Tipperary 23 April 2015

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17:15 Tipperary (IRE) (2YO only)

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5f

Winner €9,315 - 4 ran

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WASHINGTON DC failed to justify favouritism when second on debut at Dundalk but he was perfectly entitled to need that and he's taken to go one better with the benefit of a run now behind him. Hoppala shaped with plenty of promise when third on debut at the Curragh on Sunday and is feared most. Nice And Dandy needs to step up on the level he's shown during two outings so far, though any money for Ger Lyons' newcomer Birdcage would be interesting.

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17:45 Tipperary (IRE) (3YO plus)

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5f

Winner €6,210 - 7 ran

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Sassy But Classy was sent off favourite for a Polytrack handicap over 6f at Dundalk last time and could manage no better than third, but he still commands respect. Marginal preference, though, is for BATTLEROFTHEBOYNE, who rattled the crossbar off this mark at Navan last weekend and, having been headed inside the final furlong over further that day, could gain compensation now reverting to 5f. C&D winner Sassaway has dropped to within 1lb of her last winning mark and is another considered.

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18:15 Tipperary (IRE) (3YO only)

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1m 4f 110y

Winner €7,590 - 5 ran

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KING OF ARAGON took a forward step when upped to 1m4f at Gowran last time and further improvement is forecast now he's granted this extra yardage. The Ballydoyle inmate was making his seasonal debut last time and is entitled to come on for the run. Ballerina Rose and Creative Talent are entitled to build on their initial efforts and could feasibly figure, though Jim Bolger's debutant Jaleo, who changed hands for 180,000 euros as a yearling, may emerge as the biggest threat.

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18:45 Tipperary (IRE) (4YO plus)

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1m 4f 110y

Winner €15,600 - 7 ran

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It will be interesting to see what the market makes of MANDATARIO on his return from a 536-day absence. Jim Bolger's four-year-old showed plenty of ability in his juvenile campaign, finishing runner-up in Listed company on his second start over 7f at Dundalk. He failed to see the track last year, though connections have persisted with him and he is unexposed over middle distances. A stiffer test could similar unlock some immediate improvement from Sierra Sun, while Cullentry Royal is respected with match fitness on his side and cannot be ruled out either.

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19:15 Tipperary (IRE) (4YO plus)

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2m

Winner €6,900 - 15 ran

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A wide-open contest in which a tentative vote goes the way of MR PICOTEE. His Punchestown fifth over 2m last time looks a decent effort in the context of this race and it is possible he'll sharpen up for the fitting of a first-time tongue-tie. Three Stars has claims if transferring his best bumper form over timber, though bigger dangers may be Lucky G, who is worth a market check on her return from a long absence, and Michael Hourigan's newcomer Free Scorpion.

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19:45 Tipperary (IRE) (4YO plus)

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2m 4f

Winner €7,590 - 16 ran

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BY THE BANKS scored with plenty in hand over this trip at Wexford on Tuesday and is interesting now turned out swiftly under a penalty. Super Cloud is worth a market check on his return from a long absence as he was consistent in 2013 and could be fairly treated on his handicap bow off an opening mark of 99. The pick of the remainder may be Disputed, who went close off 3lb lower on his penultimate run at Down Royal and is now fitted with a first-time hood as he bids to improve on a tame run at the same venue latest.

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20:15 Tipperary (IRE) (4YO plus)

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3m

Winner €6,900 - 20 ran

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BITSANDPIECES shaped with plenty of promise when second on debut at Thurles in February. Outpaced over the extended 2m6f that day, Michael Winters' six-year-old is expected to go one better now granted this stiffer test. Turnandgo has claims on his second to The Tullow Tank three runs back, though that run came in 2013 and he ran well below that level on his seasonal return and needs first-time headgear to perk him up. Bothermenot, a dual winner between the flags, ran creditably on his first start under Rules at Tramore and must also enter calculations.

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