GalwaySun, October 29, 2023

Soft ground will pose no issues for TAKARENGO (1) who looks to have a major chance of bettering his good third-placed finish off this mark in a handicap chase over course and distance last month. Two-time hurdle winner HASCOEUR CLERMONT (2) appeared certain to make the frame when unseating at the last tackling fences at Punchestown. Cannot be ruled out representing a stable in form. CAPTAIN JIMMY (4) finished with MY FRIEND THE WIND (7) a neck behind winning this last year and must be respected although the latter is now 11lbs better off at the weights and may reverse form.