LimerickWed, December 27, 2023

JUDICIEUSE ALLEN (6) showed plenty of ability on sole outing when second at Pau in a newcomers’ hurdle over 2m1 1/2f beaten 5.5L. Since joined top trainer Willie Mullins and looks the one to beat on Irish debut. GARDE LA PECHE (4) won by a wide margin on point to point debut. Now with a top trainer and is expected to go close once more. PALLAS ATHENE (12) is a well-bred rules newcomer from the Gordon Elliot yard. Won on only point to point start and has to be considered. MILANAWAY (10) finished third on both hurdles outings to date in maidens. Vulnerable to newcomers but can be amongst the placings.