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Today's Forecast: Moderate showers
Temperature: 4.4° - 5.8°
Rainfall: 2.60mm
Wind: 10.0 mph SW
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Improved from her debut when winning a maiden at Navan over 1m6f by 3 1/4l last time. A point and bumper winner who is likely capable of much better than she showed on her hurdle debut.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 2f and 3m on good ground, also won a flat race last month. Well beaten at 4-6fav behind Cameletta Vega when eighth of 16 on her hurdling debut at Cork over 2m 3f (good) in May.
Improved from her debut when winning a maiden at Navan over 1m6f by 3 1/4l last time. A point and bumper winner who is likely capable of much better than she showed on her hurdle debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | E Mullins | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Needed the run when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cork on her hurdles return. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground. Her debut form was twice franked at top level, so she could bounce back.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 4f on yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 11-4 behind Echoing Silence when seventh of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
Needed the run when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cork on her hurdles return. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground. Her debut form was twice franked at top level, so she could bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Colm Murphy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m6f at Thurles last time. Proven over 3m in points but has plenty to prove at present.
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Pulled up at the 5th when 50-1 at Thurles over 2m 6f (good - yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Found A Diamond last month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m6f at Thurles last time. Proven over 3m in points but has plenty to prove at present.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | T Gibney | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Did too much too soon and set it up for closers when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Wears a hood for the first time; point form suggests she should do better under rules but may need more time.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Carry On Heidi when 9th of 12 on her hurdling debut at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time.
Did too much too soon and set it up for closers when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Wears a hood for the first time; point form suggests she should do better under rules but may need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hood | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Phillip Enright | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | James Kieran King | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
From a yard that has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Improved for debut experience when second, beaten 6l, in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Tipperary last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; her bumper form has been franked and she is progressing over hurdles.
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Beaten 6l by Getaway Beo when second of 8 at 9-4 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
From a yard that has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Improved for debut experience when second, beaten 6l, in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Tipperary last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; her bumper form has been franked and she is progressing over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Sligo last time. Effective at around 2 1/2m and may improve for further in due course.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground. Pulled up 4 out when 7-1 at Sligo over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Insouciant Dallier last month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Sligo last time. Effective at around 2 1/2m and may improve for further in due course.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Treacy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | William P Murphy | 11 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
Yet to show any real signs of ability and looks likely to need more time.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 4 out when 250-1 at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding) in a maiden hurdle race won by Carry On Heidi last month on her latest outing.
Yet to show any real signs of ability and looks likely to need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved for debut experience when third, beaten 4 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective around 2 1/2m; a point winner who is progressing over hurdles.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Third of 12 behind Carry On Heidi beaten 4 1/2l at 25-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
Improved for debut experience when third, beaten 4 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective around 2 1/2m; a point winner who is progressing over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Harvey | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | C Collins | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 3m at Wexford last time after a short break. Yet to show anything in bumpers or over hurdles.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up 4 out when 50-1 at Wexford over 3m (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Jetaway Nana in August on her hurdling debut.
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 3m at Wexford last time after a short break. Yet to show anything in bumpers or over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & H) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hood | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Simon Torrens | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P T Foley | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
From a yard that won this race last year. Bit free and made mistakes but improved for debut experience when third, beaten 29l, in a maiden hurdle at Tramore last time. Effective around 2 1/2m; highly tried early and likely to have much more to come for top connections.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from three starts. Third of 9 behind Venusienne beaten 29l at 5-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 4f (yielding) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time.
From a yard that won this race last year. Bit free and made mistakes but improved for debut experience when third, beaten 29l, in a maiden hurdle at Tramore last time. Effective around 2 1/2m; highly tried early and likely to have much more to come for top connections.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hood | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced and produced a poor run when comfortably held in an auction bumper over 2m at Tipperary last time; has it all to do.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind State Pension when last of 5 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
Outpaced and produced a poor run when comfortably held in an auction bumper over 2m at Tipperary last time; has it all to do.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Philip Donovan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Maike Magnussen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved from her debut when second, beaten 4 1/4l, in a mares' bumper over 2m2f at Sligo last time. Needs to find more.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Al Arrivee when second of 15 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Sligo over 2m 2f (good) in June.
Improved from her debut when second, beaten 4 1/4l, in a mares' bumper over 2m2f at Sligo last time. Needs to find more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Peter Buchanan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Improved on bumper form when upped in trip on hurdle debut, finishing second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and should come on for the experience.
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Carry On Heidi when second of 12 at 14-1 on her hurdling debut at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
Improved on bumper form when upped in trip on hurdle debut, finishing second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and should come on for the experience.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | P Nolan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Produced a poor effort down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Navan last time. Likely to need more time.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Flashaway when 20th of 22 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Produced a poor effort down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Navan last time. Likely to need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Caragh Monaghan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Ian Patrick Donoghue | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form but was comfortably held in a mares' bumper over 2m1f at Galway last time after a short break. Needs to find plenty more to feature.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Maximillian Lady when fifth of 17 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Galway over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in September.
Ran to form but was comfortably held in a mares' bumper over 2m1f at Galway last time after a short break. Needs to find plenty more to feature.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Carl Millar | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nigel Slevin | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Outpaced on debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Cork last time. Flat-bred but may stay a little further than 2m over hurdles.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Mister Pessimistic when 9th of 14 on her hurdling debut at Cork over 2m (yielding) earlier this month.
Outpaced on debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Cork last time. Flat-bred but may stay a little further than 2m over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Winters | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Wide-margin point-to-point winner DIPPEDINMOONLIGHT is from a high-class Flat family and can leave behind her poor hurdling debut. Out of a half-sister to 14-time Group/Grade 1 winner Goldikova, Emmet Mullins' five-year-old turned up at coastal Inchydoney on debut and later showed smart bumper form. She jumped dreadfully on her hurdling debut in May, but scored on the Flat last month and remains promising. Kom Tu Voudras finished third in a Fontainebleau bumper in 2023 before pulling up at Grade 1 level on her return in April. She wore a first-time tongue-tie when finishing well held at Tramore last month, although she was clear of the 102-rated fourth. Clarnagh Maid and Two Pair have recent form, while Soldierstown returns following a break.
KOM TU VOUDRAS was thought highly enough to contest a Grade 1 on debut. He was ultimately well held but the fact his top connections started him there is a positive sign. He shaped with plenty of promise next time when chasing home a very useful stablemate and should be able to take advantage of a drop in class here. The clear danger is Two Pair who finished runner up on debut to a rival who ran well at Listed level next time. If building on that he can fill the places with point winner Katie Daniels who showed improved form when placing last time.
Outpaced and outclassed when comfortably held in the BetVictor Champion Chase (Grade 1) over 3m at Down Royal last time; needs to prove his ability remains.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 5f to 2m 7f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 300-1 when last of 5 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 BetVictor Champion Chase at Down Royal over 3m (good - yielding).
Outpaced and outclassed when comfortably held in the BetVictor Champion Chase (Grade 1) over 3m at Down Royal last time; needs to prove his ability remains.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 4 | 1 | 19.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Harvey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | R K Watson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Below form and looked on a stiff mark when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and has a bit to find.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 7f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Battle It Out when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) in April.
Below form and looked on a stiff mark when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 5 | 3 | 21.7% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| C | Course | 14 | 4 | 3 | 28.6% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Harvey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K Thornton | 23 | 5 | 3 | 21.7% |
Raced close to a strong pace that collapsed and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Galway most recently; had been in good form prior and is effective from 2½m to 3m on yielding or good ground.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Sportinthepark when 14th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding) last month.
Raced close to a strong pace that collapsed and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Galway most recently; had been in good form prior and is effective from 2½m to 3m on yielding or good ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| T | A L T Moore | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
Needed the run and was not given a hard time when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Tipperary latest; usually held up, effective at 3m on soft or good ground, and should come on for the reappearance.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 1f on good ground. Finished 18l behind Flidais when fourth of 7 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m 7f (good - yielding) last month.
Needed the run and was not given a hard time when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Tipperary latest; usually held up, effective at 3m on soft or good ground, and should come on for the reappearance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| HG | Hood | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Simon Torrens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P T Foley | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
Improved from his debut when landing a handicap by a length off 100 over 2m5f at Thurles last time; capable of getting further. Good mark on chase form and should be tough to beat.
Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 7-1 in a chase at Thurles over 2m 5f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Smallcraftwarning by 1l.
Improved from his debut when landing a handicap by a length off 100 over 2m5f at Thurles last time; capable of getting further. Good mark on chase form and should be tough to beat.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Winters | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10% |
Made mistakes and ran below form when looking in need of further, finishing down the field in a handicap chase over 2m5f here most recently; returning from a long layoff.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Quornofamonday when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) in February.
Made mistakes and ran below form when looking in need of further, finishing down the field in a handicap chase over 2m5f here most recently; returning from a long layoff.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 2 | 5 | 8.7% | |
| Hurdle | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Robinson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 24 | 2 | 5 | 8.3% |
Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Down Royal most recently; effective from 2m4f to 3m, was consistent until latest, and her mark looks fair.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Creadan Grace when 15th of 20 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 3m (good - yielding) last month.
Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Down Royal most recently; effective from 2m4f to 3m, was consistent until latest, and her mark looks fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Staples | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | C Collins | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
Ran to form when stepped up in trip and was just caught late by a well-treated rival, beaten 1½l off 94 over 3m here last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m and suited by give in the ground; in good form.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 1 1/2l by Better Times Ahead when second of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Ran to form when stepped up in trip and was just caught late by a well-treated rival, beaten 1½l off 94 over 3m here last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m and suited by give in the ground; in good form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tiernan Power Roche | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | P J Rothwell | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
Disappointing on his hurdles return when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Navan most recently; effective at 2m but has been out of form in 2025.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 50-1 behind St Denis's Well when 16th of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Disappointing on his hurdles return when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Navan most recently; effective at 2m but has been out of form in 2025.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Whelan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Barcoe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when stepped up in trip back from a break, beaten 3½l off 89 over 3m here last time; effective at 3m, acts on any ground, and is consistent.
Placed in four hurdle races from 12 starts. Third of 13 behind Better Times Ahead beaten 3 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Ran to form when stepped up in trip back from a break, beaten 3½l off 89 over 3m here last time; effective at 3m, acts on any ground, and is consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ricky Doyle | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| T | E Griffin | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Sligo latest; effective over 2m6f but inconsistent and yet to prove capable off this mark.
Placed in a NH flat race from ten starts. Pulled up 2 out when 3-1fav at Sligo over 3m 1f (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Cornmarket last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Sligo latest; effective over 2m6f but inconsistent and yet to prove capable off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Stone-Walsh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Collins | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
RIVER VALE has yet to prove himself on heavy ground, but remains unexposed as a lightly-raced nine-year-old. He made a belated debut aged seven but, in May 2023, defeated the now 140-rated Oscars Brother to score at Dawstown. He has been running consistently, scored over fences at Thurles last month, and is 8lb lower than his revised chase figure in this sphere. Course regular Where's Frankie has already scored four times here but although a dour stayer who likes heavy ground, might not be quite as well treated as the selection and wears a first-time tongue-tie. Cullig, Kingkong Ciergues and Lough Nigara have recent form.
RIVER VALE has been in excellent form over fences of late and looks well treated returning to hurdling. The way he finished last time suggested that this step up to 3m should suit and he can defeat Lough Nigara who did well to place on his reappearance over C&D. He should improve for the outing and can fill the places with former C&D winner The Miracle Man who went far too fast on his reappearance but could bounce back.
Made mistakes and ran poorly on chase debut when well beaten in a novice event over 2m2f at Galway last time; effective at around 2½m and prefers plenty of cut; may need more time to progress over fences.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Will The Wise when eighth of 10 on his chase debut at Galway over 2m 2f (yielding) last month.
Made mistakes and ran poorly on chase debut when well beaten in a novice event over 2m2f at Galway last time; effective at around 2½m and prefers plenty of cut; may need more time to progress over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Calum Hogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E McNamara | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% |
Below form after being made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; faces a tough task on chase debut.
Placed in two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 20 starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Grann's Boy when sixth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in April.
Below form after being made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; faces a tough task on chase debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J P Sutton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K Thornton | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Below form and possibly on a stiff mark when finishing down the field in a Listed 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; needs to find improvement on chase debut.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Jeriko Du Reponet when 18th of 23 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 7f (yielding) in May.
Below form and possibly on a stiff mark when finishing down the field in a Listed 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; needs to find improvement on chase debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
Keen and found the race came too soon when finishing down the field in a Sandown handicap hurdle last time; had been in good form before and no forlorn stable second string on chase debut.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Jump Allen at 12-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Keen and found the race came too soon when finishing down the field in a Sandown handicap hurdle last time; had been in good form before and no forlorn stable second string on chase debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 7 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Mullins | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 12 | 2 | 7 | 16.7% |
Returned to form on chase debut when 14l third in a beginners' chase over 2m at Wexford; effective from 2m to 3m, best at staying trips; should improve with experience and the longer trip looks a plus.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Third of 7 behind Fleur In The Park beaten 14l at 12-1 on his chase debut at Wexford over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
Returned to form on chase debut when 14l third in a beginners' chase over 2m at Wexford; effective from 2m to 3m, best at staying trips; should improve with experience and the longer trip looks a plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Fahey | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% |
Improved when stepped up in trip and dropped in grade to win a Listed novices' hurdle at Perth over 3m by 4¼l last time; stable first string on jockey bookings; leading contender.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 3m on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing in April, beating Royal Infantry by 4 1/2l.
Improved when stepped up in trip and dropped in grade to win a Listed novices' hurdle at Perth over 3m by 4¼l last time; stable first string on jockey bookings; leading contender.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | W P Mullins | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Stable has won three of the last seven runnings; outpaced and unsuited by drop in trip on chase debut when 29l third in a beginners' chase at Down Royal; best at 3m and likely to improve over fences when stepped up in distance.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 7 behind Romeo Coolio beaten 29l at 14-1 on his chase debut at Down Royal over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
Stable has won three of the last seven runnings; outpaced and unsuited by drop in trip on chase debut when 29l third in a beginners' chase at Down Royal; best at 3m and likely to improve over fences when stepped up in distance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
Made mistakes and was outpaced when below form in the 3m Kerry National (Grade 3) at Listowel last time; returns from a short break; effective from 2m6f to 3m but can be a weak finisher.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on yielding and yielding - soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 11-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase at Listowel over 3m (yielding) in September.
Made mistakes and was outpaced when below form in the 3m Kerry National (Grade 3) at Listowel last time; returns from a short break; effective from 2m6f to 3m but can be a weak finisher.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% | |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 3 | 6 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| T | P Nolan | 21 | 3 | 6 | 14.3% |
Fell in a beginners' chase over 2m7f at Galway last time; effective around 2½m last year but doesn't quite stay 3m; yet to show much aptitude for chasing.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Fell 3 out when 66-1 at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding) in a chase won by Oscars Brother last month on his latest outing.
Fell in a beginners' chase over 2m7f at Galway last time; effective around 2½m last year but doesn't quite stay 3m; yet to show much aptitude for chasing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 17 | 4 | 3 | 23.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane O'Callaghan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P J Gilligan | 22 | 4 | 3 | 18.2% |
From last year's winning yard; finished second, beaten 11l, in a beginners' chase over 2m3f at Limerick latest; effective at 2½m, handles most ground but prefers cut; should stay further and expected to build on reappearance.
She has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good - yielding and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 11l by July Flower when second of 9 at 3-1 on her chase debut at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
From last year's winning yard; finished second, beaten 11l, in a beginners' chase over 2m3f at Limerick latest; effective at 2½m, handles most ground but prefers cut; should stay further and expected to build on reappearance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 3 | 4 | 30% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% |
TAREZE was defeated by a smart stablemate on her chase debut and is capable. The winner of a Listed hurdle in February, she concluded last season with a fourth-placing at Grade 1 level before returning last month. Although well held by July Flower, the winner scored at Grade 2 level subsequently and Henry de Bromhead's six-year-old is ideally suited by conditions. Kiss Will debuts over fences and while he might ideally prefer further and has yet to race on heavy ground, he also scored at Listed level over hurdles at Perth in April. Sandor Clegane is frustrating and although Grade 1-placed over hurdles and only 10 lengths behind Fact To File in fourth in the 2024 Brown Advisory, is winless in seven chases.
Classy novice hurdler Kiss Will is likely to prove popular starting out over fences for his top connections. He should go close but may be vulnerable to TAREZE who gets weight and boasts a fitness edge. She wasn't given a hard time when chasing home a stablemate who has franked the form at Graded level first time out over fences. She should improve for that outing and will enjoy conditions so gets a narrow verdict. Like the selection Patter Merchant will appreciate this step up in trip and if building on his initial effort he can fill the places.
May have wanted easier ground when finishing down the field in a 2m7f handicap chase at Killarney last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m and best with cut, but inconsistent overall.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on heavy ground, but that win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 8-1 behind James The Brave when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 7f (yielding) last month.
May have wanted easier ground when finishing down the field in a 2m7f handicap chase at Killarney last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m and best with cut, but inconsistent overall.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 1 | 8 | 4.6% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss M O'Sullivan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E McNamara | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Ran to form but flattened out late up the hill when comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Navan last time. Usually held up and effective at 3m; prefers decent ground and is well treated on old form.
Winner of four hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 12l behind Themanintheboots when fifth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Ran to form but flattened out late up the hill when comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Navan last time. Usually held up and effective at 3m; prefers decent ground and is well treated on old form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 93 | 5 | 21 | 5.4% | |
| Chase | 35 | 1 | 7 | 2.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 38 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 64 | 1 | 13 | 1.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss O Nicholls | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P Ryan | 96 | 7 | 22 | 7.3% |
Scored by 2l off 85 over 2m6f at Downpatrick on his penultimate start. Set it up for closers when fourth, beaten 18l off 91 last time. Needs to find plenty more.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Finished 18l behind Morell River when fourth of 12 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
Scored by 2l off 85 over 2m6f at Downpatrick on his penultimate start. Set it up for closers when fourth, beaten 18l off 91 last time. Needs to find plenty more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ian Patrick Donoghue | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Scored by 11l off 90 over 2m6f at Galway on her penultimate start. Made mistakes and went too fast early when 12th, beaten 69l off 99 last time. Enjoys making the running and remains well handicapped on best form.
Has won five hurdle races and three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Bynx when last of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
Scored by 11l off 90 over 2m6f at Galway on her penultimate start. Made mistakes and went too fast early when 12th, beaten 69l off 99 last time. Enjoys making the running and remains well handicapped on best form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 72 | 8 | 12 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 35 | 3 | 8 | 8.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 1 | 3 | 4.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 74 | 8 | 11 | 10.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 37 | 4 | 6 | 10.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P Ryan | 75 | 8 | 12 | 10.7% |
Never found a rhythm when down the field in a 2m1f handicap chase at Clonmel most recently. Effective around 2½m and prefers some cut, but currently out of form.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Kobalt St Georges when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Never found a rhythm when down the field in a 2m1f handicap chase at Clonmel most recently. Effective around 2½m and prefers some cut, but currently out of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 28 | 2 | 4 | 7.1% | |
| Chase | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 2 | 3 | 11.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 32 | 2 | 4 | 6.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 2 | 2 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss C Butler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | L J Archdeacon | 33 | 2 | 4 | 6.1% |
Fell late on in the Grade 2 Kildress Plumbing Chase over 2m4f at Down Royal last time when beaten. Effective at 2½m but has plenty to prove now.
Yet to place in 16 starts. Fell at the last when 300-1 in the Group 2 Kildress Plumbing Chase at Down Royal over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in a Grade 2 chase won by Firefox earlier this month on his latest outing.
Fell late on in the Grade 2 Kildress Plumbing Chase over 2m4f at Down Royal last time when beaten. Effective at 2½m but has plenty to prove now.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Huw Edwards | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R K Watson | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form and flattened out late when second, beaten 8l in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest. Progressive and returning from a long layoff; thrown in on hurdle form and tough to beat.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 8l by Prophet's Corner when second of 9 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 7f (soft) in February.
Ran to form and flattened out late when second, beaten 8l in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest. Progressive and returning from a long layoff; thrown in on hurdle form and tough to beat.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr C J Shine | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time. Prefers some cut but remains out of form.
Placed in two hurdle races from 17 starts. Pulled up at the last when 125-1 at Punchestown over 3m (heavy) in a chase won by A Great Buzz earlier this month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time. Prefers some cut but remains out of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Heidi Palin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Francis J Flood | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Pulled up in a 3m2f handicap chase at Fontwell last time. Probably wants around 3m; a frustrating maiden.
Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from 15 starts. Pulled up at the last when 13-2 at Fontwell over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Fortune Dancer earlier this month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a 3m2f handicap chase at Fontwell last time. Probably wants around 3m; a frustrating maiden.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr A P Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Gilligan | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
The reappearing DUFFYS HODEY is something of a handicap blot competing over fences for just the second time. It took until last season for him to show worthwhile and consistent form but, in that time, he climbed from a hurdles rating of 81 to 112. He was pulled up on his sole chase start in January 2024 but is better than that, likes soft ground and an experienced 7lb claimer lightens the burden for good measure. Hitthehayson has been running well, but debuts over fences and seems better on a sound surface. Busy stablemates The Little Yank and Kilashee have won 15 races between them and revert from hurdling.
DUFFYS HODEY is tough to ignore on his return to chasing. He had a valid excuse on his sole start over fences so far but as a result gets to race off a mark 32lb lower than his last hurdles run. Ivar The Boneless was outclassed at Graded level on his reappearance but he is well treated on his old form and could surprise at a price if seeing out the longer trip. Veteran The Little Yank is in good form over hurdles and fences so should be competitive off a workable mark but he won't want any further rain.
Below form when fourth beaten 7l in a conditions race at Curraghmore last time; the yard has won two of the last five renewals of this race. Needs further to be seen at best.
He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Finished 7l behind Carnfunnock when fourth of 6 at 6-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Curraghmore over 3m (good) last month.
Below form when fourth beaten 7l in a conditions race at Curraghmore last time; the yard has won two of the last five renewals of this race. Needs further to be seen at best.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr B O'Neill | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | D M Christie | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
Made mistakes but likes the track and ran to form when winning a hunter chase over 2m4f at Punchestown by 3 1/4l last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on heavy or good ground and remains competitive if fit.
Has won two chases and six point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Won on his latest outing in a chase when evens fav at Punchestown over 2m 4f (yielding) in May, beating Squire Ohara by 3 1/2l.
Made mistakes but likes the track and ran to form when winning a hunter chase over 2m4f at Punchestown by 3 1/4l last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on heavy or good ground and remains competitive if fit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Chase | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr E Mahon | 11 | 7 | 1 | 63.6% |
| T | Ian Mccarthy | 11 | 7 | 2 | 63.6% |
Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in a conditions race at Cragmore last time. 1-1 under rules and that form franked; Returning from a long layoff and rates the speed and form selection.
He has won a chase and two point-to-points from 2m 6f to 3m on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Rocky's Howya when second of 6 at 4-9fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Cragmore over 3m in January.
Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in a conditions race at Cragmore last time. 1-1 under rules and that form franked; Returning from a long layoff and rates the speed and form selection.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr D Allen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | T O'Brien | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% |
Made mistakes and was outpaced when below form, possibly finding the ground too quick, well beaten in a 3m5f hunter chase at Downpatrick last time. Effective at 3m with cut but remains inconsistent.
Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 7f and 3m on good to soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Asphalt Cowboy when last of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 3m 5f (good) in May.
Made mistakes and was outpaced when below form, possibly finding the ground too quick, well beaten in a 3m5f hunter chase at Downpatrick last time. Effective at 3m with cut but remains inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Chase | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr P A King | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| T | William P Murphy | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
Ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in a conditions race at Portrush last time. Has a small chance on that showing.
Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 7f and 3m on good and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 5-2fav in a point-to-point race at Peppards Castle over 3m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Galon De Vauzelle by a neck.
Ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in a conditions race at Portrush last time. Has a small chance on that showing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Chase | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr T A Halford | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| T | C W J Farrell | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
Ran to chase form on hurdle debut when second beaten 2l in a 2m maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time. Trainer in form and returning from a break. Represents value on the balance of form.
Successful in two point-to-points at 3m. Beaten 1 3/4l by Yosemite Gold when second of 15 at 6-1 on his hurdling debut at Roscommon over 1m 7f (good - yielding) in August.
Ran to chase form on hurdle debut when second beaten 2l in a 2m maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time. Trainer in form and returning from a break. Represents value on the balance of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr T C Kileff | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
| T | S R B Crawford | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Below form when well beaten in a hunter chase at Tipperary last time and yet to show any worthwhile ability under rules.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind The Rebel County when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Tipperary over 2m 7f (good - yielding) in May.
Below form when well beaten in a hunter chase at Tipperary last time and yet to show any worthwhile ability under rules.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | E M O'Sullivan | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
Went clear but jockey dropped hands late when beaten, having made too much use of him when 3 1/4l third in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Limerick last time. May contend if ridden more conservatively.
Winner of five point-to-points at 3m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. Third of 11 behind Kiln Time beaten 3 1/2l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 6f (good) in May.
Went clear but jockey dropped hands late when beaten, having made too much use of him when 3 1/4l third in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Limerick last time. May contend if ridden more conservatively.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 5 | 2 | 35.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 5 | 6 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr A J Browne | 15 | 4 | 5 | 26.7% |
| T | Don Browne | 15 | 4 | 5 | 26.7% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form when winning a conditions race at Castletown-Geoghegan by 8l last time. Stays 3m well and can do better.
He has won three point-to-points at 3m on soft ground. A winner at 6-4fav in a point-to-point race at Castletown-Geoghegan over 3m on his latest outing last month, beating Fralimonti Bilbery by 8l.
Ran to form when winning a conditions race at Castletown-Geoghegan by 8l last time. Stays 3m well and can do better.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Cheek Pieces | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr K P Healy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Collins | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
CON'S ROC has his favoured testing ground conditions for this reappearance and represents last weekend's Troytown Chase-winning trainer. Lightly raced, he is a dual point-to-point winner and, at Limerick last Christmas, showed good form to beat Willitgoahead, who subsequently finished third at the Cheltenham Festival, with West Of Carrig third. Big Interest was a wide-margin winner here back in April and although his form can be in-and-out, he is fit from a spin between the flags. The reappearing Fountain House would ideally prefer a sounder surface.
CON'S ROC was successful on his sole rules start last year and can make light of a long absence here. The form of that race took a boost at Cheltenham in the spring and the selection has run well in a point since. C&D winner Big Interest is feared most arriving fit after a spin in points. He is inconsistent under rules but should be competitive if bringing his best while Bold Fury is also respected. He would ideally want better ground but has proven consistent over hurdles and fences.
Probably will not stay having finished down the field in a 1m6f handicap at Navan most recently; stiff mark for hurdles return.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Putapoundinthejar when 16th of 22 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (yielding) in May.
Probably will not stay having finished down the field in a 1m6f handicap at Navan most recently; stiff mark for hurdles return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 0 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 3 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr D McGill | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | Gary McGill | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
Held off a stiff mark when comfortably beaten in a 2m5f handicap chase at Carlisle last time; returns after a long absence; likes to make the running but has a bit to find.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on yielding and heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind William Of York when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 5f (soft) in March last year.
Held off a stiff mark when comfortably beaten in a 2m5f handicap chase at Carlisle last time; returns after a long absence; likes to make the running but has a bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 3 | 6 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 3 | 7 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7.1% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ms K M Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J J Hanlon | 27 | 4 | 7 | 14.8% |
Improved but looked in need of further when second, beaten 5l, in a 2m1f auction hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective at around 2½m on soft or good ground; in fair form and the longer trip should suit with obvious claims.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 5l by Scope To Improve when second of 9 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Improved but looked in need of further when second, beaten 5l, in a 2m1f auction hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective at around 2½m on soft or good ground; in fair form and the longer trip should suit with obvious claims.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | E M O'Sullivan | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
Improved when dropped in grade and back over hurdles, winning a 2m Limerick handicap by a head off 98 last time; trainer in form; returning from a long layoff; effective between 2m and 2½m on any ground; may progress now he's won.
A winner at 15-8 in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing in January, beating The Dancing Tree by a head.
Improved when dropped in grade and back over hurdles, winning a 2m Limerick handicap by a head off 98 last time; trainer in form; returning from a long layoff; effective between 2m and 2½m on any ground; may progress now he's won.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr A D Bustin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Byrnes | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
Tired late on ground softer than ideal when comfortably held in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective from 2m to 2m6f, with good ground likely best; a frustrating maiden.
Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 16 starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Midleton Rare when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Tired late on ground softer than ideal when comfortably held in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective from 2m to 2m6f, with good ground likely best; a frustrating maiden.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J R Martin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Cromwell | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Stopped quickly after a bad error when upped in trip on softer ground, well held in a 3m handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective around 2½m, acts on good ground but unproven with cut; struggling in handicaps.
Placed in two NH flat races from 13 starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Kir when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 3m (soft) last month.
Stopped quickly after a bad error when upped in trip on softer ground, well held in a 3m handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective around 2½m, acts on good ground but unproven with cut; struggling in handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ms L A Byrne | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | William Harvey | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Below form off a revised mark, possibly finding the ground too quick when down the field in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last time; effective around 2m and prefers some cut; mark demands more but could bounce back on easier going.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Pakens Rock when 13th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m 2f (good - yielding) in April.
Below form off a revised mark, possibly finding the ground too quick when down the field in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last time; effective around 2m and prefers some cut; mark demands more but could bounce back on easier going.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr R James | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Hassett | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
Did too much too soon when fourth, beaten 25l, in a 3m handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective at 3m on good ground; still early in career.
Placed in two point-to-points from 13 starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Kir when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 3m (soft) last month.
Did too much too soon when fourth, beaten 25l, in a 3m handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective at 3m on good ground; still early in career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr C J Shine | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E M O'Sullivan | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Challenged too soon off a strong pace when down the field in a 2m5f handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective around 2½m; form has declined.
Placed in three hurdle races from 23 starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind It's Never Simple when 14th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 5f (heavy) earlier this month.
Challenged too soon off a strong pace when down the field in a 2m5f handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective around 2½m; form has declined.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr K P Healy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Collins | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time; effective around 2m on good ground; inconsistent performer.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on yielding ground. Pulled up 3 out when 33-1 at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Jerisk Star last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time; effective around 2m on good ground; inconsistent performer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J P Sutton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Stanley | 14 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% |
Never threatened when well beaten in a 2m handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time; effective over 2m and handles yielding ground; yet to build on a promising debut but could improve over a longer trip.
Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 17l behind Welluknow at 7-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Never threatened when well beaten in a 2m handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time; effective over 2m and handles yielding ground; yet to build on a promising debut but could improve over a longer trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J Costello | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A J Martin | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Found the mark stiff and was comfortably held in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last time; effective between 2m and 2½m, acts on any ground; an unreliable veteran.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 14l behind Sights Unseen when sixth of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (good) in May.
Found the mark stiff and was comfortably held in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last time; effective between 2m and 2½m, acts on any ground; an unreliable veteran.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 34 | 3 | 5 | 8.8% | |
| Hurdle | 33 | 3 | 5 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss P Elvin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 28 | 3 | 5 | 10.7% |
Never threatened when finishing down the field in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Naas last time; should be effective around 2m4f; could improve handicapping over further but has something to prove.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Fruit De Mer when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Never threatened when finishing down the field in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Naas last time; should be effective around 2m4f; could improve handicapping over further but has something to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr B Barry | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K Thornton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when comfortably held in a 2m maiden hurdle here last time; effective between 2m2f and 3m on soft or good ground; inconsistent at a modest level but may be well treated back in a handicap.
Placed in a hurdle race from 12 starts. Finished 14l behind Sticwiththeprocess when sixth of 16 at 200-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Ran to form when comfortably held in a 2m maiden hurdle here last time; effective between 2m2f and 3m on soft or good ground; inconsistent at a modest level but may be well treated back in a handicap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr D Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | V T O'Brien | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced and looked in need of a stiffer test when down the field in a 2m handicap hurdle at Roscommon last time; returning from a short break; effective at 2m, may stay further, acts on soft and good; more to come in handicaps based on bumper form.
Placed in a NH flat race from nine starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Hope She Flies when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m (good - yielding) in September.
Outpaced and looked in need of a stiffer test when down the field in a 2m handicap hurdle at Roscommon last time; returning from a short break; effective at 2m, may stay further, acts on soft and good; more to come in handicaps based on bumper form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr L P Shanahan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Norman Lee | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
THEMANINTHEANORAK ran well in a recent maiden hurdle and should compete in his first handicap. A useful winner of a good-ground Listowel bumper over this distance back in June, he showed that ability when finishing second to a capable winner over shorter at Clonmel earlier this month. Apologise's most recent form figures are poor, but he scored twice over hurdles last season and likes soft ground. The keen-going On Your Way hasn't raced since winning at Limerick in January, but is also suited by testing conditions.
An open race can go to the unexposed THEMANINTHEANORAK who proved steadily progressive in maidens. The way he finished off his race last time suggested that he would have much more to offer now handicapping over longer trips such as this. Blue Reed raced too close to a strong pace last time but is well treated on his winter form and has the potential for an easy lead here. He could be tough to peg back if doing so and looks a big threat along with Leis Fein who posted an improved effort last time. Whilst he is not one to rely on backing that up he could be well treated returned to handicaps.
Promising effort when runner-up, beaten 17l in a maiden over 3m at Castletown-Geoghegan on his only start; hard to recommend.
Half-brother to Carrig Wells, won in a point to point race at 3m and in a chase at 3m. Beaten 17l by Escapefromreality when second of 8 at 8-1fav on his racecourse debut at Castletown-Geoghegan over 3m last month.
Promising effort when runner-up, beaten 17l in a maiden over 3m at Castletown-Geoghegan on his only start; hard to recommend.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J M Halford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Nigel Slevin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Improved when winning a maiden at Loughrea over 3m by a length last time; has an outside chance.
A winner at 5-1fav in a point-to-point race at Loughrea over 3m (yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Way Down We Go by 1l.
Improved when winning a maiden at Loughrea over 3m by a length last time; has an outside chance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E M O'Sullivan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
Improved when winning a conditions race at Damma House over 3m by 10l last time; danger on rules debut.
He has won three point-to-points at 3m on good to soft and yielding ground. A winner at 3-1fav in a point-to-point race at Damma House over 3m (yielding) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Blueys Unicorse by 10l. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Improved when winning a conditions race at Damma House over 3m by 10l last time; danger on rules debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr R James | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% |
| T | Jack Foley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Modest effort when third, beaten 5 1/4l in a maiden over 3m at Liscarroll on debut; has it all to do.
Third of 8 behind Minella Marathon beaten 5l at 7-2fav on his racecourse debut at Liscarroll over 3m in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Paul Murphy in Ireland.
Modest effort when third, beaten 5 1/4l in a maiden over 3m at Liscarroll on debut; has it all to do.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr A P Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Pulled up in a conditions race over 3m at Castletown-Geoghegan last time; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and is a contender.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Third of 7 behind Kenzo Des Bruyeres beaten a distance at 14-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Knockmullen House over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
Pulled up in a conditions race over 3m at Castletown-Geoghegan last time; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and is a contender.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J C Barry | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | Ms Claire O'Connell | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
Very promising debut when a 2 1/2l winner in a maiden over 3m at Dromahane; the speed and form selection for top yard which gets plenty of first time out winners.
A winner at 9-4fav in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m (good - yielding) on his latest outing in April, beating The Rebel County by 2 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Colin Bowe in Ireland.
Very promising debut when a 2 1/2l winner in a maiden over 3m at Dromahane; the speed and form selection for top yard which gets plenty of first time out winners.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr H C Swan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
UNFLINCHING showed nice ability in winning a good-ground point-to-point back in the spring and looks to be quite useful. Out of a mare who was placed in Listed company on the Flat, he is unproven on heavy ground but was purchased by top jumping owners for 150,000 pounds following his pointing success. That form has received a boost as the runner-up is now a capable hunter chaser. Jessbers Wish showed nice ability in finishing third in a useful Liscarroll maiden in March, while Catalani is a triple point-to-point winner but tackles a different discipline here.
Plenty of point form to go on here but UNFLINCHING's victory has worked out very well and he's fancied to make a winning debut under rules here. He has joined a top stable which can get them ready first time so he can get the better of fellow point winners Patsy's Pride and Catalani. The latter is especially respected as he arrives in terrific form.