20.20 Galway

Form: 226-73

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Consistent in Britain but sole win came over 1m2f at Sandown (good); back to form at Killarney 15 days ago when strong-finishing third over this trip, having been denied a clear run; just 2lb higher here and Keane booked; big player.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1	4th Mar 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 100y	15:45 Navan Cozone 11st 12lb J: Keith Donoghue T: Matthew J Smith	pulled up home straight	12/1
16th 4	26th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y	12:35 Leopardstown Cozone 11st 12lb J: Jack Foley T: Matthew J Smith	Useful on the Flat (2-25 and placed 13 times, rated 84); more on his plate now when fifth in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in August.	25/1
2 (1)	16th Dec 2022 Standard 1m 2f 150y	19:00 Dundalk (AW) Cozone 8st 12lb J: Declan McDonogh T: Matthew J Smith		7/1

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Starting price

1

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 100y

11st 12lb

pulled up home straight

12/1

16th

4

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

11st 12lb

Useful on the Flat (2-25 and placed 13 times, rated 84); more on his plate now when fifth in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in August.

25/1

2

(1)

16th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

8st 12lb

7/1

3 (6)

Poseidon

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: C Byrnes

Form: /8/10/ D

Last run: 661 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Decent dual-purpose sort won over this trip at Limerick in 2020; ended latest jumps campaign on a disappointing note but not to be discounted back after a break (has run well fresh).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 4	4th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 118y Class 3	14:10 Newbury Poseidon 11st 10lb J: Fergus Gillard T: David Pipe	Won Taunton seller on final start for Gordon Elliott but out of his depth in 2m handicaps for new yard and has some stamina queries on form at about this trip nearly two years ago; reservations for now; tongue-tie added.	40/1
6th 2	21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 2	15:30 Taunton Poseidon 11st 12lb J: Jack Tudor T: David Pipe	Easily won a C&D seller (good) in December on final run for Gordon Elliott and it was a competitive handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) in which he was tailed off on last month's stable debut; back on better ground but it's hard to be overly confident after last time.	11/1
8th 3	7th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2	15:35 Sandown Poseidon 11st 7lb J: Fergus Gillard T: David Pipe	took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened	20/1

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Starting price

6th

4

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

11st 10lb

Won Taunton seller on final start for Gordon Elliott but out of his depth in 2m handicaps for new yard and has some stamina queries on form at about this trip nearly two years ago; reservations for now; tongue-tie added.

40/1

6th

2

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 2

11st 12lb

Easily won a C&D seller (good) in December on final run for Gordon Elliott and it was a competitive handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) in which he was tailed off on last month's stable debut; back on better ground but it's hard to be overly confident after last time.

11/1

8th

3

7th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

11st 7lb

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened

20/1

4 (14)

Berkshire Royal

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

Form: 239/00

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Fast-ground Flat winner in Britain with Andrew Balding although recent Curragh efforts well below best; now tried blinkered and upped in trip.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 2	20th Aug 2022 Yielding 2m 6f 80y	15:20 Killarney Berkshire Royal 11st 6lb J: Jack Foley T: W P Mullins	prominent, not fluent 3 out, soon edged right and bumped rival then pushed along, made challenge 2 out, ridden but no extra when squeezed out approaching last	11/1
6th 7 (1)	13th Aug 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 50y	19:30 Tramore Berkshire Royal 9st 3lb J: Jake Coen T: W P Mullins	prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out	20/1

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3rd

2

20th Aug 2022

Yielding

2m 6f 80y

11st 6lb

prominent, not fluent 3 out, soon edged right and bumped rival then pushed along, made challenge 2 out, ridden but no extra when squeezed out approaching last

11/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Aug 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

9st 3lb

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

20/1

5 (2)

J: Daniel King

Form: 14159- D

Last run: 271 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Wins in Britain included twice at this trip; returned from a break to win Listowel maiden hurdle last month and similar level of form when third in Roscommon novice; seems to have fair share of weight back on the level.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 4	7th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y	13:02 Cork Desert Friend 11st 5lb J: Donagh Meyler T: Denis Gerard Hogan	Back to something like his best when third of six in a Limerick novice hurdle last week; capable of running well but he looks a bit more exposed than some of these.	12/1
3rd 1	29th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y	14:05 Limerick Desert Friend 12st 0lb J: Donagh Meyler T: Denis Gerard Hogan	raced freely, prominent, every chance home turn, ridden and weakening when mistake 2 out, no extra approaching last	9/2
9	3rd Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 4f 40y	14:27 Fairyhouse Desert Friend 11st 5lb J: Donagh Meyler T: Denis Gerard Hogan	Not at his best in two runs at Cheltenham this term, although had a stiff task in Grade 2 company last time out; peak form from last season gives him a squeak.	20/1

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Starting price

4th

4

7th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:02 Cork

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

Back to something like his best when third of six in a Limerick novice hurdle last week; capable of running well but he looks a bit more exposed than some of these.

12/1

3rd

1

29th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

raced freely, prominent, every chance home turn, ridden and weakening when mistake 2 out, no extra approaching last

9/2

9

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

14:27 Fairyhouse

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

Not at his best in two runs at Cheltenham this term, although had a stiff task in Grade 2 company last time out; peak form from last season gives him a squeak.

20/1

6 (22)

Away To Sea

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Form: 7038-2

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Now 0-8 on the Flat but career-best on seasonal return over this trip at Killarney in May when staying-on second; one to consider.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 1	26th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y	13:05 Gowran Park Away To Sea 12st 0lb J: Daniel King T: Joseph G Murphy	Experienced 78-rated maiden on Flat who made a pleasing enough return to hurdles at Punchestown in November but never sighted at Leopardstown over Christmas; hasn't looked a natural jumper so needs to improve now against more experienced rivals on handicap debut but potential for more.	14/1
6th 2	29th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y	12:35 Leopardstown Away To Sea 11st 12lb J: Connor King T: Joseph G Murphy	in rear, not fluent 1st	33/1

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Starting price

10th

1

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12st 0lb

Experienced 78-rated maiden on Flat who made a pleasing enough return to hurdles at Punchestown in November but never sighted at Leopardstown over Christmas; hasn't looked a natural jumper so needs to improve now against more experienced rivals on handicap debut but potential for more.

14/1

6th

2

29th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

11st 12lb

in rear, not fluent 1st

33/1

7 (16)

Duffle Coat

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Form: 6238- BF

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Talented juvenile hurdler but struggled in second season in handicap company last campaign; some promise in limited Flat campaign last year (including at 2m) but held on sole handicap attempt; lacks a recent run.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1	27th Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 1f 0y	12:35 Leopardstown Duffle Coat 11st 12lb J: Jack Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott	Classy juvenile hurdler in 2020 but without success since joining the older ranks and has become hard to place; makes sense to have a crack at chasing but this is a tough starter and he lacks the same scope for improvement as some of these; cheekpieces replace blinkers.	14/1
15th 3	12th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y	13:30 Naas Duffle Coat 11st 6lb J: Corey McGivern T: Gordon Elliott	Promising start to his career in 2020, winning his first four races including the Grade 2 Triumph Trial at Cheltenham; losing run since and doesn't look well treated on recent form.	10/1
6th 1	21st Oct 2022 Good To Firm 2m 0f 87y Class 3	13:35 Cheltenham Duffle Coat 12st 0lb J: M J M O’Sullivan T: Gordon Elliott	midfield, ridden and lost position 3 out, headway approaching last, stayed on	14/1

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1

27th Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

11st 12lb

Classy juvenile hurdler in 2020 but without success since joining the older ranks and has become hard to place; makes sense to have a crack at chasing but this is a tough starter and he lacks the same scope for improvement as some of these; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

14/1

15th

3

12th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

11st 6lb

Promising start to his career in 2020, winning his first four races including the Grade 2 Triumph Trial at Cheltenham; losing run since and doesn't look well treated on recent form.

10/1

6th

1

21st Oct 2022

Good To Firm

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

12st 0lb

midfield, ridden and lost position 3 out, headway approaching last, stayed on

14/1

8 (8)

No Thanks

J: Declan McDonogh

Form: 1014-5 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Last year's winner of this race (off 63) who went on to win at Bellewstown; encouraging seasonal return at Killarney but needs to improve a bit to reverse that form with Cozone.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 7 (3)	24th Aug 2022 Good 2m 1f 22y	19:40 Bellewstown No Thanks 11st 4lb J: Miss J Townend T: Matthew J Smith	soon raced in second, switched right when headway over 2f out, led when pushed along under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on but held when lost second towards finish	14/1
10th 15 (18)	18th Aug 2022 Yielding 1m 6f 40y	19:05 Killarney No Thanks 8st 7lb J: Sean Davis T: Matthew J Smith	pushed along briefly, soon prominent on outer, led after 2f, pushed along when joined under 3f out, ridden when headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong	14/1
4th 3 (5)	4th Aug 2022 Good 1m 7f 0y	20:25 Leopardstown No Thanks 9st 11lb J: Declan McDonogh T: Matthew J Smith	prominent, pressed leaders when pushed along over 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on but no extra final 110yds, not pace to challenge	6/1

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3rd

7

(3)

24th Aug 2022

Good

2m 1f 22y

11st 4lb

soon raced in second, switched right when headway over 2f out, led when pushed along under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on but held when lost second towards finish

14/1

10th

15

(18)

18th Aug 2022

Yielding

1m 6f 40y

8st 7lb

pushed along briefly, soon prominent on outer, led after 2f, pushed along when joined under 3f out, ridden when headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

14/1

4th

3

(5)

4th Aug 2022

Good

1m 7f 0y

9st 11lb

prominent, pressed leaders when pushed along over 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on but no extra final 110yds, not pace to challenge

6/1

9 (12)

Dark Voyager

J: Shane Foley

T: W P Mullins

Form: 921/82 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

C&D winner in 2020 and comes here on the back of a good Curragh second to a stablemate/favourite last month when tried in blinkers, not looking the most straightforward; just 1lb higher here and has his chance, easier ground probably to suit.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 2	11th Oct 2022 Good 2m 2f 0y	14:55 Punchestown Dark Voyager 11st 8lb J: Jonathan Moore T: Anthony McCann	always towards rear, mistake 1st, struggling and detached when left in fourth after 3 out, tailed off	25/1
11th 3	2nd Sep 2022 Good 2m 1f 175y	18:10 Down Royal Dark Voyager 10st 0lb J: Shane Foley T: W P Mullins	never better than mid-division, pushed along under 4f out, ridden briefly over 2f out, no impression when bit short of room over 1f out	4/1
3rd 4 (10)	13th Aug 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 50y	19:30 Tramore Dark Voyager 9st 6lb J: Rachael Blackmore T: W P Mullins	prominent, headway and made challenge over 2f out, ridden disputing lead under 2f out, ridden and lost second inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds	9/2

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Verdict

Starting price

4th

2

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 2f 0y

11st 8lb

always towards rear, mistake 1st, struggling and detached when left in fourth after 3 out, tailed off

25/1

11th

3

2nd Sep 2022

Good

2m 1f 175y

10st 0lb

never better than mid-division, pushed along under 4f out, ridden briefly over 2f out, no impression when bit short of room over 1f out

4/1

3rd

4

(10)

13th Aug 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

9st 6lb

prominent, headway and made challenge over 2f out, ridden disputing lead under 2f out, ridden and lost second inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

9/2

10 (17)

Jawhary

J: Robbie Colgan

Form: 5129-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Stable debut and comeback run at Navan was tame enough and of limited appeal off this mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8 (13)	30th Jul 2022 Good To Yielding 1m 3f 180y	17:20 Galway Jawhary 9st 12lb J: Leigh Roche T: Matthew J Smith	Won over 1m2f at Goodwood last year; 100-1, beaten 21l over 2m here on Wednesday on second start for Matt Smith; now blinkered.	40/1

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8

(13)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 180y

9st 12lb

Won over 1m2f at Goodwood last year; 100-1, beaten 21l over 2m here on Wednesday on second start for Matt Smith; now blinkered.

40/1

11 (15)

J: Robert Whearty

Form: 135230

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Below-par Curragh run was out of character, much more like it when second in novice hurdle here on Monday; one to consider although unproven over this far.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 1 (4)	25th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y	17:07 Curragh Razdan 10st 2lb J: Adam Caffrey T: Christopher David Timmons	1-22 on the Flat with sole wins gained on AW; in good shape judged on a recent handicap hurdle second; possible each-way chance with Adam Caffrey claiming a useful 7lb.	10/1
2nd 4	6th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y	14:50 Leopardstown Razdan 11st 12lb J: Daniel King T: Christopher David Timmons	Consistent Flat performer has been placed on two of his three maiden hurdle runs; should have improved from his Thurles effort last month and can run well on handicap debut on ground that suits.	12/1
7th 7	9th Feb 2023 Yielding 1m 7f 132y	14:40 Thurles Razdan 11st 12lb J: B J Cooper T: Christopher David Timmons	AW winner probably needed the run on last month's comeback; previous two attempts over hurdles were promising, including Galway second last summer; more needed though.	33/1

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Starting price

1st

1

(4)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Curragh

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

1-22 on the Flat with sole wins gained on AW; in good shape judged on a recent handicap hurdle second; possible each-way chance with Adam Caffrey claiming a useful 7lb.

10/1

2nd

4

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

Consistent Flat performer has been placed on two of his three maiden hurdle runs; should have improved from his Thurles effort last month and can run well on handicap debut on ground that suits.

12/1

7th

7

9th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 132y

14:40 Thurles

11st 12lb

J: B J Cooper

AW winner probably needed the run on last month's comeback; previous two attempts over hurdles were promising, including Galway second last summer; more needed though.

33/1

12 (20)

La Hacienda

J: Jake Coen

Form: 5378-1

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Ran well on a couple of occasions here last year and returned from 84-day break in fine fettle to win at Leopardstown 13 days ago, seeing out 1m5f trip strongly; up 6lb for that but clearly in great shape and should go well.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 3 (11)	28th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 4f 0y	20:30 Dundalk (AW) La Hacienda 9st 10lb J: Jake Coen T: Matthew J Smith	prominent, pushed along on near side of group 2f out, outpaced and lost position when ridden over 1f out, soon no impression	20/1
21th 5 (14)	8th Oct 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 141y	15:45 Curragh La Hacienda 9st 12lb J: Mikey Sheehy T: Matthew J Smith	prominent, pushed along and weakened quickly 3f out, eased from under 2f out	12/1

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Starting price

8th

3

(11)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

9st 10lb

prominent, pushed along on near side of group 2f out, outpaced and lost position when ridden over 1f out, soon no impression

20/1

21th

5

(14)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

9st 12lb

prominent, pushed along and weakened quickly 3f out, eased from under 2f out

12/1

13 (23)

Walking On Glass

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Form: /774-5 CD

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Won this in 2020, only seventh in the race last year; didn't jump well but ran well in the circumstances over fences latest; not one to rule out although this wide draw is a negative.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8	12th Feb 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 0y	15:40 Navan Walking On Glass 11st 3lb J: Aidan Kelly T: Padraig Roche	In good form last autumn, winning a beginners' chase and a 3m handicap hurdle; subsequent handicap chase form suggests he faces a tough task here.	20/1
15th 24	27th Dec 2022 Yielding 3m 0f 50y	15:00 Leopardstown Walking On Glass 10st 10lb J: Aidan Kelly T: Padraig Roche	towards rear, brief headway 2 out, soon ridden and no chance	25/1
5	4th Dec 2022 Yielding 3m 5f 0y	12:55 Fairyhouse Walking On Glass 10st 13lb J: Aidan Kelly T: Padraig Roche	towards rear, reminders after 10th, mistake and unseated rider 15th	12/1

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Starting price

8

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11st 3lb

In good form last autumn, winning a beginners' chase and a 3m handicap hurdle; subsequent handicap chase form suggests he faces a tough task here.

20/1

15th

24

27th Dec 2022

Yielding

3m 0f 50y

10st 10lb

towards rear, brief headway 2 out, soon ridden and no chance

25/1

5

4th Dec 2022

Yielding

3m 5f 0y

10st 13lb

towards rear, reminders after 10th, mistake and unseated rider 15th

12/1

14 (9)

Scenic Look

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Adrian Murray

Form: -62504

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Remains a maiden under both codes but some decent runs this summer, including when fifth at the Curragh (Dark Voyager second); blinkers tried on latest now discarded; needs to improve to feature in a major way.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 5	26th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 50y	13:15 Limerick Scenic Look 11st 7lb J: Shane O’Callaghan T: Adrian Murray	towards rear, pushed along but headway after 3 out, keeping on when left in fourth 2 out, still plenty to do approaching last, ran on well run-in, went second final strides	20/1
9th 3	5th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y	15:45 Leopardstown Scenic Look 11st 11lb J: Denis O’Regan T: Adrian Murray	Down Royal maiden hurdle winner and a good fifth to Maxxum in a Navan handicap hurdle; below her best last twice but ground in her favour here and not one to discount.	20/1
16th 18	5th Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 150y	13:10 Leopardstown Scenic Look 10st 7lb J: Dillon Maxwell T: Adrian Murray	Won the Flat at last season's Galway festival and took a maiden hurdle at Down Royal last August; back to a more suitable trip after 2m6f run at Navan in November; below best at Dundalk on latest.	25/1

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Starting price

2nd

5

26th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 50y

11st 7lb

towards rear, pushed along but headway after 3 out, keeping on when left in fourth 2 out, still plenty to do approaching last, ran on well run-in, went second final strides

20/1

9th

3

5th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

11st 11lb

Down Royal maiden hurdle winner and a good fifth to Maxxum in a Navan handicap hurdle; below her best last twice but ground in her favour here and not one to discount.

20/1

16th

18

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

10st 7lb

Won the Flat at last season's Galway festival and took a maiden hurdle at Down Royal last August; back to a more suitable trip after 2m6f run at Navan in November; below best at Dundalk on latest.

25/1

15 (3)

Coventry

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Paul Nolan

Form: 820-90

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Down the field in this race last year when rated 78; two runs this year don't inspire confidence and blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4	13th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 7f 216y	16:15 Thurles Coventry 11st 7lb J: Sam Ewing T: Gordon Elliott	midfield, nudged along towards rear of midfield when fell 3 out	8/1
8th 4	19th Feb 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 115y	15:45 Punchestown Coventry 11st 3lb J: Danny Gilligan T: Gordon Elliott	Two good runs in October, finishing second over C&D and taking third place behind today's rival Ballyadam Destiny at Galway; out of the money in Pertemps qualifiers here and at Leopardstown; hard to win with.	14/1

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Starting price

4

13th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 216y

11st 7lb

midfield, nudged along towards rear of midfield when fell 3 out

8/1

8th

4

19th Feb 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 115y

11st 3lb

Two good runs in October, finishing second over C&D and taking third place behind today's rival Ballyadam Destiny at Galway; out of the money in Pertemps qualifiers here and at Leopardstown; hard to win with.

14/1

16 (1)

Endlessly

J: Shane Crosse

Form: /6354-

Last run: 435 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Dual AW winner in Britain who has been campaigned exclusively over hurdles by current yard; absent since February and doesn't appear one of the leading contender from trainer's six runners.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 13	11th Oct 2022 Good 2m 7f 70y	16:40 Punchestown Endlessly 10st 6lb J: Sam Ewing T: Matthew J Smith	towards rear early, midfield halfway, in touch with leaders when ridden after 2 out, weakened before last	20/1
9th 17	19th Sep 2022 Good 2m 4f 0y	16:35 Listowel Endlessly 11st 2lb J: Peter Carberry T: Matthew J Smith	midfield, in touch with leaders on inner when not fluent 6th, lost position when pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out	16/1
6	17th Aug 2022 Good 2m 4f 141y	19:30 Sligo Endlessly 11st 7lb J: Keith Donoghue T: Matthew J Smith	Unsuccessful over hurdles since joining this yard prior to a low-key return to the Flat at Galway; others preferred.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

13

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 7f 70y

10st 6lb

towards rear early, midfield halfway, in touch with leaders when ridden after 2 out, weakened before last

20/1

9th

17

19th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

11st 2lb

midfield, in touch with leaders on inner when not fluent 6th, lost position when pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out

16/1

6

17th Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 141y

11st 7lb

Unsuccessful over hurdles since joining this yard prior to a low-key return to the Flat at Galway; others preferred.

10/1

17 (21)

Arabian King

J: Chris Hayes