DundalkFri, February 23, 2024

Given the manner of his impressive course and distance success under this apprentice nine days ago, it would hardly be surprising if NOBLE CRUSADE (5) manages to cope with a 11.0lb hike in the weights. He can complete a double at the cost of HASTEN SLOWLY (3), who was a solid runner-up over 1m2f here recently and races off the same mark back up in trip. GRACESOLUTION (2) finished third behind Noble Solution in the aforementioned event and cannot be ruled out for the placings now he's better off at the weights. SPECIAL PROTECTOR (12) rounds out the shortlist.