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A value Arkle selection and three bumper runners to follow - David Jennings' takeouts from the action at Fairyhouse

Croke Park (centre) jumps the last alongside Firefox (left) and Heart Wood (right)
Firefox (left) falls short in Sunday's Drinmore, but he will be a different proposition ridden positively over two milesCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

It was a very informative Sunday at Fairyhouse where punters had their fingers burnt on quite a few occasions, and deputy Ireland editor David Jennings has four takeouts from the action-packed eight-race card . . .


Firefox at 12-1 for the Arkle is value 

Firefox is out to 12-1 for the Arkle with a few firms following his defeat in the Drinmore, but that is an overreaction. 

The Drinmore was another race he should have won and didn't, but he's not a hold-up horse who will outsprint his rivals. He is a brilliant jumper who will be seen to best effect when allowed to gallop from the front over two miles. When that happens his opponents in behind will be put under real pressure. 

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