Forecast: Rain
Temperature: 6.4° - 13.0°
Rainfall: 6.33mm
Wind: 16.8 mph S
Forecast: Rain
Temperature: 6.4° - 13.0°
Rainfall: 6.33mm
Wind: 16.8 mph S
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Bit below form under a penalty when fourth, beaten 7l in a novice hurdle at Perth last time. Off a short break. Effective at 2m on soft; bumper and hurdles winner with more to come, though his mark demands it.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 7l behind The Hatchet when fourth of 11 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good to soft) in September. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Bit below form under a penalty when fourth, beaten 7l in a novice hurdle at Perth last time. Off a short break. Effective at 2m on soft; bumper and hurdles winner with more to come, though his mark demands it.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane O'Callaghan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | David O'Sullivan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
From a yard that won this last year. Had every chance but a bit below form when 12l third in a beginners' chase at Roscommon last time. Returning from a break and looks the pick on overall form.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 6 behind Solsbury Hill beaten 12l at 15-8jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Roscommon over 2m 1f (yielding) in August.
From a yard that won this last year. Had every chance but a bit below form when 12l third in a beginners' chase at Roscommon last time. Returning from a break and looks the pick on overall form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 23 | 1 | 6 | 4.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Philip Byrnes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Byrnes | 23 | 1 | 6 | 4.4% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time. Suited by decent ground but looks on a stiff mark.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Paddy's Milestone when 12th of 19 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time. Suited by decent ground but looks on a stiff mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Patrick M O'Brien | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | F G Hand | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Effective over 2½m and acts on good ground but out of form in both codes since returning from a layoff.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 50-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a hurdle race won by Billy Lee Swagger last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Effective over 2½m and acts on good ground but out of form in both codes since returning from a layoff.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Walsh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ciaran Murphy | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
Had every chance but failed to find much when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal last time. Effective at 2m but needs to bounce back from that poor run.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 1m 7f and 2m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Lieber Nicc when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) last month.
Had every chance but failed to find much when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal last time. Effective at 2m but needs to bounce back from that poor run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
Hampered by fallers and found little after when fourth, beaten 19l in a handicap chase at Sligo last time. Off a short break. Well treated on old juvenile form, unexposed over fences but his jumping must improve.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Sayitfirst when fourth of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sligo over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in October. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Hampered by fallers and found little after when fourth, beaten 19l in a handicap chase at Sligo last time. Off a short break. Well treated on old juvenile form, unexposed over fences but his jumping must improve.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 1 | 1 | 6.3% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 1 | 1 | 5.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 1 | 2 | 4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A McNamara | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Bit below form on final qualifying run when fourth, beaten 39l in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft or good ground. In fair form in both codes, with penultimate run franked at Graded level; mark could be lenient.
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts, also won a flat race in September. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Le Divin Enfant when fourth of 17 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
Bit below form on final qualifying run when fourth, beaten 39l in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft or good ground. In fair form in both codes, with penultimate run franked at Graded level; mark could be lenient.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Staples | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T G McCourt | 23 | 1 | 5 | 4.4% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wexford last time. Returning from a long layoff with conditions to suit but probably high enough in weights.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft - heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 4-1fav at Wexford over 2m 3f (yielding) in a chase won by On The Tide in April on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wexford last time. Returning from a long layoff with conditions to suit but probably high enough in weights.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 2 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Aidan Kelly | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Roche | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form when second, beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time. Off a short break. Effective from 2m to 2½m and acts on any ground. Consistent, with latest form franked, and mark looks fair.
Placed in two hurdle races from seven NH starts. Beaten 5l by Rakki when second of 15 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m (good - yielding) in September.
Ran to form when second, beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time. Off a short break. Effective from 2m to 2½m and acts on any ground. Consistent, with latest form franked, and mark looks fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | J Nash | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Flattened out late back up in trip when down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective from 2m to 2m5f and suited by good ground. Drop in trip should help but needs to find a bit more.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Themanintheboots when 10th of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Flattened out late back up in trip when down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective from 2m to 2m5f and suited by good ground. Drop in trip should help but needs to find a bit more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Flanagan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | D M O'Brien | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
Below form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time. Returning from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and suited by plenty of cut but yet to build on a promising debut.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Dr Eggman when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 3f (soft) in March.
Below form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time. Returning from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and suited by plenty of cut but yet to build on a promising debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Philip Donovan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E Cawley | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved up in trip when 10l third in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time. Off a long absence. Effective from 2m to 2m5f and acts on yielding or good ground; progressing over hurdles.
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Third of 18 behind Iamagetaway beaten 10l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (good) in October last year.
Improved up in trip when 10l third in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time. Off a long absence. Effective from 2m to 2m5f and acts on yielding or good ground; progressing over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Ewing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m1f and acts on yielding or good ground. Opening mark looks fair but ground may be a concern.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Classical Creek when 12th of 22 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S R Crawford in Ireland.
Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m1f and acts on yielding or good ground. Opening mark looks fair but ground may be a concern.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | W R Crawford | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Made mistakes and was below form on final qualifying run when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Galway last time. Off a short break. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; fair mark on maiden form but unproven in conditions.
Unplaced in all ten starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Eachtotheirown when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Galway over 2m (yielding) in October.
Made mistakes and was below form on final qualifying run when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Galway last time. Off a short break. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; fair mark on maiden form but unproven in conditions.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Phillip Enright | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M M McNiff | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
A bit too free but ran to form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m; in fair form though mark demands more.
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from eight starts. Finished 16l behind Themanintheboots when sixth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
A bit too free but ran to form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m; in fair form though mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Simon Torrens | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
MAIDENSTREETPRINCE hasn't won since gaining his sole success in December 2022 but has performed well this year and likes testing ground. While he has been thoroughly frustrating to follow, the selection finished third in a useful Killarney handicap chase in July and contests a winnable race today. Hobart had been running consistently well during the summer but would prefer better ground, while top-weight Eternal Echo was bought for 7,500 pounds in October and debuts for new connections.
MAIDENSTREETPRINCE is better known as a chaser but his sole victory to date has come in this sphere and he looks on a potentially generous mark here. Though his latest runs came over the summer his previous win came on heavy so he should be fine with conditions so he ought to go close if fit and ready to go. One who isn't proven on heavy ground is Hobart but he has proven steadily progressive recently and starts handicapping off a good looking mark. If handling conditions he can fight for a place with fellow handicap debutant Maxwell Smart who was a winner on the flat earlier this year.
Needed the run when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective between 2 1/2m and 3m and may prefer a little further.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and yielding - soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 when 13th of 20 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Needed the run when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective between 2 1/2m and 3m and may prefer a little further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5.6% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ricky Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J J Murphy | 21 | 2 | 5 | 9.5% |
Needed the run, did plenty early and ran well for a long way when beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle here last time; in good form beforehand and effective around 2 1/2m; should come on for that run and is fairly treated on winter form.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 6l behind Balko D'ange when fifth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Needed the run, did plenty early and ran well for a long way when beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle here last time; in good form beforehand and effective around 2 1/2m; should come on for that run and is fairly treated on winter form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
Fell in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective around 2 1/2m and handles soft ground; not one to rely on for consistency despite a recent revival.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Fell when 12-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a hurdle race won by Billy Lee Swagger last month on her latest outing.
Fell in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective around 2 1/2m and handles soft ground; not one to rely on for consistency despite a recent revival.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | F G Hand | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time; usually held up, effective around 2 1/2m and handles soft ground; inconsistent performer.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 when 11th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time; usually held up, effective around 2 1/2m and handles soft ground; inconsistent performer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 17 | 2 | 5 | 11.8% |
Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and may stay a bit further; handicapper may be catching up.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Son Of Anarchy when 11th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and may stay a bit further; handicapper may be catching up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Phillip Enright | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| T | O McKiernan | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
Improved when dropped in grade, beaten 3l off 116 at Catterick last time over fences; the handicapper may now be catching up.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 3l behind Sleeping Satellite when fourth of 6 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Killarney and Cartmel this season.
Improved when dropped in grade, beaten 3l off 116 at Catterick last time over fences; the handicapper may now be catching up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 29 | 5 | 8 | 17.2% | |
| Hurdle | 25 | 5 | 8 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 5 | 6 | 18.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| HG | Blinkers | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jordan Gainford | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| T | C Collins | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
Ran to form when stepped up in trip, not best placed in a race dominated from the front when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; significant jockey booking; effective around 2m on soft ground; consistent and form has been franked at Graded level.
Placed in two hurdle races from five NH starts. Beaten 7l by Billy Lee Swagger when second of 20 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Ran to form when stepped up in trip, not best placed in a race dominated from the front when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; significant jockey booking; effective around 2m on soft ground; consistent and form has been franked at Graded level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Ran a bit below form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park last time; effective around 2m and handles all ground; showed promise in maidens and looks on a fair mark now handicapping.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Thedeviluno when 9th of 20 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) last month.
Ran a bit below form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park last time; effective around 2m and handles all ground; showed promise in maidens and looks on a fair mark now handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M A Molloy | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Improved again when second beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time, conceding the first run to the winner; usually held up; effective around 2 1/4m but ideally wants 2 1/2m; progressive type.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 5l by Lavender Hill Mob when second of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Improved again when second beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time, conceding the first run to the winner; usually held up; effective around 2 1/4m but ideally wants 2 1/2m; progressive type.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane O'Callaghan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time when returning from a break; effective around 2 1/2m and handles any ground; inconsistent but the handicapper is easing his mark.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good - yielding and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 33-1 at Galway over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Ballystone in August on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time when returning from a break; effective around 2 1/2m and handles any ground; inconsistent but the handicapper is easing his mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 1 | 4 | 4.6% | |
| Hurdle | 19 | 1 | 3 | 5.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 2 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 2 | 4 | 9.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | P Nolan | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
Ran to form when second beaten 9 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick last time; returning from a break; handles good and yielding to soft ground; effective over 2m6f and looks a strong stayer; consistent in maidens.
Placed in two hurdle races from seven starts. Beaten 10l by Penny Perfect when second of 6 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (good) in August. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S R Crawford in Ireland.
Ran to form when second beaten 9 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick last time; returning from a break; handles good and yielding to soft ground; effective over 2m6f and looks a strong stayer; consistent in maidens.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | W R Crawford | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form when fourth beaten 18l in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; returning from a long layoff; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and handles any ground; could improve now handicapping.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from five starts. Finished 18l behind Sounds Victorius when fourth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in January.
Ran to form when fourth beaten 18l in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; returning from a long layoff; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and handles any ground; could improve now handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Flanagan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B Connell | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Failed to find much after a bad error when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time; suited by marathon trips and should improve for that run. Good mark on. chase form but this could be sharp enough test.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 16l behind Anglers Crag when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) last month.
Failed to find much after a bad error when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time; suited by marathon trips and should improve for that run. Good mark on. chase form but this could be sharp enough test.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 1 | 7 | 3.9% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 25 | 1 | 6 | 4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 1 | 4 | 6.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Byrnes | 29 | 1 | 8 | 3.5% |
Had every chance and needed the run when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m; on a fair mark if building on that latest effort.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Balko D'ange when fourth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft - heavy) last month.
Had every chance and needed the run when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m; on a fair mark if building on that latest effort.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 1 | 3 | 4.4% | |
| Hurdle | 17 | 1 | 3 | 5.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 1 | 3 | 4.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kieren Buckley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | E Cawley | 23 | 1 | 3 | 4.4% |
Pulled up in the Cork Grand National (Listed) at Cork last time; usually held up; effective over 3m+ and handles any ground; inconsistent.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 3m 2f on good and heavy ground. Pulled up 4 out when 22-1 at Cork over 3m 4f (good - yielding) in a chase won by Lonesome Boatman last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Cork Grand National (Listed) at Cork last time; usually held up; effective over 3m+ and handles any ground; inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 1 | 3 | 6.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gavin Brouder | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J J Hanlon | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% |
Ran poorly when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective around 2 1/2m but currently out of form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on yielding and heavy ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Drop The Anchor when 12th of 20 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in April.
Ran poorly when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective around 2 1/2m but currently out of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoghan Finegan | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| T | H P Finegan | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
Ran to form when beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Tramore last time; effective around 2 1/2m; in fair form though the mark demands more.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Pebble Bleu when fifth of 13 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Ran to form when beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Tramore last time; effective around 2 1/2m; in fair form though the mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7.1% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alix Balfe | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10% |
Made too much use of the pace and may have found the ground too testing when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective around 2 1/2m and handles yielding and good ground; needs to back up maiden improvement but could be on a fair mark.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind It's Never Simple when 10th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
Made too much use of the pace and may have found the ground too testing when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective around 2 1/2m and handles yielding and good ground; needs to back up maiden improvement but could be on a fair mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E D Delany | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Made mistakes and ran below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time; trainer in good form; effective around 2 1/2m on soft ground; inconsistent so far in a short hurdles career.
Placed in a hurdle race from six NH starts. Beaten 15l behind Bynx at 14-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in October.
Made mistakes and ran below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time; trainer in good form; effective around 2 1/2m on soft ground; inconsistent so far in a short hurdles career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mike O'Connor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Gibney | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
KILLANEY KING is well suited by testing ground conditions and ran well in a recent course handicap. Lightly-enough raced, the selection has shown consistent form and while he finished behind exposed Petit King here last month, that was his first run for 206 days, so can progress. Give Him A Chance finished a useful second at Cheltenham last month and has to enter calculations judged on that form. San Hilario has shown promise in handicaps recently and can continue to improve.
KILLANEY KING ran well for a long way on his reappearance before his early exertions took their toll and his fitness gave way. His spring form suggests that this step back up in trip will suit and he looks well treated on his penultimate run over fences. The point winner can shed his maiden tag under rules at the expense of the steadily progressive Give Him A Chance who placed in a stronger contest at Cheltenham last time. He will need to prove his effectiveness on this testing surface though unlikely handicap debutant Beckistine who shaped with promise on all of his maiden starts. If seeing out the longer distance at this stiff track he should also be on the premises.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Effective over 2½m and suited by decent ground; handicap mark looks about right.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Pulled up at the last when 50-1 here over 2m 5f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Paddy's Milestone last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Effective over 2½m and suited by decent ground; handicap mark looks about right.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% | |
| Hurdle | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Carl Millar | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
Needed every yard of a strongly run race, building on a recent return to form when landing a handicap by 3/4l off 105 at Clonmel last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m, handles soft ground, can race lazily, and a stiffer track should suit.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 17-2 in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Prophet's Corner by 3/4l.
Needed every yard of a strongly run race, building on a recent return to form when landing a handicap by 3/4l off 105 at Clonmel last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m, handles soft ground, can race lazily, and a stiffer track should suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 3 | 2 | 13% | |
| Hurdle | 21 | 3 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 3 | 2 | 13% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 23 | 3 | 2 | 13% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Niall Moore | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
| T | P Fenton | 24 | 3 | 2 | 12.5% |
Pulled up in a beginners' chase at Clonmel last time; probably wants 3m and looks on a stiff mark with conditions a concern back over hurdles.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on yielding ground. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Clonmel over 2m 1f (heavy) in a chase won by He's Gorgeous earlier this month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a beginners' chase at Clonmel last time; probably wants 3m and looks on a stiff mark with conditions a concern back over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 1 | 4 | 4.2% | |
| Hurdle | 21 | 1 | 4 | 4.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 1 | 4 | 4.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gavin Brouder | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| T | M F Morris | 25 | 1 | 4 | 4% |
Ran to form when 14l third in a handicap hurdle at Cork on latest start. Effective at 3m and handles cut; handicapper easing and could be running back into form.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good - yielding ground. Third of 15 behind West Cork Wildway beaten 14l at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding - soft) last month.
Ran to form when 14l third in a handicap hurdle at Cork on latest start. Effective at 3m and handles cut; handicapper easing and could be running back into form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 1 | 6 | 6.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ms M Flynn | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.9% |
Travelled well and did it cosily, improving on recent form when landing a handicap by 7l off 98 here last time. Best at 3m, acts on any ground, back in form and still well treated on old efforts.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Clonbury Bridge by 7l.
Travelled well and did it cosily, improving on recent form when landing a handicap by 7l off 98 here last time. Best at 3m, acts on any ground, back in form and still well treated on old efforts.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 3 | 2 | 13% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 3 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 3 | 1 | 13.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Smith | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | G Elliott | 26 | 3 | 4 | 11.5% |
Returned to form when 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time after benefitting from his reappearance. Effective between 2m and 2½m and handles cut; looked a strong stayer but remains unreliable.
Placed in a hurdle race from five NH starts. Third of 12 behind Jolie Jewel beaten 5l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Returned to form when 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time after benefitting from his reappearance. Effective between 2m and 2½m and handles cut; looked a strong stayer but remains unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | A McNamara | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Improved again when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Thurles last time, having been in good form before that. Cheekpieces first time; effective from 2m to 2¾m on heavy or good ground; steadily progressive and looks well treated.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good - yielding ground. Finished 15l behind William Tell when fifth of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 6f (yielding - soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Improved again when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Thurles last time, having been in good form before that. Cheekpieces first time; effective from 2m to 2¾m on heavy or good ground; steadily progressive and looks well treated.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Markey | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | R O'Sullivan | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
Raced close to a strong pace which collapsed and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time. In good form before that; off a short break; effective 2½–3m, handles yielding or good ground; progressive until reappearance.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Sportinthepark when 14th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding) in October.
Raced close to a strong pace which collapsed and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time. In good form before that; off a short break; effective 2½–3m, handles yielding or good ground; progressive until reappearance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| T | A L T Moore | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
Made mistakes and disappointed on hurdles return when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time. Trainer in form; effective at 3m and suited by soft ground; out of form but the handicapper has eased and this track, trip and ground should suit.
Winner of three hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 28-1 when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding - soft) last month.
Made mistakes and disappointed on hurdles return when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time. Trainer in form; effective at 3m and suited by soft ground; out of form but the handicapper has eased and this track, trip and ground should suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 44 | 6 | 10 | 13.6% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 3 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 43 | 6 | 10 | 14% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 31 | 5 | 5 | 16.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Phillip Enright | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | R Tyner | 45 | 7 | 10 | 15.6% |
Ran to form when 6½l third in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time. Effective between 2m and 2½m and acts on good ground; steadily progressing and needs to do so again.
Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Third of 12 behind Plunkett Street beaten 7l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Ran to form when 6½l third in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time. Effective between 2m and 2½m and acts on good ground; steadily progressing and needs to do so again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Ewing | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Peter Fahey | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Did not find much after looking a big threat, possibly outstayed when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective from 2m to 3m; unexposed at 3m but unreliable.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Comeonarchie when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 3m (heavy) earlier this month.
Did not find much after looking a big threat, possibly outstayed when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective from 2m to 3m; unexposed at 3m but unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Whelan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J Barcoe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective at 3m and acts on good to soft ground; needs to bounce back.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 3m on good - yielding and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 when 12th of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective at 3m and acts on good to soft ground; needs to bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 1 | 2 | 5.3% | |
| Hurdle | 19 | 1 | 2 | 5.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 1 | 3 | 6.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Patrick M O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Barcoe | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Did plenty early when fourth, beaten 21l in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time. Effective around 2¾m and handles good ground; in moderate form and her mark looks demanding.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Place De La Nation when fourth of 8 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 6f (yielding - soft) last month. Runs from 4lb out of handicap.
Did plenty early when fourth, beaten 21l in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time. Effective around 2¾m and handles good ground; in moderate form and her mark looks demanding.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ms A Power | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Ms M Flynn | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Made too much use of and may have found the ground too testing when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Effective over 2m6f; inconsistent and yet to prove himself off this mark.
Placed in a NH flat race from 11 starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Kingkong Ciergues when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) last month. Runs from 7lb out of handicap.
Made too much use of and may have found the ground too testing when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Effective over 2m6f; inconsistent and yet to prove himself off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Collins | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
JERIKO DE BAUNE is a soft-ground stayer who can follow up last month's success. A three-time winner, he won with a light weight at Clonmel in November and should again be competitive under the same 5lb claimer. Another three-time winner Themainintheboots scored here last month and, while hit with a 10lb hike, represents a yard which is on fire. Kazbek has been running well recently but encounters heavy ground for the first time.
Plenty can be given a chance here but ENGE HAZARD is selected to gain a first victory. He has his stamina to prove for this longer trip but he finished well over 2 1/2m when placing off this mark last time and he looks well treated on his debut form. Themanintheboots had a bit in hand when winning over C&D last time and remains well treated on his old UK form so looks the obvious danger though at a bigger price Sir Bob is also given a chance. He gets his ideal conditions at a stiff track for the first time in a while and the handicapper has cut him plenty of slack. He proved he retained his ability at the turn of the year so could spring a surprise with his reappearance behind him.
May have found the ground too testing when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective around 2 1/2m but may not stay 3m; in good form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good to soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Paddy's Milestone when eighth of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.
May have found the ground too testing when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective around 2 1/2m but may not stay 3m; in good form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 3 | 11.8% | |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | John Shinnick | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | L Fowler | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% |
From a yard that won this last year; pulled up in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and can do better.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Pulled up at the 3rd when 16-1 at Down Royal over 2m (good - yielding) in a chase won by Splashing Out in October on his latest outing.
From a yard that won this last year; pulled up in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and can do better.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 4 | 1 | 23.5% | |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Stone-Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
Travelled well and ran to form when flattening out late up the hill, beaten 3 1/4l off 120 at Cheltenham last time. Effective 2m-2m4f, acts on yielding to soft and good ground; in good form.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Third of 11 behind Triple Trade beaten 3 1/2l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) last month.
Travelled well and ran to form when flattening out late up the hill, beaten 3 1/4l off 120 at Cheltenham last time. Effective 2m-2m4f, acts on yielding to soft and good ground; in good form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 4 | 5 | 17.4% | |
| Chase | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 3 | 5 | 13.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 23 | 4 | 5 | 17.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam McKenna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Hassett | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16% |
Ran to form under a positive ride when beaten 4 1/2l in a novice chase at Punchestown last time. In good form prior; trainer going well; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; progressing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Luminous Light when sixth of 9 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 1f (heavy) last month.
Ran to form under a positive ride when beaten 4 1/2l in a novice chase at Punchestown last time. In good form prior; trainer going well; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; progressing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Smith | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | T Gibney | 17 | 2 | 6 | 11.8% |
From the yard that won this last year; ran to form behind a useful rival when second, beaten 31l in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Off a short break; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by good ground; a consistent maiden over hurdles and fences.
Placed in ten hurdle races and three chases from 23 NH starts. Beaten 31l by Irish Panther when second of 7 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (yielding) in October.
From the yard that won this last year; ran to form behind a useful rival when second, beaten 31l in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Off a short break; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by good ground; a consistent maiden over hurdles and fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0% | |
| Chase | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
Returned to form down in grade and trip when landing a handicap by a short-head off 110 at Down Royal last time. Effective at 2m, acts on any ground; in good form with still some mileage in her mark on hurdles form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on good - yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 14-1 in a chase at Down Royal over 2m (good - yielding) on her latest outing in October, beating Sayitfirst by a short head.
Returned to form down in grade and trip when landing a handicap by a short-head off 110 at Down Royal last time. Effective at 2m, acts on any ground; in good form with still some mileage in her mark on hurdles form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 2 | 7 | 9.1% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 2 | 6 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 2 | 7 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tiernan Power Roche | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | E Griffin | 22 | 2 | 7 | 9.1% |
Made mistakes and may have found the ground too soft when well beaten in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time. Effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; inconsistent but fairly treated on best spring form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Vaureal when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) last month.
Made mistakes and may have found the ground too soft when well beaten in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time. Effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; inconsistent but fairly treated on best spring form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 1 | 5 | 6.3% | |
| Chase | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% |
Not suited by the ground when comfortably held in a novice chase at Galway last time. Absent for a very lengthy period; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good ground; had been in fair form until latest, with conditions again a concern.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 2f (soft - heavy) in October '22.
Not suited by the ground when comfortably held in a novice chase at Galway last time. Absent for a very lengthy period; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good ground; had been in fair form until latest, with conditions again a concern.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 36 | 3 | 9 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 15 | 1 | 7 | 6.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 1 | 4 | 4.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 36 | 3 | 9 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P Ryan | 36 | 3 | 9 | 8.3% |
From a yard that won this last year; unsuited by the ground and outclassed when well beaten in a beginners chase at Punchestown last time. Effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; had quick runs over fences and could improve in handicaps.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good ground. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Kitzbuhel when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
From a yard that won this last year; unsuited by the ground and outclassed when well beaten in a beginners chase at Punchestown last time. Effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; had quick runs over fences and could improve in handicaps.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 1 | 11.8% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Staples | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 17 | 2 | 1 | 11.8% |
Well treated on chase form and improved again when landing a handicap by 3/4l off 100 at Gowran Park last time. Wears a hood for the first time; progressive for new yard around 2m on varying ground; latest form franked; the one to beat.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 3-1fav at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) last month, beating Cousin Kate by 3/4l.
Well treated on chase form and improved again when landing a handicap by 3/4l off 100 at Gowran Park last time. Wears a hood for the first time; progressive for new yard around 2m on varying ground; latest form franked; the one to beat.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 5 | 2 | 31.3% | |
| Chase | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 5 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 13 | 5 | 2 | 38.5% |
| T | W P Mullins | 8 | 5 | 2 | 62.5% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Cork last time. Effective up to 2m4f, acts on soft ground; currently out of form and unlikely to get own way in front.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 1m 7f and 2m on heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 28-1 at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) in a chase won by Iceberg Theory last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Cork last time. Effective up to 2m4f, acts on soft ground; currently out of form and unlikely to get own way in front.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 2 | 6 | 8% | |
| Chase | 17 | 1 | 5 | 5.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 2 | 5 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 29 | 2 | 6 | 6.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel King | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J P Ryan | 29 | 2 | 6 | 6.9% |
Needed the run when stepped up in trip and may not have stayed, well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time. Cheekpieces on for the first time; usually held up; should show some improvement.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Jeriko De Baune when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 3m (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Needed the run when stepped up in trip and may not have stayed, well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time. Cheekpieces on for the first time; usually held up; should show some improvement.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 3 | 2 | 17.7% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 3 | 2 | 17.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane O'Callaghan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | P J Rothwell | 17 | 3 | 2 | 17.7% |
MAY CALL YOU BACK has proved a great servant to connections winning five times (2 hurdle/3 chase) on a variety of ground conditions since joining Willie Mullins last year. The Walk In The Park mare has developed a good habit of generally not winning too far and remains on a competitive mark. Splashing Out comes here having won narrowly over a similar trip at Down Royal and has run well in the past on testing ground, while Battle Of Ridgeway is another to consider following his third at Cheltenham last month. In The Trenches has proved a frustrating sort to follow filling the runner-up spot on no less than 13 occasions.
MAY CALL YOU BACK has been thriving since a move to this top stable and is chosen to continue her winning run here. Last time out over hurdles she proved her ability on a testing surface and recorded a rating higher than this revised mark with the placed horses that day boosting the form since. Splashing Out gained a first win over fences last time and remains well treated on her old hurdle form so she looks a big danger with the easier ground no issue. One who may not enjoy conditions is Big Stage but he does look dangerously well handicapped on his summer form if he does cope with them.
Never threatened and was a bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Cork last time. Effective from 2m to 3m and handles ground with cut. A useful dual-purpose performer though his mark now demands more.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m 2f on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Iceberg Theory when fifth of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) last month.
Never threatened and was a bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Cork last time. Effective from 2m to 3m and handles ground with cut. A useful dual-purpose performer though his mark now demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% | |
| Chase | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 3 | 1 | 18.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 3 | 1 | 18.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kieren Buckley | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| T | E Buckley | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
Never put into the race back from a break and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time. Top jockey returns. Effective around 2½m on soft ground and may do better over further on this mark.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 18l behind Vaureal when fifth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) last month.
Never put into the race back from a break and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time. Top jockey returns. Effective around 2½m on soft ground and may do better over further on this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 3 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | G Elliott | 11 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% |
The yard has won the last two runnings of this race. Travelled strongly and won comfortably when landing a handicap by 3l off 110 at Clonmel last time. Effective over 2½m on soft ground and looks progressive over fences with more to come.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 12-1 in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 2f (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Trasna Na Pairce by 2 3/4l.
The yard has won the last two runnings of this race. Travelled strongly and won comfortably when landing a handicap by 3l off 110 at Clonmel last time. Effective over 2½m on soft ground and looks progressive over fences with more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 0 | 25% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 12 | 3 | 0 | 25% |
Probably failed to stay when down the field in the Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) here last time. Effective at around 2½m, doesn't get 3m and is suited by soft ground. Has a bit to prove though the drop in trip should help and has a good record here.
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Beaten 20l behind Answer To Kayf at 20-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase here over 3m (heavy) last month.
Probably failed to stay when down the field in the Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) here last time. Effective at around 2½m, doesn't get 3m and is suited by soft ground. Has a bit to prove though the drop in trip should help and has a good record here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% | |
| Chase | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 1 | 6 | 4.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P A Fahy | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% |
Scored by 4½l off 108 at Down Royal on his penultimate start. Ran to form when taken on up front and set it up for closers, finishing fourth beaten 17l off 116 last time. Effective at 3m on good or soft ground and back in form lately.
He has won three chases from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Finished 18l behind Iceberg Theory when fourth of 15 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) last month.
Scored by 4½l off 108 at Down Royal on his penultimate start. Ran to form when taken on up front and set it up for closers, finishing fourth beaten 17l off 116 last time. Effective at 3m on good or soft ground and back in form lately.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 3 | 6 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 23 | 3 | 5 | 13% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 2 | 7 | 8.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 31 | 3 | 9 | 9.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| T | M J McDonagh | 23 | 3 | 5 | 13% |
Won a handicap by a neck off 98 at Gowran Park three starts back and ran to form when second in a beginners' chase at the same venue latest. Effective from 2½m to 2¾m on soft ground. Progressive and looks fairly treated.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 4l by Jacovec Cavern when second of 17 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Won a handicap by a neck off 98 at Gowran Park three starts back and ran to form when second in a beginners' chase at the same venue latest. Effective from 2½m to 2¾m on soft ground. Progressive and looks fairly treated.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 2 | 5 | 11.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Phillip Enright | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | M A Cahill | 17 | 2 | 5 | 11.8% |
Never threatened and needed the run when fourth beaten 17l in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time. Usually held up, effective around 2½m and suited by soft ground. In form but his current mark demands more.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Finished 17l behind Vaureal when fourth of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) last month.
Never threatened and needed the run when fourth beaten 17l in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time. Usually held up, effective around 2½m and suited by soft ground. In form but his current mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 2 | 5 | 9.1% | |
| Chase | 20 | 2 | 5 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 2 | 5 | 9.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam McKenna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Hassett | 22 | 2 | 5 | 9.1% |
Keen and made a big effort over a stretching trip, doing too much too soon when a 6l third in a Cheltenham handicap chase last time. Effective from 2m to 3m and handles soft ground. Consistent and may benefit from this shorter trip.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on soft ground. Third of 16 behind Hung Jury beaten 6l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (soft) last month.
Keen and made a big effort over a stretching trip, doing too much too soon when a 6l third in a Cheltenham handicap chase last time. Effective from 2m to 3m and handles soft ground. Consistent and may benefit from this shorter trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 3 | 10 | 12% | |
| Chase | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 25 | 3 | 10 | 12% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 13 | 2 | 8 | 15.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tiernan Power Roche | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | P J Rothwell | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16.7% |
Ran to form when 10l third in a handicap chase at Cork last time. Best at around 2¾m and prefers some cut in the ground. Appears to be running back into form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Third of 15 behind Iceberg Theory beaten 10l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) last month.
Ran to form when 10l third in a handicap chase at Cork last time. Best at around 2¾m and prefers some cut in the ground. Appears to be running back into form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 2 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 2 | 1 | 11.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Byrnes | 18 | 2 | 2 | 11.1% |
Found little when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective over 2½m but inconsistent overall.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 1m 7f and 2m 5f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Son Of Anarchy when last of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
Found little when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective over 2½m but inconsistent overall.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 2 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 2 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 2 | 4 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Luke Dempsey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P Dempsey | 21 | 2 | 3 | 9.5% |
Ran to form when beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m and acts on any ground. Dropping in the weights and likes to dominate.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Splashing Out when sixth of 12 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m (good - yielding) in October.
Ran to form when beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m and acts on any ground. Dropping in the weights and likes to dominate.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 46 | 4 | 7 | 8.7% | |
| Chase | 36 | 3 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 33 | 2 | 5 | 6.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 35 | 3 | 6 | 8.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 32 | 3 | 4 | 9.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J P Ryan | 49 | 4 | 8 | 8.2% |
CHEERFUL CHAP has gained all three wins over hurdles and has been generally consistent over fences at a variety of distances. He filled the runner-up spot behind Canal End in a valuable 2m7f handicap here back in March and was only headed in the closing stages when third over 3m1f at Cheltenham last month. Bridie's Beau handles soft ground well, winning twice over hurdles earlier this year and opened his chase account at Clonmel last time. Whateys Quest had Battle Of Mirbat seven lengths behind in fourth with Ney in fifth when placed over 2m5f at Cork latest and can confirm that form.
CHEERFUL CHAP ran a huge race at Cheltenham last time over a stretching trip putting up a bold jumping display and could make amends dropped back to his optimum distance here. Though he remains a maiden over fences he did win off this mark over hurdles last year and he's proven on heavy ground. Binge Worthy caught the eye on his reappearance under tender handling. He will appreciate the return to easier ground and looks on a generous mark on his best form over hurdles. His debut form over fences has worked out very well and he can fill the places with Prince Palace who has been out of form since some huge efforts here in the spring. He has dropped in the weights though and hinted at better here last time so could go well at a price.
Won this race last year but was pulled up in the Porterstown Handicap Chase (Listed) at Fairyhouse last time. Effective at 3m on stiff tracks and handles heavy and yielding ground. Progressive last season and could build on that reappearance.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 5f to 3m on ground varying from yielding to soft - heavy. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m 6f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Better Times Ahead last month on his latest outing.
Won this race last year but was pulled up in the Porterstown Handicap Chase (Listed) at Fairyhouse last time. Effective at 3m on stiff tracks and handles heavy and yielding ground. Progressive last season and could build on that reappearance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% | |
| Chase | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| C | Course | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Simon Torrens | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% |
| T | P T Foley | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% |
Yard won this race last year. Scored by 4l off 110 at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start but pulled up in a handicap chase after stopping quickly following a bad error. Best at 3m on testing ground and can progress with better jumping.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 11-1 at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) in a chase won by Iceberg Theory last month on his latest outing.
Yard won this race last year. Scored by 4l off 110 at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start but pulled up in a handicap chase after stopping quickly following a bad error. Best at 3m on testing ground and can progress with better jumping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 3 | 3 | 17.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 17 | 3 | 3 | 17.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P T Foley | 17 | 3 | 3 | 17.7% |
Made mistakes and looked in need of a stiffer test when well beaten in a beginners' chase at Cork last time. Effective at 2m5f and acts on any ground. On a good mark from his debut form and should improve now handicapping up in trip.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Nowwhatdoyouthink when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) last month.
Made mistakes and looked in need of a stiffer test when well beaten in a beginners' chase at Cork last time. Effective at 2m5f and acts on any ground. On a good mark from his debut form and should improve now handicapping up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jonathan Sweeney | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
Fell in the Porterstown Handicap Chase (Listed) at Fairyhouse last time when still going ok. Suited by 3m on good ground and progressing over fences. Should build on that latest effort.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 1m 7f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Fell 3 out when 8-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m 6f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Better Times Ahead last month on his latest outing.
Fell in the Porterstown Handicap Chase (Listed) at Fairyhouse last time when still going ok. Suited by 3m on good ground and progressing over fences. Should build on that latest effort.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Cork last time. Effective between 2m4f and 3m3f on ground with cut. Fairly treated on Listed form but struggling for consistency this year.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 33-1 at Cork over 2m 5f (yielding) in a chase won by Iceberg Theory last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Cork last time. Effective between 2m4f and 3m3f on ground with cut. Fairly treated on Listed form but struggling for consistency this year.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Staples | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Cromwell | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% |
Improved when tiring late back from a layoff, finishing a 7l third in a handicap chase at Naas most recently. Effective around 2½m and showing progress over fences.
Placed in four hurdle races and a chase from 13 starts. Third of 9 behind Crecora Hills beaten 7l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Improved when tiring late back from a layoff, finishing a 7l third in a handicap chase at Naas most recently. Effective around 2½m and showing progress over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Pulled up in the Porterstown Handicap Chase (Listed) at Fairyhouse last time. Effective up to 3m and acts on heavy and yielding ground. Dropping in the weights but recent form has been inconsistent.
He has won two chases and two point-to-points at 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 33-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m 6f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Better Times Ahead last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Porterstown Handicap Chase (Listed) at Fairyhouse last time. Effective up to 3m and acts on heavy and yielding ground. Dropping in the weights but recent form has been inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 2 | 3 | 8.7% | |
| Chase | 22 | 2 | 3 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 2 | 3 | 9.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Niall Moore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | William P Murphy | 30 | 4 | 6 | 13.3% |
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Effective around 3m with some cut in the ground but inconsistent and his jumping remains a concern.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 7f and 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 33-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m (soft - heavy) in a hurdle race won by Better Times Ahead last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Effective around 3m with some cut in the ground but inconsistent and his jumping remains a concern.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% | |
| Chase | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Deegan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Liz Doyle | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Ran to form but tired late at a stiff track on ground softer than ideal when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap chase at Naas last time. Effective between 2½m and 3m and prefers a sound surface. In form but ground may not suit over this trip.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Crecora Hills when fifth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Ran to form but tired late at a stiff track on ground softer than ideal when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap chase at Naas last time. Effective between 2½m and 3m and prefers a sound surface. In form but ground may not suit over this trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 2 | 7 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Phillip Enright | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% |
| T | A Slattery | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Outpaced and unsuited by the drop in trip when well beaten in a handicap chase at Galway last time. Needs 3m and give in the ground, better over fences, but out of form despite a reduced mark.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 3m on heavy ground, but last win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Hees Dynamite when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (yielding) in October.
Outpaced and unsuited by the drop in trip when well beaten in a handicap chase at Galway last time. Needs 3m and give in the ground, better over fences, but out of form despite a reduced mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 33 | 2 | 6 | 6.1% | |
| Chase | 18 | 2 | 3 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 35 | 2 | 6 | 5.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 34 | 2 | 6 | 5.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 2 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Patrick M O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P A Fahy | 36 | 2 | 6 | 5.6% |
Returned to form when suited by a positive ride and the step up in trip at a sharp track, landing a handicap by 3l off 97 at Tramore last time. Effective at 3m on softish ground and still well treated on hunter chase form but unreliable.
Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 12-1 in a chase at Tramore over 2m 5f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Toor Moon by 3l.
Returned to form when suited by a positive ride and the step up in trip at a sharp track, landing a handicap by 3l off 97 at Tramore last time. Effective at 3m on softish ground and still well treated on hunter chase form but unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | James William Hannon | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% |
Outpaced and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Suited by 3m on testing ground. Didn't take to chasing but could bounce back on this return to hurdles.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Kingkong Ciergues when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (heavy) last month.
Outpaced and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Suited by 3m on testing ground. Didn't take to chasing but could bounce back on this return to hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 2 | 5 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 2 | 5 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Robinson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P J Rothwell | 25 | 2 | 5 | 8% |
THE LOVELY MAN occupied the runner-up berth four times over hurdles for Colm Murphy including when staying on over 2m4f and, following a lengthy absence, made a bright start for Gavin Cromwell when third at Naas last month. He should benefit from that run and hopefully will stay this trip. Castle Field Boy won in good style on his penultimate start over this distance at Fairyhouse and it's probably best to put a line through his latest start at Cork when pulled up after making a bad mistake. Onethreefivenotout, Bigbraveboy and last year's winner Verdant Place are others to consider.
This could be fought out by the JP McManus pair at the top of the weights. Course specialist Verdant Place is heavily respected on his spring form here and he should leave his reappearance form behind town in trip back on testing ground. However he could be vulnerable to SHOWURAPPRECIATION who looked in need of a stiffer test when midfield last time and is very interesting on his debut effort. That form has been boosted by several horses who finished in front of him and makes him look well treated off this opening mark now stepping up in distance. Onethreefivenotout has been in good form for his new yard and was still going well when departing in the Porterstown last time so isn't ruled out either.
The yard has won the last three runnings of this race. Showed strong stamina on debut when winning a Fairyhouse bumper by 3l; effective at 2m and handles soft ground. More to come and a stiffer track should suit.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on yielding - soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Generous Risk by 3l.
The yard has won the last three runnings of this race. Showed strong stamina on debut when winning a Fairyhouse bumper by 3l; effective at 2m and handles soft ground. More to come and a stiffer track should suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J M Halford | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Made a very promising debut when winning a bumper here by 1 1/4l after benefitting from a decent test; effective at 2m and handles heavy ground. Should have more to offer but needs to improve in this higher grade.
Half-brother to Wat Ua Doin, won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and 2m 5f. A winner at 33-1 in a NH flat race over this course and distance (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Royal Gladiator by 1 1/4l.
Made a very promising debut when winning a bumper here by 1 1/4l after benefitting from a decent test; effective at 2m and handles heavy ground. Should have more to offer but needs to improve in this higher grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr D O'Connor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Cleary | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
From a yard that has won this race for the last three years. Improved to win a Clonmel bumper by a head, doing best of those up with the pace and worth marking up; effective at 2m on soft ground. More to come for a top yard and will stay further.
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 8-15fav at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) last month, beating Grandy Lane by a head.
From a yard that has won this race for the last three years. Improved to win a Clonmel bumper by a head, doing best of those up with the pace and worth marking up; effective at 2m on soft ground. More to come for a top yard and will stay further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J H Williamson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Improved when stepped up in trip to win a Cork bumper by 4 1/4l last time and returns from a break; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on soft or good ground. Form has been franked though a bit more is required in this grade.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 2-1fav at Cork over 2m 2f (good) in August, beating St Lawrence's Well by 4 1/2l.
Improved when stepped up in trip to win a Cork bumper by 4 1/4l last time and returns from a break; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on soft or good ground. Form has been franked though a bit more is required in this grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr F Maguire | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | D K Weld | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Made a very promising debut when quickening clear cosily to win a Thurles bumper by 4 1/4l; off a short break. Effective at 2m on good ground, debut form looks solid and further progress is expected.
A winner at 6-4 in a NH flat race at Thurles over 2m (good - yielding) on his latest outing in October, beating Long Goodbye by 4 1/2l.
Made a very promising debut when quickening clear cosily to win a Thurles bumper by 4 1/4l; off a short break. Effective at 2m on good ground, debut form looks solid and further progress is expected.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr D G Lavery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Gordon Elliott has dominated this race over the past decade with winners including Envoi Allen and Sir Gerhard and the Cullentra trainer saddles two interesting contenders. KEEP HIM COMPANY confirmed the promise of a point-to-point win earlier this year when leading home a 1-2-3 for the Elliott yard at Fairyhouse last month, and he gets the vote over Panjandrum, who made a winning debut at Clonmel. Passenger won a Cork bumper this summer that has worked out quite well, while surprise course winner Oh My Word and comfortable Thurles scorer Press The Button complete the quintet in what should prove an informative Listed event.
A strong contest can go to PRESS THE BUTTON who beat a useful pair on debut showing a good turn of foot and that effort sets the standard on ratings. His point win suggests that this stiffer track will suit and he can get the better of Panjandrum who looks the pick of the Gordon Elliott pair. That rival's debut victory is worth marking up as he did plenty early chasing the leader who went off quickly. Oh My Word brings in course form having won here first time out and is also given a chance.
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