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THE Grade 2 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon should be a cracking contest, bringing together some very promising young horses.

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Premier Victory, with a rating of 140, sets the standard, having produced two smashing performances to score at Down Royal and Cork.

The worry, however, is that Tom Hogan’s six-year-old hasn’t been seen for 102 days and, on that basis, is passed over.

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