Tipperary 02 October 2011
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Foaled 29 Mar. Placed twice in three starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Entifaadha when last of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 3 sportingbet.com Acomb Stakes at York over 7f (good to soft) in August.
Foaled 29 Mar. Placed twice in three starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Entifaadha when last of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 3 sportingbet.com Acomb Stakes at York over 7f (good to soft) in August.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Barlovento, won at 7f and 1m. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Leatherwood when fifth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Listowel over 7f (soft) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Barlovento, won at 7f and 1m. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Leatherwood when fifth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Listowel over 7f (soft) last month.
Foaled 9 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Requisition when fifth of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (good) in August.
Foaled 9 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Requisition when fifth of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (good) in August.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Bush Maiden, won four times at 1m and 1m 2f. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Akeed Wafi when last of 15 on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Bush Maiden, won four times at 1m and 1m 2f. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Akeed Wafi when last of 15 on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month.
Foaled 16 Feb. Half-brother to Loch Long, won twice on the flat at 1m 1f and 1m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 4f. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Imperial Monarch when 13th of 19 on his racecourse debut at Curragh over 1m (soft) last month.
Foaled 16 Feb. Half-brother to Loch Long, won twice on the flat at 1m 1f and 1m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 4f. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Imperial Monarch when 13th of 19 on his racecourse debut at Curragh over 1m (soft) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Thistle Monarch, won three times over hurdles between 2m 1f and 3m 1f and three times in point to point races at 3m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Thistle Monarch, won three times over hurdles between 2m 1f and 3m 1f and three times in point to point races at 3m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed once in four starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Foot Soldier when fourth of 13 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed once in four starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Foot Soldier when fourth of 13 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Athens when 9th of 10 on his racecourse debut at Listowel over 1m (soft) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Athens when 9th of 10 on his racecourse debut at Listowel over 1m (soft) last month.
Foaled 12 Feb. Half-brother to Point North, won at 1m.
Foaled 12 Feb. Half-brother to Point North, won at 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed in all four of her starts. Third of 18 behind Ronan's Bay beaten 1/2l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (yielding) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed in all four of her starts. Third of 18 behind Ronan's Bay beaten 1/2l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (yielding) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
BATTLE OF SARATOGA was clearly out of his depth in the Group 3 Acomb Stakes at York but before that had finished a close second over 7f here in a Listed contest. Back in maiden company - and with this longer trip likely to suit - he should break his duck at the fourth time of asking. Mahaazen has turned in four good efforts to date - all over 7f - and looks the one for the forecast while Kashmir Peak, Canary Wharf and Thomasgainsborough could run big races.
Battle of Saratoga sets the standard as he drops in grade and should have sufficient stamina for this trip, so he's the percentage call ahead of Kashmir Peak and Mahaazen.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 1l by Face Reality when second of 4 at 6-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in August.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 1l by Face Reality when second of 4 at 6-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in August.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 19l behind Moran Gra at 33-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) in June.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 19l behind Moran Gra at 33-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) in June.
Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Bellewstown over 1m (good) in August, beating Gordon Lord Byron by 4l.
Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Bellewstown over 1m (good) in August, beating Gordon Lord Byron by 4l.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 10l behind Maarek at 14-1 when seventh of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (soft) last month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 10l behind Maarek at 14-1 when seventh of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (soft) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Solent Ridge at 8-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Solent Ridge at 8-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 13l behind Miranda's Girl at 11-2 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) in August.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 13l behind Miranda's Girl at 11-2 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) in August.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground. Beaten 11l behind Solent Ridge at 11-2fav when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground. Beaten 11l behind Solent Ridge at 11-2fav when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Barrow Island when fourth of 5 at 6-4fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) in August.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Barrow Island when fourth of 5 at 6-4fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) in August.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Winning Impact when fourth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) last month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Winning Impact when fourth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) last month.
Placed in eight of 28 starts. Beaten 6l behind Solent Ridge at 20-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month.
Placed in eight of 28 starts. Beaten 6l behind Solent Ridge at 20-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and yielding ground. A winner at 14-1 at Curragh over 7f (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating One Of Three by 1/2l.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and yielding ground. A winner at 14-1 at Curragh over 7f (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating One Of Three by 1/2l.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Darasal Wane when second of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Listowel over 7f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Darasal Wane when second of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Listowel over 7f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 15l behind Mamma Rosa at 10-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Listowel over 1m (soft) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 15l behind Mamma Rosa at 10-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Listowel over 1m (soft) last month.
Placed in five of 13 starts. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Cheval Rouge when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (heavy) last month.
Placed in five of 13 starts. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Cheval Rouge when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (heavy) last month.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Beaten 12l behind No Trimmings at 6-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in August.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Beaten 12l behind No Trimmings at 6-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in August.
Picking the winner here won't be easy but it might pay to side with the hat-trick-chasing JILLS BALLET. She's up 3lb following her half-length success over this trip at the Curragh but might still be on an upward curve and looks worth sticking with. The vastly-experienced Maundy Money looks to be running back into form and won off a 13lb higher mark last year. He could pose a real threat if back to his best while cases could also be made for Boom To Bust, Bold Thady Quill and Independent Girl.
Boom To Bust is a lightly-raced 3-y-o who seems to have been given a real chance by the handicapper on his debut in this sphere, so he is taken to come out on top, at the chief expense of Jills Ballet and Maundy Money.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Cityscape beaten 5l at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Woodies DIY Supporting Irish Autism Solonaway Stakes at Curragh over 1m (yielding) last month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Cityscape beaten 5l at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Woodies DIY Supporting Irish Autism Solonaway Stakes at Curragh over 1m (yielding) last month.
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Rock And Roll Kid when second of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Curragh over 7f (heavy) last month.
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Rock And Roll Kid when second of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Curragh over 7f (heavy) last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 20l behind Skysurfers at 12-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Meydan over 1m in February.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 20l behind Skysurfers at 12-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Meydan over 1m in February.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Maarek when 12th of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (soft) last month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Maarek when 12th of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (soft) last month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Below Zero at 22-1 when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Below Zero at 22-1 when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month.
She has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Rock And Roll Kid beaten 1 3/4l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 7f (heavy) last month.
She has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Rock And Roll Kid beaten 1 3/4l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 7f (heavy) last month.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Alanza when second of 13 at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Alanza when second of 13 at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Alanza at 20-1 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Alanza at 20-1 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 5l behind Flowers Of Spring when fourth of 12 at 9-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack Flowers Of Spring Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 5l behind Flowers Of Spring when fourth of 12 at 9-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack Flowers Of Spring Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 8l behind Cityscape when fourth of 6 at 33-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Woodies DIY Supporting Irish Autism Solonaway Stakes at Curragh over 1m (yielding) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 8l behind Cityscape when fourth of 6 at 33-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Woodies DIY Supporting Irish Autism Solonaway Stakes at Curragh over 1m (yielding) last month.
A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 20l behind Flowers Of Spring at 10-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack Flowers Of Spring Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 20l behind Flowers Of Spring at 10-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack Flowers Of Spring Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month.
Preference here is for the progressive ANAM ALLLTA. After a nice win at Galway, she was caught close home in a Listed race over C&D and although she's up in class again, there should be more to come after just five starts. The danger looks to be Look At Me, out of sorts lately but who has gone close twice in this grade and would pose a real threat if back to her best. The same could be said of Across The Rhine, a Group 3 winner in July, while Bay Knight and Dandy Boy are not out of it.
Anam Allta found only the pattern-class performer Alanza too good at Tipperary last time and is worth chancing as she takes another small step up in grade. Look At Me is a solid alternative after several good efforts this term, while Bay Knight comes here at the top of his game.
Winner of six hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Finished 17l behind Voler La Vedette when fifth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Winner of six hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Finished 17l behind Voler La Vedette when fifth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (good) in April.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on good and yielding ground (latest flat win was in June). Beaten 16l behind Moon Dice at 12-1 when 14th of 20 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on good and yielding ground (latest flat win was in June). Beaten 16l behind Moon Dice at 12-1 when 14th of 20 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
Has won six hurdle races and four NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 9l behind Quevega when fifth of 10 at 20-1 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown over 3m (good to soft) in May.
Has won six hurdle races and four NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 9l behind Quevega when fifth of 10 at 20-1 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown over 3m (good to soft) in May.
Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases at 2m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 11l behind Moon Dice at 6-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases at 2m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 11l behind Moon Dice at 6-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy (latest flat win was in July). Pulled up having jumped the last when 12-1 at Listowel over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Alfa Beat last month on his latest outing.
Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy (latest flat win was in July). Pulled up having jumped the last when 12-1 at Listowel over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Alfa Beat last month on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 13l behind Princeton Plains at 20-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 13l behind Princeton Plains at 20-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground. Third of 13 behind Princeton Plains beaten 3l at 9-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground. Third of 13 behind Princeton Plains beaten 3l at 9-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground, also won a flat race in August. Finished 7l behind Moon Dice when fourth of 20 at 3-1fav on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
Winner of two hurdle races and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground, also won a flat race in August. Finished 7l behind Moon Dice when fourth of 20 at 3-1fav on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, also won a flat race in July. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Kitty's Lord when 15th of 25 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 2f (good) in May.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, also won a flat race in July. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Kitty's Lord when 15th of 25 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 2f (good) in May.
Donnas Palm won this last year but needs to improve on recent efforts. Captain Cee Bee's best recent form has come over fences but he was a Grade 1 novice hurdle winner at Punchestown last year and shouldn't be overlooked. The Real Article and The Bull Hayes are others to consider but preference is for LUSKA LAD, twice a winner in this grade last year. He seemed to lose his way at the end of last season but resumed after a summer break with a decent second at Killarney - a run that should have put him right for this.
Luska Lad was running with credit in much stronger races than this last season and can strike with his sights lowered somewhat. The Real Article is open to improvement stil and Captain Cee Bee has to be respected.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding, also won a flat race in August. Beaten 4l by Original Option when second of 3 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding, also won a flat race in August. Beaten 4l by Original Option when second of 3 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 13l behind The Bull Hayes when sixth of 10 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (yielding) in August.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 13l behind The Bull Hayes when sixth of 10 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (yielding) in August.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-4fav at Ballinrobe over 2m 4f (good) in May, beating Whats On The Menu by 10l.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-4fav at Ballinrobe over 2m 4f (good) in May, beating Whats On The Menu by 10l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav at Galway over 2m 4f (good) in July, beating Endless Intrigue by 2 1/2l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav at Galway over 2m 4f (good) in July, beating Endless Intrigue by 2 1/2l.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground, also won a flat race in June. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-7fav at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) last month, beating Leceile by 8l.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground, also won a flat race in June. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-7fav at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) last month, beating Leceile by 8l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground (latest flat win was in July). Third of 13 behind Street Entertainer beaten 4 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (good) in May.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground (latest flat win was in July). Third of 13 behind Street Entertainer beaten 4 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (good) in May.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Rebel Fitz when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (yielding) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Rebel Fitz when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m (yielding) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten a neck by Plan A when second of 6 at 40-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten a neck by Plan A when second of 6 at 40-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good) last month.
Plenty in with chances here but slight preference is for TAVERN TIMES, winner of two of his five starts over timber and placed in two others. He's up in class after a nice win over 2m4f at Galway latest but should be suited by this return to the minimum trip and is open to further improvement. Steps To Freedom, a useful sort on the Flat, scored in style on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse and looks the danger but chances could also be given to Ballinrobe winner Jim Will Fix It and the progressive Bullock Harbour.
The pair to focus on here are Steps To Freedom and Tavern Times, with preference just given to the former as he seems better equipped to deal with this sort of trip. Kalann can complete the places.
Has won five hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Truckers Delight when 21st of 24 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (good) in May.
Has won five hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Truckers Delight when 21st of 24 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (good) in May.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on good and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1fav at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in July, beating Now This Is It by 3/4l.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on good and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1fav at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in July, beating Now This Is It by 3/4l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Pozyc when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Pozyc when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 10l behind Star Of Aragon when fifth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in August.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 10l behind Star Of Aragon when fifth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m (good) in August.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Acapulco Gold when sixth of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to soft) in August.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Acapulco Gold when sixth of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good to soft) in August.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing in August, beating Jacks Island by 1 1/4l.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race at Sligo over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing in August, beating Jacks Island by 1 1/4l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and yielding - soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when evens fav at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good) in May last year, beating Queen Of Cool by 2 1/2l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and yielding - soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when evens fav at Kilbeggan over 2m 3f (good) in May last year, beating Queen Of Cool by 2 1/2l.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 7-4fav at Listowel over 3m (soft) last month, beating Its Ironic by 6l.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 7-4fav at Listowel over 3m (soft) last month, beating Its Ironic by 6l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Sensational Sema when second of 18 at 14-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 6f (good to soft) in May.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Sensational Sema when second of 18 at 14-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 6f (good to soft) in May.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 2f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 2f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
A winner at 7-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Cairdin by 4l.
A winner at 7-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Cairdin by 4l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on yielding ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Royal Reveille when 15th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 4f (good) in July.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on yielding ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Royal Reveille when 15th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 4f (good) in July.
DOUBLE SEVEN carries another 8lb following his 2m6f Galway success - which came hot on the heels of a 2m victory here - but is clearly on an upward curve and is worth supporting again. Resolute Bay can be given a chance while Mubrook has claims on his good second over 2m6f at Killarney back in May. Listowel 3m winner Trabajo cannot be ruled out despite finishing eighth at Gowran on Friday.
Viaduct Joey landed some tidy bets in a maiden hurdle at Listowel and looks to have been a chance by the handicapper in this. Double Seven and Mubrook look the dangers.
Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4fav at Listowel over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month, beating Action Master by 3l.
Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4fav at Listowel over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month, beating Action Master by 3l.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bacher Boy when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 7f (good) last month.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bacher Boy when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 7f (good) last month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Shot From The Hip beaten 13l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m (good) in May.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Shot From The Hip beaten 13l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m (good) in May.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Spirit of Adjisa beaten 2 3/4l at 13-8 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m 4f (good) in May.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Spirit of Adjisa beaten 2 3/4l at 13-8 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m 4f (good) in May.
Won on his latest outing in a chase when 3-1jt-fav at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) last month, beating Imperial Shabra by 6l.
Won on his latest outing in a chase when 3-1jt-fav at Kilbeggan over 2m 4f (good) last month, beating Imperial Shabra by 6l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Golan Guy when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Golan Guy when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) last month.
A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Eagle's Pass when sixth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 4f (good) in August.
A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Eagle's Pass when sixth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 4f (good) in August.
It is hard to oppose the lightly raced FIRST LIEUTENANT on his chasing debut after the 149-rated hurdler landed the 2m5f Grade 1 novices' hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival earlier this year. The son of Presenting is expected to relish this transition to fences, but Slieveardagh shouldn't be overlooked having already scored in novice chase company at Listowel last month. Experience may count double and it is also worth considering both Far Away Close and Granaruid.
Slieveardagh is the best of those to have already raced over fences but he couldstruggle to give weight to the Gigginstown House Stud-owned pair of Far Away So Close and First Lieutenant, the latter just preferred despite slight reservations about the trip.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good to firm and yielding ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Samain when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Curragh over 2m (soft) in April.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good to firm and yielding ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Samain when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Curragh over 2m (soft) in April.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 4-6fav at Listowel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month, beating Owega Star by 4l.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 4-6fav at Listowel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month, beating Owega Star by 4l.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Black Benny when 12th of 18 on his hurdling debut at Listowel over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Black Benny when 12th of 18 on his hurdling debut at Listowel over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Blossom Gate when last of 8 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Blossom Gate when last of 8 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Galway over 2m (good) in July.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Third of 4 behind Saint Gervais beaten 9l at 2-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Listowel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Third of 4 behind Saint Gervais beaten 9l at 2-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Listowel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 4-1 in a NH flat race at Wexford over 2m (good to firm) on her latest outing in August, beating Kilbarry Classic by 2 1/2l.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 4-1 in a NH flat race at Wexford over 2m (good to firm) on her latest outing in August, beating Kilbarry Classic by 2 1/2l.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 5-4fav at Roscommon over 2m (good) in August, beating Figurati by 5l.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 5-4fav at Roscommon over 2m (good) in August, beating Figurati by 5l.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 9-10fav at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good to firm) in August, beating Butterfly Lion by 1l.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 9-10fav at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good to firm) in August, beating Butterfly Lion by 1l.
A winner at 6-1 in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m (good) on his latest outing in August, beating Blue Jig Lady by 1 1/2l.
A winner at 6-1 in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m (good) on his latest outing in August, beating Blue Jig Lady by 1 1/2l.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Finished 15l behind Earls Quarter when fifth of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 2f (good) in August.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Finished 15l behind Earls Quarter when fifth of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 2f (good) in August.
SAINT GERVAIS is in rude health at present and overcame a steady gallop to score over this trip at Listowel last month, showing speed to quicken away at the finish in the manner of an improving horse that could be destined for better things. Shu Lewis is feared most and arrives here unbeaten after following up his debut success at Thurles with a wide-margin victory at Roscommon last month. Last time out Bellewstown scorer Maller Tree looks the pick of the remainder.
Saint Gervais is the one to beat here given the impression he's created in winning his last 2 starts. He's preferred to the unbeaten Shu Lewis and returning Double Double in what looks a well-contested bumper.
