August 28 / 18.48 Bellewstown

18.48

Good To Yielding

John Purfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 40y
  • 16 runners
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John Purfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.40

Form: P568-

Last run: 272 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a Flat handicap at Killarney six weeks ago on his second start for this stable; unexposed over hurdles after four outings in maidens for Eoin Doyle; looks capable of defying top weight.
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10th

3

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Chutzpal

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

An improver on the Flat and over hurdles for new stable since the spring (three wins); has a point to prove after last month's below-par run but will be suited by conditions here and further progress remains possible.

9/1

10th

3

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Chutzpal

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

An improver on the Flat and over hurdles for new stable since the spring (three wins); has a point to prove after last month's below-par run but will be suited by conditions here and further progress remains possible.

9/1

3rd

6

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:50 Killarney

Chutzpal

11st 2lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second of two for yard; seeking a hat-trick over hurdles after wins at Bellewstown and Wexford on good and yielding ground; also won his last flat start at this track (14.5f, good); a non-runner because of easy ground in August and is 0-4 on softer than yielding; leading chance if it stays dry.

9/4

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 845663

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Best form has been at Ballinrobe, beaten 7l in fourth in May and 3l third on latest; lesser form in between but has to be taken serously.
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7th

10

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Sydney Cruiser

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Disappointing favourite for the Clonmel race won by U Asking Me early last month; previously gave solid displays in defeat in three consecutive handicaps at 2m1f/2m6f.

8/1

7th

10

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Sydney Cruiser

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Disappointing favourite for the Clonmel race won by U Asking Me early last month; previously gave solid displays in defeat in three consecutive handicaps at 2m1f/2m6f.

8/1

11th

4

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

16:25 Clonmel

Sydney Cruiser

11st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden has run solid races in defeat in handicaps on last three starts from 2m1f-2m6f; this trip should be ideal and is likely to go well off an unchanged mark.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 4-0006

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Looked of little account in maidens; ran respectably at a big price at Cork on her handicap debut; young mare may have the potential for improvement.
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14th

9

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Gowran Park

Cailin Aibrean

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

Has improved for the switch to handicaps; promise at Cork off 85 when sixth of 16 and posted another sound effort off the same mark when third of 16 at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) last time out; drops in trip and cheekpieces an interesting addition; leading claims.

9/2

3rd

12

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Cailin Aibrean

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

Looked of little account in maidens; ran respectably at a big price at Cork on her handicap debut; young mare may have the potential for improvement.

14/1

6th

12

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:05 Cork

Cailin Aibrean

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

midfield

10/1

33/1

  • Place: £9.30

Form: 00-S7U

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Weak overall form; was beginning to drop away when unseating three out at Ballinrobe; plenty to prove.
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2nd

15

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:35 Clonmel

Mayos Vendangeur

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times and was only 3l behind at Limerick last time; a repeat of those best efforts can see her involved.

5/1

2nd

15

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:35 Clonmel

Mayos Vendangeur

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times and was only 3l behind at Limerick last time; a repeat of those best efforts can see her involved.

5/1

3rd

9

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Mayos Vendangeur

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: P J Rothwell

Yet to reach the first three but not beaten far at Kilbeggan and Gowran on last two starts; stable in form, as shown by a long-priced double at Punchestown last week.

7/1

Form: 00-80

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
AW winner at Dundalk in March; struggled in a handicap hurdle at Sligo in June and in a turf handicap at Naas on Sunday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

4

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Highland King

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Not much of note in his form since C&D win in March off 7lb lower; has been hurdling lately so fitness is assured.

12/1

Form: 080-02

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Improved significantly from her seasonal debut at Roscommon when second at Wexford; leading chance if she can reproduce that form.
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10th

12

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Reported to have burst a blood vessel here last time (in the race in which U Asking Me was second); some fair placed form to her credit this season; could be in the mix if no recurrence of the bleeding issue.

6/1

10th

12

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Reported to have burst a blood vessel here last time (in the race in which U Asking Me was second); some fair placed form to her credit this season; could be in the mix if no recurrence of the bleeding issue.

6/1

10

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 2lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

midfield

8/1

Form: 97-P13 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed that his 33-1 Wexford win was not a fluke when third at the same venue off 6lb higher; can remain competitive off this mark.
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7th

8

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Getaway Henry

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

Showed that his 33-1 Wexford win was not a fluke when third at the same venue off 6lb higher; can remain competitive off this mark.

8/1

3rd

5

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:45 Wexford

Getaway Henry

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

midfield

100/30

1st

13

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Getaway Henry

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

Maiden was pulled-up on return at Listowel and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

Form: 00007-

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
No show in four maiden hurdles; mid-field on handicap debut at Down Royal in January; may improve after his break now that he has had time to mature.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

16:25 Clonmel

Juke Box Rock

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in two handicap starts over 2m1f and needs to improve plenty for the step up in trip off an unchanged mark.

8/1

8th

3

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Juke Box Rock

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

No show in four maiden hurdles; mid-field on handicap debut at Down Royal in January; may improve after his break now that he has had time to mature.

14/1

Form: 741-57 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Winning favourite in this race last year; needs to improve on recent form; tongue-tie and blinkers for the first time; third reserve.
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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: 3/0366

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles and fences in 2022; third at Kilbeggan in July the best of four runs since returning from a long layoff; has failed to build on that so far.
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10th

14

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Mist On The Bog

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

Placed over hurdles and fences in 2022; third at Kilbeggan in July the best of four runs since returning from a long layoff; has failed to build on that so far.

12/1

6th

12

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Mist On The Bog

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

Maiden had placed form before being absent for two years; third to Onefortheditch on second run back at Kilbeggan and revised weights give him a chance of reversing that form but he was poor at Wexford since.

10/1

6th

9

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:05 Wexford

Mist On The Bog

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

Maiden returned after a long absence this year and ran a cracker over 2m3f at Kilbeggan last time, just denied; up 1lb and has a shout if as effective over this trip.

4/1

Form: /05-05

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins gained at Wexford in 2018 and 2019; not the most consistent sort since those days; not disgraced at Wexford last time when chance was harmed by an early mistake.
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18

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:25 Limerick

Trenchtown Rock

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: V T O’Brien

in rear

66/1

8th

14

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:15 Killarney

Trenchtown Rock

10st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: V T O’Brien

Wexford winner in 2018 and 2019; inconsistent since those days, although placed over C&D in 2021; not disgraced at Wexford in August when his chance was harmed by an early mistake; hard to fancy after more recent Bellewstown run.

33/1

16/1

Form: 33F-07

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Placed in maidens early last season for his previous trainer, blinkered now after two poor runs for this stable
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Johnny M

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Placed in maidens early last season for his previous trainer, blinkered now after two poor runs for this stable

16/1

7th

11

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:23 Ballinrobe

Johnny M

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Placed in maidens last year when with John McConnell; ran well to a point on his recent handicap debut at Kilbeggan when perhaps needing the run after an absence.

16/1

10th

1

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:20 Kilbeggan

Johnny M

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Top-weight placed in maidens at Listowel and Wexford last summer for John McConnell; absent since tipping up at the last when place prospects in C&D maiden a year ago; market probably best guide after year's absence on handicap debut.

5/1

Form: 06-800

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f as a juvenile has failed to feature in handicap hurdles so far; needs to brush up his jumping in order to have a serious chance
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Imadpour

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over 7f as a juvenile has failed to feature in handicap hurdles so far; needs to brush up his jumping in order to have a serious chance

20/1

12th

15

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Imadpour

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over 7f as a 2yo; ran okay two runs back but never threatened at Roscommon and he needs to jump better.

20/1

Form: 2/768-

Last run: 442 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner (including at this venue) and placed ten times; 0-10 over hurdles; lost form after Tramore second at the end of the season before last; long absence to overcome.
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7

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Take My Hand

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Michael Mulvany

Four-time Flat winner (including at this venue) and placed ten times; 0-10 over hurdles; lost form after Tramore second at the end of the season before last; long absence to overcome.

16/1

8th

10

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

18:33 Sligo

Take My Hand

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, prominent, went second before 2nd, hit 5th

12/1

6th

10

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 120y

18:50 Tramore

Take My Hand

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael Mulvany

Four-time Flat winner; 0-8 over hurdles but has competitive form, including when second under a positive ride over C&D in April; Ballinrobe was nothing like so good but she's better than that.

10/1

Form: 67P-P

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Stayed well when winning on Flat in France in 2022; struggled over hurdles in Britain and pulled up on Irish debut at Roscommon after going too fast in the first half of the race.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Stenatee

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Stayed well when winning on Flat in France in 2022; struggled over hurdles in Britain and pulled up on Irish debut at Roscommon after going too fast in the first half of the race.

25/1

6

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:38 Roscommon

Stenatee

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat winner in France was disappointing over hurdles in UK and can't be fancied.

200/1

Form: 7007-7

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has failed to reach the first six in seven races over hurdles; hard to make a case for him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Ardad Derek

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has failed to reach the first six in seven races over hurdles; hard to make a case for him.

33/1

7th

14

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Wexford

Ardad Derek

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

midfield

33/1

7th

8

7th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Ardad Derek

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Soundly beaten on his first two handicap starts at Killarney and Wexford; makes no appeal.

33/1

Non-runners

Get Down To It, I Owe You One, Tommies Call

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Payout
Exacta €16.00
Straight Forecast €14.30
Tricast €218.19
Trifecta €275.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chutzpal

The Irish Sun:

Bella Be Good

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mist On The Bog

POSTDATA:

Chutzpal