Pace Angle: Even pace forecast, though prominent racers are usually favoured at this track. That puts a tactical positive on O’ Bon Pardon, while habitual hold-up types like The Border Boy may need the race to collapse late.
Draw Bias: Not applicable over hurdles, but positioning and field flow are key – particularly for riders claiming weight.


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Race Preview

This is a wide-open 19-runner handicap with many exposed or regressive types, but a few with upside in the basement grade. Klassman has become a model of consistency and was just touched off at Limerick last time (head second). He’s a strong stayer and arrives in peak form.

Cois Fharraige is also in form, with a third at Sligo suggesting a win is within reach from his current mark. He’s switched yards since and has been more reliable in big fields.

The Border Boy caught the eye at Tramore, running better than he has in over a year, but his usual hold-up style means he’s reliant on things falling right.

Dee’s Getaway showed a revival at Tramore in a similar race, and while modest overall, she has found her level. Tea It Is ran well at Sligo and is very lightly raced for his age – the 21-month layoff before this season’s return means he could still have more to come.

Of the improvers, Glens Sensation is a potential springer. The Fahey yard is adept with handicap debutants, and while his form in maidens is negligible, this trip and scenario could bring him forward.

Garnacho was third in a stronger race when last seen, is proven over further, and represents a trainer with two wins in this race since 2022. Market watch is advised off a 246-day break, especially given his new stable.


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Ratings (out of 10)

Horse Rating Suitability Summary

Klassman 8 Proven at trip, thriving, just missed last time. Strong chance.
Cois Fharraige 7.5 Progressive at this level, will travel well into it.
The Border Boy 7 Well treated, but held up and may need luck.
Dee’s Getaway 6.5 Back in form, holds place potential.
Tea It Is 6.5 Back from absence, lightly raced – could improve.
Garnacho 6.5 New yard, decent maiden form – market will guide.
Glens Sensation 6 Interesting now handicapping over right trip. Unexposed.
Avandra 5.5 Travelled well latest, could sneak into minor money.
O’ Bon Pardon 5.5 One good run in maidens; blinkers may help.
Poetic Focus 5 Should come on for seasonal return, but more needed.
Younowhatimean 5 Bits of form, but risky temperamentally.
Illucidate 5 Flat bred, needs to prove stamina.
Mystic Milly 4.5 Exposed and stamina unproven.
Godblessyourosie 4 Little to recommend on recent form.
Stone Forest 4 Unexposed but has achieved very little.
Jaadil 3.5 Hampered last time but generally struggles.
Shing Shilla 3 Unreliable and trip looks a stretch.
Chapter Thirty 3 Well held most starts.
Mother Ship 3 Poor last two starts; trainer out of form.



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Profile Types

Proven: Klassman, The Border Boy

Progressive: Cois Fharraige, Tea It Is, Dee’s Getaway

Promising: Glens Sensation, possibly Garnacho (if stable switch clicks)


Trainer Note: Mark Fahey (trainer of Garnacho) has won this race twice since 2022, both with similar profiles.

Hold-Up Risk: The Border Boy, Avandra – require late gaps, not ideally suited if the pace isn’t strong.
Prominent Racer Advantage: O’ Bon Pardon could go well with a good sit just off the speed.


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Each-Way Angles (19 runners)

Dee’s Getaway (7/1) – In-form, back at right trip.

Tea It Is (10/1) – Unexposed and improving.

Glens Sensation (12/1+) – Market watch advised on handicap debut.



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Private Tissue (approximate win odds)

Horse Odds

Klassman 4/1
Cois Fharraige 5/1
Garnacho 13/2
Dee’s Getaway 7/1
Tea It Is 8/1
The Border Boy 8/1
Glens Sensation 10/1
Avandra 12/1
O’ Bon Pardon 14/1
Rest 20/1+



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Summary

Klassman stands out on recent form and is knocking on the door, while Cois Fharraige remains well treated in this grade and continues to improve. Garnacho is a wild card with stable switch interest, and Glens Sensation could take a big step forward now handicapping. Each-way value lies with Tea It Is and Dee’s Getaway, both of whom come here off strong runs.


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Smart Play

Win Bet: KLASSMAN – rock-solid form and consistency, proven at the trip
Each-Way Saver: COIS FHARRAIGE – reliable, going the right way, good yard switch

Watch for market support on Garnacho (returning after 246 days) and Glens Sensation (first-time handicapper).