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15:17 Thurles

The BOYLE Sports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)

| 5+

Winner EUR €17,700 - 4 runners

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Surface: T

Race Tip

WIth an official excuse for his turning over last time, BON VIVEUR (2) could bounce back to the form of his 4 length victory on hurdling debut. Should handle conditions and claims are obvious. OPEN SECRET (3) was not beaten far in Grade 2 company at Cheltenham last month and showed progressive form prior since switching from the flat. Likely to go well however is also declared at Sedgefield. Gordon Elliott also runs TIMELESS TREATY (1) who found the step back into novices and a small field to his liking last time. Similar scenario here. PARNELL STREET (4) is very consistent and cannot be dismissed with confidence.