Fairyhouse 08 April 2012
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A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Formidableopponent when eighth of 25 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) in November last year.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Formidableopponent when eighth of 25 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) in November last year.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Third of 20 behind Time To Work beaten 7l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Third of 20 behind Time To Work beaten 7l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind House Rules when 10th of 11 on his hurdling debut at Listowel over 2m (good) in June last year.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind House Rules when 10th of 11 on his hurdling debut at Listowel over 2m (good) in June last year.
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Third of 13 behind Ample Appeal beaten 20l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Third of 13 behind Ample Appeal beaten 20l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Protaras when 10th of 15 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Protaras when 10th of 15 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Half-brother to Never Compromise, won seven times in chases at 2m 6f and 3m and four times in point to point races at 3m.
Half-brother to Never Compromise, won seven times in chases at 2m 6f and 3m and four times in point to point races at 3m.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Beaten 19l behind Wolf Hall at 50-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Beaten 19l behind Wolf Hall at 50-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races from eight NH starts. Beaten 5l behind Dul Ar An Ol at 16-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (good to soft) in February.
Placed in four hurdle races from eight NH starts. Beaten 5l behind Dul Ar An Ol at 16-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (good to soft) in February.
Placed in four hurdle races from eight NH starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Time To Work when second of 20 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in four hurdle races from eight NH starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Time To Work when second of 20 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Carrig Millie when second of 17 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Carrig Millie when second of 17 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Placed in two NH flat races from four starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Undone when eighth of 9 on his hurdling debut at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month.
Placed in two NH flat races from four starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Undone when eighth of 9 on his hurdling debut at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (good - yielding) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Wolf Hall when 14th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Wolf Hall when 14th of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Graham McKeever in Ireland.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Graham McKeever in Ireland.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Tabhachtach when 15th of 17 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding) last month.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Tabhachtach when 15th of 17 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 9-4fav behind King's Parade when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) in March last year.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 9-4fav behind King's Parade when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) in March last year.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Irish Thistle when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Irish Thistle when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten a neck by Protaras when second of 15 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten a neck by Protaras when second of 15 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Half-brother to Paint The Tape, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Half-brother to Paint The Tape, won in a point to point race at 3m.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with W J Lanigan in Ireland.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with W J Lanigan in Ireland.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Beef To The Heels when 14th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (good) last month.
Well beaten at 33-1 behind Beef To The Heels when 14th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 10l behind Woodville Lady when sixth of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in January.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 10l behind Woodville Lady when sixth of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in January.
Finished 14l behind Fickle Fortune when sixth of 12 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Down Royal over 2m (heavy) in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C W J Farrell in Ireland.
Finished 14l behind Fickle Fortune when sixth of 12 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Down Royal over 2m (heavy) in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C W J Farrell in Ireland.
Half-sister to Western Charmer, won in NH flat race at 2m 4f, in a chase at 2m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 4f.
Half-sister to Western Charmer, won in NH flat race at 2m 4f, in a chase at 2m 2f and over hurdles at 2m 4f.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Protaras when 12th of 15 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Protaras when 12th of 15 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Copper Bleu when 10th of 16 on his hurdling debut at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) in May '09.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Copper Bleu when 10th of 16 on his hurdling debut at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) in May '09.
Yet to place in eight starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Bay Of Kotor when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Yet to place in eight starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Bay Of Kotor when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Carrig Millie when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Carrig Millie when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
SIMON GRAY, a three-time Flat winner in his days for Richard Hannon, is fancied to land a first NH success today. He left a moderate debut over hurdles well behind when runner-up at Navan three weeks ago and should improve further for this switch to better ground. Hawk Flight has been knocking on the door and warrants plenty of respect with Barry Geraghty on top for the first time, while He's Our Man is worthy of consideration after his three quarters of a length defeat the last day.
He's Our Man's best form over hurdles to date has been gained on softer ground but if he handles this quicker surface he could prove too strong for Simon Gray and God's County.
A winner at 25-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft - heavy) on her latest outing in February, beating Flaming Pop by 3l.
A winner at 25-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft - heavy) on her latest outing in February, beating Flaming Pop by 3l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Benefficient at 16-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (good to soft) in February.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Benefficient at 16-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (good to soft) in February.
A winner at 8-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding - soft) on her latest outing last month, beating He's Our Man by 3/4l.
A winner at 8-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding - soft) on her latest outing last month, beating He's Our Man by 3/4l.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from six starts. Beaten 3l by Dangan Daylight when second of 15 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from six starts. Beaten 3l by Dangan Daylight when second of 15 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-4fav here over 2m 2f (soft) in January, beating Shadow Eile by 1/2l.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-4fav here over 2m 2f (soft) in January, beating Shadow Eile by 1/2l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Noras Fancy when fifth of 10 at 13-8fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Noras Fancy when fifth of 10 at 13-8fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from six starts. Beaten 5l behind Galianna at 4-1 when seventh of 22 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (good) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from six starts. Beaten 5l behind Galianna at 4-1 when seventh of 22 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Noras Fancy when second of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Noras Fancy when second of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Noras Fancy when fourth of 10 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Noras Fancy when fourth of 10 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Third of 10 behind Noras Fancy beaten 3l at 9-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Third of 10 behind Noras Fancy beaten 3l at 9-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m and 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at evens fav behind Charlie's Vic when fifth of 20 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) in February.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m and 2m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at evens fav behind Charlie's Vic when fifth of 20 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) in February.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Like Your Style when fourth of 15 at 11-10fav on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) in February.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Like Your Style when fourth of 15 at 11-10fav on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) in February.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Burrenbridge Lodge when 9th of 10 on her latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) in February.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Burrenbridge Lodge when 9th of 10 on her latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) in February.
The ultra consistent CEOL RUA produced a career-best performance when striking in Listed company over 2m2f here last time and, with this extra couple of furlongs of no concern, she gets the vote to notch up a fourth career success and make it three from three at this venue. Dressedtothenines comes out top on official ratings and it's her second to subsequent Neptune runner-up Felix Younger at Naas in February that stands out. She should go close under McCoy, while Shadow Eile has each-way claims.
Dressedtothenines ought to do better here than she did at Limerick last time, given that there will be greater emphasis on stamina. However, she may find a couple too good in Shadow Eile, who was a couple places ahead of her at Limerick, and Ceol Rua. The last-named needs to prove that she handles ground this quick but, if she does, she can come out on top.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 3-1 in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Folsom Blue by 3 1/2l.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 3-1 in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Folsom Blue by 3 1/2l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | B J Cooper | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| T | D T Hughes | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
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He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2jt-fav at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) last month, beating Ballynacree by 3l.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2jt-fav at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) last month, beating Ballynacree by 3l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | T J Doyle | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| T | J H Culloty | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
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Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on yielding and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Spring Heeled when second of 7 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on yielding and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Spring Heeled when second of 7 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | M P Walsh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Hourigan | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
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He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Lyreen Legend beaten 3 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Lyreen Legend beaten 3 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| 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 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D E Mullins | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | A Mullins | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
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He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 2f (good) on his latest outing in August last year, beating Rebel Fitz by 3/4l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 2f (good) on his latest outing in August last year, beating Rebel Fitz by 3/4l.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| 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) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Townend | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | W P Mullins | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
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A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Third of 15 behind Protaras beaten 1/2l at 5-1 on his hurdling debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Third of 15 behind Protaras beaten 1/2l at 5-1 on his hurdling debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | A E Lynch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | D P Kelly | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Pulled up at the last when 20-1 in the Group 1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in a Grade 1 hurdle race won by Brindisi Breeze last month on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Pulled up at the last when 20-1 in the Group 1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in a Grade 1 hurdle race won by Brindisi Breeze last month on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B J Geraghty | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N Meade | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
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Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good and soft ground. Third of 14 behind Steel Park beaten 1 1/2l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good and soft ground. Third of 14 behind Steel Park beaten 1 1/2l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (good) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | A P McCoy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs J Harrington | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% |
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He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 20l behind Tango Banbou when fourth of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 20l behind Tango Banbou when fourth of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
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| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
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| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% | |
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| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | E Mullins | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W P Mullins | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% |
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Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to firm and yielding - soft ground. Finished 9l behind Lord Windermere when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to firm and yielding - soft ground. Finished 9l behind Lord Windermere when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
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| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% |
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| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 2 | 6 | 22.2% | |
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| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | R M Power | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | Mrs J Harrington | 9 | 2 | 6 | 22.2% |
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Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 3-1 at Gowran Park over 2m (soft - heavy) in a hurdle race won by Tango Banbou last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 3-1 at Gowran Park over 2m (soft - heavy) in a hurdle race won by Tango Banbou last month on his latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
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| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
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| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | D N Russell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A J Martin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 4l behind Felix Yonger when fourth of 8 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 paddypower.com Novice Hurdle at Naas over 2m (soft) in February.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 4l behind Felix Yonger when fourth of 8 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 paddypower.com Novice Hurdle at Naas over 2m (soft) in February.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
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| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
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| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
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| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | P Carberry | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | N Meade | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
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A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 18l behind Stephanie Kate when fourth of 5 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 18l behind Stephanie Kate when fourth of 5 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
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| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
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| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | R Walsh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | W P Mullins | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
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A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Countrywide Flame at 100-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Countrywide Flame at 100-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) last month.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
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| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
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| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% | |
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| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
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| J | Andrew J McNamara | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
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A fascinating Grade 2 contest where the majority look to have some sort of chance. Dessie Hughes saddled the winner of this race in 2010 and his consistent Lyreen Legend has leading claims despite top-weight, while Lord Windermere has won three times at 2m and should mount a bold bid if seeing out this longer trip. The vote, however, goes to hat-trick seeker EARLS QUARTER. He hasn't put a foot wrong in both hurdle starts to date and impressed when getting the better of Rebel Flitz (who has won twice since) over 2m2f at Galway in August. Willie Mullins will have him fighting fit for his return to action and a big run is expected.
Lyreen Legend and, to a greater extent, Ipsos Du Berlais ought to have a big say in the finish if underfoot conditions do not inconvenience them. However, the vote goes to Jenari who posted a solid effort on similar going in a decent Leopardstown handicap last month.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Sword Fish by 3 1/2l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Sword Fish by 3 1/2l.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 2l behind Attaglance when fourth of 24 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) last month.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 2l behind Attaglance when fourth of 24 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm ground. Third of 7 behind My Murphy beaten 11l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm ground. Third of 7 behind My Murphy beaten 11l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good to firm and heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Up For The Match when sixth of 22 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good to firm and heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Up For The Match when sixth of 22 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (yielding - 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. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Tavern Times when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Dolores Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Tipperary over 2m (soft) in October last year.
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. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Tavern Times when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Dolores Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Tipperary over 2m (soft) in October last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4l by My Murphy when second of 5 at 9-10fav on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle at Limerick over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4l by My Murphy when second of 5 at 9-10fav on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle at Limerick over 3m (heavy) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-11fav here over 2m 4f (soft) in January, beating Griesenau by 9l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-11fav here over 2m 4f (soft) in January, beating Griesenau by 9l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Folsom Blue when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 6f (heavy) in February.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Folsom Blue when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 6f (heavy) in February.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 3f and 3m on soft and yielding ground. Pulled up 4 out when 7-1 in the Group 3 Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle at Limerick over 3m (heavy) in a Grade 3 hurdle race won by My Murphy in December last year on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 3f and 3m on soft and yielding ground. Pulled up 4 out when 7-1 in the Group 3 Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle at Limerick over 3m (heavy) in a Grade 3 hurdle race won by My Murphy in December last year on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 6f on good and heavy ground. Beaten a neck by Star Of Aragon when second of 13 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (good) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 6f on good and heavy ground. Beaten a neck by Star Of Aragon when second of 13 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (good) in December last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Up For The Match when 17th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Up For The Match when 17th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 3m on soft and yielding - soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when evens fav at Naas over 3m (yielding - soft) last month, beating Jeunopse by 1 1/4l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 3m on soft and yielding - soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when evens fav at Naas over 3m (yielding - soft) last month, beating Jeunopse by 1 1/4l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Paddy Pub when fifth of 15 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 3m (soft) in February.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Paddy Pub when fifth of 15 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 3m (soft) in February.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Steel Park at 8-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Steel Park at 8-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Cootamundra when 15th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 3m (heavy) in February.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Cootamundra when 15th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 3m (heavy) in February.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Ghareer when second of 18 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Ghareer when second of 18 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on heavy ground. Third of 5 behind Stephanie Kate beaten 12l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on heavy ground. Third of 5 behind Stephanie Kate beaten 12l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Novarov when fifth of 17 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Novarov when fifth of 17 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding) last month.
Placed in three hurdle races from five starts. Third of 9 behind Leighinmohr beaten 8l at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good - yielding) last month.
Placed in three hurdle races from five starts. Third of 9 behind Leighinmohr beaten 8l at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good - yielding) last month.
Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-1fav at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) last month, beating Mallowney by 1/2l.
Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 2-1fav at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) last month, beating Mallowney by 1/2l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 18 behind Letterlee Star beaten 3 1/2l at 9-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 18 behind Letterlee Star beaten 3 1/2l at 9-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Beaten 2l by Owennacurra Milan when second of 20 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Beaten 2l by Owennacurra Milan when second of 20 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 16 starts. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Peccatorum when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 16 starts. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Peccatorum when eighth of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
Jetson scored on his handicap bow over this trip at Leopardstown last time but this looks tougher off 8lb higher and it might be worth siding with the lightly-raced VESPER BELL. The selection opened his account in a 2m4f course maiden in January and is expected to improve for this stiffer test now dipping his toes into handicap waters for the first time. Please Talk won impressively in maiden company at Punchestown in December and also merits a market check, while Forty Foot Tom has already shown himself to be competitively weighted at Gowran recently and cannot be left off the shortlist.
A really competitive staying hurdle featuring numerous progressive sorts, the pick of which being Seventy Three, who shaped very well when runner-up last time and is bred to relish 3m. Cairdin is very interesting from this mark, and Vesper Bell is still on the up.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4fav at Navan over 2m (soft) last month, beating Munsaab by 1 1/4l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4fav at Navan over 2m (soft) last month, beating Munsaab by 1 1/4l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Brampour when 21st of 23 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Brampour when 21st of 23 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Beaten 2l by Rebel Fitz when second of 22 at 5-2 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (good) in August last year.
Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Beaten 2l by Rebel Fitz when second of 22 at 5-2 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (good) in August last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 18l behind Competitive Edge when fourth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 18l behind Competitive Edge when fourth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Up For The Match when 21st of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Up For The Match when 21st of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (yielding - soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm and good - yielding ground. Finished 20l behind Sizing Symphony when fourth of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good) in September last year.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good to firm and good - yielding ground. Finished 20l behind Sizing Symphony when fourth of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good) in September last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Ten Bob when second of 22 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (heavy) in October last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Ten Bob when second of 22 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (heavy) in October last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Finished 10l behind Une Artiste when sixth of 24 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Finished 10l behind Une Artiste when sixth of 24 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 18l behind Competitive Edge when fifth of 9 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 18l behind Competitive Edge when fifth of 9 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in February). Finished 4l behind Tabhachtach when sixth of 17 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding) last month.
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in February). Finished 4l behind Tabhachtach when sixth of 17 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Third of 14 behind Lucky Spring beaten 8l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Third of 14 behind Lucky Spring beaten 8l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m (soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 9 behind Competitive Edge beaten 5l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 9 behind Competitive Edge beaten 5l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from 13 NH starts. Finished 8l behind Echo Bob when fourth of 16 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from 13 NH starts. Finished 8l behind Echo Bob when fourth of 16 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Finished 17l behind Sam Bass when sixth of 11 at 8-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (soft) in November last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Finished 17l behind Sam Bass when sixth of 11 at 8-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (soft) in November last year.
Placed in three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 12 starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Swanfold when fifth of 9 on her latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 1f (heavy) last month.
Placed in three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 12 starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Swanfold when fifth of 9 on her latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 1f (heavy) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from seven starts. Pulled up 2 out when 18-1 at Limerick over 2m (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Tell Dawstown in November last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from seven starts. Pulled up 2 out when 18-1 at Limerick over 2m (good) in a maiden hurdle race won by Tell Dawstown in November last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Finished 12l behind On My Own when sixth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding) last month.
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Finished 12l behind On My Own when sixth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding) last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Owennacurra Milan when sixth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Owennacurra Milan when sixth of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Beir Bua has been raised 5lb for finishing second over this trip on bottomless ground at Naas last time while Competitive Edge has been handed an 8lb rise for his handicap debut victory at Navan when last sighted. The pair to focus on, therefore, appear to be Devil's Elbow and PARK RANGER. The former showed plenty of promise last year when placed in maiden/novice company on a sound surface, but marginal preference is for the selection, who could be the better handicapped based on his Roscommon second under similar conditions last July.
Beir Bua is entitled to go close if fit following a break but his improved hurdles for has come on softer ground than he will encounter here. Preference is for the hat-trick seeking Competitive Edge who went close on his debut in a bumper under similar conditions last year, and arrives here in rude health. Park Ranger is the pick of the remainder.
Winner of three hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 4-9fav at Clonmel over 2m (soft) in February, beating Action Master by 3/4l.
Winner of three hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 4-9fav at Clonmel over 2m (soft) in February, beating Action Master by 3/4l.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Bobs Worth beaten 14l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 RSA Chase at Cheltenham over 3m (good) last month.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Bobs Worth beaten 14l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 RSA Chase at Cheltenham over 3m (good) last month.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 3-1fav at Limerick over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Wilde Wit Pleasure by 3 1/2l.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 3-1fav at Limerick over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Wilde Wit Pleasure by 3 1/2l.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase when 10-11jt-fav in the Group 3 Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Frisco Depot by 6l.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase when 10-11jt-fav in the Group 3 Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Frisco Depot by 6l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 19l by Flemenstar when second of 7 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown over 2m 1f (soft) in January.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 19l by Flemenstar when second of 7 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown over 2m 1f (soft) in January.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 4-5fav in the Group 2 Woodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) in February, beating Shot From The Hip by 9l.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 4-5fav in the Group 2 Woodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) in February, beating Shot From The Hip by 9l.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 8l by Hunt Ball when second of 20 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 8l by Hunt Ball when second of 20 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good) last month.
FLEMENSTAR jumped his rivals into the ground when winning the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown in January and backed that victory up by landing a small-field Grade 3 at Naas last month. Peter Casey's stable star looks a chaser destined for the top and, assuming he's just as effective on the forecast good ground, can land a five-timer. Call The Police was beaten fair and square by Bob's Worth when third in the RSA Chase last month and has place claims again. A bigger danger may be Rathlin, who may ideally prefer a bit more juice in the ground but landed a Grade 2 prize at Naas impressively last time and commands respect as a chaser very much on the up himself.
A strong renewal of this Grade 1, featuring Flemenstar, who has probably achieved more on Irish soil than any other novice this season. He should be hard to beat if the return to a less testing surface doesn't inconvenience him, but both Rathlin and Call The Police have plenty in their favour and look set to push the selection close.
Unplaced in all 13 starts. Finished 11l behind Labeille when fifth of 15 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all 13 starts. Finished 11l behind Labeille when fifth of 15 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Fell 3 out when 2-1fav at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Dantes King last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Fell 3 out when 2-1fav at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Dantes King last month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Up The Beat when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Up The Beat when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year.
Placed in a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from ten NH starts. Fell at the last when 9-1 at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Dantes King last month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from ten NH starts. Fell at the last when 9-1 at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Dantes King last month on his latest outing.
Placed in a chase from four starts. Finished 14l behind Pontiac when fourth of 15 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Placed in a chase from four starts. Finished 14l behind Pontiac when fourth of 15 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race, two NH flat races and two chases from nine starts. Beaten 3l by Dantes King when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race, two NH flat races and two chases from nine starts. Beaten 3l by Dantes King when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Placed in eight hurdle races from 12 starts. Third of 8 behind Go All The Way beaten 21l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Placed in eight hurdle races from 12 starts. Third of 8 behind Go All The Way beaten 21l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 19l behind Pontiac when fifth of 15 at 9-2 on his chase debut at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 19l behind Pontiac when fifth of 15 at 9-2 on his chase debut at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Double Double when sixth of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Double Double when sixth of 18 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on yielding ground. Third of 15 behind Shellys Creek beaten 21l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on yielding ground. Third of 15 behind Shellys Creek beaten 21l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Beaten 4l by Pontiac when second of 15 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Beaten 4l by Pontiac when second of 15 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up having jumped the last when 10-1 here over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Up The Beat in December last year on his chase debut.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up having jumped the last when 10-1 here over 2m 5f (heavy) in a chase won by Up The Beat in December last year on his chase debut.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Pontiac when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Pontiac when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Placed in a chase from seven starts. Beaten 16l by Paddy The Oscar when second of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 3m (soft - heavy) last month, his only placing from 7 starts.
Placed in a chase from seven starts. Beaten 16l by Paddy The Oscar when second of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 3m (soft - heavy) last month, his only placing from 7 starts.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Mono when 11th of 18 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 6f in April '08. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with James A Griffin.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Mono when 11th of 18 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 6f in April '08. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with James A Griffin.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 15 behind Pontiac beaten 8l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 15 behind Pontiac beaten 8l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
EL FONTAN was still in contention when falling three out at Down Royal last month and looks a danger to all if capable of putting in a clear round this afternoon. Se Beag is improving with each run over fences and hinted his turn was near when runner-up over 2m4f at Gowran latest. Like Kildare Blowin, he's expected to relish this stiffer test, while a market move for Tony Martin's chase debutant King Of The Refs would also be interesting.
Barring accidents, this can go to El Fontan who was travelling better than anything else when exiting at the third-last at Down Royal last time. Se Beag and Down Under, second and third respectively at Gowran, can fill the same places here.
