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Elliott turns to O'Neill again for top weight Captain Von Trappe

Lisa O'Neill returns in triumph on Wrath Of Titans after the Kerry National
Lisa O'Neill has been given another good opportunity by Elliott on Captain Von TrappeCredit: Patrick McCann

3.40 Wexford
Casey Precast Handicap Chase | 2m4f | 4yo+ | ATR

The blinkered Captain Von Trappe is reported to have come out of his seasonal debut run at Galway well and he should improve for it.

He is the top-rated challenger in the line up off 131 and is apparently being geared towards a potential tilt at the Paddy Power Handicap Chase at Leopardstown over the Christmas period.

His rider Lisa O'Neill has already demonstrated her talents in the saddle for trainer Gordon Elliott when steering Wrath Of Titans to victory in the Kerry National at Listowel, and this looks to be another good chance for her to impress.

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