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This will have blown away the cobwebs for a hurdling campaign when he should be seen in a better light.

And, assuming that the Punchestown run has blown away the cobwebs, and expecting plenty of pace in today's feature, Forget The Past makes plenty of appeal and should prove himself on course for a crack at the Hennessy next month.

Horse Racing: A quick repeat for Past

The lightly- raced gelding was having his first run for five months and that should have blown away the cobwebs ahead of tomorrow's race,in which he is sure to be tough to beat.

Racing: Diamond to sparkle

85sec split from trap three, Dolores Ruth's brindle took a middle course throughout, and that spin is expected to have blown away the cobwebs for his clash with Select Stakes hero Jordansoilutions.