Leopardstown 23 January 2011
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A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to firm ground. Beaten 5l by Cottrelsbooley when second of 17 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to firm ground. Beaten 5l by Cottrelsbooley when second of 17 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from ten starts. Finished 19l behind The Bull Hayes when fifth of 20 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from ten starts. Finished 19l behind The Bull Hayes when fifth of 20 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Cue Card when last of 24 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper Nh Flat Race at Cheltenham over 2m (good) in March last year.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Cue Card when last of 24 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper Nh Flat Race at Cheltenham over 2m (good) in March last year.
Placed in three hurdle races from four starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Wood Lily when second of 10 at 4-7fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races from four starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Wood Lily when second of 10 at 4-7fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 20l behind The Pier at 50-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 20l behind The Pier at 50-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from six starts. Third of 20 behind The Bull Hayes beaten 16l at 66-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from six starts. Third of 20 behind The Bull Hayes beaten 16l at 66-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races from 15 NH starts. Third of 11 behind Stay beaten 3 1/2l at 4-5fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races from 15 NH starts. Third of 11 behind Stay beaten 3 1/2l at 4-5fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on yielding ground. Fell when 25-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Hidden Universe in December last year on his hurdling debut.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on yielding ground. Fell when 25-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Hidden Universe in December last year on his hurdling debut.
Finished 12l behind Mons Calpe when sixth of 8 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Bath over 1m 4f (good) in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ian Williams.
Finished 12l behind Mons Calpe when sixth of 8 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Bath over 1m 4f (good) in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ian Williams.
Well beaten at 7-2 behind Silent Picture when last of 4 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) in January last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with James Leavy in Ireland.
Well beaten at 7-2 behind Silent Picture when last of 4 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) in January last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with James Leavy in Ireland.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Silverlord when 12th of 20 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Silverlord when 12th of 20 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Third of 14 behind Joe Smooth beaten 10l at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Third of 14 behind Joe Smooth beaten 10l at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in two NH flat races from four starts. Finished 6l behind Bold Optimist when fourth of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (soft) in December last year.
Placed in two NH flat races from four starts. Finished 6l behind Bold Optimist when fourth of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (soft) in December last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Finished 13l behind Hidden Universe when fourth of 21 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in December last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Finished 13l behind Hidden Universe when fourth of 21 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in December last year.
Beaten 19l behind Joe Smooth at 11-1 when seventh of 14 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Beaten 19l behind Joe Smooth at 11-1 when seventh of 14 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind So Young when 12th of 24 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind So Young when 12th of 24 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Placed in two NH flat races from five starts. Beaten 13l behind Dazzling Susie at 15-2 when eighth of 18 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Thurles over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
Placed in two NH flat races from five starts. Beaten 13l behind Dazzling Susie at 15-2 when eighth of 18 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Thurles over 2m (yielding - soft) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 7-1 behind Flowers Of Spring when 12th of 23 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with G M Lyons in Ireland.
Well beaten at 7-1 behind Flowers Of Spring when 12th of 23 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with G M Lyons in Ireland.
A winner at 3-1 at Leicester over 1m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Country Road by a head. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J R Fanshawe.
A winner at 3-1 at Leicester over 1m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Country Road by a head. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J R Fanshawe.
Well beaten at 3-1fav behind Al Shababiya when last of 10 on his latest outing at Brighton over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs A J Perrett.
Well beaten at 3-1fav behind Al Shababiya when last of 10 on his latest outing at Brighton over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs A J Perrett.
Beaten 12l behind Quarton at 7-2 when seventh of 12 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Beaten 12l behind Quarton at 7-2 when seventh of 12 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 9-2 behind Sailors Warn when seventh of 10 on her NH debut in a Grade 2 hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in December last year.
Well beaten at 9-2 behind Sailors Warn when seventh of 10 on her NH debut in a Grade 2 hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in December last year.
GIFT OF DGAB has shown smart form in four starts over hurdles so far and although beaten at odds-on at Fairyhouse earlier in the month, Tony Martin's charge looks well worth another chance in this sort of company. Rivago D'Or has been even more frustrating, being placed on eight occasions, but his first success should be in the offing at some stage. Buck Barrow looks best of the rest, while Flat recruit Bondage could be one to note in the betting, a comment that also applies to stablemates Citizenship, Gleaming Silver and Green Energy.
A difficult puzzle to solve may be best left to the highly-regarded Days of A Lifetime, who was backed as if defeat was out of the question on debut last season. Buck Barrow looks sure to go well again, whilst the Gigginstown pair, Gift of Dgab and Rivage D'or, are others with strong place claims.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-10fav at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Ad Idem by 13l.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-10fav at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Ad Idem by 13l.
Winner of a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 9-4 in a chase at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating C'est Ca by a distance.
Winner of a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 9-4 in a chase at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating C'est Ca by a distance.
Winner of three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 5l by Realt Dubh when second of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase over this course and distance (soft) in December last year.
Winner of three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 5l by Realt Dubh when second of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase over this course and distance (soft) in December last year.
Has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on soft ground. A winner at 10-1 in a Grade 1 chase over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Noble Prince by 5l.
Has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on soft ground. A winner at 10-1 in a Grade 1 chase over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Noble Prince by 5l.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Fell at the last when 10-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a Grade 1 chase won by Realt Dubh in December last year on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Fell at the last when 10-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a Grade 1 chase won by Realt Dubh in December last year on his latest outing.
She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 8l behind Rahan De Marcigny when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 8l behind Rahan De Marcigny when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
She has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Blazing Tempo beaten 11l at 8-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
She has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Blazing Tempo beaten 11l at 8-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Drinmore runner-up REALT DUBH relished the drop back in distance when beating Noble Prince by five lengths over this C&D last month and Noel Meade's charge will take plenty of beating if jumping with the same fluency this afternoon. Flat Out impressed when coasting home on his fencing bow over 2m4f at Punchestown and he, too, should be quick enough to cope with the trip. Grade 2 winner Mr Cracker looks to have a bright future in this code, while Saludos was running a big race here last time prior to falling at the last.
With Flat Out, Mr Cracker and Saludos all likely to go from the front there will be no hanging around here, and the chances are that things could be teed up for the pair who finished first and second in a Grade 1 here around Christmas, Realt Dubh and Noble Prince, with Noel Meade's charge taken to come out on top once more.
He has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Finished 15l behind Psycho when fourth of 5 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in November last year.
He has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Finished 15l behind Psycho when fourth of 5 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in November last year.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Across The Bay when 17th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Across The Bay when 17th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Askthemaster when sixth of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
He has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Askthemaster when sixth of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 13l behind Majestic Concorde at 16-1 when seventh of 28 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 13l behind Majestic Concorde at 16-1 when seventh of 28 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase at 2m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 12l behind Askthemaster when fifth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase at 2m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 12l behind Askthemaster when fifth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to yielding. Pulled up 5 out when 13-8fav at Killarney over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Glantara in July last year on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to yielding. Pulled up 5 out when 13-8fav at Killarney over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Glantara in July last year on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4fav at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year, beating Carrigmartin by 1 1/2l.
Winner of three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4fav at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year, beating Carrigmartin by 1 1/2l.
Has won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 18l behind Rare Bob at 9-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 5f (soft).
Has won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 18l behind Rare Bob at 9-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 5f (soft).
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on good and heavy ground. Unseated rider when 5-1 in the Group 3 Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in a Grade 3 chase won by Thegreatjohnbrowne in November last year on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on good and heavy ground. Unseated rider when 5-1 in the Group 3 Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in a Grade 3 chase won by Thegreatjohnbrowne in November last year on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l by Askthemaster when second of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l by Askthemaster when second of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and heavy ground. Finished 11l behind Askthemaster when fourth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and heavy ground. Finished 11l behind Askthemaster when fourth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Questions Answered when sixth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year.
Has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Questions Answered when sixth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m and 2m 1f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Curragh Grey when 11th of 16 on her latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m and 2m 1f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Curragh Grey when 11th of 16 on her latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race and two chases from 32 starts. Beaten 5l by Just Friends when second of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and two chases from 32 starts. Beaten 5l by Just Friends when second of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Maryiver when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Maryiver when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Tramore over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year.
Placed in a chase from ten starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Uncle Tom Cobley when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a chase from ten starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Uncle Tom Cobley when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED made a winning start in the handicap chase sphere over 2m4f at Limerick last month and a 7lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him following up. Penny's Bill ran like something was amiss when last sighted in the summer and he might have been freshened up by a break, while Dessie Hughes has a good hand with top weight Deal Done and handicap newcomer Erritt Lake, who unseated his rider in a Grade 3 novice event at Punchestown in November.
With Arklow Ger also declared over hurdles at Gowran on Saturday the vote goes to Questions Answered who is open to more improvement than the majority of these. Stormin Exit shaped a bit better than the result here last time and will be more at home back at this trip. Clew Bay Cove hasn't won for a long time but is capable of going well at a bit of a price.
Has won five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race when 8-11fav over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year, beating Solwhit by 2l.
Has won five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race when 8-11fav over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year, beating Solwhit by 2l.
Has won nine hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 2l by Hurricane Fly when second of 5 at 6-4 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Has won nine hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 2l by Hurricane Fly when second of 5 at 6-4 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Has won four hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-10fav at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month, beating Newmill by 1/2l.
Has won four hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-10fav at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month, beating Newmill by 1/2l.
Has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Hurricane Fly when fourth of 5 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Hurricane Fly when fourth of 5 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Has won five hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 11 behind Hurricane Fly beaten 3 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Has won five hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 11 behind Hurricane Fly beaten 3 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
HURRICANE FLY has looked better than ever this season, showing a brilliant burst of speed to beat the reopposing Solwhit in the Hatton's Grace over 2m4f before easing past the same rival dropped back to the minimum trip in the Festival Hurdle over C&D. Solwhit will need to try and draw the sting out of the selection from a long way out if he's going to reverse the form, while smart mare Voler La Vedette isn't quite up to this level against the boys and Sublimity is arguably past his best and needs quicker ground. 2010 County Hurdle winner Thousand Stars will probably continue to find life tough this season.
Hurricane Fly looks to have the measure of Solwhit judged on the 2 times they've met this term and his turn of foot is likely to once again prove the deciding factor in a race lacking any obvious pacesetters, this flat track right up his street as well. Voler La Vedette can chase them home in third.
Successful in two jump races at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on soft and yielding ground. Third of 6 behind Oscars Well beaten 19l at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Navan Novice Hurdle at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Successful in two jump races at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on soft and yielding ground. Third of 6 behind Oscars Well beaten 19l at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Navan Novice Hurdle at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on soft and yielding ground. Third of 5 behind First Lieutenant beaten 1l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on soft and yielding ground. Third of 5 behind First Lieutenant beaten 1l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good - yielding and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) in November last year, beating Wilde Wit Pleasure by 1 1/4l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good - yielding and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) in November last year, beating Wilde Wit Pleasure by 1 1/4l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Fell 3 out when 3-1 in the Group 3 Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle at Limerick over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in a Grade 3 hurdle race won by Knockfierna in December last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Fell 3 out when 3-1 in the Group 3 Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle at Limerick over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in a Grade 3 hurdle race won by Knockfierna in December last year on his latest outing.
Successful in two jump races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Rick when last of 5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in two jump races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Rick when last of 5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. Fell 4 out when 5-1 in the Group 2 Slaney Novice Hurdle at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) in a Grade 2 hurdle race won by Gagewell Flyer earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. Fell 4 out when 5-1 in the Group 2 Slaney Novice Hurdle at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) in a Grade 2 hurdle race won by Gagewell Flyer earlier this month on his latest outing.
HIDDEN CYCLONE has the best form on offer having gone unbeaten prior to finishing a close-up third to First Lieutenant in the Grade 1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle over 2m here last month and trainer 'Shark' Hanlon feels this more demanding distance will suit his charge to the ground. Willie Mullins' Flat recruit Ballyhaunis is bidding to make it three from three over timber but faces a much stiffer assignment. Of the rest, Fully Funded is preferred to Si C'Etait Vrai.
Hidden Cyclone has done little wrong to date and looks sure to relish the step up to 2½m so he gets the vote. It's only by a narrow margin from Ballyhaunis, however, as that one has looked exciting this season as well and represents the champion trainer, who had 2 other viable contenders entered at the 5-day stage. Si C'Etait Vrai is another unexposed sort and can complete the 3.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Diklers Oscar when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Diklers Oscar when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 6l behind The Shepherd when fifth of 24 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 6l behind The Shepherd when fifth of 24 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 when 16th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 when 16th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Four Chimneys when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Four Chimneys when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year.
A winner of a jump race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 6l behind The Shepherd when fourth of 24 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
A winner of a jump race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 6l behind The Shepherd when fourth of 24 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind The Shepherd when 22nd of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind The Shepherd when 22nd of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from eight starts. Finished 14l behind Shot From The Hip when sixth of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 2f (soft) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from eight starts. Finished 14l behind Shot From The Hip when sixth of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 2f (soft) in December last year.
Winner of three hurdle races and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 when 15th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 when 15th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind The Shepherd when 18th of 24 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind The Shepherd when 18th of 24 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Turner Brown when fifth of 20 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Turner Brown when fifth of 20 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Benash when 11th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Benash when 11th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 13l behind Might Be Magic when fourth of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 13l behind Might Be Magic when fourth of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-5fav at Tramore over 2m (heavy) earlier this month, beating Celtic Carol by 3l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-5fav at Tramore over 2m (heavy) earlier this month, beating Celtic Carol by 3l.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Final Approach when 21st of 26 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Final Approach when 21st of 26 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Rayhani when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (good) in August last year.
Winner of three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Rayhani when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (good) in August last year.
He has won two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Fool's Wildcat when fifth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) in December last year.
He has won two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Fool's Wildcat when fifth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 1 1/4l by Kylebeg Krystle when second of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 1 1/4l by Kylebeg Krystle when second of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Golden Silver when last of 4 on her latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Tote Pick Six Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (heavy).
Winner of a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Golden Silver when last of 4 on her latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Tote Pick Six Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (heavy).
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Fell having jumped the last when 14-1 at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Just Friends earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Fell having jumped the last when 14-1 at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Just Friends earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from 16 starts. Finished 19l behind Kyoto Summit when sixth of 20 at 5-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from 16 starts. Finished 19l behind Kyoto Summit when sixth of 20 at 5-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year.
A winner of a jump race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Trendelenburg when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a jump race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Trendelenburg when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
On what could be a good day for the Hanlon team, EPHORUS is fancied to register his third win on the bounce. He seemed to be idling after hitting the front too soon over 2m at Tramore last time but he still won well in the end and promises to be seen in an even better light back up in trip. Down Royal disappointment Golan Guy is lurking dangerously near the foot of the weights, while Talkin' Tough ran well for a long way at Fairyhouse and that first outing since September 2009 is bound to have done some good.
This is a competitive handicap so it could pay to look for a bit of value and Mister Farmer fits the bill, as he's 1 lb lower than when winning a handicap chase at Navan last term and is entitled to be fitter for his reappearance. Empire Theatre is another who looks on a potentially lenient mark, whilst 2 who come here in form are Ring Street Roller and Falcon Island.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Exit To Anywhere when seventh of 9 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (soft - heavy) in November last year.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Exit To Anywhere when seventh of 9 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (soft - heavy) in November last year.
Full brother to Western Leader, won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and twice in NH flat races at 2m and 2m 3f including a Group 2 race.
Full brother to Western Leader, won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and twice in NH flat races at 2m and 2m 3f including a Group 2 race.
Dam won on the flat at 2m, over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m.
Dam won on the flat at 2m, over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m.
Half-brother to Join The Queue, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-brother to Join The Queue, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Finished 9l behind Fasolo when fifth of 10 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Finished 9l behind Fasolo when fifth of 10 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P M J Doyle in Ireland.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P M J Doyle in Ireland.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Valleymount when 11th of 16 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Cork over 2m (heavy) in October last year.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Valleymount when 11th of 16 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Cork over 2m (heavy) in October last year.
Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Beaten 3/4l by Bog Warrior when second of 9 at 11-2 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Beaten 3/4l by Bog Warrior when second of 9 at 11-2 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Half-brother to Dispol Kylie, won three times at 5f.
Half-brother to Dispol Kylie, won three times at 5f.
Barring strong market support for the Willie Mullins-trained newcomer Zadarska, Jessie Harrington's BURN AND TURN looks the one to side with. She stepped up on her Cork debut effort when second to a smart-looking debutant at Fairyhouse earlier this month and further progress should make the mare hard to beat, especially in receipt of weight from her main rival. Charles Byrnes' point winner Shrapnel and 'Shark' Hanlon's Mart Lane are worth noting in the betting market.
Zadarska and Shrapnel are both interesting newcomers for powerful connections, and market support for either would be significant, but Burn And Turn sets a reasonable standard and looks the percentage call.
