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Bowe aims for more glory with Kashline

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Little King Robin has flown the flag for trainer Colin Bowe with great aplomb in recent months and, with the talented mare currently enjoying a well-earned break, the Co. Wexford handler is hoping Kashline can prove another high-profile horse for the yard as he tackles a dozen rivals in the Weatherbys Ireland GSB Handicap Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.

The eight-year-old gelding has shown a liking for this venue in the past with victories in a maiden hurdle and also a course and distance success last month when staying on strongly at the finish.

Bowe is hopeful of another big run in this 23,500 euro two-and-three-quarter-mile event, which would justify his entry in the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown on December 27.

He said: "The ground will suit him and he has enough experience now in handicaps. He's in good form. He's not the biggest horse in the world but he likes a good galloping track like Punchestown.

"If he comes out of this race safe and sound and good and fresh he'll be going for the Paddy Power Chase."

The Ted Walsh-trained Foxrock shoulders top-weight, while others to consider include Grand Jesture and Folsom Blue.

Bowe has further prospects elsewhere on the seven-race card with Tawseef in the two-mile CBRE Property Advisors Supporting Kilmacud Crokes Rated Novice Hurdle, and Mells Theater in the 2015 Annual Membership Maiden Hurdle.

The Kiltealy trainer said: "Tawseef would ideally want two and a half miles but we'll put a pair of blinkers on him and bounce him out in front. He's got a lot of experience for a novice and we'll make use of that.

"Mells Theater ran well the last day and is a big, backward type of horse. We were happy with his run the last day (second to No More Heroes in a Punchestown maiden) and he'll appreciate a bit of nice ground as well."