Leopardstown 29 December 2010
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A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dunguib when 19th of 24 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper Nh Flat Race at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March last year.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dunguib when 19th of 24 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper Nh Flat Race at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in March last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Beaten 18l behind Medical Card at 12-1 when 10th of 25 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Beaten 18l behind Medical Card at 12-1 when 10th of 25 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to firm ground. Beaten 4l by Gagewell Flyer when second of 17 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to firm ground. Beaten 4l by Gagewell Flyer when second of 17 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Divine Rhapsody when 16th of 20 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m (good) in April.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Divine Rhapsody when 16th of 20 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m (good) in April.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Foildubh when seventh of 13 on his hurdling debut at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Foildubh when seventh of 13 on his hurdling debut at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on yielding ground. Third of 19 behind Frisco Depot beaten 2 1/4l at 12-1 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on yielding ground. Third of 19 behind Frisco Depot beaten 2 1/4l at 12-1 on his hurdling debut at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
Finished 8l behind Worldly Wise when fifth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (soft) in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Edward Lynam in Ireland.
Finished 8l behind Worldly Wise when fifth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (soft) in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Edward Lynam in Ireland.
Placed in three NH flat races from six starts. Finished 19l behind Our Girl Salley when fourth of 16 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Placed in three NH flat races from six starts. Finished 19l behind Our Girl Salley when fourth of 16 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Yet to place in 12 starts. Fell 2 out when 5-1 at Listowel over 2m (good to firm) in a maiden hurdle race won by Coole Avenue in June on his latest outing.
Yet to place in 12 starts. Fell 2 out when 5-1 at Listowel over 2m (good to firm) in a maiden hurdle race won by Coole Avenue in June on his latest outing.
Finished 13l behind Covert Ambition when fifth of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good to soft) in October '08. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Noseda.
Finished 13l behind Covert Ambition when fifth of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good to soft) in October '08. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Noseda.
Placed in two NH flat races from three starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind He's Our Man when 21st of 22 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) in October.
Placed in two NH flat races from three starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind He's Our Man when 21st of 22 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) in October.
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Third of 16 behind Talk About Miltown beaten 2 1/4l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Third of 16 behind Talk About Miltown beaten 2 1/4l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding) last month.
Successful in a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 18l behind Hidden Universe at 9-4fav when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Paddy Power Champion I.N.H. Flat Race at Punchestown over 2m (good) in April.
Successful in a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 18l behind Hidden Universe at 9-4fav when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Paddy Power Champion I.N.H. Flat Race at Punchestown over 2m (good) in April.
A winner at 12-1 in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (good) on his latest outing in April last year, beating Ad Idem by 1 3/4l.
A winner at 12-1 in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (good) on his latest outing in April last year, beating Ad Idem by 1 3/4l.
Placed in two NH flat races from five starts. Third of 8 behind Sugar Bullet beaten 11l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in two NH flat races from five starts. Third of 8 behind Sugar Bullet beaten 11l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Naas over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Brave Beauty when last of 14 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m (good - yielding) in October.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Brave Beauty when last of 14 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m (good - yielding) in October.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 7-4fav behind Magen's Star when seventh of 18 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 7-4fav behind Magen's Star when seventh of 18 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (soft) last month.
Buck Barrow put behind him some lacklustre efforts with a very good second at Navan last time and he may finally be starting to fulfill his potential. COTTRELSBOOLEY looks a more reliable alternative though and made a most pleasing debut over hurdles at Navan last month, failing to fully see out his race over further but shaping as if well worth a try over 2m here. Royal Reveille caught the eye in third behind an enterprisingly ridden winner last time and is also considered.
Buck Barrow and Cottrelsbooley both boast major claims, but Tavern Times, who was a cracking fourth in the Champion Bumber behind Cue Card at the Cheltenham Festival in March, could prove hard to beat if hurdling fluently.
Has won three hurdle races and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Third of 10 behind Blazing Tempo beaten 12l at 5-4fav on her chase debut in the Group 3 E.B.F. T.A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Has won three hurdle races and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Third of 10 behind Blazing Tempo beaten 12l at 5-4fav on her chase debut in the Group 3 E.B.F. T.A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
She has won four jump races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. A winner at 8-1 in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 European Breeders Fund Lough Construction Ltd. Mares Novice Hurdle at Down Royal over 2m (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Oilily by 8l.
She has won four jump races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. A winner at 8-1 in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 European Breeders Fund Lough Construction Ltd. Mares Novice Hurdle at Down Royal over 2m (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Oilily by 8l.
She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 13l behind Mossey Joe when fifth of 6 at 11-8fav on her latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 O'Connell Group Cork Stayers Novice Hurdle at Cork over 3m (heavy).
She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 13l behind Mossey Joe when fifth of 6 at 11-8fav on her latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 O'Connell Group Cork Stayers Novice Hurdle at Cork over 3m (heavy).
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 8-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Evesham Star by 3l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 8-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Evesham Star by 3l.
She has won a hurdle race and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy. A winner at 3-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Sugar Bullet by 10l.
She has won a hurdle race and three NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy. A winner at 3-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Sugar Bullet by 10l.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Western Charmer when eighth of 16 on her latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 2f (soft) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Western Charmer when eighth of 16 on her latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 2f (soft) last month.
She has won two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 7-4fav at Cork over 2m 3f (soft) earlier this month, beating Sicilian Secret by 3l.
She has won two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 7-4fav at Cork over 2m 3f (soft) earlier this month, beating Sicilian Secret by 3l.
She has won a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm and heavy ground. Third of 6 behind Alaivan beaten 11l at 5-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
She has won a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm and heavy ground. Third of 6 behind Alaivan beaten 11l at 5-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a jump race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 8l behind Knockfierna when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on her hurdling debut at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a jump race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 8l behind Knockfierna when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on her hurdling debut at Cork over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
FOR BILL looked in need of the run when weakening at Clonmel last month on her first start since April but she should strip fitter now and looks the one to beat at the weights. Macville has been progressing quickly and scooped a Grade 3 prize at Down Royal last time (Leblon back in fourth) when completing a hat-trick. However, she has 7lb to find with the selection on official figures and is tentatively passed over. Our Girl Salley is improving rapidly but this is her toughest assignment to date.
Our Girl Salley has the potential to prove a cut above these rivals, but her lack of experience could prove a telling factor as she's fast-tracked through the ranks, so the vote just goes to For Bill instead, who boasts an excellent strike rate and made a promising return at Clonmel. The progressive Macville can chase them home.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 9 behind Aughnacurraveel beaten 8l at 8-11fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 9 behind Aughnacurraveel beaten 8l at 8-11fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on firm and good ground. Beaten 15l behind Asigh Pearl at 11-1 when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on firm and good ground. Beaten 15l behind Asigh Pearl at 11-1 when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on soft and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race when 13-8fav in the Group 3 'For Auction' Novice Hurdle at Navan over 2m (soft) last month, beating Hazeymm by 6l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on soft and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race when 13-8fav in the Group 3 'For Auction' Novice Hurdle at Navan over 2m (soft) last month, beating Hazeymm by 6l.
Successful in a NH flat race at 2m on good and heavy ground. Third of 6 behind Zaidpour beaten 14l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Successful in a NH flat race at 2m on good and heavy ground. Third of 6 behind Zaidpour beaten 14l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race when 4-7fav in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month, beating Pineau De Re by 12l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race when 4-7fav in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month, beating Pineau De Re by 12l.
There was a shortage of superlatives to describe ZAIDPOUR's latest romp in a Fairyhouse Grade 1 and with proven speed at the distance, it is hard to envisage him being turned over in his bid for a hat-trick. Willie Mullins quickly identified this race as his next target on the path to stardom and this exciting prospect is unlikely to disappoint. The unbeaten Hidden Cyclone looks the biggest threat to the selection and had Hazeymm behind at Navan but he looks booked for a supporting role here.
Zaidpour has looked the real deal in 2 starts since joining Willie Mullins and is a confident selection to follow up his recent Grade 1 success at Fairyhouse. Of the others, Hidden Cyclone is a horse of considerable potential in his own right and can pick up the pieces if the selection fails to fire.
Has won two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 8-15fav in the Group 2 Friends Of Navan Fortria Chase at Navan over 2m (soft) last month, beating Golden Silver by 1 1/4l.
Has won two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 8-15fav in the Group 2 Friends Of Navan Fortria Chase at Navan over 2m (soft) last month, beating Golden Silver by 1 1/4l.
Has won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases at 2m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase when 9-10fav in the Group 3 Poplar Square Chase at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) in October, beating Archie Boy by 4l.
Has won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases at 2m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase when 9-10fav in the Group 3 Poplar Square Chase at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) in October, beating Archie Boy by 4l.
Has won two hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 4-6fav in the Group 2 O'Connell Group Hilly Way Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Zaarito by 4 1/2l.
Has won two hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 4-6fav in the Group 2 O'Connell Group Hilly Way Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Zaarito by 4 1/2l.
Has won two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 16l behind Golden Silver when fifth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 O'Connell Group Hilly Way Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (soft).
Has won two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 16l behind Golden Silver when fifth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 O'Connell Group Hilly Way Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (soft).
Has won three hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 3/4l by Tranquil Sea when second of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft).
Has won three hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 3/4l by Tranquil Sea when second of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft).
BIG ZEB is a chaser out of the top drawer and followed up his Cheltenham Festival success in the Queen Mother Champion Chase by landing a Navan Grade 2 on his reappearance last month. Golden Silver finished second that day but the selection won cosily and is expected to extend the winning margin. Captain Cee Bee has bounced back from his Arkle disappointment with two subsequent wins and is a danger to all now seemingly back on the upgrade. However, Big Zeb very much remains the one to beat at these weights.
There's a chance that Golden Silver is still progressing given the manner of his latest victory at Fairyhouse, but Big Zeb has had the beating of him every time that they've crossed swords and sets a high standard, so has to be supported. Captain Cee Bee is trying to bridge the gap from top novice to open company, but will need to progress a fair bit to come out on top.
Has won five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Solwhit by 1 1/2l.
Has won five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Solwhit by 1 1/2l.
Has won five hurdle races and four NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 9l behind Gimli's Rock when fourth of 6 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 WKD Core Hurdle at Down Royal over 2m (yielding) last month.
Has won five hurdle races and four NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 9l behind Gimli's Rock when fourth of 6 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 WKD Core Hurdle at Down Royal over 2m (yielding) last month.
Has won nine hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 1 1/2l by Hurricane Fly when second of 11 at evens fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft).
Has won nine hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 1 1/2l by Hurricane Fly when second of 11 at evens fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft).
Has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l behind Young Poli at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Gras Savoye Hipcover at Auteuil over 2m 5f (soft) in May.
Has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l behind Young Poli at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Gras Savoye Hipcover at Auteuil over 2m 5f (soft) in May.
Has won six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Silviniaco Conti when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Coral Hurdle at Ascot over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Has won six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Silviniaco Conti when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Coral Hurdle at Ascot over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
HURRICANE FLY had his followers salivating as he put Solwhit to the sword at Fairyhouse earlier in the month and Willie Mullins' son of Montjeu is expected to confirm the form and further enhance his Champion Hurdle credentials. Last year's winner Solwhit is high class himself and will not go down without a fight but he had a fitness advantage over the selection last time and failed to capitalise so a runner up spot looks on the cards once more. There is prize money down to fourth so Luska Lad, Thousand Stars and Won In The Dark will all be keen not to leave empty handed.
Hurricane Fly possessed too much speed for Solwhit over 2½m at Fairyhouse last time and is expected to get the better of that rival again as they drop back to the minimum trip. Thousand Stars wasn't far adrift of the aforementioned pair at Punchestown last spring and can complete the 3.
Has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 5-2 at Thurles over 2m 6f (soft) in a chase won by Glencove Marina last month on his latest outing.
Has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 5-2 at Thurles over 2m 6f (soft) in a chase won by Glencove Marina last month on his latest outing.
Has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 22 behind Finger Onthe Pulse beaten 2 1/2l at 3-1fav on his latest NH outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in July.
Has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 22 behind Finger Onthe Pulse beaten 2 1/2l at 3-1fav on his latest NH outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in July.
Has won eight hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 7 behind Elysian Rock beaten 4l at 2-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 3m (soft) last month.
Has won eight hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 7 behind Elysian Rock beaten 4l at 2-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 3m (soft) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m 1f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 17 behind Poquelin beaten 10l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Boylesports.com Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in December last year.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m 1f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 17 behind Poquelin beaten 10l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Boylesports.com Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) in December last year.
Winner of three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-11fav at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year, beating Prudent Honour by 4l.
Winner of three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-11fav at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (heavy) in December last year, beating Prudent Honour by 4l.
Has won five hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Peak Raider when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Has won five hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Peak Raider when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Tranquil Sea when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Clonmel Oil Chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Tranquil Sea when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Clonmel Oil Chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 15l behind Le Marquis at 7-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 15l behind Le Marquis at 7-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Rick when fourth of 6 on his hurdling debut at Thurles over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
He has won a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Rick when fourth of 6 on his hurdling debut at Thurles over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
Has won three hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 7-2fav behind The Shepherd when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won three hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 7-2fav behind The Shepherd when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won six hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Coolcashin when 11th of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (good) in April.
Has won six hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Coolcashin when 11th of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (good) in April.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Pulled up 3 out when 8-1 at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Jack The Bus last month on his latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Pulled up 3 out when 8-1 at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Jack The Bus last month on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 10 behind For A Finish beaten 15l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 3m (soft) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 10 behind For A Finish beaten 15l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 3m (soft) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
She has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding) on her latest outing in October, beating Whatuthink by 10l.
She has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (yielding) on her latest outing in October, beating Whatuthink by 10l.
Has won a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 when fifth of 17 on her latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 when fifth of 17 on her latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
He has won two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Jack The Bus when 13th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
He has won two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Jack The Bus when 13th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up having jumped the last when 9-4fav at Fairyhouse over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Leon Og last month on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up having jumped the last when 9-4fav at Fairyhouse over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Leon Og last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Fell at the 10th when 13-2jt-fav at Aintree over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a chase won by Frankie Figg last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Fell at the 10th when 13-2jt-fav at Aintree over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a chase won by Frankie Figg last month on his latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 11-1 in a chase at Cork over 3m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing in October, beating Operation Houdini by 1 3/4l.
Winner of two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 11-1 in a chase at Cork over 3m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing in October, beating Operation Houdini by 1 3/4l.
Winner of two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Jack The Bus when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Jack The Bus when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won six chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 5l behind Got Attitude when fourth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in October.
Has won six chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 5l behind Got Attitude when fourth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in October.
He has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 3m on soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Jack The Bus when second of 17 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 3m on soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Jack The Bus when second of 17 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Jack The Bus when 14th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Has won two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Jack The Bus when 14th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from firm to soft. Third of 9 behind Ballyhaunis beaten 11l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from firm to soft. Third of 9 behind Ballyhaunis beaten 11l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 10-1 in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating AR Aghaidh Leat by a head.
Winner of a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 10-1 in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating AR Aghaidh Leat by a head.
Winner of a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Fell -1 out when 14-1 at Cork over 3m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Streets Of Gold in October on her latest outing.
Winner of a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Fell -1 out when 14-1 at Cork over 3m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Streets Of Gold in October on her latest outing.
Winner of two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 8 behind Undergraduate beaten 6l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 8 behind Undergraduate beaten 6l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on yielding and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 15-8fav at Sligo over 3m (yielding) in September, beating Galway Legend by 1 1/4l.
He has won a hurdle race and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on yielding and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 15-8fav at Sligo over 3m (yielding) in September, beating Galway Legend by 1 1/4l.
Winner of two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m 2f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 3m (soft) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m 2f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 3m (soft) last month.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m 1f on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Twice The Craic by 2l.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m 1f on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Twice The Craic by 2l.
Beautiful Sound returned from a lengthy break to bag his second race under Rules at Punchestown last month and he remains open to further improvement in this sphere. However, his inexperience may tell in the hustle and bustle of this contest and GLENQUEST looks the one to be on. Terence O'Brien's gelding ran a cracker in the Troytown last time and although raised 6lb for that effort, remains competitively weighted. Cork National winner Streets of Gold is another strong contender whilst Skippers Brig looks one for each-way players now upped in trip after a superb third to Poquelin at Cheltenham last time.
A typically well-contested renewal of this valuable prize, but the one who gets the vote is Becauseicouldntsee, who may still be on the up and appears to have been lined up for a crack at this race. Glenquest ran well in a similar contest last time and has to be respected, whilst the potential fly in the ointment is Venalmar.
Has won five hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 7-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won five hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 7-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from firm to heavy. Beaten 1l by The Shepherd when second of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from firm to heavy. Beaten 1l by The Shepherd when second of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 1 1/2l by Rick when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 1 1/2l by Rick when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 6f (soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race from 2m 6f to 3m on good and heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Ainama when sixth of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race from 2m 6f to 3m on good and heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Ainama when sixth of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 6f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Jack The Bus when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 6f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Jack The Bus when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Hold The Pin when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (heavy) in April.
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Hold The Pin when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (heavy) in April.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 3m on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Baily View by 1l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 3m on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Baily View by 1l.
He has won two hurdle races at 2m on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 9l behind Luska Lad when fourth of 5 at 9-4 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Ryan's Cleaning Events Specialists Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m (good) in October.
He has won two hurdle races at 2m on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 9l behind Luska Lad when fourth of 5 at 9-4 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Ryan's Cleaning Events Specialists Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m (good) in October.
Winner of a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4fav at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month, beating Baron De Feypo by 11l.
Winner of a hurdle race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4fav at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month, beating Baron De Feypo by 11l.
Has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m 2f to 3m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 10-1 when 13th of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (good) in April.
Has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m 2f to 3m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 10-1 when 13th of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (good) in April.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. Third of 15 behind Orpheus Valley beaten 10l at 5-2fav on her latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 5f (heavy) in November last year.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. Third of 15 behind Orpheus Valley beaten 10l at 5-2fav on her latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 5f (heavy) in November last year.
Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 11l by Bale O'shea when second of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft).
Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 11l by Bale O'shea when second of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft).
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up having jumped the last when 20-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Quito De La Roque in April on his latest outing.
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up having jumped the last when 20-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Quito De La Roque in April on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy. Pulled up 4 out when 9-2 at Ffos Las over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Grand Slam Hero in August on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy. Pulled up 4 out when 9-2 at Ffos Las over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Grand Slam Hero in August on his latest outing.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on good and soft ground. Finished 15l behind Tilly Ann when fourth of 18 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on good and soft ground. Finished 15l behind Tilly Ann when fourth of 18 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
A winner of a jump race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Dolphin Bay when fifth of 25 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
A winner of a jump race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Dolphin Bay when fifth of 25 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 20-1 at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Grands Crus last month on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 20-1 at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Grands Crus last month on his latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 11l behind The Shepherd when fourth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 11l behind The Shepherd when fourth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Kaiser So Say when 13th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in October.
Winner of two hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Kaiser So Say when 13th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in October.
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on yielding ground. Third of 12 behind Bale O'shea beaten 16l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on yielding ground. Third of 12 behind Bale O'shea beaten 16l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Finished 4l behind Killeenmore when fourth of 20 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 3m (heavy) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good ground. Finished 4l behind Killeenmore when fourth of 20 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 3m (heavy) last month.
He has won a hurdle race from 2m 6f to 2m 7f on soft ground. A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Killeenmore by 3/4l.
He has won a hurdle race from 2m 6f to 2m 7f on soft ground. A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Killeenmore by 3/4l.
Successful in a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Sonus Beauty by 1/2l.
Successful in a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Sonus Beauty by 1/2l.
Winner of two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 16l behind Dream Honours when fourth of 9 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 3m 1f (firm) in September.
Winner of two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 16l behind Dream Honours when fourth of 9 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kilbeggan over 3m 1f (firm) in September.
An ultra-competitive handicap hurdle where nothing can be backed with extreme confidence. However, THE SHEPHERD is a sporting selection. Gordon Elliott's charge is a pillar of consistency and looks on the upgrade. Stablemate Cayo Levantado is at the right end of the handicap and carries a nice racing weight whilst Baily View, who returned to form at Clonmel last time, isn't without a chance. Oscar Time looks very interesting having finished second in the Irish National at the end of last season. He returned to this sphere with a pleasing second last time, despite the inadequate trip. This longer trip will suit and he makes the shortlist.
Cayo Levantado scored in the manner of a horse still on the up at Navan last time and is taken to make light of this 10 lb higher mark. Oscar Time rates as his biggest danger given his lower hurdles mark, especially bearing in mind how well he went through his race at Thurles last month, whilst at bigger odds Talab is a live each-way contender.
A winner at 33-1 in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Lady Olwyn by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 33-1 in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Lady Olwyn by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 20-1 in a NH flat race at Clonmel over 2m (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Rolly Baby by 2 1/2l.
A winner at 20-1 in a NH flat race at Clonmel over 2m (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Rolly Baby by 2 1/2l.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 2-5fav at Cork over 2m (soft) last month, beating Grove Pride by 4l.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 2-5fav at Cork over 2m (soft) last month, beating Grove Pride by 4l.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Jim Will Fix It when 10th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Clonmel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Jim Will Fix It when 10th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Clonmel over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 7-2 in a NH flat race at Galway over 2m (good) on his latest outing in October, beating Mississippi River by 1 1/4l.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 7-2 in a NH flat race at Galway over 2m (good) on his latest outing in October, beating Mississippi River by 1 1/4l.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Cue Card when 22nd of 24 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper Nh Flat Race at Cheltenham over 2m (good) in March.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Cue Card when 22nd of 24 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper Nh Flat Race at Cheltenham over 2m (good) in March.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Beaten 6l by Dylan Ross when second of 6 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m (yielding) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Beaten 6l by Dylan Ross when second of 6 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m (yielding) last month.
A winner at 20-1 in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing in April, beating Samain by a neck.
A winner at 20-1 in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing in April, beating Samain by a neck.
A winner at 3-1 in a NH flat race at Navan over 2m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Hildisvini by 4l.
A winner at 3-1 in a NH flat race at Navan over 2m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Hildisvini by 4l.
Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 3-1fav at Cork over 2m (heavy) in October, beating Winslet by 6l.
Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 3-1fav at Cork over 2m (heavy) in October, beating Winslet by 6l.
Winning pointer JIM WILL FIX IT bagged his first race under Rules when scoring at Clonmel last time and Seamus Roche's gelding can take this rise in grade in his stride to score again. The unbeaten Rebel Fitz ran green at Galway yet still managed to win and he looks the main danger to the selection with further improvement expected. Mississippi River and Sydney Des Pictons are two others to consider in an open looking finale.
Shannon Spirit will find this assignment far less taxing than the Champion Bumper, but Rebel Fitz has done nothing wrong so far and is taken to make it 3-3 in bumpers here. Sydney des Pictons and Mississippi River can do battle for minor honours.
