Sat, May 18, 2024

WESTERN ZARA (1) was still travelling nicely only to fall tackling fences at Punchestown last start. Previously finished third among Listed company. Seeks to exploit lower hurdle rating. Plenty of positives. Her stable companion TRANQUIL SEA (8) progressed in juvenile hurdles last season. Competitively-handicapped when second among all-aged company over course and distance in latest. Key danger. CLOUDY FOUNTAIN (12) improved on previous form with a 2.75L victory at Thurles (2m7f). Up 7lb. Demands respect. Course winner LOUP DE TALLANE (9) returns from a layoff. Worth a market check.