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Queally's hurdler may prove a Diamond in Galmoy
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Step up in trip could see Toby Scoop first prize
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Gowran Park, 13.45 - Back Rocky's Diamond @ 7/24.50
Trainer Declan Queally has already pocketed a Grade 1 courtesy of I'll Sort That's Nass success earlier this month and the Co Waterford handler could be set for more graded success courtesy of the admirable Rocky's Diamond.
The son of Altruistic has certainly given plenty for connections in a 12-race career with his career highlights including a win in this corresponding event 12 before he ran a blinder to take fourth in the Stayers' Hurdle, just 10 lengths behind Bob Olinger.
Connections have mixed and matched the selection's workload this term with three promising chase starts, prior to a lacklustre effort in the first time visor in Leopardstown's Christmas Hurdle.
The headgear is dispensed with here and a return to Gowran where Rocky's Diamond has won two of his three starts, could see him repeat his fine display here 12 months ago.
Back Rocky's Diamond to Win 13:45 Gowran
Wetherby, 13.55 - Back Toby Two Scoops @ 4/15.00
With a record of no victories from 13 starts, backing Toby Two Scoops does come with its pitfalls, but this step up in trip could be the catalyst for a first career win for the Expert Eye gelding.
A low-grade staying handicapper on the level, Micky Hammond's four-year-old shaped with some promise in a couple of handicap hurdles last month, including at today's venue over two miles behind The Resdev Tyke.
His Boxing Day conqueror has since gone in again to endorse the form and a switch to a trip just short of two-and-a-half miles looks a good play providing Brian Hughes can settle his mount early.
The selection can race a little exuberantly on occasions which is probably why connections have been reluctant to stretch him out in trip, but the former champion jockey is ideal on keen racers and the combination of a return to a track where the gelding is effective and a sizeable field should encourage Toby Two Scopps to drop his head.
Back Toby Two Scoops to Win 13:55 Wetherby