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One to Watch

SWEET IRONY – An interesting recommendation asSweet Irony has yet to record his first victory. Last time

out he was third at Wincanton and he is sure to havecome on for the run and is one they really like for the

future. He’s sure to be winning very soon and is one tostay on the good side of.

MEDERMITOne of the most precocious talents around, having hisfirst season over the fences after a very impressivehurdling career. He won very comfortably first time outand then had a bit of a blip last time at Huntingdonwhere he refused but before that had schooled very well which means that there is an air of confidence inthe King camp that he should bounce back next timeout. He definitely looks like one to be following thisseason and his long term target is the Arkle at theCheltenham Festival but he has a fair way to go yet to silence his critics.

KATCHIT Being not much taller than your average pony, this littlefella displays grit and determination in abundance whentaking on the big boys. Undoubtedly the highlight of his illustrious career to date came when he won theChampion Hurdle in 2008 and although he hasn’t quite managed to regain that form, his trainer, Alan King, thinks he is starting to just get that little bit of spark back.

RUSTARIXCertainly one to watch very carefully this year, winningwell at Cheltenham last time and although he’s gone upa bit in the handicap, King is convinced that hisimprovement hasn’t stopped. He has the potential to be a lot better than his current mark and is definitelyone to keep a close eye on with the yard more thanhopeful he can pick up another nice pot somewheredown the line.

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