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2.28 Charleville Cheese 3-Y-O Hurdle

(Class 5, 2m, 10 runners)

Rank	Horse (TimeWise Master Rating)
1st	Ranting And Raven (232)
2nd	Hopes Are High (218)

Recent Form & Supplied Comments

Ranting And Raven (TWR 1st)
Ranting And Raven has placed twice on the Flat for a previous trainer. She looked “one-paced” when her trip was upped to 1m7f on the Flat recently. She is making her hurdling debut and carries a flat rating of 64, which puts her in the mix if she takes to hurdles. She is equipped with a hood for this run.

Hopes Are High (TWR 2nd)
Hopes Are High’s recent form is 13. He is 73-rated on the Flat and made an immediate impact when switching to hurdles, securing a maiden hurdle victory at Ballinrobe last month. He was disappointing in his last outing at Down Royal, beaten by a rival he had previously defeated, largely because he had to carry a penalty (as he does here). He needs to bounce back to form.

Spotlight Verdict

“There is no standout candidate, so maybe SOMETHING NOBLE can defy a penalty following a surprise victory on hurdling debut. Hopes Are High also has a penalty for a debut hurdle success, but was below-par last time. Desmond Castle has a Flat rating that puts him in the mix, along with What’s New, who looked set for second when falling at the last on his hurdling debut and has won since on the Flat.”.

Assessment of Chances

• Ranting And Raven (232):
  • Strengths: Highest Master Rating. Her Flat rating of 64 suggests adequate quality for this level if she handles the switch to hurdles.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: This is her hurdling debut. Her recent Flat run suggested she might lack pace when running over a longer trip.
• Hopes Are High (218):
  • Strengths: Proven winner over hurdles already. His Flat rating (73) is strong.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: He must carry a penalty for his previous hurdle success. His last run was disappointing, and he needs to return to his earlier form.

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2.58 Cheestrings Irish EBF Mares Hurdle

(Class 5, 2m4f, 5 runners)

Rank	Horse (TimeWise Master Rating)
1st	Jalila Moriviere (373)
2nd	Adela Icon (282)

Recent Form & Supplied Comments

Jalila Moriviere (TWR 1st)
Jalila Moriviere’s recent form is 2414-6. She is a two-time heavy ground winner in France. Her form includes making all to win a three-runner mares’ hurdle (2m, soft) and running a fair fourth in a Punchestown festival handicap (extended 2m4f, yielding). Her jumping was not fluent when she weakened into sixth in the Galway Hurdle. Paul Townend’s choice of ride suggests confidence, and the ground should suit her.

Adela Icon (TWR 2nd)
Adela Icon’s recent form is 13-431. She won a maiden hurdle in February (heavy) and followed up with a supremely comfortable victory last time at Bellewstown, where she was allowed to dictate the pace (2m1f, good). She jumps left at times, which suggests this track should suit her, and she will be dangerous if she secures a soft lead.

Spotlight Verdict

“The fact Paul Townend chooses JALILA MORIVIERE over Adela Icon is significant and swings the vote in favour of the two-time hurdles winner, with the ground the suit. The latter is not discounted, given her easy success last time, and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate the lead. Dream On Baby can get involved following some promising recent Flat runs.”.

Assessment of Chances

• Jalila Moriviere (373):
  • Strengths: Commands the highest Master Rating. The decision by top jockey Paul Townend to ride her is considered “significant”. Has proven form over this extended trip (extended 2m4f) and handles suitable ground.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: Jumping was noted as not fluent in her most recent run.
• Adela Icon (282):
  • Strengths: Coming off an easy win where she dominated. Her tendency to jump left makes this track suitable. Will be dangerous if she dictates the lead.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: The step back up in trip raises a question. The leading jockey chose her main rival.

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3.28 Bloom Feeds Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

(Class 4, 2m2f, 18 runners)

Rank	Horse (TimeWise Master Rating)
1st	Pampar Lady (273)
2nd	Chosen Shant (271)

Recent Form & Supplied Comments

Pampar Lady (TWR 1st)
Pampar Lady’s recent form is 6-6211. She is seeking a hat-trick of wins, having recently won handicaps at Cork (2m1f) and Kilbeggan. Although she is up another 7lb for this race, the weight is offset by the 7lb claim of jockey Eoin Staples. She is respected in her current form.

Chosen Shant (TWR 2nd)
Chosen Shant’s recent form is P5-211. This 9yo mare has shown improvement since joining her current stable. She secured her first victory on her 29th attempt in July at Wexford, followed by another success under a big weight at the same venue last month. She has an aggregate rise of 16lb in the weights, meaning she has “more on her plate now”.

Spotlight Verdict

“The 7lb claimed by Eoin Staples may enable PAMPAR LADY to complete a hat-trick following wins at Cork and Kilbeggan, when ridden by Keith Donoghue. The senior rider now switches to her stablemate Sophia Rose, a Sligo maiden winner who rates a likely danger along with Glitz And Glamour, whose maiden win came on the same Sligo card. Chosen Shant has belatedly come good since joining Aengus King this year at the age of nine. Watty Show is unexposed and has joined a top stable.”.

Assessment of Chances

• Pampar Lady (273):
  • Strengths: Highly in-form, bidding for a hat-trick. The 7lb penalty is neutralised by the claiming rider. Expected to complete the hat-trick according to the Spotlight analysis.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: Continues to face escalating weight penalties for success.
• Chosen Shant (271):
  • Strengths: Currently in excellent form, having won her last two races in a front-running style. Respected.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: Carries a steep aggregate weight rise (16lb) which presents a tough task.

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3.58 Dairygold Maiden Hurdle

(Class 3, 2m6f, 10 runners)

Rank	Horse (TimeWise Master Rating)
1st	Cocovic (267)
2nd	Soldiers World (234)

Recent Form & Supplied Comments

Cocovic (TWR 1st)
Cocovic’s recent form is 8-8222. He is a point-to-point winner who has shown great consistency recently, finishing runner-up three times in a row. He was touched off when odds-on favourite last time at Sligo. He has the advantage of race fitness over some rivals.

Soldiers World (TWR 2nd)
Soldiers World’s recent form is P4-218. He previously beat a rival in a bumper here and followed up with a good win at Wexford. He finished mid-field on his hurdling debut at Galway. The depth of this race is less challenging than his debut, meaning he “could feature”.

Spotlight Verdict

“Pat Collins sends CHAMPAGNE KID on the long journey from Northern Ireland with good prospects of adding to her course bumper win at last year’s festival. Her hurdling experience, allied to her rider’s claim, may give her an edge over obvious danger Good Girl Kathleen, a well-related mare with useful bumper form to her name. Three-time runner-up Cocovic and the once-raced Rony Has look best of the remainder.”.

Assessment of Chances

• Cocovic (267):
  • Strengths: Highly consistent, running well to be placed three times consecutively. Highly race-fit. Considered the best of the remaining runners outside the Spotlight’s top two.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: Rated 12lb inferior to Champagne Kid (the Spotlight selection). Failed to convert when odds-on recently.
• Soldiers World (234):
  • Strengths: Dropping in class compared to his hurdling debut. He is a proven bumper winner. The reduction in depth means he is expected to feature.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: Was only mid-field on his sole hurdling attempt so far.

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4.28 Kerrymaid Rated Novice Chase

(Class 5, 2m1½f, 8 runners)

Rank	Horse (TimeWise Master Rating)
1st	Aspurofthemoment (297)
2nd	Birdie Or Bust (286)

Recent Form & Supplied Comments

Aspurofthemoment (TWR 1st)
Aspurofthemoment’s recent form is 1-1331. He has been progressive, starting his chasing career with an immediate win. His last run was a cosy winner on handicap chase debut at Galway. The Spotlight notes that he is “not discounted” despite having to concede weight to all six rivals.

Birdie Or Bust (TWR 2nd)
Birdie Or Bust’s recent form is 9-1U47. She has demonstrated good hurdles form, including placing in the Cheltenham mares’ hurdle. She improved in her early chase starts, winning easily in May. However, she has run poorly or failed to complete in competitive races since, leading to the comment that she has “something to prove now”.

Spotlight Verdict

“Riding arrangements provide a pointer with Darragh O’Keeffe choosing Birdie Or Bust over stablemates The Electrical Kid and the 2024 Martin Pipe runner-up Waterford Whispers. However, the mare has something to prove following some poor recent runs, so the tentative vote goes to HASHTAG PRETENDER in the hope he can build on a solid chase debut, which came after a break. Solsbury Hill enjoyed an easy success last time, while Aspurofthemoment is not discounted despite having to concede weight to all six rivals.”.

Assessment of Chances

• Aspurofthemoment (297):
  • Strengths: Highest Master Rating. He is progressive and won cosily last time. Considered viable despite the weight burden.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: He must concede weight to every other runner in the field.
• Birdie Or Bust (286):
  • Strengths: Chosen by her jockey Darragh O’Keeffe over stable rivals. Has demonstrated easy winning capability over fences (7l victory in May).
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: Has shown “poor recent runs” and has “something to prove now”.

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4.58 Kerry Dairy Ireland Handicap Chase

(Class 5, 2m1½f, 13 runners)

Rank	Horse (TimeWise Master Rating)
1st	Embittered (309)
2nd	Dutch Schultz (282)

Recent Form & Supplied Comments

Embittered (TWR 1st)
Embittered’s recent form is -51071. He is a veteran and former Grade 3 chase winner. He recently won easily at Killarney, benefiting from a reduced mark.

Dutch Schultz (TWR 2nd)
Dutch Schultz’s recent form is 4-3466. He has won twice over fences. He has been disappointing since finishing fourth in a competitive Punchestown festival handicap. In his last two runs, he finished behind Gaelic Arc (in July) and ran a remote sixth at Killarney (last month).

Spotlight Verdict

“There was plenty of drama involved when BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY (nap) won at Wexford. He would have been an unlucky loser and may defy a 5lb rise, at the expense of the veteran Embiterred who took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Killarney. Jasko Des Dames has a big chance on the form of his Grand Annual fifth when those behind included So Scottish who is also worth considering.”.

Assessment of Chances

• Embittered (309):
  • Strengths: Highest Master Rating. Recently found winning form easily due to a reduced mark. Former Grade 3 winner.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: He is back up 9lb in the weights following his win and “may be vulnerable”.
• Dutch Schultz (282):
  • Strengths: None in current form, but capable of running well in competitive handicaps previously (4th at Punchestown).
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: Has been consistently “disappointing” since the spring.

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5.28 Farm & Home Store (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

(Class 6, 2m, 11 runners)

Rank	Horse (TimeWise Master Rating)
1st	Ozark’s Walk (209)
2nd	Max Goodwin (188)

Recent Form & Supplied Comments

Ozark’s Walk (TWR 1st)
Ozark’s Walk’s recent form is 0-242. He has built on a poor debut run with several good subsequent bumper efforts. He was recently headed late on in his last run and is noted as “knocking on the door”.

Max Goodwin (TWR 2nd)
Max Goodwin’s recent form is 4-3. He stuck to his task well on his debut run over this C&D last year, finishing fourth on soft ground. He ran keenly and faded into third when returning from a break at Killarney. He “may do better now”.

Spotlight Verdict

“Those with a run don’t set a high standard but OZARK’S WALK leads the way following a couple of second-place finishes and is knocking on the door. This may go to one of the debutants, and the standout candidates are De Bromhead’s TOMTHESCAFFOLDER and Mullins’ Lady Lena. Token preference is given to the former, but the market will be informative.”.

Assessment of Chances

• Ozark’s Walk (209):
  • Strengths: Highest TWR among runners with previous race experience. Highly consistent recent form and is “knocking on the door”.
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: This race is expected to be run on yielding-to-soft ground, which will be the softest ground he has raced on previously.
• Max Goodwin (188):
  • Strengths: Showed suitability for the C&D on soft ground on debut. Expected to improve after his last run (which was his first back from a break).
  • Weaknesses/Suitability: Ran keenly and faded in his recent run.