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Gowran Park
Sat 9th Mar

Formscan By Donal Murphy - WHISKEYWEALTH appeals here with John Shinnick claiming a valuable 7lb. While he ran below par in the Dan Moore at Fairyhouse in January, he bounced back to form when striking over flights at Naas early last month. In the aftermath of that success at the Tipper Road venue, his trainer Terence O'Brien indicated this race as a target. Down at the foot of the handicap, Sunnyvilla is an interesting contender. Pulled up on three consecutive starts, he hinted at a return to form when fourth at Thurles when tried in cheekpieces for the first time. Those cheekpieces are unsurprisingly retained now and it'll be interesting to see how he fares off bottom weight. The Willie Mullins duo of Figaroc and Feu Du Bresil are sure to have plenty of supporters. Both start off in handicap company and it'll come as no surprise should either prevail. In truth, it's difficult to safely rule out any of these, with Pat's Choice, La Malmason, Bonnie Kellie and Happy Dreams all capable of making their presence felt.

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6-63
Figaroc (FR) 9,br g 11-12

Masterstroke (USA)-Oxyna(High Yield)

(25) (Mr T Dunn)
Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Figaroc (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Feu Du Bresil (FR)2
13th Feb 2024 Thurles(2m 70yds, Chase, Soft to Heavy) Figaroc (FR) 3rd (25/1 11-12) B Hayes 14.25L in front of Feu Du Bresil (FR) 6th (7/1 11-12) P Townend (9 ran)
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27th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 40yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle/Chase); Good, Good to Yielding in places Cross Country) Feu Du Bresil (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-11 Rated 120) Jack Foley Figaroc (FR) carried out (12/1 11-13 Rated 122) B Hayes (25 ran)
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25-6
Feu Du Bresil (FR) 9,b g 11-11

Blue Bresil (FR)-Polyfleur(Poliglote)

(25) (S Puyssegur)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Feu Du Bresil (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Figaroc (FR)2
13th Feb 2024 Thurles(2m 70yds, Chase, Soft to Heavy) Figaroc (FR) 3rd (25/1 11-12) B Hayes 14.25L in front of Feu Du Bresil (FR) 6th (7/1 11-12) P Townend (9 ran)
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27th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 40yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle/Chase); Good, Good to Yielding in places Cross Country) Feu Du Bresil (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-11 Rated 120) Jack Foley Figaroc (FR) carried out (12/1 11-13 Rated 122) B Hayes (25 ran)
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3
1-44
La Malmason (IRE) 6,b m 11-10

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Sparky May(Midnight Legend)

(13) (Alymer Stud)
Rated 132

Head to Head

In the last 3 years La Malmason (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bonnie Kellie (IRE)1
5th Feb 2024 Punchestown(2m 6f 24yds, Hcap Chase, Soft to Heavy) La Malmason (IRE) 4th (6/5Fav 11-12 Rated 132) K M Donoghue 1.25L in front of Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 5th (6/1 11-2 Rated 122) P T Enright (6 ran)
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-144
Pats Choice (IRE) 7,b g 11-7

Getaway (GER)-La Scala Diva(Milan)

bl+(20) d2 (Mrs P Sloan)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Pats Choice (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Little Yank (IRE)3
3rd Feb 2024 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Pats Choice (IRE) 4th (11/1 10-9 Rated 130) J W Kennedy 13.25L in front of The Little Yank (IRE) 9th (40/1 9-11 Rated 120) D King (11 ran)
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3rd Oct 2023 Galway(2m 2f 110yds, Hcap Chase, Soft to heavy) Pats Choice (IRE) 1st (5/2J Fav 10-12 Rated 122) J W Kennedy .75L in front of The Little Yank (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-3 Rated 127) D E Mullins (6 ran)
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21st Jul 2023 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding) The Little Yank (IRE) 2nd (12/1 10-2 Rated 127) P K Donovan 6.75L in front of Pats Choice (IRE) 4th (4/1 9-12 Rated 123) Gavin Brouder (11 ran)
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Whiskeywealth (IRE)2
2nd Dec 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 4th (9/2 9-13 Rated 126) M P O'Connor 4.00L in front of Pats Choice (IRE) 7th (8/1 9-12 Rated 127) D J Gilligan (12 ran)
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9th Apr 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 105yds, Hcap Chase, Hurdle - Yielding Chase - Yielding to Soft) Pats Choice (IRE) 2nd (11/1 9-10 Rated 114) D J Gilligan Whiskeywealth (IRE) fell (11/2 10-3 Rated 124) J P Shinnick (9 ran)
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Happy Dreams (FR)1
12th Jan 2024 Naas(2m , Hcap Chase, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Pats Choice (IRE) 1st (16/1 11-8 Rated 126) J W Kennedy 8.81L in front of Happy Dreams (FR) 7th (12/1 11-3 Rated 121) S F O'Keeffe (12 ran)
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09-2
Cayd Boy (FR) 9,b g 11-3

No Risk At All (FR)-La Collancelle(Sassanian)

cp3(41) (John P McManus)
Rated 125

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cayd Boy (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Little Yank (IRE)1
15th Oct 2023 Cork(2m 1f 140yds, Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding) The Little Yank (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-4 Rated 128) L Quinlan 21.00L in front of Cayd Boy (FR) 9th (11/4Fav 10-12 Rated 131) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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Whiskeywealth (IRE)1
15th Oct 2023 Cork(2m 1f 140yds, Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 4th (6/1 10-4 Rated 126) M P O'Connor 33.00L in front of Cayd Boy (FR) 9th (11/4Fav 10-12 Rated 131) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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f-81
Whiskeywealth (IRE) 8,b g 11-3

Yeats (IRE)-Quiet Thought(Bob Back)

(28) d1 (Always Trying Syndicate)
Rated 125

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Whiskeywealth (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cayd Boy (FR)1
15th Oct 2023 Cork(2m 1f 140yds, Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 4th (6/1 10-4 Rated 126) M P O'Connor 33.00L in front of Cayd Boy (FR) 9th (11/4Fav 10-12 Rated 131) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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The Little Yank (IRE)1
15th Oct 2023 Cork(2m 1f 140yds, Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 4th (6/1 10-4 Rated 126) M P O'Connor 12.00L in front of The Little Yank (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-4 Rated 128) L Quinlan (10 ran)
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Bonnie Kellie (IRE)1
16th Feb 2023 Clonmel(2m 106yds, Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 1st (85/40Fav 11-9 Rated 116) M P O'Connor 9.25L in front of Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 3rd (5/2 11-0 Rated 107) M J M O'Sullivan (8 ran)
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Pats Choice (IRE)2
2nd Dec 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 4th (9/2 9-13 Rated 126) M P O'Connor 4.00L in front of Pats Choice (IRE) 7th (8/1 9-12 Rated 127) D J Gilligan (12 ran)
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9th Apr 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 105yds, Hcap Chase, Hurdle - Yielding Chase - Yielding to Soft) Pats Choice (IRE) 2nd (11/1 9-10 Rated 114) D J Gilligan Whiskeywealth (IRE) fell (11/2 10-3 Rated 124) J P Shinnick (9 ran)
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5-25
Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 7,b f 11-0

Shantou (USA)-Chic Milan(Milan)

(33) (Ballyclogher Partnership)
Rated 122

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Bonnie Kellie (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sunnyvilla (IRE)2
26th Oct 2023 Clonmel(2m 4f 156yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 1st (10/3 11-7 Rated 109) Mr P A King Sunnyvilla (IRE) pulled up (6/1 11-12 Rated 109) S F O'Keeffe (9 ran)
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26th Dec 2022 Limerick(2m 1f 160yds, Hcap Chase, Soft to heavy, heavy in places) Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 11-1 Rated 93) P T Enright 28.25L in front of Sunnyvilla (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-12 Rated 104) S F O'Keeffe (12 ran)
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Whiskeywealth (IRE)1
16th Feb 2023 Clonmel(2m 106yds, Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 1st (85/40Fav 11-9 Rated 116) M P O'Connor 9.25L in front of Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 3rd (5/2 11-0 Rated 107) M J M O'Sullivan (8 ran)
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Happy Dreams (FR)2
28th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 3f 100yds, Hcap Chase, Soft - Heavy ) Happy Dreams (FR) 1st (13/2 9-12 Rated 112) M M McDonagh 10.50L in front of Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 5th (11/1 10-0 Rated 118) Mr A P Ryan (12 ran)
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26th Mar 2023 Limerick(2m 3f 120yds, Hcap Chase, Soft to heavy CHANGED to soft, heavy in places after 2nd race.) Happy Dreams (FR) 1st (7/4Fav 10-3 Rated 107) S F O'Keeffe 1.25L in front of Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 4th (2/1 9-13 Rated 108) M J M O'Sullivan (7 ran)
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La Malmason (IRE)1
5th Feb 2024 Punchestown(2m 6f 24yds, Hcap Chase, Soft to Heavy) La Malmason (IRE) 4th (6/5Fav 11-12 Rated 132) K M Donoghue 1.25L in front of Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 5th (6/1 11-2 Rated 122) P T Enright (6 ran)
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1-76
Happy Dreams (FR) 7,b g 10-13

Zanzibari (USA)-Tender Night(Elusive Quality)

(31) bf (Michael J McDonagh)
Rated 121

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Happy Dreams (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bonnie Kellie (IRE)2
28th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 3f 100yds, Hcap Chase, Soft - Heavy ) Happy Dreams (FR) 1st (13/2 9-12 Rated 112) M M McDonagh 10.50L in front of Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 5th (11/1 10-0 Rated 118) Mr A P Ryan (12 ran)
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26th Mar 2023 Limerick(2m 3f 120yds, Hcap Chase, Soft to heavy CHANGED to soft, heavy in places after 2nd race.) Happy Dreams (FR) 1st (7/4Fav 10-3 Rated 107) S F O'Keeffe 1.25L in front of Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 4th (2/1 9-13 Rated 108) M J M O'Sullivan (7 ran)
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Pats Choice (IRE)1
12th Jan 2024 Naas(2m , Hcap Chase, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Pats Choice (IRE) 1st (16/1 11-8 Rated 126) J W Kennedy 8.81L in front of Happy Dreams (FR) 7th (12/1 11-3 Rated 121) S F O'Keeffe (12 ran)
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7-96
The Little Yank (IRE) 9,b g 10-8

Westerner (GB)-Long Walk Home(Presenting)

(6) (Bitview Partnership)
Rated 116

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Little Yank (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cayd Boy (FR)1
15th Oct 2023 Cork(2m 1f 140yds, Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding) The Little Yank (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-4 Rated 128) L Quinlan 21.00L in front of Cayd Boy (FR) 9th (11/4Fav 10-12 Rated 131) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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Whiskeywealth (IRE)1
15th Oct 2023 Cork(2m 1f 140yds, Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding) Whiskeywealth (IRE) 4th (6/1 10-4 Rated 126) M P O'Connor 12.00L in front of The Little Yank (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-4 Rated 128) L Quinlan (10 ran)
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Pats Choice (IRE)3
3rd Feb 2024 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Pats Choice (IRE) 4th (11/1 10-9 Rated 130) J W Kennedy 13.25L in front of The Little Yank (IRE) 9th (40/1 9-11 Rated 120) D King (11 ran)
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3rd Oct 2023 Galway(2m 2f 110yds, Hcap Chase, Soft to heavy) Pats Choice (IRE) 1st (5/2J Fav 10-12 Rated 122) J W Kennedy .75L in front of The Little Yank (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-3 Rated 127) D E Mullins (6 ran)
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21st Jul 2023 Killarney(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding) The Little Yank (IRE) 2nd (12/1 10-2 Rated 127) P K Donovan 6.75L in front of Pats Choice (IRE) 4th (4/1 9-12 Rated 123) Gavin Brouder (11 ran)
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3142
Mount Frisco (IRE) 5,b g 10-2

Kalanisi (IRE)-Noosa(Montjeu)

(16) (John Patrick Ryan)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mount Frisco (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sunnyvilla (IRE)1
22nd Feb 2024 Thurles(2m 158yds, Hcap Chase, Soft ) Mount Frisco (IRE) 2nd (11/2 10-1 Rated 110) D King 2.00L in front of Sunnyvilla (IRE) 4th (28/1 10-2 Rated 106) P T Enright (8 ran)
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p-84
Sunnyvilla (IRE) 9,b g 10-0

Mustameet (USA)-Shenamar(Beneficial)

cp2(16) (Tarzan Bloodstock)
Rated 106

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sunnyvilla (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bonnie Kellie (IRE)2
26th Oct 2023 Clonmel(2m 4f 156yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 1st (10/3 11-7 Rated 109) Mr P A King Sunnyvilla (IRE) pulled up (6/1 11-12 Rated 109) S F O'Keeffe (9 ran)
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26th Dec 2022 Limerick(2m 1f 160yds, Hcap Chase, Soft to heavy, heavy in places) Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 11-1 Rated 93) P T Enright 28.25L in front of Sunnyvilla (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-12 Rated 104) S F O'Keeffe (12 ran)
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Mount Frisco (IRE)1
22nd Feb 2024 Thurles(2m 158yds, Hcap Chase, Soft ) Mount Frisco (IRE) 2nd (11/2 10-1 Rated 110) D King 2.00L in front of Sunnyvilla (IRE) 4th (28/1 10-2 Rated 106) P T Enright (8 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
2
John Patrick Ryan
2023 - Grange Walk(20/1), 2017 - Kilcarry Bridge(10/1)
2
Miss Mary Louise Hallahan
2016 - Toon River(9/1), 2015 - Toon River(3/1Fav)
2
T J Nagle Jr
2012 - The Sneezer(15/2), 2011 - The Sneezer(7/2)
1
C A Murphy
2008 - Clew Bay Cove(2/1Fav)
1
Conor O'Dwyer
2013 - Competitive Edge(13/2)
1
David Harry Kelly
2021 - Montagne D'argent(14/1)
1
J J Lennon
2009 - Battle Axe(25/1)
1
J P Dempsey
2020 - The Long Mile(5/2Fav)
1
Liz Doyle
2022 - Bois De Clamart(6/1)
1
Miss Ellmarie Holden
2019 - Ex Patriot(9/4Fav)
1
Robert Tyner
2014 - Instant Impacked(8/1)
1
Seamus Spillane
2018 - Goulane Chosen(9/1)
1
T J Taaffe
2007 - In The High Grass(7/2J Fav)
1
Thomas Foley
2010 - Dancing Hero(4/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
3
D N Russell
2016 - Toon River(9/1), 2015 - Toon River(3/1Fav), 2008 - Clew Bay Cove(2/1Fav)
1
2009 - Battle Axe(25/1)
1
A B Joyce
2007 - In The High Grass(7/2J Fav)
1
A P Heskin
2012 - The Sneezer(15/2)
1
D J McInerney
2018 - Goulane Chosen(9/1)
1
Donagh Meyler
2017 - Kilcarry Bridge(10/1)
1
L P Dempsey
2020 - The Long Mile(5/2Fav)
1
L Quinlan
2023 - Grange Walk(20/1)
1
M P Walsh
2013 - Competitive Edge(13/2)
1
Mr D O'Connor
2019 - Ex Patriot(9/4Fav)
1
P T Enright
2014 - Instant Impacked(8/1)
1
R Deegan
2022 - Bois De Clamart(6/1)
1
S F O'Keeffe
2021 - Montagne D'argent(14/1)
1
T G M Ryan
2010 - Dancing Hero(4/1)
1
T J Doyle
2011 - The Sneezer(7/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
4
6yo
2020 - The Long Mile(5/2Fav), 2019 - Ex Patriot(9/4Fav), 2013 - Competitive Edge(13/2), 2007 - In The High Grass(7/2J Fav)
4
8yo
2023 - Grange Walk(20/1), 2022 - Bois De Clamart(6/1), 2011 - The Sneezer(7/2), 2008 - Clew Bay Cove(2/1Fav)
4
9yo
2018 - Goulane Chosen(9/1), 2012 - The Sneezer(15/2), 2010 - Dancing Hero(4/1), 2009 - Battle Axe(25/1)
3
10yo
2017 - Kilcarry Bridge(10/1), 2015 - Toon River(3/1Fav), 2014 - Instant Impacked(8/1)
1
11yo
2016 - Toon River(9/1)
1
7yo
2021 - Montagne D'argent(14/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Topanoora
2012 - The Sneezer(15/2), 2011 - The Sneezer(7/2)
2
Witness Box (USA)
2016 - Toon River(9/1), 2015 - Toon River(3/1Fav)
1
Anshan
2008 - Clew Bay Cove(2/1Fav)
1
Arctic Lord
2009 - Battle Axe(25/1)
1
Balakheri (IRE)
2017 - Kilcarry Bridge(10/1)
1
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
2019 - Ex Patriot(9/4Fav)
1
In The Wings
2007 - In The High Grass(7/2J Fav)
1
Kayf Tara (GB)
2020 - The Long Mile(5/2Fav)
1
Khalkevi (IRE)
2022 - Bois De Clamart(6/1)
1
Marignan (USA)
2014 - Instant Impacked(8/1)
1
Presenting (GB)
2013 - Competitive Edge(13/2)
1
Simply Great (FR)
2010 - Dancing Hero(4/1)
1
Stowaway (GB)
2021 - Montagne D'argent(14/1)
1
Thewayyouare (USA)
2023 - Grange Walk(20/1)
1
Well Chosen (GB)
2018 - Goulane Chosen(9/1)

Long Handicap Sunnyvilla 9-12.

First Time - In a Chase Handicap Feu Du Bresil, Figaroc» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 7/2 Feu Du Bresil, 5/1 Figaroc, 6/1 Whiskeywealth, 7/1 Cayd Boy, La Malmason, 8/1 Mount Frisco, Pats Choice, 10/1 Bonnie Kellie, 14/1 The Little Yank, 16/1 Happy Dreams, 25/1 Sunnyvilla.

Symbols Explained

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