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Today sees the first day of racing at The Curragh this season. We have 2 to go. With plenty of rain predicted during the day, ground conditions will be in flux. The mighty Alans Pride returns after a 7 month break. He was pretty tired after a busy season and took the winter off. He’s the most likeable horse in training. He takes life very seriously, putting everything in to his work and racing. Testing ground would be a slight concern as he will be very fresh and forward going. Fitness has to be a slight question after such a long gap. 29 opponents would be a little obstacle also. I think he can be an important horse for us again this season. Maths Prize is next and the ground would be more of a concern for him. If there is a significant change in the going I may withdraw him. He has flourished since the Lincoln and is in a great place at the moment. He looks terrific and is a much bigger, stronger horse now. He looked like a cold little boy at Naas that day. It’s a hot race but the day he can get up a head of steam on nice ground he could be one to pop up in a nice handicap.