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5:27 Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Maiden Hurdle

Race Details: This is a Maiden Hurdle race for 5-year-olds and older, run over 2 miles. The total race value is €10,000, with €5,900 for the winner. Weights are set at 11st 12lbs, with an 8lb allowance for horses that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. The going is described as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering).

Runners:

• Cosmos D’Ainay (5yo, 11st 12lbs):
  • Trained by G Elliott (37% in form) and ridden by Jack Kennedy.
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 87, Master 87, Best 87. RPR: Latest 117, Master 117, Best 117.
  • A point and bumper winner (2m2f). Weakened on hurdling debut over 20.5f (good to yielding) at Tipperary. Drops back in trip and is considered one of the likelier contenders. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Pavilion End (5yo, 11st 12lbs, wore a hood in latest Flat run):
  • Trained by C O’Brien (0% in form) and ridden by Gavin Brouder (3).
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 28, Master 46. RPR: Latest 96, Master 96.
  • An AW winner at Dundalk (1m4f) in January. Tries hurdling now, but others are preferred. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Abitlikethat (5yo, 11st 4lbs):
  • Trained by P Rothwell (53% in form) and ridden by Simon Torrens.
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest – , Master 30, Best 81. RPR: Latest 81, Master 81.
  • Sent off at big prices for three maiden hurdle starts and beaten a long way. Considered hard to fancy. Running style: Held up (H).
• Faithful Follower (6yo, 11st 4lbs):
  • Trained by P Hennessy (0% in form) and ridden by Niall Prendergast (7).
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 51, Master 56, Best 56. RPR: Latest 115, Master 115, Best 115.
  • Showed decent form in bumpers and hurdles. Had a good second in a Down Royal bumper. Was running one of his best races when falling at the last at Bellewstown in a maiden hurdle, 1l behind a promising rival. Considered a big player on stable debut. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Granpa Ger (7yo, 11st 4lbs):
  • Trained by A Mullins (100% in form) and ridden by Danny Mullins.
  • OR: 98. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 33, Master 104, Best 104. RPR: Latest 111, Master 111, Best 111.
  • The most experienced in the field (0-17) but has run well in defeat, including a 3l second in a Clonmel handicap hurdle off 96. Well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time, but could do better back on good ground. Running style: Held up (H).
• Astelia (6yo, 10st 11lbs):
  • Trained by P Fahey (43% in form) and ridden by Sam Ewing.
  • OR: 62. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 116, Master 132, Best 116. RPR: Latest 132, Master 132, Best 132.
  • Placed on the Flat and runner-up in both of her maiden hurdles, finishing nicely ahead of the remainder when collared late by a capable rival at Roscommon (2m, good). Ran okay when sixth on the Flat at Galway. Expected to play a leading role. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Cuguilla (5yo, 10st 11lbs):
  • Trained by J Ryan (25% in form) and ridden by Conor Clarke (7).
  • No ratings shown.
  • Workforce mare whose dam is unraced. Best watched on debut.
• Marians Gal (5yo, 10st 11lbs):
  • Trained by K Smith (100% in form) and ridden by James Smith (5).
  • No ratings shown.
  • A 15-race Flat maiden with a basement handicap mark. Of little appeal here.
• Tenacious Spirit (5yo, 10st 11lbs):
  • Trained by R Hackett (100% in form) and ridden by Liam Quinlan.
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 25, Master 74, Best 74. RPR: Latest 83, Master 101.
  • Not disgraced at 80-1 on debut at Thurles, but showed less promise in a Gowran run. Much more needed. Running style: Held up (H).

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• 2/1 Astelia
• 7/2 Faithful Follower
• 5/1 Cosmos D’Ainay
• 13/2 Granpa Ger
• 9/1 Pavilion End
• 20/1 Cuguilla
• 33/1 Marians Gal
• 33/1 Tenacious Spirit
• 50/1 Abitlikethat

Top Contender + Main Dangers:
The top contender is Astelia, who looks the pick of the field after being collared late on by a capable rival in her last hurdles race, suggesting she can get her first win here. Faithful Follower is the main danger, having been running a big race when falling at the last at Bellewstown. Cosmos d’Ainay and Granpa Ger also have the form to feature.

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6:00 Kieran Kelly Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: This is a Handicap Hurdle race for 4-year-olds and older, rated 0-100, run over 2 miles. The total race value is €10,000, with €5,900 for the winner. The minimum weight is 10st 0lbs. Penalties of 7lb extra apply for each hurdle race won after calculation of the handicap. The going is GOOD.

Runners:

• Half Past Tipsy (6yo, 12st 0lbs, wore a hood):
  • Trained by G Cromwell (58% in form) and ridden by Keith Donoghue.
  • OR: 100. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 74, Master 99, Best 100. RPR: Latest 107, Master 107, Best 107.
  • A point winner who has found it tough under Rules. Was sent off a warm favourite for her only handicap start at Bellewstown off 109 when she fell. Can do better back in handicap company. Running style: Midfield (M).
• Sharetheknowledge (6yo, 11st 13lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • Trained by P Tobin (0% in form) and ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe.
  • OR: 99. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 64, Master 80, Best 86. RPR: Latest 102, Master 102, Best 102.
  • Had some good runs this year, including successive runner-up finishes at Clonmel. Needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Cork five days ago. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Blue Reed (6yo, 11st 11lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • Trained by C M Collins (40% in form) and ridden by Eoin Staples (7).
  • OR: 97. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 88, Master 85, Best 93. RPR: Latest 106, Master 106, Best 106.
  • 0-19 under rules but was runner-up in successive handicap hurdles at the start of the year. Recent runs have been disappointing. Running style: Midfield (M).
• Charity Barnum (7yo, 11st 11lbs):
  • Trained by D Day (0% in form) and ridden by J J Slevin.
  • OR: 97. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 68, Master 85, Best 68. RPR: Latest 103, Master 103, Best 103.
  • Some reasonable runs for Gordon Elliott, but no show in two outings for new yard after a year off. Best watched. Running style: Held up (H).
• Redcliff Glen (5yo, 11st 10lbs):
  • Trained by D C Byrnes (50% in form) and ridden by Philip Byrnes.
  • OR: 96. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 36, Master 75, Best 75. RPR: Latest 98, Master 98, Best 98.
  • Won a Limerick handicap hurdle off 94 in October. Well beaten in recent Flat starts and a Wexford handicap hurdle last time. Others preferred. Running style: Held up (H).
• I’m Flattered (5yo, 11st 8lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • Trained by P Roche (100% in form) and ridden by Aidan Kelly (3).
  • OR: 94. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 54, Master 68, Best 68. RPR: Latest 100, Master 100, Best 100.
  • Showed some promise in a Thurles maiden hurdle in December, but has been below that level since. Needs to step up on her handicap debut here. Running style: Midfield (M).
• Splendid Choice (6yo, 11st 7lbs, wore cheekpieces):
  • Trained by P Rothwell (53% in form) and ridden by Calum Hogan (7).
  • OR: 93. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 18, Master 93, Best 93. RPR: Latest 103, Master 103, Best 110.
  • Won a Wexford handicap hurdle by a neck off 89 in May. Expected to get involved in this race. Running style: Held up (H).
• Highland King (6yo, 10st 13lbs):
  • Trained by E Buckley (0% in form) and ridden by Kieren Buckley.
  • OR: 85. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 53, Master 94, Best 94. RPR: Latest 103, Master 103, Best 107.
  • Flat AW winner, 0-6 over hurdles. His last run over timber was disappointing. Makes stable debut back over hurdles, but this may not be his game. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Arthur’s Victory (7yo, 10st 12lbs, wore a tongue tie and blinkers):
  • Trained by J Nash (0% in form) and ridden by Danny Mullins.
  • OR: 84. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 90, Master 99, Best 99. RPR: Latest 104, Master 104, Best 113.
  • Three-time Flat winner who hasn’t cut much ice in recent handicap hurdle runs. Has a chance on best form. Running style: Held up (H).
• Snugsborough Jc (7yo, 10st 5lbs, wore a first-time tongue tie):
  • Trained by J P Broderick (0% in form) and ridden by Dillon Maxwell (5).
  • OR: 77. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 42, Master 87. RPR: Latest 87, Master 87, Best 87.
  • Poor form in two maiden hurdle runs in 2022, and tailed off in two runs in October. Now enters handicap company in a first-time tongue tie after another absence. Requires a big leap of faith. Running style: Held up (H).
• Destivelle (6yo, 10st 4lbs, wore a tongue tie and blinkers):
  • Trained by S Ryder (50% in form) and ridden by Phillip Enright.
  • OR: 76. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 31, Master 82, Best 95. RPR: Latest 106, Master 106, Best 110.
  • Longstanding maiden who has run some okay races, including a 6l second off 84 here in September. Needs to improve from her last run. Running style: Midfield (M).
• Slea Head (7yo, 10st 1lb):
  • Trained by P Maher (0% in form) and ridden by Sean O’Keeffe.
  • OR: 73. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 24, Master 40, Best 40. RPR: Latest 92, Master 92, Best 92.
  • Beaten a long way in five maiden hurdle starts, but his run at Wexford on handicap debut was better. Needs a big step forward. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Kick On Nellie (4yo, 10st 0lbs):
  • Trained by J Ryan (25% in form) and ridden by Daniel King.
  • OR: 75. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 45, Master 76, Best 76. RPR: Latest 97, Master 97, Best 97.
  • Well behind in three maiden hurdle starts and a midfield finish on handicap debut. Unlikely to be involved. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Surviving Murmansk (7yo, 10st 0lbs):
  • Trained by J Barcoe (75% in form) and ridden by Harry Sexton (7).
  • OR: 72. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 55, Master 70, Best 70. RPR: Latest 102, Master 102, Best 119.
  • Dual-purpose maiden from 38 starts (0-15 over hurdles). Best effort this year was a 4l fourth off his current mark at this track in June. Return to this track might revive him. Running style: Held up (H).
• Skyscraper (6yo, 11st 7lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • First reserve. Trained by A Martin (83% in form).
  • OR: 93. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 69, Master 69, Best 69. RPR: Latest 90, Master 90, Best 90.
  • Well behind in three maiden hurdle starts. May do better now entering handicaps. Running style: Held up (H).
• Paul’s Dream (6yo, 11st 6lbs):
  • Second reserve. Trained by A Mullins (100% in form).
  • OR: 92. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 71, Master 79, Best 79. RPR: Latest 105, Master 105, Best 105.
  • The best of her six runs came at Wexford last time when she pulled clear to finish a 0.75l second. Not discounted if getting a run. Running style: Midfield (M).

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• 9/4 Half Past Tipsy
• 11/2 Sharetheknowledge
• 13/2 Surviving Murmansk
• 7/1 Splendid Choice
• 9/1 Blue Reed
• 10/1 Arthur’s Victory
• 14/1 Destivelle, Redcliff Glen
• 15/1 Slea Head
• 25/1 Highland King, I’m Flattered, Kick On Nellie
• 33/1 Charity Barnum, Snugsborough Jc

Top Contender + Main Dangers:
Half Past Tipsy appears to have found a good opportunity to get off the mark under rules, stepping back into handicap company where she was previously a warm favourite before falling. Sharetheknowledge was running consistently but needs to bounce back from a poor run. Splendid Choice can get involved, as his last race wasn’t run to suit.

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6:30 Bernard Kenny Maiden Hurdle

Race Details: This is a Maiden Hurdle race for 4-year-olds and older, run over 2 miles 3 furlongs. The total race value is €10,000, with €5,900 for the winner. Weights are 4yo 11st 9lbs; 5yo+ 11st 12lbs. The going is GOOD.

Runners:

• Twentyfourcarrot (5yo, 11st 5lbs):
  • Trained by D Queally (67% in form) and ridden by James O’Sullivan.
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 109, Master 109, Best 109. RPR: Latest 123, Master 123, Best 123.
  • Wide margin winner of a yielding ground Limerick bumper. Much improved on second hurdling attempt when a clear second to a useful sort. Found to have blood at both nostrils when disappointing last time, but has been given a break. Expected to be thereabouts. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Annilogs Force (5yo, 11st 4lbs, wore blinkers):
  • Trained by R Dunne (0% in form) and ridden by Oakley Brown (5).
  • OR: 93. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 59, Master 63, Best 63. RPR: Latest 104, Master 104, Best 104.
  • Showed huge improvement in first-time blinkers to finish third at Listowel at 50-1, but retained blinkers failed to have the same effect last time. Considered an unlikely contender. Running style: Led (L).
• Chanceitlucky (6yo, 11st 4lbs):
  • Trained by A Murray (40% in form) and ridden by Eoin G Kelly (7).
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 41, Master 41, Best 41. RPR: Latest 72, Master 72, Best 72.
  • Pulled up in sole point and tailed off at Roscommon latest. Of little appeal. Running style: Held up (H).
• Eclipse Chaser (5yo, 11st 4lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • Trained by W Mullins (56% in form) and ridden by Paul Townend.
  • No Topspeed or RPR data listed for latest or master. Topspeed Best 51. RPR Best 106.
  • Led in his only point start before falling. Disappointing favourite in a Leopardstown bumper and never dangerous in a Punchestown festival bumper. Entitled to respect given connections but hasn’t shown much form yet. Running style: Held up (H).
• Jetovango (6yo, 11st 4lbs):
  • Trained by D O’Sullivan (0% in form) and ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe.
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 73, Master 73, Best 73. RPR: Latest 91, Master 91, Best 91.
  • A string of uncompleted starts in points before successive runner-up finishes. Beaten a long way in two recent maiden hurdle runs. Passed over. Running style: Held up (H).
• Killian’s Garden (5yo, 11st 4lbs):
  • Trained by C Murphy (33% in form) and ridden by E Walsh.
  • OR: 104. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 102, Master 102, Best 102. RPR: Latest 120, Master 120, Best 120.
  • Went close last time at Ballinrobe over 2m1f. Promises to be seen to better effect over this far. Unlikely to be far away. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Mr Eastwood (8yo, 11st 4lbs):
  • Trained by R Hackett (100% in form) and ridden by Liam Quinlan.
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 58, Master 58, Best 58. RPR: No RPR listed, Best 69.
  • Didn’t count on debut and pulled up last time. Makes stable debut but of no interest. Running style: Midfield (M).
• Austrian Fire (4yo, 11st 1lb):
  • Trained by P Rothwell (53% in form) and ridden by Simon Torrens.
  • No ratings shown.
  • Half-brother to winners. Best watched on debut.
• Wizzleout (4yo, 11st 1lb):
  • Trained by G Elliott (37% in form) and ridden by Sam Ewing.
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 63, Master 63, Best 63. RPR: Latest 84, Master 84, Best 84.
  • Half-brother to six winners. A bit novicey in jumping on Tipperary debut, but can do better for top connections. Running style: Midfield (M).
• Moon Mariner (5yo, 10st 11lbs, wore cheekpieces):
  • Trained by W Mullins (56% in form) and ridden by Brian Hayes.
  • Topspeed Ratings: Latest 28, Master 28, Best 28. No RPR listed. Best RPR 101.
  • Sent off at 9-2 on debut but outpaced. Half-sister to six winners and is surely better than she showed. Cheekpieces may help sharpen her. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• 11/4 Twentyfourcarrot
• 100/30 Killian’s Garden
• 11/2 Eclipse Chaser
• 6/1 Moon Mariner
• 15/2 Wizzleout
• 18/1 Annilogs Force, Austrian Fire
• 33/1 Chanceitlucky, Jetovango, Mr Eastwood

Top Contender + Main Dangers:
Twentyfourcarrot gets the nod following his wide margin bumper win and promising hurdling second, having been given a break after being amiss last time. Willie Mullins runs two, and Eclipse Chaser is entitled to respect given connections despite disappointing in two bumper starts. Killian’s Garden is another for the shortlist.

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7:00 Joe Cooney Memorial Hurdle

Race Details: This Hurdle race is for 4-year-olds and older who, since 5th May 2024, have not won more than one weight-for-age hurdle race. The distance is 3 miles 1 furlong. The total race value is €11,500, with €6,785 for the winner. Weights are 4yo 10st 11lbs; 5yo+ 11st. Penalties (excluding handicaps) apply from 5th May 2024: 5lb extra for a hurdle race win, and 10lb extra for two hurdle races or a hurdle race value €12,000 or more. The going is GOOD.

Runners:

• Jabbar (6yo, 11st 1lb):
  • Trained by G O’Leary (0% in form) and ridden by Jack Kennedy.
  • OR: 130. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 59, Master 59, Best 59. RPR: Latest 137, Master 137, Best 137.
  • Talented stayer on the Flat, showed aptitude for hurdling winning his only previous start (16.5f, good) last October. Should stay this far (won over 2m on Flat) and is a fascinating contender with Jack Kennedy. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Brazil (7yo, 11st 0lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • Trained by P Roche (100% in form) and ridden by Mark Walsh.
  • No OR listed. Topspeed Ratings: No TS listed, Best 113. RPR: Latest 134, Master 134, Best 144.
  • Won a nice pot on the Flat in 2023. Hasn’t won over timber since 2022 and was beaten over 17l in the 2024 Coral Cup. Has a bit to prove back in this sphere. Running style: Held up (H).
• Chinx Of Light (9yo, 11st 0lbs):
  • Trained by J McConnell (50% in form) and ridden by Alex Harvey (5).
  • OR: 120. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 48, Master 48, Best 88. RPR: Latest 135, Master 135, Best 145.
  • Once rated 132 over hurdles but sparingly raced in recent years with regressive form this year. Dropped to 120 after a heavy C&D handicap defeat. Yard has been among winners recently. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Reverend Hubert (7yo, 11st 0lbs):
  • Trained by C Byrnes (50% in form) and ridden by Philip Byrnes.
  • OR: 136. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 116, Master 127, Best 136. RPR: Latest 148, Master 148, Best 148.
  • Represents last year’s winning yard. Went close in a similar race at Cork before failing to fire at Galway. Rated 136 and best treated by race conditions, making him an obvious chance. Running style: Held up (H).
• The Friday Man (8yo, 11st 0lbs, wore a tongue tie and cheekpieces):
  • Trained by G Elliott (37% in form) and ridden by Jordan Gainford.
  • OR: 122. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 19, Master 67, Best 53. RPR: Latest 139, Master 139, Best 139.
  • Four-time scorer over timber has not looked like a winner in waiting in three runs in 2025. Overlooked by Jack Kennedy. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• 7/4 Reverend Hubert
• 9/4 Jabbar
• 7/2 The Friday Man
• 7/1 Brazil
• 10/1 Chinx Of Light

Top Contender + Main Dangers:
The spotlight verdict suggests the trip is new territory for Jabbar, but he should stay, and he is completely unexposed in this sphere with Jack Kennedy as a notable booking. The top-rated Reverend Hubert looks the main threat if bouncing back from his moderate Galway effort. The other three come into the race with plenty of questions to answer.

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7:30 Smiddys Pub Handicap Chase

Race Details: This is a Handicap Chase for 4-year-olds and older, run over 3 miles 1 furlong 100 yards. The total race value is €11,500, with €6,785 for the winner. Minimum weight is 10st 0lbs. Penalties (after handicap calculation) are 7lb extra for each chase won. The going is GOOD.

Runners:

• Hand Over Fist (8yo, 11st 12lbs, wore first-time blinkers):
  • Trained by H De Bromhead (50% in form) and ridden by Patrick M O’Brien (5).
  • OR: 110. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 51, Master 85, Best 85. RPR: Latest 115, Master 115, Best 115.
  • Won two chases last year, including over C&D, but failed to fire in three starts this year. Drops in grade, rider claims 5lb, and blinkers go on, suggesting he could revive. Running style: Led (L).
• Riggs (10yo, 11st 12lbs, wore cheekpieces):
  • Trained by P Cluskey (0% in form) and ridden by Liam McKenna (5).
  • OR: 110. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 67, Master 79, Best 96. RPR: Latest 113, Master 113, Best 120.
  • Has already won twice this year. After a minor blip, was much better at Wexford last time. Has a place chance again off the same mark. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Pride Of Place (6yo, 11st 11lbs, wore blinkers):
  • Trained by E Bolger (100% in form) and ridden by Charlie O’Dwyer (5).
  • OR: 109. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 25, Master 59, Best 59. RPR: Latest 113, Master 113, Best 113.
  • Got off the mark off 8lb lower at Tipperary. Unseated at the first in follow-up bid. May be able to resume progression if the mishap hasn’t left a mark. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Hardy Diamond (6yo, 11st 9lbs, wore first-time cheekpieces):
  • Trained by C G Elliott (37% in form) and ridden by Jack Kennedy.
  • OR: 107. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 111, Master 111, Best 111. RPR: Latest 117, Master 117, Best 117.
  • Course winner over hurdles last year. Finished second in a beginners’ here in May and runner-up again in a Perth handicap. Unproven at this trip. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Solly Attwell (7yo, 11st 4lbs, wore cheekpieces):
  • Trained by C M Collins (40% in form) and ridden by Jordan Gainford.
  • OR: 102. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 81, Master 81, Best 81. RPR: Latest 114, Master 114, Best 114.
  • Hurdles winner, 0-2 over fences. Well beaten in both starts and doesn’t look obviously well-treated for handicap chase debut, although the step up in trip will suit. Running style: Held up (H).
• Bestaline (6yo, 11st 1lb):
  • Trained by A Murray (40% in form) and ridden by Mr K P Healy (7).
  • OR: 99. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 28. No RPR listed. Best RPR 100.
  • Winning pointer who faded into sixth on return to Rules. Might have needed that run and steps up to a more suitable trip off 1lb lower. Not discounted for local yard. Running style: Led (L).
• The Little Yank (10yo, 11st 1lb):
  • Trained by J Ryan (25% in form) and ridden by Daniel King.
  • OR: 99. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 89, Master 89, Best 112. RPR: Latest 119, Master 119, Best 144.
  • Won over hurdles here in June. Back to best when touched off in a Wexford handicap chase. Up 3lb for that and this is tougher, but should go well if in the same form. Running style: Held up (H).
• Dawn Escape (6yo, 10st 4lbs):
  • Trained by Liam Casey (0% in form) and ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe.
  • OR: 88. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 90, Master 90, Best 105. RPR: Latest 118, Master 118, Best 118.
  • Maiden who has yet to really make an impact in handicap chases. Down another 2lb but might need more respite from the handicapper. Running style: Midfield (M).

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• 3/1 The Little Yank
• 4/1 Pride Of Place
• 5/1 Hardy Diamond
• 11/2 Riggs
• 6/1 Hand Over Fist
• 15/2 Bestaline
• 10/1 Solly Attwell
• 14/1 Dawn Escape

Top Contender + Main Dangers:
A competitive contest. The spotlight verdict suggests it could be worth siding with Henry De Bromhead’s C&D winner Hand Over Fist (nap). He’s down in grade, a good claimer takes off 5lb, and first-time blinkers can help him get back on track. The Little Yank has to be considered after his near miss last time. It would be no surprise to see Pride Of Place bounce back. Bestaline could also do better at this more suitable trip.

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8:00 John “Chucky” Dunne Memorial Handicap Chase

Race Details: This is a Handicap Chase for 5-year-olds and older, run over 2 miles 4 furlongs 38 yards. The total race value is €25,000, with €14,750 for the winner. Minimum weight is 10st 0lbs. Penalties (after handicap calculation) are 7lb extra for each chase won. The going is GOOD.

Runners:

• Tullybeg (10yo, 12st 0lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • Trained by G Elliott (37% in form) and ridden by Mr J H Williamson (7).
  • OR: 132. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 81, Master 124, Best 132. RPR: Latest 139, Master 139, Best 143.
  • Winless run stretches back to September 2023. Has been out of sorts since running well in the Midlands National. Drop back in trip needs to reignite. Running style: Midfield (M).
• Foxy Girl (7yo, 11st 5lbs, wore a hood):
  • Trained by H De Bromhead (50% in form) and ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe.
  • OR: 123. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 101, Master 101, Best 101. RPR: Latest 137, Master 137, Best 137.
  • Yet to win over fences but went close over 2m4f in a Naas beginners’ chase. Hasn’t fired the last twice and may need softer ground. Running style: Held up (H).
• A Wave Of The Sea (9yo, 11st 2lbs):
  • Trained by J P Broderick (0% in form) and ridden by Mark Walsh.
  • OR: 120. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 126, Master 126, Best 126. RPR: Latest 141, Master 141, Best 157.
  • Ended a wait of over three years for a win over C&D two weeks ago, winning with authority. Hit with an 8lb rise, which seems fair. Still well-handicapped on old form (won off 142). Considered dangerous to discount. Running style: Held up (H).
• Slane Hill (8yo, 11st 2lbs, wore blinkers):
  • Trained by B Connell (100% in form) and ridden by Sean Flanagan.
  • OR: 120. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 37, Master 124, Best 124. RPR: Latest 128, Master 128, Best 141.
  • Sole win over fences came in a 2m6f beginners’ at this venue. Ran respectably on return to chasing. The 3m1f trip stretched him, and this distance is more suitable. Should go well. Running style: Midfield (M).
• My Gaffer (7yo, 10st 13lbs):
  • Trained by J Ryan (25% in form) and ridden by Danny Mullins.
  • OR: 117. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 104. No TS listed for master or future. RPR: Latest 135, Master 135, Best 140.
  • Won a beginners’ at Clonmel but struggled in first two handicap chases. Below par over timber recently, and has a bit to prove off this mark over fences. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• That’s About Right (7yo, 10st 13lbs, wore cheekpieces):
  • Trained by P Rothwell (53% in form) and ridden by Simon Torrens.
  • OR: 117. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 65, Master 97, Best 97. RPR: Latest 130, Master 130, Best 130.
  • Finished last season in superb form over fences with two wins and a second. Got a 9lb rise for his win. May have needed his last run and got 1lb back. Could do better now. Running style: Held up (H).
• Big Stage (7yo, 10st 12lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • Trained by G Elliott (37% in form) and ridden by Jack Kennedy.
  • OR: 116. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 75, Master 106, Best 75. RPR: Latest 135, Master 135, Best 139.
  • Winning hurdler, 0-8 over bigger obstacles. Jumping lacked fluency at times over this C&D. Dropped 3lb but needs to improve plenty to play a part. Running style: Midfield (M).
• Clonshire River (8yo, 10st 11lbs, wore a tongue tie):
  • Trained by E & P Harty (0% in form) and ridden by Kieren Buckley.
  • OR: 115. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 94, Master 80, Best 106. RPR: Latest 135, Master 135, Best 135.
  • Won under a positive ride at Limerick on return from a break. Wasn’t suited by the drop to 2m1f last time. Runner-up twice here over hurdles, so it would be no surprise for him to rebound stepped back up in trip. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• 7/4 A Wave Of The Sea
• 9/2 Slane Hill
• 6/1 Tullybeg
• 13/2 Clonshire River
• 8/1 Foxy Girl
• 10/1 My Gaffer
• 12/1 Big Stage
• 14/1 That’s About Right

Top Contender + Main Dangers:
A Wave Of The Sea won with authority here last time after a long wait, and he may be able to follow up that confidence-boosting victory despite an 8lb rise. Slane Hill looks to be the main danger. Clonshire River is also interesting, given that he has gone well here before over hurdles.

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8:30 Well Of Moate INH Flat Race

Race Details: This is an INH Flat Race for 4-year-olds and older who have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. The distance is 2 miles. The total race value is €10,000, with €5,900 for the winner. Weights are 4yo 11st 11lbs; 5yo+ 12st. The going is GOOD.

Runners:

• Another Belter (6yo, 12st 0lbs, wore a hood):
  • Trained by P Hennessy (0% in form) and ridden by Mr P R O’Neill (7).
  • OR: -. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 79, Master 79, Best 79. RPR: Latest 78, Master 78, Best 84.
  • Weak form in points. Too keen in a Cork bumper and always behind at Tipperary. Makes yard debut but has an unappealing profile. Running style: Held up (H).
• Appy Getaway (5yo, 12st 0lbs):
  • Trained by P Fahey (43% in form) and ridden by Mr J L Gleeson.
  • No ratings shown.
  • 14,500euros foal; dam bumper/1m7f hurdle winner. Worth a look in the market.
• Ardgillan (5yo, 12st 0lbs):
  • Trained by M Lynch (0% in form) and ridden by Mr T A Halford (7).
  • No ratings shown.
  • Tailed off on Punchestown debut. Switch of yards needs to spark something. Running style: Pressed leaders (P).
• Kashchei (5yo, 12st 0lbs):
  • Trained by D Queally (67% in form) and ridden by Mr R W Barron (5).
  • OR: -. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 81, Master 81, Best 81. RPR: Latest 109, Master 109, Best 109.
  • Placed in two good-ground bumpers. Took a step in the right direction with a sixth at Galway last month. Considered top of the pile of those with a run. Running style: Held up (H).
• Ozark’s Walk (5yo, 12st 0lbs):
  • Trained by R Dunne (0% in form) and ridden by Mr B Barry (7).
  • OR: -. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 83, Master 83, Best 83. RPR: Latest 104, Master 104, Best 104.
  • Much-improved from debut at this track the last twice. Showed promise at Wexford last time. Needs to improve again to win here. Running style: Held up (H).
• Call Tadgh (4yo, 11st 11lbs):
  • Trained by A Slattery (67% in form) and ridden by Miss L Costello (7).
  • OR: -. Topspeed Ratings: Latest 30, Master 30, Best 30. RPR: Latest 75, Master 75, Best 75.
  • Finished well behind on debut at Galway. Rider arrangements suggest Not So Serious is the yard’s main hope. Running style: Held up (H).
• Not So Serious (4yo, 11st 11lbs):
  • Trained by A Slattery (67% in form) and ridden by Mr A P Ryan (5).
  • No ratings shown.
  • 9,500euros Kingston Hill gelding. Yard is firing in bumper winners recently, so a market check is advised.
• Blue Waters (4yo, 11st 4lbs):
  • Trained by G Elliott (37% in form) and ridden by Mr H C Swan.
  • No ratings shown.
  • 44,000euros Blue Bresil filly. Worth a market check.
• Moja Dama (4yo, 11st 4lbs, wore a first-time hood):
  • Trained by W Mullins (56% in form) and ridden by Mr P W Mullins.
  • No ratings shown.
  • Half-sister to a French AW winner. Of obvious interest despite wearing a hood for debut.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• 15/8 Moja Dama
• 4/1 Blue Waters
• 6/1 Kashchei, Ozark’s Walk
• 15/2 Appy Getaway
• 10/1 Not So Serious
• 25/1 Ardgillan
• 33/1 Another Belter, Call Tadgh

Top Contender + Main Dangers:
Those with a run don’t set a very high standard, so Moja Dama is given the nod to win on debut for the Mullins’ team, provided her odds tell a positive story. Blue Waters, Not So Serious, and Appy Getaway are worth a market check. Kashchei looks to be top of the pile of those with a run.