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Forecast: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 6.3° - 8.5°
Rainfall: 0.11mm
Wind: 16.6 mph E
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Had every chance and ran to form when beaten 6 1/4l in a maiden at The Curragh last time; consistent on flat; off a short break and market can guide on hurdle debut.
Finished 6l behind Appeared when fifth of 12 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with N Stokes in Ireland.
Had every chance and ran to form when beaten 6 1/4l in a maiden at The Curragh last time; consistent on flat; off a short break and market can guide on hurdle debut.
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ricky Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Brassil | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Never threatened after missing the break when well beaten in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; multiple flat winner in UK; returns from a short break and needs plenty more on hurdle debut.
Beaten 12l behind True Colors at 8-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ross Burdon.
Never threatened after missing the break when well beaten in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; multiple flat winner in UK; returns from a short break and needs plenty more on hurdle debut.
| 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Harvey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Collins | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Yard has won two of the last five runnings; fell in a juvenile hurdle at Auteuil last time when booked for midfield and returns from a long layoff; effective at 2m on soft ground, previously showed minor promise in France and now with a top yard, more to come.
Fell when 5-2fav at Auteuil over 1m 7f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by The Mighty Celt in March on his racecourse debut.
Yard has won two of the last five runnings; fell in a juvenile hurdle at Auteuil last time when booked for midfield and returns from a long layoff; effective at 2m on soft ground, previously showed minor promise in France and now with a top yard, more to come.
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Last year's winning yard; ran to form when second beaten 5l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; hugely progressive stayer in UK; enjoys making the running and returns from a break; looks a threat on hurdle debut.
Beaten 5l by Belgravian when second of 5 at 7-4 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m (good to firm) in August. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Sir Mark Prescott.
Last year's winning yard; ran to form when second beaten 5l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; hugely progressive stayer in UK; enjoys making the running and returns from a break; looks a threat on hurdle debut.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Showed little on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground but inconsistent on the Flat and needs to improve over hurdles.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Glen To Glen when seventh of 11 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Showed little on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground but inconsistent on the Flat and needs to improve 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Stone-Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Ran to form when well beaten in a handicap here last time; 1m flat winner for top yard; off a short break and worth a market check on hurdle debut.
Beaten 13l behind Blake at 8-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (heavy) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A P O'Brien in Ireland.
Ran to form when well beaten in a handicap here last time; 1m flat winner for top yard; off a short break and worth a market check on hurdle debut.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D G Hogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Hogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Last year's winning yard; improved on debut, settling better in a hood when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective at 2m1f on soft to heavy ground and looks to have a fair opening.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Finished 6l behind Quinta Do Lago when fourth of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
Last year's winning yard; improved on debut, settling better in a hood when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective at 2m1f on soft to heavy ground and looks to have a fair opening.
| 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 | 2 | 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 | Sam Ewing | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
From a yard that has won two of the last ten renewals; made mistakes but showed promise on debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground; showed useful Flat form in France and could improve for a top stable.
Finished 11l behind Glen To Glen when fifth of 11 at 7-2 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
From a yard that has won two of the last ten renewals; made mistakes but showed promise on debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground; showed useful Flat form in France and could improve for a top stable.
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J P O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Last year's winning yard; fell in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft and heavy ground; French bumper form has been franked and could make amends for an unlucky debut fall.
A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 4f on soft ground. Fell at the last when 5-6fav at Cork over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Glen To Glen earlier this month on his hurdling debut. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Last year's winning yard; fell in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft and heavy ground; French bumper form has been franked and could make amends for an unlucky debut fall.
| 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 | 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 | Jack Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Had too much to do and looked to need a stiffer test when beaten 6l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; off a short break; useful handicapper over middle distances on flat in UK; likely type.
Finished 6l behind Yabher when sixth of 12 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Roger Varian.
Had too much to do and looked to need a stiffer test when beaten 6l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; off a short break; useful handicapper over middle distances on flat in UK; likely type.
| 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| 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 | Philip Byrnes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Byrnes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Ran to form when second beaten a length in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground; ex-French recruit for a top yard with likely further improvement.
Placed in three hurdle races from three starts. Beaten 1l by Glen To Glen when second of 11 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Ran to form when second beaten a length in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground; ex-French recruit for a top yard with likely further improvement.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Cromwell | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Ran well to a point on a modest debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m; generally consistent on the Flat in Britain but needs to show more over hurdles.
Well beaten at 50-1 behind Glen To Glen when eighth of 11 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Ran well to a point on a modest debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m; generally consistent on the Flat in Britain but needs to show more 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Luke Dempsey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P Flavin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; usually held up; effective at 2m on good ground and arrives in good form but probably one for handicaps.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Quinta Do Lago when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
Ran to form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; usually held up; effective at 2m on good ground and arrives in good form but probably one for handicaps.
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Brassil | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J G Coogan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
From last year's winning stable; disappointed when stepped up in trip and finished down the field in a handicap at Newbury last time; returning from a break and 1m flat winner needs to find plenty on hurdle debut.
Well beaten at 13-2 behind King Al when last of 9 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) in August. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with James Ferguson.
From last year's winning stable; disappointed when stepped up in trip and finished down the field in a handicap at Newbury last time; returning from a break and 1m flat winner needs to find plenty on hurdle debut.
| 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| 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 | James Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Outpaced and below form off a revised mark when up in class and down the field in a handicap at Newbury last time; had been in good form previously over 10f; off a short break and more needed now tackling hurdles.
Beaten 14l behind Day Of Grace at 12-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (soft) in October. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Hannon.
Outpaced and below form off a revised mark when up in class and down the field in a handicap at Newbury last time; had been in good form previously over 10f; off a short break and more needed now tackling hurdles.
| 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 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Hogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Poor debut when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; better suited by 1m and a sound surface; Flat winner but has plenty to prove over hurdles.
Well beaten at 80-1 behind Quinta Do Lago when 12th of 13 on her NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
Poor debut when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; better suited by 1m and a sound surface; Flat winner but has plenty to prove 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Walsh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Collins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Yard has won two of the last five runnings; very promising debut when a neck winner in a 3yo race at Argentan; much more to come now hurdling for top yard; strong contender.
Full sister to Dschingis Dream, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 3f. A winner at 16-1 at Argentan over 1m 4f (soft) on her latest outing in April, beating Viento De Levante by a neck. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with M Brasme.
Yard has won two of the last five runnings; very promising debut when a neck winner in a 3yo race at Argentan; much more to come now hurdling for top yard; strong contender.
| 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) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Ran to form when fourth beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Naas last time; progressive on flat; off a short break and has a bit to find.
Finished 7l behind Speckled Meadow when fourth of 10 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 3f (yielding) in October. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Joseph Patrick O'Brien in Ireland.
Ran to form when fourth beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Naas last time; progressive on flat; off a short break and has a bit to find.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Hogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Ran to form when winning a handicap at Chantilly by 2l last time; progressive over middle to staying trips on flat in France; likely type on hurdle debut.
A winner at 3-1 at Chantilly over 2m on her latest outing last month, beating Vendomya by 2l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with F Henri Graffard in France.
Ran to form when winning a handicap at Chantilly by 2l last time; progressive over middle to staying trips on flat in France; likely type on hurdle debut.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs J Harrington | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Ran to form when fourth beaten 11l in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time; effective at 2m on heavy ground; improvement is possible but required.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles, also won a flat race in September. Finished 11l behind Barbizon when fourth of 12 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (heavy) last month.
Ran to form when fourth beaten 11l in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time; effective at 2m on heavy ground; improvement is possible but required.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoghan Finegan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Patrick Magee | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% |
Improved after a break when fourth beaten 5l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; difficult to recommend starting out over hurdles.
Finished 5l behind Square Necker when fourth of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f earlier this month.
Improved after a break when fourth beaten 5l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; difficult to recommend starting out over hurdles.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Reserve 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Hogan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
MANOIR DE MIRANDE won a 1m4f French bumper in decisive fashion back in April and looked set to score on his debut for current connections when falling at the last at Cork. Ole Ole was beaten a length by Glen To Glen in that race, with Kizlyar, Far Eclipse and Ray Gun all behind, and Gordon Elliott's charge can make amends. Dschingis Desire represents the same owners and was also sourced from France after winning a 1m4f maiden back in the spring. Munsif won three times on the level this year for Roger Varian and is an interesting recruit to hurdles, while Deep Water Bay, Genealogy and Kashel Spring are others switching from the Flat to keep a close eye on.
MANOIR DE MIRANDE looked the likely winner when coming down on his hurdles debut but is fancied to make amends here. His win in a French bumper took a boost in the UK last month and he will have more to offer for top connections. His biggest threats may come another pair of ex French horses for the Willie Mullins stable. Dschingis Desire was victorious on her sole start on the level in France and looks her stable's first string on jockey bookings. She can chase the selection home ahead of stablemate Dead Cert who was beaten when coming down late last time but still shaped with promise.
Made mistakes and produced a poor chase debut when down the field in a beginners' chase at Naas last time. Effective at around 2m but currently out of form over jumps.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Prends Garde A Toi when last of 9 on his chase debut at Naas over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
Made mistakes and produced a poor chase debut when down the field in a beginners' chase at Naas last time. Effective at around 2m but currently out of form over jumps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Walsh | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Ciaran Murphy | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
Showed a good attitude and improvement on recent form when winning a novice hurdle at Navan by 3/4l last time. Returns from a long layoff with promise of more to come over fences; danger if fit.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. A winner at 3-1 in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in January, beating C'est Ta Chance by 3/4l.
Showed a good attitude and improvement on recent form when winning a novice hurdle at Navan by 3/4l last time. Returns from a long layoff with promise of more to come over fences; danger if fit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Brassil | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
Below form after being made too much use of when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time. Returns from a long layoff and wears a tongue-tie for the first time; faces a tough task in hot race on chase debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind She's A Saint when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m (good) in April. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Below form after being made too much use of when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time. Returns from a long layoff and wears a tongue-tie for the first time; faces a tough task in hot race on chase debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Gilligan | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6.7% |
Outpaced but very promising on chase debut when second, beaten 13l, in a beginners' chase at Navan on return. Progressive hurdler last term; effective at around 2½m and should improve for that initial experience when stepped up in trip but threat if getting stiff test.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on soft and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 13l by Kopek Des Bordes when second of 11 at 9-2 on his chase debut at Navan over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
Outpaced but very promising on chase debut when second, beaten 13l, in a beginners' chase at Navan on return. Progressive hurdler last term; effective at around 2½m and should improve for that initial experience when stepped up in trip but threat if getting stiff test.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | Colm Murphy | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
Winner of three Grade 1 races over hurdles; stable has won two of the last five runnings of this contest. Finished second, beaten 16l, in the Order Of St George Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Cork last time. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground; a classy hurdler likely to improve for the reappearance.
Winner of five hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 16l by Kala Conti when second of 8 at 5-6fav on her chase debut at Cork over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of three Grade 1 races over hurdles; stable has won two of the last five runnings of this contest. Finished second, beaten 16l, in the Order Of St George Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Cork last time. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground; a classy hurdler likely to improve for the reappearance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 5 | 6 | 41.7% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 5 | 5 | 45.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 9 | 3 | 5 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| T | W P Mullins | 9 | 3 | 5 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
KARGESE was a dual Grade 1 winner over hurdles as a juvenile and landed the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. The Willie Mullins-trained mare was set a stiff task on her chasing debut when runner-up to Kala Conti in a Grade 2 at Cork earlier this month and should benefit from the experience. Lovely Hurling filled the runner-up spot behind the impressive Final Demand in a 2m4f Grade 1 novice hurdle at the Punchestown Festival and was unlucky to come up against Kopek Des Bordes on his chasing debut at Navan last month. James's Gate has obviously not been the easiest to train but retains plenty of ability.
This looks a match race between Lovely Hurling and KARGESE. The former placed at the top level over hurdles in the spring and represents a yard where horses tend to improve significantly for fences. He chased home a top class rival first time out in this sphere and should go close if building on it but it is the mare who is preferred. She was a winner three times at the top level over hurdles and added the County in the spring. She looked in need of the run on her recent chase debut where she was given a gentle time after a bad late error but can leave that form behind here. Progressive hurdler James's Gate can complete the tricast on his chase debut if fit after a break.
The yard has won two of the last ten runnings of this race. Pulled up in the Fortria Chase (Grade 2) at Navan last time. Effective at 2m and acts with cut, but though a former Grade 1 winner, he is not the force of old and can be erratic.
Winner of a hurdle race and six chases at 2m on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 in the Group 2 Bar One Racing Fortria Chase at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) in a Grade 2 chase won by Found A Fifty last month on his latest outing.
The yard has won two of the last ten runnings of this race. Pulled up in the Fortria Chase (Grade 2) at Navan last time. Effective at 2m and acts with cut, but though a former Grade 1 winner, he is not the force of old and can be erratic.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 30 | 7 | 7 | 23.3% | |
| Chase | 27 | 6 | 6 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 28 | 6 | 7 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 30 | 7 | 7 | 23.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 30 | 7 | 7 | 23.3% |
A dual Grade 1 winner who ran to form when winning the Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) at Cork by 1 1/2l last time, his fitness and better jumping proving decisive. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, consistent, though possibly vulnerable at the very top level.
Has won a hurdle race, eight chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 3-1 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 BAR 1 Betting Hilly Way Chase at Cork over 2m 1f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Majborough by 1 1/2l.
A dual Grade 1 winner who ran to form when winning the Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) at Cork by 1 1/2l last time, his fitness and better jumping proving decisive. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, consistent, though possibly vulnerable at the very top level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 9 | 4 | 50% | |
| Chase | 14 | 8 | 3 | 57.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 9 | 5 | 47.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 10 | 5 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 43.8% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 10 | 6 | 3 | 60% |
| T | G Elliott | 19 | 9 | 5 | 47.4% |
The yard has won three of the last five editions of this race. Finished 8l third in the Fortria Chase (Grade 2) at Navan last time. Enjoys making the running and is effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, best on decent ground; competitive at Grade 2/3 level.
Has won three hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Third of 5 behind Found A Fifty beaten 8l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Bar One Racing Fortria Chase at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
The yard has won three of the last five editions of this race. Finished 8l third in the Fortria Chase (Grade 2) at Navan last time. Enjoys making the running and is effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, best on decent ground; competitive at Grade 2/3 level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 9 | 2 | 50% | |
| Chase | 12 | 6 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 8 | 2 | 47.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & H) | 16 | 9 | 1 | 56.3% |
| HG | Hood | 17 | 9 | 1 | 52.9% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 17 | 9 | 1 | 52.9% |
A triple Grade 1 winner who finished second, beaten 1 1/2l, in the Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) at Cork last time where let down by jumping. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground. Would be unbeaten over fences but for jumping errors; high-class performer who must jump cleanly.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Beaten 1 1/2l by Found A Fifty when second of 5 at 4-6fav on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 BAR 1 Betting Hilly Way Chase at Cork over 2m 1f (soft).
A triple Grade 1 winner who finished second, beaten 1 1/2l, in the Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) at Cork last time where let down by jumping. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground. Would be unbeaten over fences but for jumping errors; high-class performer who must jump cleanly.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 5 | 2 | 62.5% | |
| Chase | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 5 | 2 | 62.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 7 | 4 | 2 | 57.1% |
| T | W P Mullins | 7 | 4 | 2 | 57.1% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
A four-time Grade 1 winner who took the Champion Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown by 7l last time. Effective at 2m and suited by decent ground. The Champion Chase winner sets the standard here, a big player if fit on favourable drying ground but may just need this run.
Has won three hurdle races, two NH flat races and three chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 2-1 in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown over 2m (good - yielding) on his latest outing in April, beating Captain Guinness by 7l.
A four-time Grade 1 winner who took the Champion Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown by 7l last time. Effective at 2m and suited by decent ground. The Champion Chase winner sets the standard here, a big player if fit on favourable drying ground but may just need this run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 6 | 3 | 60% | |
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 8 | 3 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Flanagan | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| T | B Connell | 12 | 8 | 3 | 66.7% |
A dual Grade 1 winner and last year's victor of this race. Finished 11l third in the Champion Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m and prefers decent ground. Progressive last term with strong course form; dangerous if allowed to dictate.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 6 behind Marine Nationale beaten 11l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown over 2m (good - yielding) in April.
A dual Grade 1 winner and last year's victor of this race. Finished 11l third in the Champion Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m and prefers decent ground. Progressive last term with strong course form; dangerous if allowed to dictate.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 8 | 6 | 32% | |
| Chase | 19 | 6 | 5 | 31.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| C | Course | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 5 | 2 | 62.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 7 | 6 | 31.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Ewing | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P O'Brien | 21 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% |
Travelled well and ran to her best when benefitting from a drop in grade, showing strong form for the level when winning the Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3) at Naas by a short-head last time following big Arkle run. Cheekpieces first time; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground.
Has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 4-1 in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Barberstown Castle Chase at Naas over 2m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Champ Kiely by a short head.
Travelled well and ran to her best when benefitting from a drop in grade, showing strong form for the level when winning the Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3) at Naas by a short-head last time following big Arkle run. Cheekpieces first time; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 5 | 4 | 50% | |
| Chase | 6 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 6 | 5 | 54.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 8 | 4 | 3 | 50% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 12 | 7 | 4 | 58.3% |
MAJBOROUGH is certainly not the finished article over fences, but hopefully he can put in an improved round of jumping and take advantage of a fitness edge over Marine Nationale. The five-year-old blundered away a winning opportunity when a close third behind Jango Baie and Only By Night in the Arkle at Cheltenham and after easily beating Only By Night at the Punchestown Festival, again showed jumping frailties when runner-up to Found A Fifty on his reappearance in the Hilly Way at Cork. Marine Nationale, third behind Solness in this race last year, steadily improved last season before landing the Champion Chase at both Cheltenham and Punchestown. It will be interesting to see how strong Solness is in the market on his seasonal debut.
Marine Nationale sets the standard following his Champion Chase victory in the spring. He followed it up at Punchestown and will appreciate the decent ground on his return but he could be vulnerable to a race fit rival. Found A Fifty got the better of MAJBOROUGH last time where his jumping was decisive but he may not confirm that form here. He had a fitness edge that day and the re-opposing selection should appreciate the return to going left handed here. He was a winner at the top level in the spring and was unlucky to be behind by Only By Night in the Arkle where he was again let down by his jumping. He has the potential for significant improvement for top connections so gets the verdict in an open renewal. Last year's winner Solness is also a danger if getting an easy lead given his fine course record.
The yard has won the last two runnings of this race. Showed improvement and a willing attitude when landing the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse by a head last time. Effective over 2m and acts on any ground; debut form strong and progressing well for a top stable.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from yielding to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race when 8-13fav in the Group 2 BAR 1 Betting Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month, beating Blake by a head.
The yard has won the last two runnings of this race. Showed improvement and a willing attitude when landing the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse by a head last time. Effective over 2m and acts on any ground; debut form strong and progressing well for a top stable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 4 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | G Elliott | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
From a yard that has won two of the last five renewals. Quickened clear easily when taking a maiden hurdle at Thurles by 23l last time. Effective over 2½m and handles cut in the ground; French form proven at a high level and open to further progress for a leading yard.
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-6fav at Thurles over 2m (good - yielding) last month, beating Glenrush Bay by 23l.
From a yard that has won two of the last five renewals. Quickened clear easily when taking a maiden hurdle at Thurles by 23l last time. Effective over 2½m and handles cut in the ground; French form proven at a high level and open to further progress for a leading yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | W P Mullins | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
From a yard successful in two of the last five renewals. Quickened clear for a comfortable win in the BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Tipperary by 6½l last time. Effective at 2m2f on good ground; a classy sort who could extend an unbeaten run stepping up in grade.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good - yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race when 1-4fav in the Group 3 BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle at Tipperary over 2m (good - yielding) in October, beating Whimsy by 7l.
From a yard successful in two of the last five renewals. Quickened clear for a comfortable win in the BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Tipperary by 6½l last time. Effective at 2m2f on good ground; a classy sort who could extend an unbeaten run stepping up in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Showed greenness and made mistakes but produced a very promising hurdle debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Cork by 3l last time. Returns from a short break; effective over 2m. With bumper and point wins to his name, his debut form is franked and he looks a likely improver over hurdles.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-11fav at Cork over 2m (yielding) last month, beating Grey Jude by 2 3/4l.
Showed greenness and made mistakes but produced a very promising hurdle debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Cork by 3l last time. Returns from a short break; effective over 2m. With bumper and point wins to his name, his debut form is franked and he looks a likely improver over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
From a yard that has won the last two runnings of this race. Quickened clear with ease to win a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse by 21l last time. Effective over 2m on heavy ground; bumper form has been confirmed over hurdles and should remain competitive up in class.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on yielding - soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-5fav at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month, beating Casterly Rock by 21l.
From a yard that has won the last two runnings of this race. Quickened clear with ease to win a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse by 21l last time. Effective over 2m on heavy ground; bumper form has been confirmed over hurdles and should remain competitive up in class.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | G Elliott | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Quickened clear cosily and showed improvement from debut when winning the Jack McInerney Memorial Hurdle (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse by 7½l last time. Effective at 2m and handles yielding or good ground; bumper form looks solid and he's progressing well over hurdles, likely to stay further in time.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race when 2-1jt-fav in the Group 3 Jack McInerney Memorial Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month, beating I'm Slippy by 8l.
Quickened clear cosily and showed improvement from debut when winning the Jack McInerney Memorial Hurdle (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse by 7½l last time. Effective at 2m and handles yielding or good ground; bumper form looks solid and he's progressing well over hurdles, likely to stay further in time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Ewing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | J P O'Brien | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
Outpaced but improved and looked in need of a stiffer test when 1½l third in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse on his latest start. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground; consistent performer in bumpers and hurdles with strong form and may appreciate further.
He has won three NH flat races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Koktail Brut beaten 1 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 BAR 1 Betting Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Outpaced but improved and looked in need of a stiffer test when 1½l third in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse on his latest start. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground; consistent performer in bumpers and hurdles with strong form and may appreciate further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% |
Ran to form when second, beaten 1¼l, in the Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Down Royal last time. Back from a short break; effective at 2m and suited by good or soft ground. Bumper and hurdle form have been franked and she continues to progress.
She has won a hurdle race and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Full Of Life when second of 9 at evens fav on her latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in October.
Ran to form when second, beaten 1¼l, in the Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Down Royal last time. Back from a short break; effective at 2m and suited by good or soft ground. Bumper and hurdle form have been franked and she continues to progress.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr D L Queally | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50% |
| T | D Queally | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
The bare form of the Thurles maiden hurdle won by LE DIVIN ENFANT last month is nothing to get excited about, but he oozed class in recording a facile victory and gets the vote to show he's up to competing at the highest level in novice hurdle company this season. Willie Mullins holds a strong hand as he's also represented by Love Me Tender, who easily made all on both hurdle starts, including in a Grade 3 at Tipperary, while Skylight Hustle took a big leap forward from his hurdling debut when a wide-margin winner of a Fairyhouse maiden. Riding arrangements suggest he's preferred to Royal Bond victor Koktail Brut.
A strong contest can go to the unbeaten LOVE ME TENDER who will appreciate the drying ground. He has justified short odds on all of his rules starts and his latest Grade 3 victory sets the standard on ratings. Stablemate Le Divin Enfant is feared after an impressive win on his only start following his move from France but it is the pair from the Gordon Elliott yard who look the biggest dangers. Koktail Brut is already a Grade 2 winner where he had The Passing Wife in behind but it is Skylight Hustle who could provide the greatest threat. His debut defeat has been franked and he couldn't have been more impressive when landing a maiden on better ground next time. He is the stable first string on jockey bookings.
Hampered and weakened late when comfortably held in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2m and suited by decent ground; generally consistent but can weaken in the finish.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Finished 11l behind Zillow when fifth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Hampered and weakened late when comfortably held in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2m and suited by decent ground; generally consistent but can weaken in the finish.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 3 | 6 | 12% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 16 | 4 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 4 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 20 | 3 | 5 | 15% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 26 | 4 | 6 | 15.4% |
Raced far too freely and needed the run when down the field in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham most recently; effective at 2m and handles soft ground, but current mark demands more.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Alexei when 12th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) last month.
Raced far too freely and needed the run when down the field in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham most recently; effective at 2m and handles soft ground, but current mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Philip Byrnes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | W Durkan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Outpaced before finishing strongly when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; usually held up; consistent handicapper effective at 2-2 1/4m and best suited by a return to longer trip.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 4 1/2l by Zillow when second of 10 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Outpaced before finishing strongly when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; usually held up; consistent handicapper effective at 2-2 1/4m and best suited by a return to longer trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 8 | 23.1% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 3 | 8 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
| T | G Elliott | 14 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Did it cosily when winning a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Navan last time; effective at 2m and acts on heavy or good ground; usually consistent type.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on yielding - soft and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1jt-fav at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) last month, beating Ragmans Corner by 3 1/2l.
Did it cosily when winning a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Navan last time; effective at 2m and acts on heavy or good ground; usually consistent type.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 5 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 5 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| T | P Fenton | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
Below form up in grade when fourth, beaten 36l in the For Auction Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Navan latest; effective at 2m, debut form franked, will stay further, still learning but capable of better.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind I'll Sort That when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Bar One Racing For Auction Novice Hurdle at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Below form up in grade when fourth, beaten 36l in the For Auction Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Navan latest; effective at 2m, debut form franked, will stay further, still learning but capable of better.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| 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 | Darragh O'Keeffe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Unsuited by rain-softened ground and may not have stayed when down the field in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle last time; better suited by 2m on sound surface but has a bit to prove after several below-par runs.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Billy Lee Swagger when 9th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Unsuited by rain-softened ground and may not have stayed when down the field in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle last time; better suited by 2m on sound surface but has a bit to prove after several below-par runs.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Richard O'brien | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
Returned to form but just outstayed late when fourth, beaten 7l in the Denny Hurdle at Down Royal latest; returning from a break; may now need further than 2m, probably best at around 2 1/2m; fair mark but unreliable.
Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy (latest flat win was in June). Finished 7l behind Happy Jacky when fourth of 5 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 3m (good to firm) in August.
Returned to form but just outstayed late when fourth, beaten 7l in the Denny Hurdle at Down Royal latest; returning from a break; may now need further than 2m, probably best at around 2 1/2m; fair mark but unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 31 | 6 | 9 | 19.4% | |
| Hurdle | 23 | 4 | 7 | 17.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 17 | 3 | 5 | 17.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 45 | 9 | 11 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Hugh Horgan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J P O'Brien | 51 | 10 | 12 | 19.6% |
Below form and outclassed when well beaten in the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown latest; top jockey returns; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; inconsistent performer but not fully exposed.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Lulamba when seventh of 12 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m (yielding) in May.
Below form and outclassed when well beaten in the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown latest; top jockey returns; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; inconsistent performer but not fully exposed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | W P Mullins | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
Bit free and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective at 2m on soft or yielding ground; likely to improve now handicapping though mark looks demanding.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 4f and 2m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2jt-fav behind Kotkito Bello when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 1f (soft - heavy) last month.
Bit free and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective at 2m on soft or yielding ground; likely to improve now handicapping though mark looks demanding.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Produced a modest effort when beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; consistent in this sphere but needs to show more to be competitive at this level.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on soft and yielding ground. Finished 11l behind Washington when fifth of 13 at 8-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) in December last year.
Produced a modest effort when beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; consistent in this sphere but needs to show more to be competitive at this level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Flanagan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D H Kelly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Made mistakes and ran below form up in grade when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham latest; effective at 2-2 3/4m on soft or good ground; had been in good form before that run and mark looks fair.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Lavender Hill Mob when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Made mistakes and ran below form up in grade when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham latest; effective at 2-2 3/4m on soft or good ground; had been in good form before that run and mark looks fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 1 | 7 | 6.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M A Molloy | 16 | 1 | 7 | 6.3% |
Improved down in grade when winning by a neck off a 7lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; in good form since switching to hurdles but this revised mark looks tougher.
A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (yielding) on his latest outing in October, beating Footstepstoglory by a neck.
Improved down in grade when winning by a neck off a 7lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; in good form since switching to hurdles but this revised mark looks tougher.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 0 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Luke Dempsey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P Dempsey | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
Ran to form when landing a handicap by a neck off a 34lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; effective at 2m and acts on any ground; inconsistent veteran is fairly treated on best form.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago (latest flat win was earlier this month). Beaten 20l behind Zillow at 14-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Kilbeggan over 2m (good - yielding) in September.
Ran to form when landing a handicap by a neck off a 34lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; effective at 2m and acts on any ground; inconsistent veteran is fairly treated on best form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5.9% | |
| Hurdle | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 37 | 2 | 9 | 5.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ciaran Murphy | 50 | 6 | 5 | 12% |
Given too much to do under a negative ride when beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Naas last time; effective at 2m and looks well treated on maiden and Flat form. Big chance if ridden more positively.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven NH starts (latest flat win was in December last year). Beaten 9l behind River Vale at 7-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Given too much to do under a negative ride when beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Naas last time; effective at 2m and looks well treated on maiden and Flat form. Big chance if ridden more positively.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 28 | 5 | 4 | 17.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 19 | 3 | 3 | 15.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A J Martin | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% |
Made too much use of and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Naas most recent; effective at 2m on any ground but more required from this mark.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 18l behind River Vale at 16-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.
Made too much use of and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Naas most recent; effective at 2m on any ground but more required from this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 1 | 5 | 5.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane O'Callaghan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R O'Sullivan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
Ran poorly when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective at 2m on good ground but currently out of form.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Expound when last of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (good) in May. Runs from 3lb out of handicap.
Ran poorly when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective at 2m on good ground but currently out of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 1 | 3 | 5.6% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 1 | 3 | 5.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 1 | 3 | 5.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jake Coen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | T Mullins | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% |
Won by 2 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark at Downpatrick in October; ran to form when sixth, beaten 6l, last time; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; holding form well across both codes and well treated on chase from.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 18l behind Splashing Out at 10-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m (good - yielding) in October.
Won by 2 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark at Downpatrick in October; ran to form when sixth, beaten 6l, last time; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; holding form well across both codes and well treated on chase from.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 2 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Ewing | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 25 | 2 | 7 | 8% |
BOWENSONFIRE has won three times over hurdles this year, including a valuable handicap at Bellewstown in July, and has held his form well since. He came home strongly into second behind Zillow at Fairyhouse last time and can go one better. Sainte Lucie looked a smart prospect when easily landing a Punchestown maiden on her Irish debut but didn't really progress subsequently, albeit in the top juvenile races. Balko D'ange won a similar event at Navan last month, while others to consider include top-weight Path D'oroux and Tipperary maiden winner Ace Brannigan.
EN OR caught the eye last time under very considerate riding on ground much more testing than ideal. He finished full of running that day and he should come on for that first hurdles run in nearly a year. His mark looks generous based on both his maiden and his flat form and he should get a strong pace to aim at here. That will also suit the frustrating Bowensonfire who has been admirably consistent in high end handicaps. He was unsuited by the drop in trip last time and may find this on the sharp side as well but he is weighted to be on the premises. The same can be said of Path D'Oroux whose latest effort is worth marking up as he was hampered late. He's proven tricky to win with but is on a dangerous mark on his classy chase form and will be suited by the drying ground.
Landed the Scottish Grand National by a length off a 10lb lower mark at Ayr on his penultimate start. Effective from 3m to 4m and acts on any ground. Hugely progressive last term and should build on his promising Drinmore reappearance now up in trip.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 4m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 6 behind Romeo Coolio beaten 10l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 BAR 1 Betting Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Landed the Scottish Grand National by a length off a 10lb lower mark at Ayr on his penultimate start. Effective from 3m to 4m and acts on any ground. Hugely progressive last term and should build on his promising Drinmore reappearance now up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 4 | 3 | 23.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26.7% |
Pulled up in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury last time where travelled well until bad error. Effective from 2½m to 3m and unexposed at the trip. Looks very well treated on his Listed reappearance win.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 at Newbury over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Panic Attack last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury last time where travelled well until bad error. Effective from 2½m to 3m and unexposed at the trip. Looks very well treated on his Listed reappearance win.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 3 | 4 | 30% | |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr D O'Connor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 14 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
Found nil when fourth, beaten 45l, in the Michael Hickey Memorial Chase at Wexford last time. Blinkers on for the first time and returns from a short break. Effective from 2½m to 3m but looks on a stiff mark.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 15-2 when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m 7f (good - yielding) in October.
Found nil when fourth, beaten 45l, in the Michael Hickey Memorial Chase at Wexford last time. Blinkers on for the first time and returns from a short break. Effective from 2½m to 3m but looks on a stiff mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 5 | 7 | 20% | |
| Chase | 15 | 2 | 5 | 13.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Blinkers | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jack Foley | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outclassed and unsuited by rain-softened ground when comfortably held in the Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse last time. Effective around 2½m and has probably reached his level.
Winner of four hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Romeo Coolio when last of 6 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 BAR 1 Betting Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Outclassed and unsuited by rain-softened ground when comfortably held in the Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse last time. Effective around 2½m and has probably reached his level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 8 | 4 | 34.8% | |
| Chase | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 7 | 5 | 25.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J H Williamson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 28 | 8 | 5 | 28.6% |
Pulled up in the Foxrock Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective around 2½m but remains inconsistent and not fully exposed over fences.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on soft and yielding ground. Pulled up at the last when 8-1 at Navan over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Down Memory Lane earlier this month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Foxrock Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective around 2½m but remains inconsistent and not fully exposed over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Stone-Walsh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
Returned to form back up in trip when second, beaten 3l, in the Paddy Power Betting Shops Novice Chase at Cork. Acts on soft and good ground and is effective around 2½m. In fair form, though his latest effort had some knocks.
He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 2 3/4l by Ol Man Dingle when second of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Paddy Power Betting Shops Irish EBF Novice Chase at Cork over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
Returned to form back up in trip when second, beaten 3l, in the Paddy Power Betting Shops Novice Chase at Cork. Acts on soft and good ground and is effective around 2½m. In fair form, though his latest effort had some knocks.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Cleary-Farrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% |
Fell in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 3m and suited by cut in the ground, though looks on a stiff mark.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Fell at the 13th when 16-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 5f (good) in a chase won by Final Orders earlier this month on his latest outing.
Fell in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 3m and suited by cut in the ground, though looks on a stiff mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 6 | 4 | 30% | |
| Chase | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 7 | 4 | 36.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 23 | 7 | 5 | 30.4% |
Pulled up in the Foxrock Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m so will appreciate this longer trip but needs to show more for his new yard.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Navan over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Down Memory Lane earlier this month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Foxrock Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m so will appreciate this longer trip but needs to show more for his new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 3 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 2 | 5 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 5 | 5 | 23.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Kidd | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J C McConnell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Stopped quickly after a bad error and was well beaten in the Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse. Suited by 3m+ and acts with cut. Inconsistent but on a generous mark based on his UK form.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Beaten 19l behind Better Times Ahead at 15-2 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 6f (yielding - soft) last month.
Stopped quickly after a bad error and was well beaten in the Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse. Suited by 3m+ and acts with cut. Inconsistent but on a generous mark based on his UK form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 3 | 3 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kieren Buckley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Cromwell | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
Up in trip and may not have stayed when down the field in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury. Effective from 2½m to 2¾m and acts on any ground. In good form until that latest effort but others better treated.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Panic Attack when 10th of 24 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Up in trip and may not have stayed when down the field in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury. Effective from 2½m to 2¾m and acts on any ground. In good form until that latest effort but others better treated.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 14 | 1 | 7 | 7.1% |
Travelled well and returned to form when beaten 1½l off this mark at Navan last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m and on a fair mark based on novice form.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 1 1/2l by Down Memory Lane when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 5f (soft - heavy).
Travelled well and returned to form when beaten 1½l off this mark at Navan last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m and on a fair mark based on novice form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 4 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & B) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 13.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Smith | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 19 | 5 | 2 | 26.3% |
Won the Summer Plate Handicap Chase by 5l off an 11lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts back. Improved again when second in a Grade 1 hurdle at Far Hills last time. Returning from a break with ground conditions to suit and still looks progressive. Fair claims if stamina holds up.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on good and good - yielding ground, also won a flat race in September. Beaten a head by Zanahiyr when second of 8 at 6-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 American Grand National Hurdle Stakes - Grade 1 at Far Hills over 2m 5f (good) in October.
Won the Summer Plate Handicap Chase by 5l off an 11lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts back. Improved again when second in a Grade 1 hurdle at Far Hills last time. Returning from a break with ground conditions to suit and still looks progressive. Fair claims if stamina holds up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 5 | 18.2% | |
| Chase | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 4 | 6 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 6 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Made mistakes, was outpaced, needed the run and bled when fourth, beaten 16l, in a Punchestown handicap chase last time. Top jockey back on board. Effective from 2½m to 3m, acts on heavy and good to soft. Useful novice last term, fair mark but tricky.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Finished 16l behind Dee Capo when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) last month.
Made mistakes, was outpaced, needed the run and bled when fourth, beaten 16l, in a Punchestown handicap chase last time. Top jockey back on board. Effective from 2½m to 3m, acts on heavy and good to soft. Useful novice last term, fair mark but tricky.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% | |
| Chase | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | W P Mullins | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% |
Fourth, beaten 7½l, in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective from 2m2f to 3m and handles yielding and heavy ground. Progressive and unexposed as a staying chaser.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Finished 8l behind Answer To Kayf when fourth of 19 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan over 3m (heavy) last month.
Fourth, beaten 7½l, in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective from 2m2f to 3m and handles yielding and heavy ground. Progressive and unexposed as a staying chaser.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 4 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 4 | 3 | 36.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 5 | 4 | 38.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Staples | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Cromwell | 12 | 4 | 4 | 33.3% |
Ran to form when 11l third in the Paddy Power Betting Shops Novice Chase at Cork. Off a short break and effective from 2½m to 3m on any ground. Consistent but his mark demands more.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good - yielding and soft ground. Third of 5 behind Ol Man Dingle beaten 11l at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Paddy Power Betting Shops Irish EBF Novice Chase at Cork over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.
Ran to form when 11l third in the Paddy Power Betting Shops Novice Chase at Cork. Off a short break and effective from 2½m to 3m on any ground. Consistent but his mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Easily won a Punchestown Handicap Chase by 15l off a 14lb lower mark last time. Effective from 2½m to 4m and handles soft and yielding ground. Unexposed over staying trips but may just need this run.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 3m 7f on soft and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 15-2jt-fav at Punchestown over 3m 7f (yielding) in May, beating Outside The Door by 15l.
Easily won a Punchestown Handicap Chase by 15l off a 14lb lower mark last time. Effective from 2½m to 4m and handles soft and yielding ground. Unexposed over staying trips but may just need this run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
Ran to form when beaten 1¼l off a 5lb lower mark at Limerick last time, appreciating the step back up in trip. Off a short break and best around 3m. Generally consistent and may have a bit more to offer for his new yard.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by French Dynamite when second of 15 at 11-2fav on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BOYLE Sports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase at Limerick over 3m (yielding - soft) in October.
Ran to form when beaten 1¼l off a 5lb lower mark at Limerick last time, appreciating the step back up in trip. Off a short break and best around 3m. Generally consistent and may have a bit more to offer for his new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% | |
| Chase | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 3 | 4 | 15% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | E McNamara | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Back to form down in grade, jumping much better and outclassing rivals when winning a mares' chase at Clonmel by 11l. Off a short break and effective from 2m to 2½m. Won a weak graded race, jumping remains an issue and can be inconsistent.
She has won a hurdle race and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 8-11fav at Clonmel over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in October, beating Ad Caelum by 11l.
Back to form down in grade, jumping much better and outclassing rivals when winning a mares' chase at Clonmel by 11l. Off a short break and effective from 2m to 2½m. Won a weak graded race, jumping remains an issue and can be inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Luke Dempsey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H De Bromhead | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% |
Did not find much when comfortably held in a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse. Effective from 2m6f to 3m but a weak finisher and currently in moderate form.
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 10-1 when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Did not find much when comfortably held in a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse. Effective from 2m6f to 3m but a weak finisher and currently in moderate form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 3 | 6 | 15% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 3 | 6 | 23.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam McKenna | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Nolan | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13.6% |
Pulled up in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Returning from a long layoff and effective from 2½m to 3m, suited by plenty of cut. Progressive until that run but may just need this return.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 7-1 in the Group 3 BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 5f (soft - heavy) in a Grade 3 chase won by Haiti Couleurs in April on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Returning from a long layoff and effective from 2½m to 3m, suited by plenty of cut. Progressive until that run but may just need this return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 1 | 6 | 9.1% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 7 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Sexton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Gibney | 12 | 1 | 7 | 8.3% |
Beaten a neck off a 5lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time. Effective from 3m to 3¾m and acts on any ground. Maiden over fences who often throws races away; enthusiasm remains a concern.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten a neck by Better Times Ahead when second of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 6f (yielding - soft) last month.
Beaten a neck off a 5lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time. Effective from 3m to 3¾m and acts on any ground. Maiden over fences who often throws races away; enthusiasm remains a concern.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 2 | 8 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 3 | 11 | 15.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% |
| T | G Elliott | 22 | 3 | 11 | 13.6% |
Pulled up in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Navan last time. Effective at 3m and acts on soft and good ground. Touch unlucky on last hurdles run but remains unreliable.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 11-1 at Navan over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) in a hurdle race won by Gringo D'aubrelle earlier this month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Navan last time. Effective at 3m and acts on soft and good ground. Touch unlucky on last hurdles run but remains unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% | |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 3 | 5 | 15% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 20 | 3 | 5 | 15% |
Made mistakes but improved back from a break when second, beaten 4½l, in a Cork handicap hurdle. Cheekpieces on for the first time. Effective around 3m and best on a sound surface; holds no secrets from handicapper.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by West Cork Wildway when second of 15 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding - soft) last month.
Made mistakes but improved back from a break when second, beaten 4½l, in a Cork handicap hurdle. Cheekpieces on for the first time. Effective around 3m and best on a sound surface; holds no secrets from handicapper.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 8 | 11.8% | |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 7 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Cheek Pieces | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P Flavin | 19 | 2 | 8 | 10.5% |
Never jumped or travelled and looked awkward when well held in a Punchestown handicap chase last time. Fairly treated on debut form, has had issues, inconsistent and may now need 3m.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 11-8fav behind Dee Capo when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) last month.
Never jumped or travelled and looked awkward when well held in a Punchestown handicap chase last time. Fairly treated on debut form, has had issues, inconsistent and may now need 3m.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ricky Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H De Bromhead | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Unseated rider in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan last time when beaten. Effective at 3m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Still a maiden over fences.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f on soft and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 40-1 in the Group 3 Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan over 3m (heavy) in a Grade 3 chase won by Answer To Kayf last month on his latest outing.
Unseated rider in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan last time when beaten. Effective at 3m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Still a maiden over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & V) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Visor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Harvey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J C McConnell | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced but ran to form when fourth, beaten 16l, in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle. Best around 2¾m and may be better dropped slightly in trip though vulnerable to less exposed rival.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on good and soft ground. Finished 16l behind Billy Lee Swagger when fourth of 20 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Outpaced but ran to form when fourth, beaten 16l, in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle. Best around 2¾m and may be better dropped slightly in trip though vulnerable to less exposed rival.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 29 | 4 | 9 | 13.8% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 30 | 4 | 10 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel King | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
Ran to form but flattened out late when well beaten in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan. Effective from 2m to 3m; a veteran who remains well treated on old form but vulnerable to improver.
Has won three hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. Beaten 15l behind Answer To Kayf at 33-1 when eighth of 19 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan over 3m (heavy) last month.
Ran to form but flattened out late when well beaten in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan. Effective from 2m to 3m; a veteran who remains well treated on old form but vulnerable to improver.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 53 | 8 | 11 | 15.1% | |
| Chase | 41 | 5 | 8 | 12.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 55 | 10 | 11 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 39 | 9 | 7 | 23.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 5.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 28 | 2 | 4 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie O'Dwyer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J P Broderick | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
Outpaced but finished strongly when beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Cheltenham left with too much to do after bad error. Trainer in form and returns from a short break. Needs 3m at least and has more to come over fences with improved jumping.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on soft ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Three Card Brag when second of 18 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good) in October.
Outpaced but finished strongly when beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Cheltenham left with too much to do after bad error. Trainer in form and returns from a short break. Needs 3m at least and has more to come over fences with improved jumping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 2 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jake Coen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E Mullins | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5.9% |
Won by 12l off a 10lb lower mark at Listowel two starts back. Bit free and below form up in grade on softer ground when ninth, beaten 57l, last time. Suited by 3m on good ground and should benefit from a sounder surface.
Successful in two chases at 2m 7f and 3m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind French Dynamite when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BOYLE Sports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase at Limerick over 3m (yielding - soft) in October.
Won by 12l off a 10lb lower mark at Listowel two starts back. Bit free and below form up in grade on softer ground when ninth, beaten 57l, last time. Suited by 3m on good ground and should benefit from a sounder surface.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Reserve 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E Bolger | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
Hampered early and left with too much to do when 10l third in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Navan. Usually held up and effective from 2½m to 3m, suited by cut in the ground. Remains on a fair mark on both hurdles and chase form.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Third of 14 behind Gringo D'aubrelle beaten 10l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Hampered early and left with too much to do when 10l third in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Navan. Usually held up and effective from 2½m to 3m, suited by cut in the ground. Remains on a fair mark on both hurdles and chase form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 4 | 3 | 25% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & B) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| HG | Blinkers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane O'Callaghan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | T M Walsh | 16 | 4 | 3 | 25% |
Well beaten in the Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse. Suited by 3m+ and may need decent ground. Progressing over fences until that latest run and likely to do better on a sounder surface.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f and 3m on good to soft and good - yielding ground. Beaten 19l behind Better Times Ahead at 15-2 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 6f (yielding - soft) last month.
Well beaten in the Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse. Suited by 3m+ and may need decent ground. Progressing over fences until that latest run and likely to do better on a sounder surface.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Reserve 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% |
BALLYSAX HANK impressed when switched to handicap company over fences, landing the valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen. The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding was patiently ridden and drew clear in the closing stages over an extended 2m5f to give hope that he can stay this trip. He subsequently won on the Flat at Gowran and was then just denied in the American Grand National. Midnight Our Fred beat all bar Perceval Legallois in this race last year and made a pleasing return over hurdles at Cork last month, while Scottish Grand National winner Captain Cody was a creditable third to Romeo Coolio when reappearing over an inadequate 2m4f in the Drinmore at Fairyhouse. Weveallbeencaught, Backmersackme, Will The Wise and Mossy Fen Park are others for the shortlist.
BACKMERSACKME produced his best effort yet when runner up at Cheltenham last time and will go close if building on that. He flew home up the hill that day and may have won but for a bad error at a key stage. He looks on a generous mark based on his hurdle form and can get the better of top weight Captain Cody. The Scottish National winner wasn't given a hard time over an inadequate trip in the Drinmore but finished well and is entitled to come on for that first run since the spring. Stepped back up to an appropriate distance he looks a huge player along with stablemate Blizzard Of Oz. That rival is unexposed at staying trips and was travelling well in the Coral Gold Cup last time until a race ending error so he could threaten here with a clear run. If Buachaillbocht gets a run he would also be of interest after an eye-catching run over hurdles last time where he was left with too much to do having been hampered early. He should come on for that and is potentially thrown in on his previous novice win but he could probably do with some rain.
Yard has won three of the last five runnings of this race; very promising debut when winning by 6l in a maiden at Lisronagh; that form franked under rules; returning from a long layoff and looks a major threat.
A winner at 3-1fav in a point-to-point race at Lisronagh over 3m on his latest outing in March, beating Lisbane Park by 6l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S Curling in Ireland.
Yard has won three of the last five runnings of this race; very promising debut when winning by 6l in a maiden at Lisronagh; that form franked under rules; returning from a long layoff and looks a major threat.
| 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 P W Mullins | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Showed minor promise on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Thurles on only start; back from a short break and has a bit to find.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Finished 12l behind Found A Diamond when fifth of 11 at 28-1 on his racecourse debut at Thurles over 2m 6f (good - yielding) in October.
Showed minor promise on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Thurles on only start; back from a short break and has a bit to find.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| 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 | Jonathan Sweeney | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
50,000 euros Masked Marvel gelding; dam a point winner; yard's last runner was newcomer in this sphere; could contend.
Dam won in a point to point race at 2m 4f.
50,000 euros Masked Marvel gelding; dam a point winner; yard's last runner was newcomer in this sphere; could contend.
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr D O'Connor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Peter Fahey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
20,000 euros Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to The Mullet, useful at 16f; stable can get them ready first time; could contend.
Dam unraced.
20,000 euros Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to The Mullet, useful at 16f; stable can get them ready first time; could contend.
Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to King Kal, useful at 20f; hood on for the first time and probably needs the experience.
Half-brother to King Kal, won twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 4f. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to King Kal, useful at 20f; hood on for the first time and probably needs the experience.
| 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 (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J P O'Rourke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Colm Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Improved for debut experience when second beaten 3l in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2½m and progressing, sets the standard on form and should be winning soon.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Beaten 3l by Keep Him Company when second of 11 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Improved for debut experience when second beaten 3l in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2½m and progressing, sets the standard on form and should be winning soon.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J H Williamson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Modest debut when comfortably held in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; longer trip a plus but has plenty to prove.
Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Keep Him Company when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Modest debut when comfortably held in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; longer trip a plus but has plenty to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 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) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr R M Staunton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B McMahon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form and looked in need of a stiffer test when fourth beaten 12l in a Ladies bumper at Tramore last time; effective at 2m and can improve stepped up in trip.
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Finished 12l behind Susie Lenglen when fourth of 6 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Tramore over 2m (soft) last month.
Ran to form and looked in need of a stiffer test when fourth beaten 12l in a Ladies bumper at Tramore last time; effective at 2m and can improve stepped up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 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 | Mr D Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Murphy | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Stopped quickly when comfortably held in a Mares bumper at Wexford last time; back from a short break, effective at 2m, but more needed to get off the mark.
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Ballymoreen when sixth of 8 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Wexford over 2m (yielding) in October.
Stopped quickly when comfortably held in a Mares bumper at Wexford last time; back from a short break, effective at 2m, but more needed to get off the mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J J Berry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D Day | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Modest effort when comfortably held in a Mares bumper at Naas last time; dam a winning pointer and again looks set to struggle.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Shadys Lady when sixth of 12 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Modest effort when comfortably held in a Mares bumper at Naas last time; dam a winning pointer and again looks set to struggle.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 2 | 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) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Jamie Martin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | W J Martin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Willie Mullins has won this bumper six times in the past decade, including with Fact To File and Appreciate It, and ARCADIAN EMPEROR could add to his tally. The son of Kamsin made a favourable impression when beating Lisbane Park (won since over hurdles) in a Lisronagh point-to-point for Sam Curling and he gets the vote over Generous Risk, who also won between the flags and has been placed on both bumper starts. Derek O'Connor is a notable booking on Beechwood Road, while Barnahash Mason made some late progress on his debut over hurdles at Thurles.
The standard is set by Generous Risk who has placed on both of his starts so far and took a big step forwards when runner up last time. That suggests that this drying ground will suit and he should be on the premises with a repeat. He could be vulnerable to a talented newcomer though and point winner ARCADIAN EMPEROR fits the bill. The form of that victory has been boosted under rules since and he represents a top stable with a fine record in this sphere. Beechwood Road comes from a yard whose last winner was a debutant in this sphere so is also worth following in the betting.
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