Trainer Edward O'Grady is concerned about the very testing conditions at Tramore on New Year's Day ahead of Tranquil Sea's attempt to get off the mark for the campaign in the Holden Plant Rentals Chase.

The Grade One-winning chaser was well held behind Sizing Europe on his seasonal reappearance in the Clonmel Oil Chase, but ran far more encouragingly when third in the Grand Sefton Chase over the Grand National fences at Aintree last time.

O'Grady said: "He came out of his race out of Aintree very well and he has been in good form at home since. My one concern for this race would be the ground."

O'Grady has identified the Willie Mullins-trained Blazing Tempo as Tranquil Sea's biggest threat on Tuesday.

"The mare would probably be the problem. She was unfortunately withdrawn at Leopardstown the other day and comes here instead," said the County Carlow handler.

Tranquil Sea could head back to Aintree in April for another challenge over the giant fences.

"We could look at something like the Topham Chase in the spring. He handled the track very well the last day, the ground was just a bit too soft for him," said the trainer.

"We look forward to running him back on better ground there in the spring, hopefully."

Tranquil Sea and Blazing Tempo feature in a six-runner field in Tuesday's Listed contest. Mullins also saddles Sweet My Lord, while Gordon Elliott's Roi Du Mee is bidding for a fourth straight win.

Ordinary Man and Berties Dream complete the line-up.

13 May 2013

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Lucky thirteen in line for Lockinge
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Sajjhaa set for late return
Cadeaux thriving in Singapore
Pink primed for Duke Of York
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Duntle back to winning ways
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12 May 2013

No hurry for Jammy plans
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Vow set for Goodwood return
Gold-en boy Anodin in Classic hunt
Buick aiming for French strike
Angel flies home to land Chartwell
Barizan bounces back in style
Queally lights up Ascot meeting
Ektihaam storms to Buckhounds win
Nevis takes depleted Trial contest
Hard-fought battle won at Haydock
Secret impresses in Oaks Trial
Ascot drama for Fanning

11 May 2013

Felix foot-perfect on fencing debut
Cavalryman leads Cup charge
Ramsa ready to stand Trial
Duntle out to dazzle in Amethyst
Swift return doesn't bother Moran
Garman gives Bolger hope
Henderson: Ground vital for Voice
McMahon sweet on Tart Ascot claims
Murphy to move to France
Athos flies to Ormonde glory
Dee day for impressive Magician
Kingdom confirmed for Queen Anne
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Lambe expects good run from Hall
Marengo ready to do battle
Greatwood on trial at Lingfield
Barizan sneaks into Swinton
Jamesie gunning for Vic-tory

10 May 2013

Telescope focus is on Dante
Blinkers considered for Guarantee#
Bonfire camp bemoan Huxley flop
Moohaajim has six appeal
Ascot welcomes a couple of Guests