelaugh has shown his best form over this distance and while his recent form over longer trips is disappointing, he might outrun his odds.

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Willie Mullins

Published on 11 March 2020inComment

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