Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

Pos	No.	Dr	Horse	Form	Jockey / Trainer	Age	Wgt	Best decimal odds
—	1	—	Bon Viveur (G) Fell T Made it 2-3 in this sphere and took a step forward in the process when landing a Grade 3 novice at Thurles (21f, heavy) in February. However, he is very much in the shadow of stablemate King Rasko Gr…	3/171F-	Brian Hayes W P Mullins	6	75.3kg	41 40/1
6th	2	—	Jalon D'oudairies (G) One of the leading bumper performers of the 2023/24 season who cemented positive start since returning from a lengthy absence when opening hurdles account at Naas in February. However, he was out wit…	13/2210	Jack Kennedy G Elliott	7	75.3kg	17 16/1
—	3	—	Kalypso'chance (G) Belatedly matched useful bumper form when winning Monksfield Novices' Hurdle at Naas in November. Wasn't beaten far when third of 5 back there last time but he looks vulnerable at this level.	06-2143	Danny Gilligan G Elliott	6	75.3kg	26 25/1
3rd	4	—	Kiely's Place (G) H Successful on the second of 2 outings in points and while his pedigree is far from flashy, there was plenty to like about his hurdle debut success at Clonmel in February. Came up short in a Fairyhous…	P1-16	Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins	6	75.3kg	11 10/1
1st	5	—	King Rasko Grey (G) FAV Made the frame both starts in bumpers here and has quickly made up into a smart novice hurdler, asserting in good style when landing the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival (21f, good) in March. Hard …	4/2-131	Paul Townend W P Mullins	6	75.3kg	1.62 8/13
4th	6	—	Saint Baco (G) Half-brother to yard's high-class jumper Saint Roi and made a winning Irish debut in a 2m Navan maiden hurdle in December. Has found life tougher in better company since, though, and King Rasko Grey …	3-16F5	Danny Mullins W P Mullins	5	75.3kg	13 12/1
5th	7	—	You Proof (G) T Looked a useful prospect when making a successful hurdles debut at Limerick in December but struggled in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse since. Tongue tie goes on and a big step forward is needed.	2/5-17	J J Slevin W P Mullins	6	75.3kg	34 33/1
7th	8	—	Echoing Silence (M) Confirmed the promise of her debut when landing a Down Royal bumper last spring and successful first 2 starts in this sphere. Wasn't disgraced in the Grade 2 mares novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Fes…	1/51-110	Darragh O'Keeffe H De Bromhead	6	72.1kg	7 6/1
2nd	9	—	Lord Byron (G) P Runner-up on second of 2 Flat starts for Aidan O'Brien. Yet to hit the target in 5 outings in this sphere but has acquitted himself well on each occasion, including in Grade 1s at the big Cheltenham …	24454	H Cobden Faye Bramley	4	71.7kg	8 7/1

Betting forecast: King Rasko Grey (8/13), Echoing Silence (6/1), Lord Byron (7/1), Kiely's Place (10/1), Saint Baco (12/1), Jalon D'oudairies (16/1), Kalypso'chance (25/1), You Proof (33/1), Bon Viveur (40/1)