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  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £2.50

Form: -60124 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a handicap hurdle at Listowel and then six-length runner-up from her revised mark next time; out of her depth in Listed class 12 days ago and would need a career best to land this.
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13th

7

(16)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Well Funded

9st 5lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Progressive over hurdles last autumn, winning handicaps at Listowel and Punchestown; in good form here in November, including when runner-up over this trip (Make The Switch fourth, Tenth Amendment fifth); needs to bounce back after two low-key hurdling displays

13/2

13th

11

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Well Funded

11st 1lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders

9/1

5th

7

18th Dec 2022

Frozen

1m 7f 111y

14:14 Thurles

Well Funded

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Was rated in the 50s on the Flat before winning off a Punchestown handicap hurdle off 100; current rating of 107 leaves her with a mountain to climb here.

66/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 12049/ D

Last run: 570 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Gained third win over hurdles at Downpatrick in August 2020 before big run in defeat in Listed class; missed all of last season but she's had a couple of recent spins on the Flat (possibly for fitness) and she's interesting here from her reduced hurdle mark; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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3

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Dollys Destination

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

towards rear of midfield, fell 1st

25/1

4th

4

29th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Leopardstown

Dollys Destination

10st 11lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

held up in rear, went fourth after 2 out (usual 3 out), pushed along and no extra after last (usual 2 out), weakened omitted last

25/1

1st

4

13th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Navan

Dollys Destination

11st 9lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

towards rear, steady headway before 3 out, pressed leaders when ridden after 2 out, led when not fluent last, faced strong challenge but kept on well towards finish, just did enough

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6-5105 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Course winner here in May but struggled from higher marks since and 4lb wrong for this.
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10

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 180y

16:15 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

Flying much too high in a Listed race here four weeks ago; being 10lb higher than for last May's C&D success may anchor her once more.

10/1

14th

7

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

prominent

100/1

3rd

10

12th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second but close up after 4th, pushed along after 2 out, switched left approaching last, soon ridden but no extra, no match for first two

20/1

Form: 316559 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Clonmel earlier in the summer but hasn't progressed since and tailed off last time; mark might be on the high side at present too.
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6th

12

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Barbaha Queen

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Off the mark over fences on her penultimate start and creditable sixth back in this sphere when last seen; suspicion she'll need this though and probably needs a bit further; off 202 days.

20/1

6th

12

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Barbaha Queen

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Off the mark over fences on her penultimate start and creditable sixth back in this sphere when last seen; suspicion she'll need this though and probably needs a bit further; off 202 days.

20/1

Form: 6-9253

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has hit the frame in a couple of maiden hurdles; opening mark doesn't look particularly generous but less exposed than many.
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1st

3

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:18 Downpatrick

Up And Out

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

21-race maiden but two good recent efforts to her credit in a pair of Cork handicap hurdles; big chance in an ordinary contest.

3/1

5th

3

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:05 Cork

Up And Out

11st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear

10/1

6th

3

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Up And Out

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden has been placed a number of times and was only beaten 9l at Cork last time after a bad mistake; has a shout with a repeat if avoiding mistakes.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 521F13 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Bellewstown bumper in summer; was beaten back over timber when coming down at Galway festival but she bounced back with a maiden hurdle success at Kilbeggan last month; only beaten 1l when turned over as favourite at Perth last time and tough looking mark for handicap debut.
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0

12

6th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Country Queen

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Both wins have been on good ground and trip-versatile on her ground; poor Bellewstown effort in first-time cheekpieces but headgear persisted with; won't want too much rain.

14/1

9th

9

8th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Bellewstown

Country Queen

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Both wins have been on good ground and on good to yielding she was a 6l third at Punchestown last month; first-time cheekpieces go on and respected granted suitable conditions.

8/1

3rd

7

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 140y

17:00 Punchestown

Country Queen

11st 0lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a bumper and Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on good ground last summer; both recent efforts have been on slower ground when well held in handicaps so this looks more suitable.

20/1

Form: 444283

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Consistent this summer and hit the frame again at Cartmel when last seen; reduced mark back over here and she's a contender, despite her very best form coming at 2m4f.
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4th

5

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

13:20 Sedgefield

Bellaney Gem

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: S R B Crawford

Well beaten in two chase starts in 2021; ran okay in her latest handicap hurdle at Down Royal but she's 2-32 overall and looks best watched on this return to fences.

7/1

4th

6

26th Dec 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

12:48 Down Royal

Bellaney Gem

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: S R B Crawford

Won twice in novice hurdle company in Britain; has run some solid races this decent including when third of 11 at Catterick last time; visor needs to eke out a bit more and very best form is at 2m4f.

6/1

3rd

8

28th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:00 Catterick

Bellaney Gem

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: S R B Crawford

Normally consistent enough but 2m4f on soft ground wasn't ideal at Fairyhouse 13 days ago (cheekpieces left off, as today) and her two hurdle wins came in novice company last year; vulnerable on balance.

12/1

Form: 707/11

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Point winner who has made a very promising start with two for this yard 10lb rise for her most recent 4l success at Cork looks fine but shorter trip isn't guaranteed to suit.
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0

2

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

15:00 Tramore

Battle Away

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles when starting out for this yard last year; promising return when placed over hurdles at Killarney in August; three subsequent chase starts have been in conditions events; should at least have a better chance in a handicap now.

8/1

6th

13

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 66y

12:55 Thurles

Battle Away

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

held up in rear, headway into midfield 7th, in touch with leaders after 4 out, briefly went third after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

14/1

7th

1

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 112y

13:40 Thurles

Battle Away

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles when starting out for this yard last year; promising return when placed at Killarney in August and encouraging enough chase debut at that venue last time; improvement likely but would need a sizeable career best.

33/1

Form: 6353F5 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan a couple of seasons ago but hasn't reached the same level since; while this mark has become workable, she has a bit too prove at present; in too deep at Grade 3 level last time.
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3rd

5

12th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Naas

Hope Des Blins

10st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

led, soon clear, much reduced lead halfway, headed before 4 out, left in third 2 out, soon no extra

66/1

5th

7

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

16:50 Limerick

Hope Des Blins

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Took her a long time to win a beginners' chase which she finally managed to do on easy ground at Sligo last month; jumped well then having had a few issues in that department in the past; much stiffer task here on second handicap start.

9/1

1st

2

27th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 120y

14:10 Sligo

Hope Des Blins

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

made all, not fluent 3rd

5/1

Form: 363-10 D BF

Last run: 150 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Couldn't follow up a handicap hurdle success at Kilbeggan when beaten 21l at Killarney when last seen and off 150 days; needs further progress to defy this mark.
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5th

5

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 214y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Bonarc

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Just 2-33 over hurdles and 0-5 over fences after finishing tailed off in a 2m1f handicap at Sligo in September; has run well in this discipline and drying ground would help her no end.

16/1

4th

4

27th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 120y

15:20 Sligo

Bonarc

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

didn't always jump with fluency, raced in last throughout, pecked on landing 1st, detached when not fluent 7th, jumped slightly left and weakened 2 out, pecked on landing last

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €101.20
Straight Forecast €56.71
Tricast €313.51
Trifecta €1148.90

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Bellaney Gem

The Irish Sun:

Battle Away

TOPSPEED:

Well Funded

SPOTLIGHT:

Dollys Destination

POSTDATA:

Bellaney Gem