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Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 090-32

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Well held on AW latest but previous hurdle placings at Ballinrobe and Downpatrick would give him each-way claims here although headstrong and needs to settle better.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(13)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jinxs Link

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M M Rice

prominent, led after 1f

10/1

4th

3

(13)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jinxs Link

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M M Rice

prominent, led after 1f

10/1

2nd

6

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 209y

15:15 Galway

Jinxs Link

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: M M Rice

jumped left on occasions, took keen hold, raced in third

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 680-10

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Bit in and out but scored at Tramore last month; folded tamely after a mistake at Punchestown 8 days later but can't be ruled out here given an error-free round.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:25 Limerick

Maggie Walsh

11st 12lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

in rear

17/2

3rd

2

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Tramore

Maggie Walsh

11st 10lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

One of her two hurdle wins came over C&D last year; outclassed and tailed-off on comeback from an absence six days ago; this is more realistic and can run well if on form.

6/1

3

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Maggie Walsh

10st 11lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

Won a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle and a Tramore handicap hurdle last year; not seen since August last year and best watched on her return.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 500-80

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
First reserve; maiden promise at Listowel last September (good) but handicap runs so far underwhelming; tongue tie now fitted.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Listowel

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

25/1

7th

16

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Rathnaleen Zoey

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, lost ground 4th, not fluent 5th

33/1

12th

9

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

disputed lead, headed but prominent 3rd

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 000PP-

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in handicaps, pulled up the last twice; cheekpieces worn last time now discarded.
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10

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Sekifi

11st 1lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent, pecked on landing 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last

20/1

4th

12

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:05 Kilbeggan

Sekifi

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Matthew J Smith

disputed lead, jumped left 1st

20/1

20

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 150y

16:05 Punchestown

Sekifi

10st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent, ridden and lost position 2 out, behind when pulled up approaching last

25/1

Form: 480-00

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden soundly beaten in both runs in May after winter break; new headgear combination tried here but hard to be confident in.
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5th

7

27th Sep 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 182y

17:40 Sligo

Howsthewoman

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John G Carr

0-18 over hurdles, placed only once, hard to fancy on chase debut at the age of nine; the only slight positive is that her best hurdles run was when third in a handicap at this venue two seasons ago.

25/1

8th

15

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

19:10 Bellewstown

Howsthewoman

10st 13lb

J: A P Heskin

T: John G Carr

midfield

25/1

Form: 0/P9-0

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed little on handicap debut at Wexford in May; cheekpieces now tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

16

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Cathys Quest

11st 12lb

J: Michelle O’Brien

T: Terence O’Brien

Won handicap hurdle in September but hard to fancy here.

50/1

7th

16

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Cathys Quest

11st 12lb

J: Michelle O’Brien

T: Terence O’Brien

Won handicap hurdle in September but hard to fancy here.

50/1

9th

8

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:35 Thurles

Cathys Quest

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Last month's Kilbeggan hurdles win (beat Tango Theatre 15l) came at 3m but ran no sort of race (wound on hind leg and blowing hard) when favourite on chasing debut at Downpatrick; could still have more to offer over hurdles.

13/2

Form: 8900-9

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
No impact despite declining mark in handicaps, most recently first start for current yard at Punchestown last month; remains opposable.
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9th

19

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Applejack Poet

11st 11lb

T: Liz Doyle

Winning favourite in this race last year; needs to improve on recent form; tongue-tie and blinkers for the first time; third reserve.

7th

8

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Kilbeggan

Applejack Poet

11st 5lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

Went Flat racing after winning at Bellewstown last summer; creditable return to hurdling at Wexford last month; trainer has said a sharp track and good ground are what he needs, so both of those boxes are ticked.

8/1

Form: 1P-P00 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer including over this trip at Sligo but yet to hit form this summer, way behind Maggie Walsh at Tramore on penultimate start.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Red Striker

11st 0lb

J: Ms M Barcoe

T: James M Barcoe

Dual-purpose; 1-12 on the Flat; beaten off marks in the high 80s over hurdles since moving to current yard; will appreciate the return to softer ground and should strip fitter for latest run but this looks a tough task.

33/1

4th

7

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:30 Downpatrick

Red Striker

11st 8lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

held up in rear

12/1

7th

12

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 119y

14:05 Naas

Red Striker

10st 1lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Useful effort when third over 2m at Kilbeggan last August; failed to repeat that form at Bellewstown later that month; not a bad run at Gowran last month for a new stable and after a good break; comes into the reckoning following creditable third in a 25-runner contest at this venue.

7/1

Form: /00-54

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
AW winner who rather lost his way on the Flat but two solid runs back hurdling when staying on in 2m handicaps; extra trip could suit and one to consider.
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10th

15

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

The Virginian

11st 1lb

J: Dylan White

T: Padraig Roche

Has been mixing chasing and hurdling recently to no avail; beaten 35l in a handicap chase at Clonmel latest; beaten 27l over hurdles at Roscommon previously; however, he did shape nicely when fourth here in June off 91 and he could sneak a place with a repeat of that off 3lb lower.

25/1

10th

15

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

The Virginian

11st 1lb

J: Dylan White

T: Padraig Roche

Has been mixing chasing and hurdling recently to no avail; beaten 35l in a handicap chase at Clonmel latest; beaten 27l over hurdles at Roscommon previously; however, he did shape nicely when fourth here in June off 91 and he could sneak a place with a repeat of that off 3lb lower.

25/1

9th

6

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 171y

15:15 Clonmel

The Virginian

11st 5lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

midfield, some headway when hampered by faller after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

20/1

Form: 00-9P8

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mixing hurdles, chases and flat of late with little impact; hard to fancy.
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7th

19

28th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:30 Limerick

Fireworks

10st 13lb

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, lost position before 3 out, no extra from 2 out

14/1

Form: 6P9-70

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in Limerick maiden in 2021; handicap form this year moderate and cheekpieces now tried.
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0

16

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

15:23 Fairyhouse

War God

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: R Donohoe

in touch with leaders early, dropped to midfield 5th, weakened after 6th, in rear when pulled up before 3 out

50/1

12th

18

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Cork

War God

10st 13lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Record of 1-16 over hurdles and has been regressive this year; others preferred.

33/1

11th

16

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:05 Kilbeggan

War God

11st 1lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

disputed lead

14/1

Form: 0/83-5

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long absence in March and seems to be gradually working his way into form, only weakening late at Wexford on latest; place claims if continuing his progress.
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1st

10

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Prince Of Air

10st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Charles Coakley

All his best form has been at Tramore (two wins and three places from seven visits); appears held by Birdsandthebees on Clonmel running, beaten almost 10l in fifth; has left Philip Rothwell to join a small Kerry yard.

14/1

1st

10

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Prince Of Air

10st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Charles Coakley

All his best form has been at Tramore (two wins and three places from seven visits); appears held by Birdsandthebees on Clonmel running, beaten almost 10l in fifth; has left Philip Rothwell to join a small Kerry yard.

14/1

5th

6

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 50y

17:23 Clonmel

Prince Of Air

11st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Both wins have been gained on Tramore; favourite at that venue two weeks ago when unseating rider at the first.

8/1

Form: 0900-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on recent return from a break when fourth at Bellewstown; slight drop in trip could suit on that evidence so respected.
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3

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

On My Bike

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-14 over hurdles but disappointed at Ballinrobe in that sphere last time out; previously ran a nice race at Bellewstown over 2m4f on good ground; not a bad run on chase debut at Downpatrick in June where 2m7f trip probably stretched him; cheekpieces on for handicap chase debut; probably best watched today unless the money comes.

10/1

7th

4

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

On My Bike

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won at Punchestown and a cracking run at Bellewstown last time after his chasing debut; should be a big player off 2lb higher.

5/1

Form: 0-70

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat handicapper and no show in three maiden hurdles; hard to make a case for on handicap debut.
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9th

10

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:40 Cork

No Show

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Joseph Mangan

raced in last

12/1

12th

10

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:55 Tramore

No Show

11st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

midfield

16/1

Form: 600-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dundalk nursery winner when with Johnny Murtagh; ran okay in a maiden hurdle here last summer but hasn't progressed and tailed off on last month's Sligo return.
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15th

9

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:05 Kilbeggan

Enchanted One

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Dundalk nursery winner when with Johnny Murtagh; ran okay in a maiden hurdle here last summer but hasn't progressed and tailed off on last month's Sligo return.

14/1

11th

17

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

18:33 Sligo

Enchanted One

11st 1lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: John Patrick Ryan

raced in second, lost second before 2nd

13th

9

29th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 90y

14:18 Galway

Enchanted One

11st 12lb

J: John Kirwan

T: John Patrick Ryan

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, ridden and weakened after 3 out

50/1

Form: 40844-

Last run: 121 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Form in Britain with Tom Weston was pretty modest although okay run final start in Warwick handicap in March; hard to see him making an immediate impact for current yard although this longer trip could suit.
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0

2

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Killarney

Black Tonic

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Richard John O’Brien

Promise towards the end of last season in Britain; well-backed on both Kilbeggan outings for current yard but has failed to settle each time, keeping on late when beaten little over 2l on latest (2m); upped in trip here and should go well if settling better.

9/2

Non-runners

Zahina, Mooney Boy, Sayitfirst

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.20
Straight Forecast €21.68
Tricast €452.48
Trifecta €685.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

On My Bike

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Maggie Walsh

The Irish Sun:

Prince Of Air

POSTDATA:

On My Bike