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Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 4f 175y
  • 17 runners
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Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5900/

Last run: 1400 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Fair placed form at a modest level over hurdles for his previous trainer last season; was having his second starts for this yard when a runaway winner of a handicap hurdle at Punchestown recently; potentially a handicap blot here since he was an immature type when running four times on the Flat as a juvenile in 2019.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

18th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Cheltenham

Londonofficecallin

10st 2lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Transformed with new yard, winning handicaps at Punchestown (2m3f; by a street) in June and Killarney (2m7f, yielding to soft; in a tight scrap) in October, with Flat success in between; going great guns but this mark seems to ask a lot more of him, especially from 3lb out of the handicap.

11/2

1st

4

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 180y

15:35 Killarney

Londonofficecallin

11st 8lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Transformed by this yard, winning Punchestown handicap hurdle by a street before fine spell of form on the Flat including course victory in July; hurdles rating went up 15lb for that Punchestown romp but goes on soft and could well defy new mark.

11/4

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0854/

Last run: 607 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran four times at two in 2021; not seen since fourth of six in a late-season 7f nursery at Galway; gelded since; pedigree indicates he should stay; interesting with Colin Keane booked.
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2nd

17

(7)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 31y

17:10 Naas

Stoke The Fire

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, lost ground 5f out, headway over 1f out, went third final 110yds, ran on well challenging towards finish, just failed

16/1

36

(2)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Stoke The Fire

8st 2lb

J: Reserve

T: W P Mullins

25/1

2nd

3

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Tramore

Stoke The Fire

10st 5lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: W P Mullins

prominent, soon went second, challenging under 4f out, raced wide on turn 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

5/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 00-311

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Modest form until much improved in first-time cheekpieces and on quicker ground to land Gowran handicap last month over a bit further than this; backed that up when winning off his revised mark over 2m at Listowel; up 16lb in total from his basement mark; further progress is feasible.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:05 Punchestown

All In Peder

11st 12lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Keelan Dempsey

prominent, soon went fourth, not fluent 4th

33/1

4th

7

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

All In Peder

11st 9lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Improved staying handicapper on the Flat with wins this year at Gowran and Listowel (good); second in 3-finisher Aintree 3yo hurdle last year and more recently pulled up after some indifferent jumping in Clonmel maiden in May; eligible for a mark after today.

5/1

Form: 687460 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Best-known as a six-time AW winner but has also won two Flat races on turf as well two hurdle races; not at his best on AW this year; two turf runs last month; sixth at Gowran before a lesser display at Tipperary.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(4)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wild Shot

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John C McConnell

midfield

7/1

5th

6

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:25 Clonmel

Wild Shot

11st 7lb

J: Mr A Harvey

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders, kept on up the centre from over 1f out, not reach leaders

4/1

12/1

Form: 0/800/

Last run: 633 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner on Flat for Jim Bolger in 2019; won over hurdles and fences last year; recent second over fences at Tramore; was encouraging; no recent Flat form.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mater Matuta

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: E D Delany

1-19 on the level and that sole success came in 2019; poor run latest but it wasn't a bad run over this trip at Bellewstown in July and she may appreciate the return to 1m4f.

6/1

11th

11

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Mater Matuta

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E D Delany

Ran well in defeat this term on turf and solid run on the beach at Laytown; only second polytrack start here and not one to rule out.

8/1

6th

4

12th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 110y

16:20 Tramore

Mater Matuta

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

C&D winner last year has been running well in defeat this term; fine Flat run last time at Laytown but best form has come on good ground.

15/2

Form: 6592

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden form at 7f/1m looked ordinary and her opening mark appeared stiff; however, a rise to roughly this trip did the trick when she gave a promising display to finish at 25-1 on her handicap debut in a 17-runner contest at Tipperary.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(14)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Areana

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Miss Shauna Larkin

Returned from four months off to run well in the handicap won by Shining Aitch here last week; not well drawn but not inconceivable for her to have a shout.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Areana

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Miss Shauna Larkin

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

14/1

14/1

Form: 090-46

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Joined her trainer this season and has shaped quite well in two 1m4f handicaps at Fairyhouse in recent weeks; needs to find a little extra.
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10th

8

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:35 Galway

Enquire Within

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

Navan winner in August over 1m6f, second over 1m4f at Bellewstown on penultimate start; has developed into a generally reliable mare and could reach the money.

7/1

10th

8

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:35 Galway

Enquire Within

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

Navan winner in August over 1m6f, second over 1m4f at Bellewstown on penultimate start; has developed into a generally reliable mare and could reach the money.

7/1

6th

11

(19)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Enquire Within

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: F G Hand

in touch with leaders

6/1

16/1

Form: /40-05

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only win in 21 starts came in a maiden hurdle in October 2021; finished 2 1/2l behind fourth-placed Enquire Within when fifth at Fairyhouse just over a fortnight ago.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 9lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Off the mark on the Flat at the 22nd attempt (third start for this trainer) when keeping on stoutly to beat Bear Claws by 2l over 1m6f here last week; drops back in distance under a 5lb penalty which should bring the pair even closer together.

5/1

1st

3

(9)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Stamina query on 1m5f and 1m6f form in Ireland and didn't look to be crying out for a return to further when fifth of ten over 1m4f here on debut for new yard; lesser effort at about 1m1f on Thursday and work to do.

9/1

6th

3

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Nikki Evans

Winning hurdler in Ireland (autumn of 2021); he's 0-20 on the Flat but didn't run at all badly over 1m4f here on recent stable debut; not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 10-000

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Form has taken a turn for the worse since second in a handicap hurdle at Naas in February; generally in good form in the final quarter of last year when trained by Charles Byrnes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Wajaaha

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick J McKenna

Running well in defeat on the Flat in recent times; well below form when last seen over timber but he's come down to a good mark and he's not one to rule out.

18/1

3rd

1

(4)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wajaaha

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick J McKenna

Solid and versatile performer who has notched five wins and 16 places from 50 outings; best known as a three-time hurdles winner but has been showing decent form at this venue; placed on his last three visits and has sound prospects of reaching the money again.

4/1

Form: 4475-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair form in France, including over 1m4f; possibly found 1m2f inadequate at Fairyhouse on Irish debut; may do better; third reserve.
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3rd

3

(10)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Universally

10st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Seemed to appreciate a turning track when beating well-handicapped rival at Fairyhouse, not as effective here previously but ran fine race at Curragh since and obvious contender; tendency to miss break remains a concern.

6/1

5th

10

(7)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Universally

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: E J O’Neill

Breakthrough win at 15th attempt at Fairyhouse last month, strong at the line; 8lb rise seems plenty though and draw not great.

12/1

1st

11

(17)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Universally

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Always catching up at Navan on latest but hold-up type remains unexposed and reversion from straight courses ought to suit; needs the breaks but noted; seems to go on soft.

10/1

20/1

Form: 080/0/

Last run: 596 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has been running over jumps; best recent run when second in a handicap chase at Downpatrick a week ago; out of his depth in a novice hurdle the following day; generally weak Flat form after AW win in Britain in 2018; up against it.
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6th

4

26th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:20 Uttoxeter

Monoxide

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Neill McCluskey

in touch with leaders, prominent 4th, weakened after 3 out

8/1

6th

11

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:00 Downpatrick

Monoxide

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Neill McCluskey

led, soon clear, reduced lead 2 out, soon faced challenge, headed before last, soon weakened

12/1

2nd

6

25th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:15 Warwick

Monoxide

10st 6lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Neill McCluskey

midfield, outpaced before 3 out, headway before 2 out, kept on and went second towards finish

14/1

Form: 890-10 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin maiden hurdle winner at Punchestown two weeks ago; 10lb higher here than for Gowran win in April; eased after chance had gone when disappointing favourite at Navan six week ago.
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3rd

4

25th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:08 Punchestown

Striking

11st 8lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Mrs John Harrington

Tailed off on the Flat at Down Royal when last seen in June, possibly feeling the effects of a wide margin hurdle win at this venue earlier in the month; feasibly treated and could go well if ready after 154 days off.

8/1

12th

7

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 175y

17:05 Down Royal

Striking

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon led, headed and raced in second after 2f, lost second 5f out, soon pushed along

8/1

1st

11

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 50y

17:25 Punchestown

Striking

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Mrs John Harrington

Career best 2nd to Golf Marin when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in April and got off the mark on the Flat later that month; another big run when second over C&D last time and sets a clear standard on form.

5/4

Form: 10012-

Last run: 236 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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5th

4

18th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:30 Navan

Your Honor

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Impressive when making all at Limerick last season but hasn't really gone on from that; out of form at the Galway festival when last seen and he's the only one of these that lacks a recent run.

12/1

7th

5

31st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:10 Galway

Your Honor

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: J A Nash

Did not spurn a good winning opportunity at Limerick in March; a couple of respectable efforts since before being well beaten in a Tramore Flat handicap latest; rating entitles him to respect but others look a bit more likely.

10/1

Form: 05-922

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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11th

4

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 184y

17:25 Gowran Park

No Hassle

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

Big improver this season; twice second, including before wins over an extended 1m4f at Tipperary and Ballinrobe in July; coped reasonably well with heavy going when fourth over 1m5f at Down Royal last month.

7/1

4th

7

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 175y

17:20 Down Royal

No Hassle

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

Big improver this season; twice second, including behind Out On Friday at Fairyhouse, and now bidding for a hat-trick after wins over an extended 1m4f at Tipperary and Ballinrobe in July; further progress possible.

4/1

Form: 04/80/

Last run: 612 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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0

17

10th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 30y

12:52 Down Royal

Military Hill

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: R K Watson

towards rear of midfield early, midfield when hampered by faller 3 out, soon headway, no impression when mistake and unseated last

20/1

6th

12

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

16:10 Downpatrick

Military Hill

10st 13lb

J: A P Heskin

T: R K Watson

Beaten a long way on last month's return to action; maiden hurdle win came on osft but nothing in his recent back-catalogue to suggest he'll feature.

16/1

5th

11

25th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 109y

15:55 Roscommon

Military Hill

10st 0lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: R K Watson

No apparent chance; 7lb wrong.

100/1

Form: 800-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

16

(7)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Lissadell

8st 13lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Nice page and cost a fair bit but well held in three handicap starts and now tried in headgear combination.

40/1

Form: 330-76

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(14)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Darkened

10st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Shane Ryder

Been through several yards of late and pick of form when just denied by Neverfindanother U (runs in first division) over C&D last month; drop back to 1m probably didn't play to his strengths last Friday so respected now back up in trip with rider's claim although draw a negative.

7/1

5th

9

(12)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Darkened

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Shane Ryder

Dual-purpose sort whose best form is with an ease in the ground; 0-5 on AW but only worn down close home over 1m2f here last month on first start for current trainer; not the best of draws but one to consider off 3lb higher.

9/1

Non-runners

Your Honor, No Hassle, Military Hill, Lissadell, Darkened

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €21.50
Straight Forecast €11.15
Tricast €41.75
Trifecta €85.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wild Shot

The Irish Sun:

Stoke The Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

Londonofficecallin

POSTDATA:

Wild Shot