Downpatrick 05 June 2012
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Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 15 behind Mister Benedictine beaten 8l at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 15 behind Mister Benedictine beaten 8l at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Bay Of Kotor when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Bay Of Kotor when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Beaten 15l behind Coldstonesober at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m (yielding) in April.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Beaten 15l behind Coldstonesober at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m (yielding) in April.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on firm ground, also won a flat race in February. Fell at the 3rd when 4-1 over this course and distance (good) in a hurdle race won by London Bridge in July last year on his latest NH outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on firm ground, also won a flat race in February. Fell at the 3rd when 4-1 over this course and distance (good) in a hurdle race won by London Bridge in July last year on his latest NH outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Battling Boru when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Battling Boru when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m (good) last month.
A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Usa by 1 3/4l.
A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Usa by 1 3/4l.
Placed in two hurdle races from 16 NH starts. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Esporao when fifth of 12 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 2f (good to firm) in August last year.
Placed in two hurdle races from 16 NH starts. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Esporao when fifth of 12 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 2f (good to firm) in August last year.
Unplaced in all eight starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Iron Duke when 14th of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all eight starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Iron Duke when 14th of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Knocklong when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Knocklong when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 4l behind Tough Mark when fifth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 4l behind Tough Mark when fifth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Unplaced in all 11 starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Baresi when 14th of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all 11 starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Baresi when 14th of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (good) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from 18 starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Jamsie Hall when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from 18 starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Jamsie Hall when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
BANK THE BUCKS returned from a lengthy absence to score in a 16-runner field at Ballinrobe eight days ago and, despite having been handed 9lb for that success, the gelded son of Beneficial is entitled to have come on again and the rejuvenated six-year-old can put back-to-back wins together. Black Rock Lake and Spa Wells boast C&D-winning form but Killdunne is feared most, now tried with the first-time cheekpieces under Davy Russell.
Bank The Bucks looked one to keep on side when opening his account at Ballinrobe and, with the extra distance to cover here unlikely to inconvenience him, he can go in again. Formal Bid will be a live danger if reinvigorated by fitting of blinkers, while Blue Ridge Lane should also make his presence felt.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in February). Well beaten at 25-1 behind Roman Flight when sixth of 24 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in February). Well beaten at 25-1 behind Roman Flight when sixth of 24 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from seven starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Its The Ice I Like when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in March.
Placed in a NH flat race from seven starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Its The Ice I Like when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in March.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Halley in Ireland.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Halley in Ireland.
Placed in two NH flat races from five starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Simon Gray when 10th of 22 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) in April.
Placed in two NH flat races from five starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Simon Gray when 10th of 22 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) in April.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John Bryson.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John Bryson.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Priors Gold when 11th of 12 on his racecourse debut at Kilbeggan over 2m (good to firm) in May last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A L Moore in Ireland.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Priors Gold when 11th of 12 on his racecourse debut at Kilbeggan over 2m (good to firm) in May last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A L Moore in Ireland.
Placed in two hurdle races from three NH starts. Beaten 11l by White Feathers when second of 8 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from three NH starts. Beaten 11l by White Feathers when second of 8 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Beaten 16l behind Do Ya Feel Lucky at 14-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Tipperary over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Beaten 16l behind Do Ya Feel Lucky at 14-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Tipperary over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Dam unraced. Pulled up 3 out when 50-1 at Sligo over 2m 2f (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Lough Donnell Mist last month on her racecourse debut.
Dam unraced. Pulled up 3 out when 50-1 at Sligo over 2m 2f (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Lough Donnell Mist last month on her racecourse debut.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 16-1 at Limerick over 2m 5f (good) in a hurdle race won by Roving Lad last month on her latest outing.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 16-1 at Limerick over 2m 5f (good) in a hurdle race won by Roving Lad last month on her latest outing.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 7l behind Parramatta when sixth of 16 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 7l behind Parramatta when sixth of 16 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Street Runner when 10th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 7f (good to firm) in August last year.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Street Runner when 10th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 7f (good to firm) in August last year.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1fav behind Letherbelucky when eighth of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1fav behind Letherbelucky when eighth of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (good) last month.
WESTHAVEN was twice a winner on the level when trained in England by David Elsworth and the four-year-old has made a pleasing enough start to his career over the obstacles. The son of Alhaarth was no match for Darroun in a hot maiden at Leopardstown in January but his most recent efforts at Kilbeggan have caught the eye and suggested that this step up in trip will play to his strengths. Done En Dusted and Patsy Dan are other interesting contenders.
If Done En Dusted puts his best foot forward he should be firmly in the mix in a contest which lacks strength in depth. However, a more solid option is Westhaven who faces nothing of the calibre of his Kilbeggan conqueror White Feathers here. Hills Of Claragh can pick up minor place money.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Never Bold by 1l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Never Bold by 1l.
Placed in two NH flat races from six starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Dog Barrel Hill when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year.
Placed in two NH flat races from six starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Dog Barrel Hill when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav at Kilbeggan over 3m (good to firm) earlier this month, beating One Back For Luck by a neck.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav at Kilbeggan over 3m (good to firm) earlier this month, beating One Back For Luck by a neck.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Edeymi when 10th of 18 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (soft) in February.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Edeymi when 10th of 18 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (soft) in February.
Placed in a NH flat race from eight starts. Beaten 17l behind Baresi at 16-1 when seventh of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from eight starts. Beaten 17l behind Baresi at 16-1 when seventh of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (good) last month.
Placed in two NH flat races from 17 NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Four Commanders when 10th of 15 on his chase debut at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
Placed in two NH flat races from 17 NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Four Commanders when 10th of 15 on his chase debut at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bank The Bucks when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bank The Bucks when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from ten NH starts. Beaten 18l behind The Rossmeister at 25-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from ten NH starts. Beaten 18l behind The Rossmeister at 25-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Rocky Wednesday when 11th of 19 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Rocky Wednesday when 11th of 19 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Come To The Party when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 2f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Come To The Party when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 2f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 50-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 1f (good to firm) in a chase won by Narquois in October '09 on his chase debut.
Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 50-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 1f (good to firm) in a chase won by Narquois in October '09 on his chase debut.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Tough Mark when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 2f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Tough Mark when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 2f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Flemross when 14th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Flemross when 14th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from 15 starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Roving Lad when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 2f (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from 15 starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Roving Lad when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 2f (good) last month.
The veteran CLONSILLA AFFAIRS bagged his first win in this sphere in a Clonmel handicap five days ago and this 4lb penalty may not be enough to stop the 11-year-old going in again. The son of Shahrastani looks to have underfoot conditions in his favour and is tough to oppose for James Brennan. Elsewhere, a rejuvenated Coldwinters is the main danger and arrives on a hat-trick, while Carmels Boy is expected to prove a popular each-way selection.
This looks between last-time-out winners Coldwinters and Clonsilla Affairs, with the first named taken to complete his hat-trick. Athronan won a point in May and for all she disappointed on her first start for Gordon Elliott, it's too soon to write her off.
Has won nine hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Prince Ludovic when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Has won nine hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Prince Ludovic when fifth of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 11l behind Devil's Elbow when fourth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 11l behind Devil's Elbow when fourth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Karinga Queen last month on his chase debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Karinga Queen last month on his chase debut.
Finished 8l behind Right Strategy when sixth of 15 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Finished 8l behind Right Strategy when sixth of 15 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Ordinary Man when fourth of 10 on her latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 6f (yielding) in October last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Ordinary Man when fourth of 10 on her latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 7f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Carlito Brigante when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 7f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Carlito Brigante when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 6f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Pulled up at the last when 16-1 at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Definite Class last month on her latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on good ground. Pulled up at the last when 16-1 at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Definite Class last month on her latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Third of 8 behind White Feathers beaten 15l at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Third of 8 behind White Feathers beaten 15l at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yet to place in nine starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Boss Croaker when 13th of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (good) last month.
Yet to place in nine starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Boss Croaker when 13th of 22 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (good) last month.
Hollyville is no stranger to success around here and should go close if ready to roll on her reappearance but the 123-rated AITMATOV gets the nod for the potent Noel Meade/Paul Carberry combination. The Grade 1 winning hurdler has failed to land a blow in seven starts over larger obstacles but appears to have been handed a relatively straightforward opportunity here and the step up in trip should do the trick. Latin Connection can also make the frame.
Aitmatov was the pick of these over hurdles and has done more than enough in this sphere to now secure a first chasing success. Shabra Charity won a maiden hurdle at Down Royal a year ago and judged by Sunday's Kilbeggan third is starting to find her form again ahead of this first try over fences. Auenschutze completes the shortlist.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Pegasus Prince when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 3m 3f (good to soft) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Pegasus Prince when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 3m 3f (good to soft) in December last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 7l behind Page One Two Nine when fourth of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 3m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 7l behind Page One Two Nine when fourth of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 3m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 16l behind Jasperito at 16-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (soft) in April.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 16l behind Jasperito at 16-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (soft) in April.
A winner of a chase at 2m 5f on good ground. Third of 4 behind Rattan beaten 15l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 4f (good) in August last year.
A winner of a chase at 2m 5f on good ground. Third of 4 behind Rattan beaten 15l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 4f (good) in August last year.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago.Finished at Le Lion D'angers over 2m 6f in a chase won by Neel Guihen last month on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago.Finished at Le Lion D'angers over 2m 6f in a chase won by Neel Guihen last month on his latest outing.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind High Talk when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind High Talk when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Drumlister when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Drumlister when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Won on his latest outing in a chase when 2-1fav at Tramore over 2m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Mister Watzisname by 6l.
Won on his latest outing in a chase when 2-1fav at Tramore over 2m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Mister Watzisname by 6l.
Placed in two chases from 12 starts. Beaten 10l by High Talk when second of 14 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
Placed in two chases from 12 starts. Beaten 10l by High Talk when second of 14 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
DRUMLISTER is turned out under a 4lb penalty following his six-length success at Tramore recently and, expected to get every yard of this 2m7f trip, the son of Luso is likely to make it a tough test from the front on preferred quick ground. The Snuffler boasts winning course form and could run into a place at a nice price but Maple Valley Gale is feared most on the back of her C&D second latest.
Despite not jumping with total accuracy, Drumlister scored with a fair bit left up his sleeve at Tramore recently and it will be surprising if a 4 lb penalty ebars him from going in again here. Maple Valley Gale and Kingsmoss can fill the places.
A winner of a chase at 2m 5f on soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 10-1 at Wexford over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Don't Stop Me Now in July last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 2m 5f on soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 10-1 at Wexford over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Don't Stop Me Now in July last year on his latest outing.
A winner at 25-1 in a maiden chase here over 2m 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mister Philson by 1 3/4l.
A winner at 25-1 in a maiden chase here over 2m 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mister Philson by 1 3/4l.
Well beaten at 66-1 behind Uncle Junior when eighth of 24 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 4m 1f (heavy) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Marc Costello.
Well beaten at 66-1 behind Uncle Junior when eighth of 24 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 4m 1f (heavy) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Marc Costello.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Uimhiraceathair when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Curragh over 2m (soft) in May '08. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M J P O'Brien in Ireland.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Uimhiraceathair when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Curragh over 2m (soft) in May '08. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M J P O'Brien in Ireland.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 8l behind Right Strategy when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden chase here over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 8l behind Right Strategy when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden chase here over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from 19 starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Supreme Doc when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden chase over this course and distance (good) in March.
Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from 19 starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Supreme Doc when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden chase over this course and distance (good) in March.
Placed in a chase from four starts. Third of 15 behind Right Strategy beaten 2 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a maiden chase here over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Placed in a chase from four starts. Third of 15 behind Right Strategy beaten 2 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a maiden chase here over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Placed in two chases from seven starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind On The Fringe when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (yielding) last month.
Placed in two chases from seven starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind On The Fringe when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (yielding) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Fell having jumped the last when 25-1 at Punchestown over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Big Shu in April on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all six starts. Fell having jumped the last when 25-1 at Punchestown over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Big Shu in April on his latest outing.
Mount Sion is yet to get off the mark in six career starts but may just fare better on the back of his recent fifth in a point-to-point. LORD HAWKFIELD is preferred, however, and can take plenty of encouragement from his latest effort here in a maiden hunter chase. The son of Quws failed to get home over 2m7f when third on that occasion but this drop in trip is taken to bring about his first career success under Rules and see him reverse the form with the winner, Right Strategy.
Right Strategy and Lord Hawkfield, first and third respectively here last month, should both be bang there once again. However, a reproduction of Mat Hill's effort on his penultimate start at Down Royal would make him a tough nut to crack in this contest, and he earns the vote.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Third of 13 behind Dysart Dancer beaten 6l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Third of 13 behind Dysart Dancer beaten 6l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Beaten 11l behind Ardboe Abbey at 14-1 when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Beaten 11l behind Ardboe Abbey at 14-1 when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Placed in two NH flat races from three starts. Finished 5l behind Miss Penny Pincher when sixth of 16 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Placed in two NH flat races from three starts. Finished 5l behind Miss Penny Pincher when sixth of 16 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Finished 6l behind Do Ya Feel Lucky when sixth of 17 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Finished 6l behind Do Ya Feel Lucky when sixth of 17 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Parramatta when 12th of 16 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Parramatta when 12th of 16 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Beaten 1 3/4l by Millie Le Bach when second of 19 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Tipperary over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Beaten 1 3/4l by Millie Le Bach when second of 19 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Tipperary over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Finished 14l behind Dr Machini when sixth of 15 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Sligo over 2m (good) last month.
Finished 14l behind Dr Machini when sixth of 15 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Sligo over 2m (good) last month.
Half-brother to Accordingtojodie, won in NH flat race at 2m. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Some Article when 10th of 13 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (good to soft) in April.
Half-brother to Accordingtojodie, won in NH flat race at 2m. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Some Article when 10th of 13 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (good to soft) in April.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Dysart Dancer when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in a NH flat race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Dysart Dancer when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in a NH flat race over this course and distance (good) last month.
Full sister to Upthemsteps, won twice in chases at 2m 3f and 2m 6f, twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 3f and in a point to point race at 3m.
Full sister to Upthemsteps, won twice in chases at 2m 3f and 2m 6f, twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 3f and in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-sister to Moncherie, won over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Half-sister to Moncherie, won over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Punters are rarely disappointed when siding with Nina Carberry in the bumper and Gordon Elliot's COSMIC WONDER looks the one to be on. His six-year-old caught the eye when showing marked improvement to finish third over this C&D last time and, with more expected today, he can open his account. Carrig'n May is likely to be thereabouts once more following a positive start at Tipperary and, while the market is expected to prove the best guide regarding the two newcomers, Ironmill Lad is another for the shortlist.
Point winner Carrig'n May made a good start under Rules when second in a mares point-to-point bumper at Tipperary last month and can go one better here. There are plenty of reasons to think that Ironmill Lad will pose the biggest threat, with Cosmic Wonder destined to play another minor role.
