November 02 / 13.35 Down Royal

13.35

Good To Yielding

Eventsec Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £20521.74
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • 18 runners
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Eventsec Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

Form: 11215- D

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won on heavy ground at Compiegne last year and very useful juvenile hurdler last term, winning Grade 2 at Leopardstown over Christmas and not beaten far when fifth in Grade 1 there in early February; runs well fresh and interesting now entering handicaps.
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2nd

1

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:20 Leopardstown

Kala Conti

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/2

2nd

1

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:20 Leopardstown

Kala Conti

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/2

2nd

5

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Fairyhouse

Kala Conti

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Very useful juvenile hurdler last term, winning Grade 2 at Leopardstown over Christmas and not beaten far when fifth in Grade 1 there in February; won 2m1f handicap hurdle at Down Royal on her return to action and Jack Kennedy prefers her to Wodhooh.

100/30

Form: 5149-3

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Group 1 winner of the Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; nowhere near as good a hurdler although third in valuable Listowel handicap was a good effort; left with too much to do on the Flat last time but on a decent mark back hurdling although ideally wants it softer.
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5th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:25 Navan

Helvic Dream

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Group 1 winner of the Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; nowhere near as good a hurdler although third in valuable Listowel handicap and best run on latest when second in valuable 2m1f Down Royal handicap, not helped by untidy leap at the last after travelling best to lead; steadily improving but this likely a stiffer test here (blinkers replace cheekpieces).

11/2

5th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:25 Navan

Helvic Dream

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Group 1 winner of the Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; nowhere near as good a hurdler although third in valuable Listowel handicap and best run on latest when second in valuable 2m1f Down Royal handicap, not helped by untidy leap at the last after travelling best to lead; steadily improving but this likely a stiffer test here (blinkers replace cheekpieces).

11/2

2nd

10

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Helvic Dream

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Group 1 winner of the Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; nowhere near as good a hurdler although third in valuable Listowel handicap was a good effort; left with too much to do on the Flat last time but on a decent mark back hurdling although ideally wants it softer.

12/1

14/1

Form: 18414/ D

Last run: 557 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner was returning from 424-day absence when creditable Flat debut fourth at Down Royal over the summer; subsequent Roscommon effort not so good but considered back hurdling with yard in good form.
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3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Telecon

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Dual hurdles winner was returning from 424-day absence when creditable Flat debut fourth at Down Royal over the summer; subsequent Roscommon effort not so good but considered back hurdling with yard in good form.

14/1

Form: 532841 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare achieved this career-high hurdles rating after beating Wajaaha in 2m Fairyhouse handicap last month; could have more to come off this mark and ground remaining in her favour.
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6th

13

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

Dame Rapide

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: James M Barrett

Second in a mares' chase at Gowran last Saturday; generally dependable in handicap hurdles; 7lb higher than when beating Wajaaha at Fairyhouse three starts ago.

8/1

6th

13

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

Dame Rapide

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: James M Barrett

Second in a mares' chase at Gowran last Saturday; generally dependable in handicap hurdles; 7lb higher than when beating Wajaaha at Fairyhouse three starts ago.

8/1

2nd

3

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

11:52 Gowran Park

Dame Rapide

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: James M Barrett

Dual-purpose mare won a 2m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (good) last month before a solid fourth of 18 behind some smart types in 2m1f Down Royal handicap latest; should have more to offer on chasing bow but has a bit to find.

16/1

Form: 83-312 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Wexford maiden winner over the summer bettered that when clear second in Killarney novice; type to keep improving and opening mark looks workable.
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3rd

17

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Lieber Nicc

10st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

visibility reduced by fog, midfield, headway on inner 3 out, went fourth approaching last, ran on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

33/1

3rd

17

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Lieber Nicc

10st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

visibility reduced by fog, midfield, headway on inner 3 out, went fourth approaching last, ran on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

33/1

5th

14

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Lieber Nicc

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Wexford maiden winner over the summer bettered that when clear second in Killarney novice; type to keep improving and opening mark looks workable.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1P/73- D

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
More highly-rated chaser (150) whose recent Flat runs have been disappointing but has to be respected back hurdling (first time 2.5 years) off 18lb lower mark.
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1st

3

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Enniskerry

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

visibility reduced by fog, midfield, headway but still plenty to do approaching last, ridden and 2 lengths down last, ran on well to lead towards finish

15/2

1st

3

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Enniskerry

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

visibility reduced by fog, midfield, headway but still plenty to do approaching last, ridden and 2 lengths down last, ran on well to lead towards finish

15/2

6

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Enniskerry

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

150-rated chaser, competes off 132 here; fair sixth at Down Royal on his return to hurdling; needs to turn the tables on Telecon, up against it.

12/1

Form: 324

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m4f on the AW when trained by Ger Lyons; trio of hurdles efforts encouraging and could prove a lively one here off light weight on handicap debut.
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3rd

1

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:35 Punchestown

Banana Three

12st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ross O’Sullivan

midfield

14/1

Form: 71-070 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.
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8th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Man O Work

11st 10lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.

16/1

8th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Man O Work

11st 10lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.

16/1

8th

18

(17)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Man O Work

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Dual-purpose; stayed on well over 14.5f on latest Flat start at Killarney off 79; is 2lb wrong at the weights here but talented claimer takes off 5lb; won a maiden hurdle on his sole previous start at this track; wide draw to contend with but he's unexposed in this sphere and he could run a big race.

11/1

Form: 1/344-

Last run: 279 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Debut winner on heavy ground over 2m2f at Auteuil last year and stiff enough tasks on three starts last term for the Elliott yard, including twice well held in Grade 3's; has time on his side and could well have more to offer now entering handicaps.
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16th

5

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Golden Joy

11st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

15/2

16th

5

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Golden Joy

11st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

15/2

9th

9

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Golden Joy

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Debut winner on heavy ground over 2m2f at Auteuil last year and stiff enough tasks on three starts last term for the Elliott yard, including twice well held in Grade 3's; has time on his side and could well have more to offer now entering handicaps.

10/1

10/1

Form: 3469-8 D BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Was gaining sixth Flat win when scoring under this headgear combination at Dundalk recently; not as good a hurdler though and needs to improve on last hurdles attempt at Killarney.
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8th

4

11th Jan 2025

3m 0f 0y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Walhaan

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

led, headed 4th, soon prominent

11/2

8th

4

11th Jan 2025

3m 0f 0y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Walhaan

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

led, headed 4th, soon prominent

11/2

4th

9

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Walhaan

11st 5lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Leopardstown maiden hurdle winner and has scored three times on the Flat this year; probably high enough in the handicap now and reverts to hurdles; capable of a big run.

14/1

Form: 0-122P D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat sort in France; came back from a long absence to win a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m) in June and ran well in two novice events before abruptly pulled up at Limerick last time tried over further; back in trip here for handicap debut with questions to answer.
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11th

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Ninth Titan

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat sort in France; came back from a long absence to win a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m) in June and ran well in two novice events before abruptly pulled up at Limerick last time tried over further; back in trip here for handicap debut with questions to answer.

10/1

11th

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Ninth Titan

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat sort in France; came back from a long absence to win a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m) in June and ran well in two novice events before abruptly pulled up at Limerick last time tried over further; back in trip here for handicap debut with questions to answer.

10/1

3

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

15:20 Limerick

Ninth Titan

10st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent, soon raced in third, weakened quickly on turn before 2 out, pulled up after 2 out

11/4

16/1

Form: 1441-6 D

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Fourth behind then stablemate Lark In The Morning in Boodles at Cheltenham before landing a handicap at the Punchestown festival off 119; hampered at start when never counting (stiff task) in Grade 3 at Tipperary latest and has since switched yards.
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19

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Harsh

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Gordon Elliott

2-9 over hurdles; won a 19.5f handicap at Punchestown in May off 119; best effort for current yard on latest when a 7.5l fourth at Fairyhouse last month; same mark here and he has each-way claims if reproducing that run.

20/1

6th

19

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Harsh

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

20/1

4th

6

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Harsh

11st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Fourth behind Lark In The Mornin in the Boodles at Cheltenham before landing Punchestown festival handicap off 118 for Joseph O'Brien; yet to fire in two starts for new yard, including behind Tonaghneave Well latest, but it's early days.

12/1

Form: 11B0-3

Last run: 178 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare last season, winning twice including Listed mares' handicap at Leopardstown in February (2m2f, soft) which resulted in a 16lb rise; best run afterwards on final start when third to a stablemate in valuable 2m Kelso handicap; back from six months' absence and not one to rule out.
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5th

5

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Brucio

11st 9lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

Tailed off at Down Royal last month when back from a break but she may have needed the run and this lightly raced mare showed progressive form last season; further improvement is possible this term and she's not written off.

16/1

5

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Brucio

11st 9lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

Tailed off at Down Royal last month when back from a break but she may have needed the run and this lightly raced mare showed progressive form last season; further improvement is possible this term and she's not written off.

16/1

Form: 2P9374 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Sligo last year but winless in ten attempts since hurdling, latest Tipperary fourth to a well-handicapped sort was one of his better efforts; more needed.
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4th

3

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:30 Tramore

Dark Note

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

7/2

4th

3

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:30 Tramore

Dark Note

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield, prominent halfway, went third after 3 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

3rd

8

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Dark Note

11st 5lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Mixing Flat and hurdles of late without much success; well beaten on his last two starts over hurdles before a nondescript effort at Dundalk; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 41124F D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Recent wins have been in claiming hurdles, still decent lead when fell last over fences at Cork on latest; don't rule out back hurdling.
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15th

8

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Dollar Value

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: T G McCourt

Recent wins have been in claiming hurdles, still decent lead when fell last over fences at Cork on latest; don't rule out back hurdling.

13/2

15th

8

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Dollar Value

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: T G McCourt

Recent wins have been in claiming hurdles, still decent lead when fell last over fences at Cork on latest; don't rule out back hurdling.

13/2

3

13th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 140y

16:20 Cork

Dollar Value

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: T G McCourt

Only fourth in a claiming hurdle last time but has won two of those this summer and he's a three-time chase winner, albeit a while ago now; two years since he ran over fences but clearly in fair form at the minute.

9/2

33/1

Form: FP-60P D

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner in 2022 but has been struggling for some time over both hurdles and fences; first run for new yard and hard to fancy.
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2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Drumbear

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: R K Watson

Three-time winner for John McConnell in 2022, notably when defeating subsequent high achiever Limerick Lace in a novice chase at Limerick; totally out of form last season; no sign of a revival on stable debut at Down Royal

50/1

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Drumbear

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: R K Watson

Three-time winner for John McConnell in 2022, notably when defeating subsequent high achiever Limerick Lace in a novice chase at Limerick; totally out of form last season; no sign of a revival on stable debut at Down Royal

50/1

16th

12

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Drumbear

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: R K Watson

Three-time winner in 2022 but has been struggling for some time over both hurdles and fences; first run for new yard and hard to fancy.

33/1

Form: 155848 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Completed a quick hat-trick with Ballinrobe victory in August, following maiden success at the same venue and a Sligo handicap win; went up an aggregate 18lb and has struggled since.
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4th

4

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 44y

15:05 Thurles

Drumgill

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Career best to win a beginners' here last month, beating a nice prospect (Jigoro) from Gordon Elliott's yard; big player if replicating that form back over timber.

4/1

4th

4

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 44y

15:05 Thurles

Drumgill

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Career best to win a beginners' here last month, beating a nice prospect (Jigoro) from Gordon Elliott's yard; big player if replicating that form back over timber.

4/1

Form: 0-2327 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Sole hurdle win since 2020 came in a selling hurdle at Plumpton in 2022 but penultimate Fairyhouse second (to Dame Rapide) was encouraging; tame finishing effort at Galway since a concern though.
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8

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:35 Punchestown

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Long time since hurdle wins and recent hurdles run at Thurles leaves him with plenty to find; tongue-tie tried.

25/1

8

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:35 Punchestown

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Long time since hurdle wins and recent hurdles run at Thurles leaves him with plenty to find; tongue-tie tried.

25/1

8th

12

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Wajaaha

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three place efforts in handicap hurdles in late summer but form has gone a little since over hurdles and on the Flat; others more likely here.

50/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €37.30
Tricast €851.02

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lieber Nicc

The Irish Sun:

Kala Conti

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Enniskerry

TOPSPEED:

Dollar Value

POSTDATA:

Lieber Nicc