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'I expect her to run a big race'

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'I expect her to run a big race'

Johnny Murtagh's One For Bobby is unbeaten. Dermot Weld has won the Naas Oaks Trial three times in the last decade. Suwayra won her maiden at Leopardstown on her sole start as a juvenile. Seisai carries a 3lb penalty for Listed success last year. Aidan O'Brien is hoping to win the race for a sixth time. The Algarve only beat one home in Oaks, finishing tenth of 11 behind stablemate Tuesday.

Joseph O'Brien is trainer of Seisai and Grecian Slipper. Female Soldier left a nice impression at Leopardstown. Dermot Weld expects Suwayra to run a big race. The blinkers are just to help her concentrate.

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