The Johno Horse Racing Tips

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Sent off second favourite when 4th in the Gold Cup here in 2022 and runner-up in this race in 2023. Beaten a neck when last seen in October but kept fresh for this race by Gordon Elliott who likes this race, having trained three of the last 5 winners of this race.

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Five times a winner over fences, placed three times, and the only unplaced effort came when pulled up at Leopardstown last time out when found to have nasal discharge. That was 75 days ago and should be okay now and looks each-way value.

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Fourth in this race in 2023 off a mark of 149 when trained by Dan Skelton. Joined Fergal O'Brien in November 2024 following a 584-day absence from the track. Had 3 runs for the new yard, which he will strip much fitter for, and looks to be on a good mark of 134.

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Willie Mullins has saddled 4 of the last 5 winners of this race. He has 5 entered for this race, including the likely favourite, Copacabana. Preference, however, is for Bambino Fever, who is unbeaten in 2 rules races, one over further at Punchestown. He has winning point form over 3 miles and should be staying on at the end with that proven stamina.

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Repeatedly denied a clear run over a mile here last week but ran on well when in the clear. Drops a pound as a consequence and will be suited by the drop in trip with an anticipated fast pace.

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Weakened close to home over a furlong further here 2 weeks ago and remains on the same mark, dropping in trip.

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Headed final strides over a furlong further at Southwell last month in an amateur race. The drop in trip to this straight track should help.

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Beat three quarters of a length over course and distance off this mark of 57 on penultimate start and should appreciate the return to this trip after racing over 9.5 furlongs last time out.

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Didn't get a clear run when beaten a nose into second place over course and distance 11 days ago. Every chance to go one better off a 2-pound higher mark.