ALPHA DES OBEAUX (FR)

Declared to run at Down Royal today

Noted at Limerick October 8th: He returned to something near his very best form when finishing second under top weight in the Munster National and should be able to return to winning ways in graded races soon.

FIRST APPROACH (IRE)

Declared to run at Down Royal today

Noted at Galway October 10th: He didn’t do much wrong when beaten on his first racecourse start by a promising sort in The Gunner Murphy.

SHADY OPERATOR (IRE)

Declared to run at Cork tomorrow

Noted at Punchestown October 18th: This gelding looked potentially smart when he made a winning debut in a Limerick bumper last March and there was lots to like about his reappearance second to Cracking Smart in the maiden hurdle. He should do well over hurdles.

RED AVENGER (USA)

Entered at Dundalk on Wednesday

Noted at Dundalk November 1st: This gelding has been well below his best lately but showed signs of a return to form when finishing fourth to Secret Wizard in the mile handicap.

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WINNER: Imperial Way won at Wexford (5/4).