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Fujimoto Flyer looked unbelievably good when winning a bad race at Killarney on her debut and went on to thrash a subsequent Grade 2 winner in France. That form is very strong and she also has the advantage of carrying 7lb less than the boys which could be a huge factor in the race, provided she runs well in the Adonis at the weekend.
67% strikerate
He has looked a totally different proposition since sent hurdling and the key is that he’s learned to settle. As a bumper horse, he was far too keen and pulled his way to the front turning for home in the Champion Bumper last season.
67% strikerate
It was the manner of his Naas victory that marked him down as something special and he comes from a yard that has the best record in novice hurdles at the festival. What was so impressive at Naas was his hurdling, which was quick and accurate, and he looked a horse who was destined for the very top.
67% strikerate
The fact he could run as well as he did against the second favourite for the Supreme was a feather in his cap and he’s taken off over further since. Last time he stayed on strongly to win the Grade 1 over 2m6f at the Dublin Racing Festival and he will have no trouble staying 3m and staying it well.
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