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FormscanBy Michael Graham - Either of the Willie Mullins newcomers, the reserves Hauturiere who was runner-up on sole start in France or Hybris (a half-brother to double Grade-1 winning-hurdler Bacardys), would change the complexion of this race if getting a run. Expensive-purchase GUILY BILLY can recoup Clonmel losses. It was a comfortable point-to-point victory at Tinahely in November last year that led to him making over 300,000 guineas at the sales. He was expected to make a winning debut over flights for Henry de Bromhead at Clonmel in October when sent off 1/3 favourite. However, he seemingly paid the price for racing well clear three out on that heavy ground as he was collared after the penultimate hurdle. He holds a Grade 1 entry for Leopardstown over Christmas. His stablemate, Kings Keeper, finished runner-up in a Limerick maiden hurdle last year. He has been campaigned in bumpers since but certainly has a shot. The Greek has the ability to win one of these but he is frustrating his backers. Park Hind looks best of the rest.