2m Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (5yo+)
Willie Mullins often runs some of his best novices in this race and the conditions might just be in favour of KING RASKO GREY here. His only hurdles start of this came against the Champion Bumper third, Shuttle Diplomacy who has since franked the form over hurdles. The fourth has also won a maiden and posted an RPR of 135 so that is solid form.
The manner of that victory may not have looked as visually impressive as Ballyfad but King Rasko Grey looked pretty professional for one so inexperienced over hurdles and he picked up that victory with ease. He quickened up nicely and is proven on this very testing ground. He could be another exciting prospect for the Galopin Des Champs owners. Ballyfad was more impressive over hurdles but looked like he really enjoyed the quicker ground so the soft ground here is a concern.
Talk The Talk was clearly going to run a big race at Leopardstown before coming down, but he may flatter to deceive here and there are plenty of other unexposed types that could outrun their prices.
1pt win King Rasko Grey @3/1, 13:40 Leopardstown, Sunday
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