January 26 / 13.05 Gowran Park

13.05

Soft

Langtons Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Langtons Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 6965-0 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at this trip on soft but went off the boil last year and will have to improve plenty from last month's Cork return (2m4f).
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15th

5

11th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 123y

14:50 Naas

Listenheretomejack

11st 8lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Eoin Doyle

Came on from his reappearance when making it 3-15 over timber at Gowran last month; front two pulled clear but he's 8lb higher now and his best form is on softer ground.

5/1

1st

13

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Gowran Park

Listenheretomejack

11st 7lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Eoin Doyle

in touch with leaders, headway when mistake on inner 3 out, went second when ridden before last, led narrowly run-in, ran on towards finish

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1P0-12 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Winner around this time last year at Limerick and reappeared to score at Thurles last month in good style before finishing a clear second at Limerick (winner won again next time); up a total of 12lb for those two runs and now tried in cheekpieces; respected.
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9th

12

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Derridae

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Moses McCabe

Improved performer in low-level 2m handicap hurdles last winter, winning at Thurles before fine efforts at Limerick and Gowran; two ordinary runs over hurdles this season; not guaranteed to stay as far as this.

16/1

10th

5

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Limerick

Derridae

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Moses McCabe

Improved performer last winter, winning at Thurles before fine efforts at Limerick and Gowran; tailed off on last week's Punchestown comeback and hard to see her featuring here.

12/1

9th

5

11th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

14:25 Punchestown

Derridae

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Moses McCabe

towards rear, dropped to rear halfway

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6U60

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins at about 1m for Ed Dunlop; 4yo's hurdles form not exactly progressive and may want better ground; others preferred on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

15

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

By Your Side

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear of midfield

16/1

11th

1

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

By Your Side

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear

12/1

1

16th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

By Your Side

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Has stacks of hurdling experience and sets the standard, including in the mud; short-head maiden winner in March and touched off in handicap at the Punchestown festival on penultimate start; below form eight days ago but still the one to beat.

4/6

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 4-0099 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Last year's third (off 93) has been well below his best of late and plenty of improvement needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

18

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Gowran Park

Saga Aravis

11st 3lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

prominent, pressed leaders when mistake 2 out, soon outpaced when pushed along, ridden when went fourth run-in

14/1

9th

3

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 201y

15:06 Naas

Saga Aravis

12st 2lb

J: Mr R James

T: Paul Nolan

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 023805

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden for the late Andy Lynch with placings last summer at Ballinrobe and Downpatrick; drops in trip and cheekpieces tried on first run for new yard.
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12

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:40 Kilbeggan

Park Hind

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

8th

8

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 165y

15:25 Downpatrick

Park Hind

10st 7lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

led, clear 2nd, much reduced lead 4th, pushed along and headed 2 out, weakened approaching last

12/1

7th

5

2nd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Clonmel

Park Hind

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Twice placed over longer distances in the early part of the season for the late Andy Lynch; two outings for this stable suggest she has reasonable prospects of picking up a race at some stage.

10/1

Form: 07-033

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Second in a bumper at Navan last season and returned in improved form over hurdles in November, placed in Limerick maiden and never-nearer third on handicap debut at Fairyhouse, finishing well under considerate enough handling; 2lb higher here but one for the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

0

8

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Sixhandsinmypocket

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

15-race maiden over hurdles; placed four times; made a bright start to chase career when third of 12 finishers over C&D last month; 14-1 chance when fell at the ninth in the Gowran race in which Noble Blue was second; first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

0

7

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:20 Gowran Park

Sixhandsinmypocket

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

prominent, in touch with leaders halfway, fell 9th

7/1

Form: 70625 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Shaped well when clear second at Clonmel on handicap debut but didn't seem to quite get home when favourite at Fairyhouse; can't be ruled out however off a reasonable mark.
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15th

17

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:05 Cheltenham

Warm In Gorey

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: P J Rothwell

Won handicaps at Downpatrick (2m2f, soft; awarded the race) in April and Punchestown (2m3f) in June before good second at Sligo (2m1f); not so good in his three starts since, making a satisfactory chase debut last time but he now needs to take his form to a new level.

28/1

3rd

12

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 66y

12:55 Thurles

Warm In Gorey

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

held up in rear, some headway when hampered by faller 8th, went third when not fluent 3 out, went second when pushed along home turn, no chance with winner when lost second but kept on run-in

10/1

Form: /F-393

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Veteran has been lightly raced in recent years but retains ability on evidence of staying-on third in 2m6f Tramore handicap hurdle on New Year's Day; yet to win over this minimum trip so opposable.
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6

31st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Southerner

11st 9lb

J: Mr W T Cronin

T: William Cronin

Veteran has been lightly raced in recent years but retains ability on evidence of staying-on third in 2m6f Tramore handicap hurdle on New Year's Day; trip inadequate last time.

25/1

8th

5

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Gowran Park

Southerner

11st 13lb

J: Mr W T Cronin

T: William Cronin

Veteran has been lightly raced in recent years but retains ability on evidence of staying-on third in 2m6f Tramore handicap hurdle on New Year's Day; yet to win over this minimum trip so opposable.

16/1

3rd

1

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 170y

13:40 Tramore

Southerner

12st 0lb

J: Mr W T Cronin

T: William Cronin

towards rear of midfield

10/1

Form: 40000

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner shaped promisingly on bumper debut in May but maiden hurdle form so far underwhelming; could have more to offer now entering handicaps but may want further.
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0

8

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

13:15 Thurles

Getaway Train

10st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Struggling in handicap hurdles when last seen in May; won a maiden point but hard to make a case for him.

20/1

3

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Getaway Train

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Donal Hassett

Point winner who is 0-8 under rules and he was 33-1 when always behind in Bugscuffle's race here earlier this month.

33/1

Form: 6/86

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

15:07 Listowel

Away To Sea

10st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

took keen hold, prominent, soon in touch with leaders

13/2

3rd

3

(4)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 182y

19:35 Killarney

Away To Sea

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders after 4f, went second 6f out, led over 3f out, ridden when headed and lost two places over 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

13/2

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

Form: 0-5960

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens and on second handicap start at Clonmel but faded tamely at Limerick over Christmas; tried hooded now.
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4th

11

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

14:45 Cork

McGrath From Clune

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Promoted to 102 over fences after easy handicap chase win at Thurles; big chance off 96 and has the advantage of race fitness over Skinnider who beat him in a 20-runner C&D handicap in April.

100/30

1st

15

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 91y

12:45 Thurles

McGrath From Clune

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

12-race maiden but went close over timber last term and it was a promising display over C&D earlier this month; entitled to come on from that run and build on that; big player.

7/1

4th

11

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 66y

13:30 Thurles

McGrath From Clune

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent on inner after 4 out, went second after 3 out, briefly disputed lead home turn, headed when ridden towards far side before last, weakening when mistake last, soon lost third

10/1

Form: 63-5

Last run: 79 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Unexposed mare entering handicaps, shaping with promise at Punchestown last season and can be expected to come on for comeback run at Fairyhouse; one to note for market support.
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1st

5

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:40 Punchestown

Miss Pronunciation

11st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

prominent in chasing group

11/4

1st

6

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Limerick

Miss Pronunciation

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Some maiden promise but didn't count on handicap debut at Gowran back in January; unexposed and open to improvement though market likely best guide on return.

8/1

12th

3

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Gowran Park

Miss Pronunciation

12st 0lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Padraig Roche

Unexposed mare entering handicaps, shaping with promise at Punchestown last season and can be expected to come on for comeback run at Fairyhouse; one to note for market support.

9/1

Form: 901670

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Surprise winner of a 2m5f handicap at Limerick in November; has struggled a bit in three starts since however under forcing tactics; back down in trip here and remains opposable.
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9th

9

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 92y

15:05 Limerick

Chainofconsequence

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Winning handicap debut on the inner track here last November (2m5f, soft); been mixing it since, twice placed over fences and good second on recent return to hurdles at Galway when new tongue-tie seemed to help; stepping back up in trip should suit.

7/2

2nd

3

3rd Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 160y

15:00 Galway

Chainofconsequence

11st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

soon led, raced in second from 1st, chased clear leader before 2nd, pressed leader after 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and faced challenge home turn, headed but kept on well run-in

12/1

9th

12

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Chainofconsequence

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Some promise over fences but has performed poorly the last twice with and without headgear; risky.

20/1

33/1

Form: 8/P40/ D

Last run: 1176 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fair sort under both codes on her day with Jessica Harrington, last win coming in Galway mares' handicap hurdle in August 2018 off 100; absent for well over 3 years and can only be watched on first start for current trainer.
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18th

8

(15)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 5f 0y

17:10 Navan

Rovetta

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Michael Mulvany

pushed along briefly, in touch with leaders, some headway when pushed along on outer home turn, weakened 3f out

20/1

9th

10

26th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Limerick

Rovetta

10st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: Peter McCreery

prominent in chasing group, headway 2nd

16/1

17th

12

12th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 89y

15:07 Naas

Rovetta

11st 4lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

Won three races for Jessica Harrington when in the form of her life in August 2018; off for three years before reappearance at Gowran in January; could be given some sort of chance on the evidence of two Clonmel outings in recent weeks.

10/1

Form: -90927 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
First of two wins over hurdles (heavy) came over C&D and although on a long losing streak did show plenty when second at Naas last month; Tramore circuit may not have suited last time so respected back at this more galloping track.
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6th

4

17th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:45 Wexford

Mastermind

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cleary

T: Charles O’Brien

soon prominent, disputed lead from 6th, led narrowly or disputed lead after 10th, headed when weakened before 2 out

8/1

5th

4

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Mastermind

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cleary

T: Charles O’Brien

Record of two from 54; very inconsistent; respected on his good second in a handicap hurdle at Naas in December but anyone's guess if he can reproduce.

14/1

8th

12

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Mastermind

9st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Charles O’Brien

towards rear

50/1

Form: 652556

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Merit in first two runs in maiden hurdles in November, testing ground may not have been ideal at Limerick last time; has fair share of weight on handicap debut.
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7th

6

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 66y

12:55 Thurles

Song For My Father

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Ross O’Sullivan

didn't always jump with fluency, prominent early, in touch with leaders when mistake 4 out, weakened before 3 out

14/1

6th

6

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

16:45 Downpatrick

Song For My Father

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed in a bumper at last year's Listowel festival but hurdles form not good enough to suggest a major chance on chase debut and first run since January.

14/1

Form: 71P090 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Four time winner over hurdles and fences but recent hurdles form not encouraging.
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3rd

6

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:10 Killarney

Ricky Langford

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

held up in last

4/1

3rd

12

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 120y

14:45 Navan

Ricky Langford

10st 4lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

held up in rear, headway when raced wide 2 out, went third and kept on run-in

4/1

3rd

12

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:38 Killarney

Ricky Langford

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

soon midfield, headway before 3 out, pressed leaders when jumped slightly left 2 out, kept on run-in, no match for first two

9/2

Form: 050

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has come up against some smart types in three qualifying maiden runs, much the best being Cork fifth to Irish Point; potential improver now switched to handicaps.
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13th

2

25th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 23y

15:20 Fairyhouse

After The Roar

11st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Emmet Mullins

in rear, shaken up after 7th, pushed along and held before 2 out

5/1

18th

6

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Gowran Park

After The Roar

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Emmet Mullins

Has come up against some smart types in three qualifying maiden runs, much the best being Cork fifth to Irish Point; potential improver now switched to handicaps.

7/1

17th

1

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

After The Roar

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Emmet Mullins

Took a step forward on latest of two runs in Cork maidens in November but lots more likely required here.

50/1

Form: 28115- D

Last run: 521 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Came of age on good ground in summer of 2021, registering back-to-back wins at Killarney and Ballinrobe; 11lb rise and slightly longer trip took it's toll at latter venue subsequently and returns from a break here with talented in-form claiming rider a positive, although ground may not be ideal.
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3rd

12

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 91y

12:45 Thurles

Baltinglass Hill

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Won back-to-back over hurdles a couple of seasons ago but losing run since; not an easy task on chase debut from this sort of mark.

20/1

8th

12

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:25 Punchestown

Baltinglass Hill

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Dual winner in 2021 returned from a long absence this year; came back to form at Killarney last time; ground-versatile and a chance off 3lb higher.

6/1

2nd

6

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:30 Killarney

Baltinglass Hill

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Won back-to-back handicaps on good ground in 2021; not been in great form this year after long lay-off though fair runs over C&D (higher grade) and at Ballinrobe two runs back.

10/1

Form: 8-60

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo beaten a long way in maidens; may need more time.
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0

9

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 6f 0y

18:35 Limerick

Portland Row

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Seven-race maiden who hasn't progressed since sent into handicaps; mark on the decline but plenty to prove right now.

16/1

17

9th Jul 2023

Good

3m 1f 88y

16:55 Sligo

Portland Row

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: J A Nash

Third reserve; maiden after 7 hurdle tries; is dropping down the handicap but still needs to find more.

17

31st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Portland Row

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: J A Nash

Form: 9P8-35

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
First reserve; well held in maidens, including a remote third at Cork two starts back; didn't seem to stay last time over further; drops back in trip for handicap debut.
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2nd

10

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Wee Charlie

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Consistent handicap hurdler at a modest level in the first half of the year, form highlighted by victory off 93 at Naas; not disgraced in fourth when making chase debut in good company at Limerick; failed to take advantage of the drop in class when a remote fifth in Gowran event in which Noble Blue was second.

6/1

5th

10

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:20 Gowran Park

Wee Charlie

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 5 out, went third when jumped right before 2 out, weakened from last

4/1

4th

9

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

17:25 Limerick

Wee Charlie

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Thomas Gibney

Consistent if limited handicap hurdler; won off a modest 93 at Naas in March and now rated 103; place possibility if taking to chasing.

14/1

Form: -22834

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; mudlark on the Flat is now 0-10 hurdling but best effort for some time when third at Punchestown last month, coming home strongly; okay fourth at Down Royal on Tuesday, again never on terms.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

14th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 143y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Thefaithfulindian

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Three-time Flat winner whose losing run goes back to 2020; well held in that discipline recently after a lengthy break but could strip fitter here and can make a case on some of her hurdling form (0-12).

8/1

8th

8

(12)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

20:00 Down Royal

Thefaithfulindian

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

dwelt start, towards rear

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: /5667- D

Last run: 486 days

W: 11st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; dual Tramore winner, including over fences back in April; good bit to find on Roscommon run when last seen in September.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 101y

15:35 Thurles

Port Rashid

11st 10lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

Veteran's four wins include over C&D in February under today's rider and good second at Ballinrobe over the summer; well below best at Tramore last time however but can't be ruled out.

8/1

7th

6

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Tramore

Port Rashid

11st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

Veteran has won over hurdles and fences here, amongst his four wins; fine effort over further at Ballinrobe last time but is trip and ground versatile so one to consider.

6/1

2nd

9

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Port Rashid

11st 9lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

Third win over hurdles when beating a big field at Thurles (2m, good) in February and Tramore last week may have been needed after 126 days away; ran quite well and he's won over 2m6f in the past.

10/1

Non-runners

Wee Charlie, Thefaithfulindian, Port Rashid

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €131.30
Straight Forecast €97.49
Tricast €950.38
Trifecta €1395.80

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

By Your Side

The Irish Sun:

After The Roar

SPOTLIGHT:

Sixhandsinmypocket

POSTDATA:

By Your Side