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1. 13:55 BetVictor Maiden Hurdle (2m½f, Good To Yielding)

Rank	Horse Name	Total TimeWise Rating
1	Vitorio Piel (FR)	316.8799
2	Gameball (IRE)	284.7853

Recent Form and Comments

• Vitorio Piel (FR) (5yo): Looked a smart prospect when winning a festival bumper here on debut (sent off as 7-4 favourite). He now goes hurdling and is considered a big player.
• Gameball (IRE) (5yo): Is a supremely comfortable winner of a Ballinrobe bumper. He makes his stable debut now and his former trainer felt he was one of his best bumper horses.

Spotlight Verdict

Andrew Slattery nominated GAMEBALL as one of the best of his plethora of bumper winners and he should be hard to beat on his stable/hurdles debut. If he is to be beaten, then Vitorio Piel looks the most likely contender.

Race Statistics

• Distance: 2m 95y
• Runners: 14
• Age Groups (W-P-R): Statistics for specific age groups in this race type/distance are not provided in the source material, but the race is for 5yo+.
• Fate of Favourites: 3312112111.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Gordon Elliott (3-2-8), Henry De Bromhead (1-1-5), Gavin Cromwell (1-1-4), Peter Fahey (0-1-3).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Vitorio Piel (FR):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise total rating. Proven winner at the track (festival bumper).
  • Weaknesses: None explicitly stated, but the spotlight opts for the second-ranked horse.
  • Suitability: Highly regarded prospect beginning his hurdling career.
• Gameball (IRE):
  • Strengths: High TimeWise rating. Strong form line based on previous trainer’s assessment (“one of his best bumper horses”). Confident bumper win on previous start.
  • Weaknesses: Lower TimeWise total rating than Vitorio Piel.
  • Suitability: Expected to be hard to beat on stable/hurdles debut.

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2. 14:30 Callaghan Aluminium Supporting Meath Hunt Mares Handicap Hurdle (2m½f, Good To Yielding)

Rank	Horse Name	Total TimeWise Rating
1	Galileo Springs (IRE)	265.1606
2	Flidais (IRE)	255.4713

Recent Form and Comments

• Galileo Springs (IRE) (5yo): Comfortably won at Killarney earlier this month (2m1f, yielding). Previously ran second on hurdles debut after decent bumper form. Makes handicap debut now and is considered a leading contender.
• Flidais (IRE) (7yo): Is a three-time hurdles winner on good to yielding ground. Recorded a very easy victory at Tipperary last time (23.5f, good to yielding). She finished 0.75l behind Spick And Span previously at Clonmel. Faces a 7lb rise and drops back in trip now.

Spotlight Verdict

A comfortable winner of a maiden hurdle at Killarney last time, GALILEO SPRINGS looks like she is getting her act together over timber and may make an immediate impact entering handicaps. Second choice is Spick And Span, who had subsequent winner Flidais behind her at Clonmel last time when third.

Race Statistics

• Distance: 2m 95y (Mares Handicap Hurdle)
• Runners: 8
• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo (1-0-9), 5yo (1-2-12), 6yo (2-3-14), 7yo (0-5-11), 8yo (1-0-6), 9yo (0-1-3).
• Fate of Favourites: 31024.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): James Andrew Fahey (0-1-1), John Patrick Ryan (0-1-5), Peter Fahey (0-1-1).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Galileo Springs (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Recent comfortable winner. Unexposed and expected to make an impact on handicap debut.
  • Weaknesses: Previously failed to justify odds-on favouritism on hurdles debut.
  • Suitability: High potential as she enters handicap company.
• Flidais (IRE):
  • Strengths: Recent easy winner. Proven over hurdles on similar ground. Strong master RPR of 127.
  • Weaknesses: Faces a 7lb rise in weight and drops back in trip after winning over 23.5f.
  • Suitability: Must overcome weight and distance factors, but capable on her best form.

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3. 15:05 TRM Nutrition Handicap Hurdle (2m4f, Good To Yielding)

Rank	Horse Name	Total TimeWise Rating
1	Serienmond (GER)	278.3228
2	Avalo (IRE)	274.562

Recent Form and Comments

• Serienmond (GER) (5yo): Won two of five starts for current yard. Ran well when finishing third at Fairyhouse off his current mark. Made his seasonal return at Listowel last time, finishing seventh of 12. Considered to have a chance.
• Avalo (IRE) (6yo): Wexford maiden hurdle winner in May. Has been running consistently in handicaps since, hitting the frame in his last four starts. Remains competitive off just 2lb higher.

Spotlight Verdict

A few arrive here with chances, but the vote goes to BALLYCASHIN. Serienmond and Avalo are generally consistent and have their chance. Captain Ryan Matt was an impressive winner at Tramore but disappointed last time, while Nine Graces is thereabouts if ready to rock.

Race Statistics

• Distance: 2m 4f 45y (Handicap Hurdle)
• Runners: 13
• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo (1-2-14), 5yo (4-5-21), 6yo (1-7-26), 7yo (2-4-28), 8yo (2-4-18), 9yo (0-0-10), 10yo (0-0-6), 11yo (0-0-3).
• Fate of Favourites: 1F11500140.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Noel Meade (1-1-3), Gavin Cromwell (0-1-2), Henry De Bromhead (0-2-3), M F Morris (0-1-2), Peter Fahey (0-1-4).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Serienmond (GER):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Proven performer at this level, having run well off this mark previously.
  • Weaknesses: Seasonal return run was modest (7th).
  • Suitability: A consistent performer with a credible chance.
• Avalo (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highly consistent, placed in his last four handicaps. Remains competitive off a small weight rise (+2lb).
  • Weaknesses: Slightly lower TimeWise rating.
  • Suitability: Expected to be firmly in the mix based on solid recent form.

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4. 15:35 BetVictor Novice Chase (Grade 3) (2m2½f, Good To Yielding)

Rank	Horse Name	Total TimeWise Rating
1	King Of Kingsfield (IRE)	350.8268
2	Birdie Or Bust (IRE)	323.5128

Recent Form and Comments

• King Of Kingsfield (IRE) (7yo): Has a 2-4 record over fences. Beat the well-fancied My Great Mate at Galway and followed up at odds-on Ballinrobe. He failed to concede weight to a useful rival at Tipperary last time. This looks like a good opportunity for him.
• Birdie Or Bust (IRE) (7yo): Is a very useful hurdler. She eventually took well to chasing, winning readily at Killarney in May. She was restored to form at Listowel following an earlier excused run. As a mare, she receives a 7lb allowance.

Spotlight Verdict

This looks like a good opportunity for KING OF KINGSFIELD to make it three from four for the season. He should now cope with the 132-rated mare Birdie Or Bust, whose 7lb allowance gives her an obvious chance.

Race Statistics

• Distance: 2m 2f 75y (Grade 3 Novice Chase)
• Runners: 6
• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo (1-2-5), 5yo (2-1-8), 6yo (6-2-24), 7yo (1-3-14), 8yo (0-0-3).
• Fate of Favourites: 1P12P31111.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Henry De Bromhead (3-1-10), Gordon Elliott (2-2-12).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• King Of Kingsfield (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Strong chasing form. Fancied to win by the spotlight.
  • Weaknesses: Recently failed to concede weight to a rival.
  • Suitability: Expected to win against this calibre of opponent.
• Birdie Or Bust (IRE):
  • Strengths: Very useful hurdler who has found form over fences. Receives a significant 7lb mares’ allowance, giving her a fighting chance.
  • Weaknesses: Lower TimeWise rating.
  • Suitability: The weight allowance makes her highly competitive against the favourite.

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5. 16:05 BetVictor Chase (Grade 3) (2m7f, Good To Yielding)

Rank	Horse Name	Total TimeWise Rating
1	Western Fold (IRE)	418.1654
2	Croke Park (IRE)	360.3784

Recent Form and Comments

• Western Fold (IRE) (6yo): Has improved in leaps and bounds since March, landing a beginner’s event, the Mayo National, and recently completed a four-timer at Gowran 11 days ago. He is officially rated 3lb superior to stablemate Croke Park, who has to give him 4lb.
• Croke Park (IRE) (7yo): Won two Grade 1 novice chases last December. Finished 5l second to Ballyburn in February. Ran disappointingly at Aintree. His race fitness might be a concern compared to Western Fold.

Spotlight Verdict

This could hinge on the race fitness of Galway Plate winner WESTERN FOLD who made an effective transition to Graded company at Gowran. Depending on their relative state of readiness, one or both of last year’s Drinmore principals Croke Park and Heart Wood can provide the novice with a serious test.

Race Statistics

• Distance: 2m 7f 39y (Grade 3 Chase)
• Runners: 7
• Age Groups (W-P-R): 6yo (1-1-4), 7yo (1-2-9), 8yo (4-2-17), 9yo (3-2-14), 10yo (1-2-11), 11yo (0-1-3).
• Fate of Favourites: 124141111U.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Gordon Elliott (4-6-22), Henry De Bromhead (3-1-7).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Western Fold (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Highly progressive form (four wins in a row). Race fit and receives weight from his nearest market rival.
  • Weaknesses: None noted.
  • Suitability: Strong favourite based on current form and fitness.
• Croke Park (IRE):
  • Strengths: Second highest rated. Grade 1 winner.
  • Weaknesses: Disappointing recent run at Aintree. Fitness might be an issue returning from a break compared to the progressive Western Fold.
  • Suitability: Expected to provide a serious test if ready.

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6. 16:35 Premiere Weekend Ticket Handicap Chase (2m7f, Good To Yielding)

Rank	Horse Name	Total TimeWise Rating
1	Aurea Fortuna (IRE)	266.4924
2	Smallcraftwarning (IRE)	237.4995

Recent Form and Comments

• Aurea Fortuna (IRE) (6yo): Promoted to a hurdles mark of 110 after beating a useful yardstick at the Galway festival. He is currently rated a stone lower over fences. He showed enough recently to suggest he is continuing in good form.
• Smallcraftwarning (IRE) (8yo): Relatively unexposed over fences with a 1-5 record. He ran poorly at Killarney in August after a 9lb rise for a win in July. Showed slightly better form back over hurdles recently, though beaten by 18l.

Spotlight Verdict

Derek O’Connor’s presence is a vote of confidence in AURA FORTUNA (nap), who is potentially well treated relative to his hurdles rating. Likely dangers are Hit The Frame, who was in good form during the summer, and He Fitz In who can benefit from Alan O’Sullivan’s useful claim.

Race Statistics

• Distance: 2m 7f 39y (Q.R. Handicap Chase)
• Runners: 10
• Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo (1-1-5), 6yo (1-2-11), 7yo (1-4-16), 8yo (2-2-14), 9yo (0-1-12), 10yo (0-1-6), 11yo (0-1-3), 12yo (0-0-1), 14yo (0-0-1).
• Fate of Favourites: P1224.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): D E Fitzgerald (0-1-1), Liam P Cusack (0-1-2).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Aurea Fortuna (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Is significantly favoured by the weights relative to his proven ability over hurdles. Noteworthy booking of jockey Derek O’Connor.
  • Weaknesses: Needs to prove full consistency over fences at this rating.
  • Suitability: The nap selection and expected winner due to being well-handicapped.
• Smallcraftwarning (IRE):
  • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise rating. Relatively unexposed over fences.
  • Weaknesses: Has run poorly in chasing subsequent to a win.
  • Suitability: Needs a significant bounce back over fences to contend.

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7. 17:05 BetVictor INH Flat Race (2m½f, Good To Yielding)

Rank	Horse Name	Total TimeWise Rating
1	Takiwatanga (IRE)	224.5634
2	Hopeful Hero (IRE)	210.6183

Recent Form and Comments

• Takiwatanga (IRE) (4yo): Finished a one-paced third on his debut. He is a half-brother to four winners. Needs to show normal improvement from his initial outing.
• Hopeful Hero (IRE) (4yo): Has fair bumper form, having been placed in two of his four completed starts and keeping decent company. Ran well when third over hurdles recently behind a Willie Mullins odds-on chance.

Spotlight Verdict

With normal improvement from an initial outing at Ballinrobe, TAKIWATANGA might be good enough to cope with Maverick Mac. Hopeful Hero has fair bumper form and ran well over hurdles last time.

Race Statistics

• Distance: 2m 95y (INH Flat Race – 4yo only)
• Runners: 10
• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo (5-6-39).
• Fate of Favourites: 33613.
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Emmet Mullins (0-1-2), Gordon Elliott (0-1-5), Noel Meade (0-1-2).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Takiwatanga (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Good pedigree. Trained by Emmet Mullins, whose runners have a high recent run-to-form percentage.
  • Weaknesses: Was one-paced on debut.
  • Suitability: Expected to progress from debut and is the selection.
• Hopeful Hero (IRE):
  • Strengths: Fair bumper form. Recent run over hurdles was promising.
  • Weaknesses: Slightly lower TimeWise rating.
  • Suitability: Highly competitive based on his prior performances in decent company.