12.27
YieldingGerry Comerford Drilling Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £6669.57
- 2m 4f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 05-524
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
31st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 150y |
11st 4lb |
Ground-versatile 7yo won over hurdles on heavy and off the mark chasing at third attempt on good ground in 2m4f Gowran beginners last month, winning going away in albeit ordinary contest; looks the type to keep progressing and make his mark in handicaps. |
4/1 |
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5th 8 |
31st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 150y |
11st 4lb |
Ground-versatile 7yo won over hurdles on heavy and off the mark chasing at third attempt on good ground in 2m4f Gowran beginners last month, winning going away in albeit ordinary contest; looks the type to keep progressing and make his mark in handicaps. |
4/1 |
13/2
- Place: £6.30
Form: 42543-
Last run: 189 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
12th Jan 2025 Frozen 2m 6f 148y |
11st 12lb |
led and disputed lead |
9/4 |
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2nd 1 |
12th Jan 2025 Frozen 2m 6f 148y |
11st 12lb |
led and disputed lead |
9/4 |
|
5th 17 |
1st Dec 2024 Yielding 3m 5f 160y |
10st 0lb |
Experienced second-season novice; best effort in a beginners' contest when second over 2m5f on heavy at Thurles in March; surpassed that form with a fine third in a Punchestown festival handicap over a trip only just short of 4m; made a bright start to the season at Gowran but 9lb out of the handicap here. |
20/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 6-1704
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Bumper winner and 109-rated hurdler, winning over 2m3f at Clonmel in May; tended to jump right but encouraging third on chase debut at Gowran but never counted at Cork; needs to jump better. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Bumper winner and 109-rated hurdler, winning over 2m3f at Clonmel in May; tended to jump right but encouraging third on chase debut at Gowran but never counted at Cork; needs to jump better. |
5/1 |
|
12th 15 |
13th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 5f 50y |
11st 5lb |
Bumper winner and 109-rated hurdler, winning over 2m3f at Clonmel in May; tended to jump right but kept on well into third on last month's chase debut at Gowran (2m4f) so one to consider here if jumping better. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 14PP-0 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
15th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 120y |
11st 9lb |
prominent behind clear leaders, pecked on landing 1st |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 |
15th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 120y |
11st 9lb |
prominent behind clear leaders, pecked on landing 1st |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 15y |
11st 12lb |
Two hurdle wins for Paul Nicholls; has failed to get to grips with chasing so far, tailed off at Cheltenham on stable debut but a little better when plugging on into fourth at Gowran (2m4f, good) latest; step up in trip might help. |
5/2 |
5/1
Form: 543-02 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Smart jumping pedigree; disappointing maiden hurdler; second in a weak race at Killarney on chase debut; winner Brave Adam failed to advertise the form in handicap company this week; first-time cheekpieces now. |
5/1 |
6/1
Form: 3-12 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 16 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Youngster is sent over fences after just three runs over hurdles; won a 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick in August; second in a handicap at the same venue last month; dam Bonny Kate was a useful chaser, a Grade 2 winner, placed in a Thyestes and a Troytown. |
6/1 |
|
6th 16 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Youngster is sent over fences after just three runs over hurdles; won a 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick in August; second in a handicap at the same venue last month; dam Bonny Kate was a useful chaser, a Grade 2 winner, placed in a Thyestes and a Troytown. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 65y |
11st 2lb |
prominent, left in lead 4 out, pushed along and 3 lengths ahead last, ridden run-in, weakened and headed towards finish |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: 447-31
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Took a long time to register a first hurdles win, doing so in a 2m here in October (yielding); jumped right and didn't get home over 2m4f on chase debut at Gowran but entitled to come on for that and drop back to 2m should suit. |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Took a long time to register a first hurdles win, doing so in a 2m here in October (yielding); jumped right and didn't get home over 2m4f on chase debut at Gowran but entitled to come on for that and drop back to 2m should suit. |
10/1 |
|
7th 2 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Took a long time to register a first hurdles win, doing so in a 2m handicap at Tramore last month; ordinary form in point-to-ponts last season; not certain to make an immediate impact over fences. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: /09-00
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
11st 11lb |
Moderate form hurdling; went chasing last month and ran well when third to subsequent handicap winner at Thurles (3m1f, good); well held at Cork since; first handicap. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
11st 11lb |
Moderate form hurdling; went chasing last month and ran well when third to subsequent handicap winner at Thurles (3m1f, good); well held at Cork since; first handicap. |
7/1 |
|
6th 11 |
13th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 5f 50y |
11st 12lb |
First effort of note on latest in this headgear combination when placed in 3m1f Thurles beginners chase last month, not quite staying trip and hitting last; drop in trip here should suit and worth a look. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 35P7-0
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Placed twice over fences last season; twice a beaten favourite after a promising second here in November; had become disappointing by the end of the season. |
12/1 |
|
9th 9 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Placed twice over fences last season; twice a beaten favourite after a promising second here in November; had become disappointing by the end of the season. |
12/1 |
|
16th 10 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 6lb |
More experience over fences and has two good runs to his credit last year here and at Cork; third in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last year and handicapped on that basis; could go well. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 605-58
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 7 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Eighteen race maiden under Rules is 0-2 over fences; beaten a combined distance of 116l in two beginners chases at Downpatrick and Gowran on his last two starts; needs more on handicap chase debut. |
18/1 |
|
14th 7 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Eighteen race maiden under Rules is 0-2 over fences; beaten a combined distance of 116l in two beginners chases at Downpatrick and Gowran on his last two starts; needs more on handicap chase debut. |
18/1 |
|
10th 11 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Placed twice over hurdles; struggled on chasing debut at Downpatrick; well held by Hardy Diamond; trainer appears to have a strong chance with Tell Nobody Nothin. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 717316 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Two-time hurdles and point-to-point winner; no impact and jumping lacked fluency in three chase starts at trips ranging from 17.5f to 2m4f; his yard is in good form but he's hard to fancy on his handicap chase debut. |
12/1 |
|
10th 3 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Two-time hurdles and point-to-point winner; no impact and jumping lacked fluency in three chase starts at trips ranging from 17.5f to 2m4f; his yard is in good form but he's hard to fancy on his handicap chase debut. |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 |
3rd Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 1f 62y |
11st 12lb |
Promoted to 108 over hurdles after two wins in recent months; stayed 2m4f when winning at Punchestown in October; no threat in two chase outings; jumped poorly at Gowran last month. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 622-9
Last run: 178 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 5f 110y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, hit 4th, not fluent 5th |
100/1 |
|
7th 5 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 5f 110y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, hit 4th, not fluent 5th |
100/1 |
|
12th 5 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Winning point-to-pointer; runner-up in staying maiden hurdles at Cork and Limerick in April; well below his best at Tipperary in May. |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 15473
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up in a point-to-point; good winner of a 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on rules debut; failed to match that form on her next three starts; made a satisfactory start to her chasing career when third at Downpatrick; this race looks stronger. |
5/1 |
|
13th 13 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up in a point-to-point; good winner of a 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on rules debut; failed to match that form on her next three starts; made a satisfactory start to her chasing career when third at Downpatrick; this race looks stronger. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
11th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up in a point-to-point; good winner of a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (2m3f, good to yielding) on rules debut; wasn't disgraced on her handicap debut over hurdles at Gowran (2m4f) last week; potential improver sent chasing from top yard. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 60-064
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 118y |
11st 12lb |
0-8 under Rules and 0-6 over hurdles; attracted market support last time out at Clonmel but was beaten 56l; tongue tie now reached for; rated just 88 and unlikely to be the answer. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 118y |
11st 12lb |
0-8 under Rules and 0-6 over hurdles; attracted market support last time out at Clonmel but was beaten 56l; tongue tie now reached for; rated just 88 and unlikely to be the answer. |
12/1 |
|
10th 2 |
3rd Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 91y |
11st 12lb |
Tailed off over fences last time; previously ran well to take fourth in a C&D handicap, but that was off a modest rating. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 32321-
Last run: 204 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Both wins have been at Limerick in testing conditions, including posting career-best RPR over 2m3f final start last season; let down by jumping on both recent attempts over fences and now reverts to hurdles. |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Both wins have been at Limerick in testing conditions, including posting career-best RPR over 2m3f final start last season; let down by jumping on both recent attempts over fences and now reverts to hurdles. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 1-402F D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time hurdles winner, stays 3m; chasing of late, second over 2m6f at Tramore on debut but jumping has proved costly of late; back hurdling here off career-high mark. |
7/1 |
|
2 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time hurdles winner, stays 3m; chasing of late, second over 2m6f at Tramore on debut but jumping has proved costly of late; back hurdling here off career-high mark. |
7/1 |
|
14 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Four-time hurdles winner, stays 3m; second over 2m6f at Tramore on chase debut; in contention when falling two out at Sligo early last month. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €399.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €161.61 |