Pulitser can take prize
The son of Grand Lodge was heavily backed to make a winning debut at the Curragh last month, finding 11-4 from 9-2.
He was beaten two and a half lengths into second spot, however, by another highly regarded first-timer, John Oxx’s Azamour, who went off favourite.
It was five lengths back to the third and the form received a minor boost when sixth placed Colossal scored readily at Tipperary on Tuesday.
There are a couple of interesting newcomers in opposition now, none more so than Aidan O’Brien’s Cobra, who is reportedly well-regarded at Ballydoyle.
But the selection will surely come on plenty for his initial outing and should take a lot of beating!
Weld can also strike with Mutakarrim, strongly fancied to make a winning debut over fences in the Foleys Of Borris Beginners Chase.
The versatile six-year-old has been a fine money-spinner for connections, both on the flat and over flights, and is certain to have enjoyed plenty of schooling on his way to this assignment.
Joe Crowley’s In The Dip is a reasonably confident choice to provide the solution to the Bumper.
He showed nothing on his debut, but produced dramatic improvement at Tipperary on Sunday, finishing a highly creditable third behind Jessica Harrington’s smart Well Presented.
John Oxx’s Edaliya rates a safe wager, to what one anticipates will be short odds, in the second section of the Kilkenny River Court Maiden.
She appeared a trifle unlucky when beaten a neck by Twogoodreasons at Fairyhouse last month and can redress the balance, with a furlong further to travel.
