The pick of Paul Townend, useful prospect HE'S ON FIRE can enhance Willie Mullins' excellent recent record in this race. I Started A Joke has proved highly progressive in handicaps and looks interesting pitched into graded company over a longer trip, while 2½m may prove the sweet spot for Love Me Tender, who looked exciting earlier in the season.
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About The Selections
Angus McNae
He's On Fire A return to action here in this Graded event could preface a fruitful spring campaign and is the one to beat with Paul Townend taking over in the saddle for yard with good record in this
Johnny Ward
Love Me Tender The price discrepancy relative to stablemate He's On Fire is a strange one, especially now he has less of a stamina test after a fine run at Leopardstown.
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Smart Stats
5
Hipop De Loire
£19.80 W. P. Mullins's profit to a £1 level stake with hurdlers running in first time headgear
50/1
25% W. P. Mullins's strike rate at FAIRYHOUSE since the start of the 2021/22 season
4
He's On Fire
5 W. P. Mullins's number of winners in past 10 runnings.
2/1
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: A strongly contested lead could count against Kiely's Place, who is expected to try and race close up: There is a chance of a pace burnout early, and Love Me Tender is one who may benefit from being produced later.