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Marine Nationale is the favourite for the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday. Barry Connell has won the race a record nine times. Willie Mullins has a strong team of horses in the field, including odds-on favourite Champ Kiely, Hercule Du Seuil, Polo Lounge and Ashroe Diamond. The only mare in this year's field is a mount of the trainer's son Patrick. He won a bumper at Punchestown and a hurdling debut at Killarney. The horse is also a Grade Three winner at Tipperary. It is expected to be a tough race for Connell's team.

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Marine Nationale Champ Kiely Hercule Du Seuil Polo Lounge Ashroe Diamond Willie Mullins Grade Three
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