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Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Hurdle (Handicap) (Grade B)

  • Prize money: £26339.29
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
  • Win time: 3m 53s
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Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Hurdle (Handicap) (Grade B)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 1533- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict

Decent maiden on the level (rated 75); won on hurdles debut at Cork in December but was unable to make the jump up in class; lightly-tried in this code and could be very interesting on handicap debut.

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2nd

9

(4)

22nd Sep 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Autumn Evening

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went third over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, went second towards finish, always held

12/1

7th

9

28th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:05 Galway

Autumn Evening

11st 8lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear, headway 2 out, ridden and ran on well run-in, never on terms

20/1

8th

2

5th Mar 2022

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:15 Kelso

Autumn Evening

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Mrs John Harrington

5yo who has enjoyed a progressive season, with two wins, and he was better than ever when third of 27 in a hot handicap at Leopardstown (2m, yielding to soft) last month; this Irish raider has to be respected.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 248-13 D BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict

Flat winner off 70 at Galway last year; bumped into Zanahiyr on his hurdles debut at Ballinrobe but opened his account in this sphere at the fourth attempt at Tipperary back in May; held in a novice hurdle at Galway; tough task off top weight.

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12th

1

(9)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Voyager

10st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Anthony McCann

Maiden hurdle and Flat handicap winner for Willie Mullins; poor form in five starts for this yard, three over hurdles, two in Flat handicaps over staying distances; now on a career-low rating so could not be completely ruled out.

9/1

6th

1

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 181y

14:30 Clonmel

Dark Voyager

12st 0lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Anthony McCann

in touch with leaders, towards rear when mistake 8th, headway when pushed along briefly 4 out, mistake and pushed along 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out

9/1

6th

4

(8)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:05 Leopardstown

Dark Voyager

11st 13lb

J: Mr Matthieu Havart

T: Anthony McCann

towards rear but in touch with leaders

18/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 1309-5 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict

Failed to progress after winning a Galway maiden hurdle last term; bit better there latest.

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1st

4

31st Oct 2021

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Cork

Perry Owens

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Galway 3yo maiden hurdle winner this time last year (soft) hasn't won since but decent third in Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel was a solid run; possibly didn't home over 2m3f at Galway last time, having made a mistake two out; back at 2m on soft ground and should go well.

13/2

6th

2

5th Oct 2021

Soft

2m 3f 19y

12:45 Galway

Perry Owens

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Noel Meade

Course juvenile maiden hurdle winner last season; made a pleasing return from a break when fifth in a 20-runner handicap over 2m5f here at the festival; stayed on well for third over 2m at Listowel and looks a big player back over a longer trip; rider has had a couple of recent wins.

7/2

3rd

16

20th Sep 2021

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Perry Owens

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Failed to progress after winning a Galway maiden hurdle last term; bit better there latest.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 230-03

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict

Made an immediate impact sent hurdling when winning his maiden impressively at Sligo but yet to add to that success in this sphere; improved effort when third to Flying Scotsman at Ballinrobe last month.

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3rd

2

11th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 1

15:00 Wincanton

Glorious Zoff

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 5 out, headway after 3 out, no impression from 2 out

50/1

0

8

27th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

13:35 Cheltenham

Glorious Zoff

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Seemingly revitalised by a wind op in early part of this season (unlucky not to complete a double) and has held his form well since but will probably find others in this field better handicapped.

20/1

5th

1

30th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

16:30 Market Rasen

Glorious Zoff

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Winner at Warwick in May (2m, good); some fair form since, notably when second over C&D off this mark in July (soft); a possible

8/1

Form: 0-4401 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict

Some good efforts over hurdles prior to opening his account at Wexford where he beat today's rival Trebizond; raised 9lb for that.

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4th

6

29th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 11y

16:10 Galway

Barnacullia

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent

5/1

2nd

2

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

16:25 Listowel

Barnacullia

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Michael Mulvany

Winner and placed on the Flat since second to 33-1 Fighting Fit in a handicap chase at the Galway festival, with the winner's shorter-priced stablemate Roseys Hollow back in fifth; good chance he can emerge best in the rematch.

7/2

5th

2

(2)

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

18:05 Down Royal

Barnacullia

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Useful jumper won over 1m7f at Leopardstown on second handicap start; couldn't find a way past stablemate of No Thanks at Bellewstown (2m1f) last week but had Crassus and Arabian King behind; will stay every yard and major player.

7/2

12/1

Form: 2F15- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict

Ex-Ballydoyle; won his maiden hurdle impressively at Navan back in March, so much so that connections rolled the dice in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse in which he came up short in fifth behind Jeff Kidder; running with credit on the level of late and likely to be well-tuned for this handicap debut.

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9th

15

28th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 200y

16:17 Galway

Coventry

10st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Peter Fahey

Sole win over hurdles came in a Navan 4yo maiden; some decent runs in defeat after for former trainers but regressive this year and hard to fancy from 5lb out of handicap.

20/1

8th

1

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Coventry

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Peter Fahey

Sole win over hurdles came in a Navan maiden in March 2021; some decent runs in defeat after for former trainers but regressive this year and beaten 22l on stable debut at Galway.

16/1

Form: -2P531 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict

Battle-hardened handicapper over both codes; 6lb higher for gritty Galway win; chance.

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0

8

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 107y

12:28 Fairyhouse

Son Of Hypnos

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Three Flat wins and also a winner over hurdles; should be sharper for a recent Flat outing; made no impact on his only chase start last season.

14/1

4th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:25 Galway

Son Of Hypnos

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Michael Smith

soon led, ridden when headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds, lost second final strides

14/1

4th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:25 Galway

Son Of Hypnos

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Michael Smith

soon led, ridden when headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds, lost third final strides

14/1

Form: 15

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

Long-priced maiden hurdle winner at Downpatrick in July; soundly beaten since.

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5th

2

(2)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hidden Land

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Kinirons

Made all in a 1m5f handicap at Down Royal in September; soundly beaten over shorter distances at this venue on his two most recent starts; this trip may help to bring out the best in her.

6/1

9th

5

(12)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Hidden Land

10st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Made all in 1m5f turf handicap at Down Royal last month but below form last week and this shorter trip looks against her.

20/1

6th

15

(10)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Hidden Land

9st 6lb

T: Andrew Kinirons

First reserve; C&D winner; got head back in front on her last Flat start with 1m5f success at Down Royal; probably vulnerable from 8lb higher.

OUR TIP

Form: 3345-4

Last run: 135 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

First reserve; some good runs without winning over hurdles; handicap debut.

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10th

1

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 170y

17:35 Downpatrick

Complete Fantasy

11st 13lb

J: Michael J Molloy

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Maiden after 14 hurdle starts; showed winning potential when starting out but has been regressive in last two years; not bad run up to 3m last time and this trip will suit better.

12/1

5th

11

31st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Complete Fantasy

11st 7lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Has been placed over hurdles but that was as a juvenile in 2020; no encouragement from recent Flat efforts here on handicap hurdle debut.

25/1

Form: 35-191 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict

Won twice in two days on the level at Galway last year; opened his account over hurdles at Navan when landing a 4yo maiden hurdle in decent style; well-backed favourite when scoring on his second handicap start at Ballinrobe; 7lb higher.

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11th

11

(11)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

15:37 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Scotsman

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

A fairly useful ex-Irish 1m4f winner who has hinted at a revival of late for his current yard, patiently ridden when 11th over 1m2f here last time; he's one to consider back up in trip off a falling mark.

33/1

11th

1

(12)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Scotsman

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

towards rear

16/1

6th

1

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Pontefract

Flying Scotsman

10st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ben Haslam

Useful dual-purpose performer for Joseph O'Brien but well beaten over hurdles in May on final start for that yard and same story on the Flat this summer on first two runs for this stable; a major turnaround is required in first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: -32310

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict

Solid dual-purpose type; deservedly opened his account at Ballinrobe in July but disappointing behind Flying Scotsman on his handicap debut; better effort on the level recently.

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7

1st Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Gowran Park

Na Caith Tobac

11st 2lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Paul W Flynn

Went close at Kilbeggan in August but two lesser efforts last month including back over timber from his lower hurdle mark a fortnight ago; 2-5 over fences though and there may be more to come in this sphere; best form on good; engaged at Gowran on Friday.

7/1

7

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:02 Gowran Park

Na Caith Tobac

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Paul W Flynn

led, joined after 4th, disputed lead when fell heavily 5th

10/1

6th

10

2nd Sep 2022

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Na Caith Tobac

10st 8lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent 5 out, lost position and pushed along after 3 out, no impression after 2 out, beaten when mistake last

8/1

Form: -13124 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict

Won a maiden at two when trained in Ballydoyle; won second time up over hurdles at Punchestown; bolted up at 1-6 in a weak Bellewstown novice hurdle; has run respectably in a couple of novice races since and interesting on handicap debut.

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9th

1

19th Jun 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Worcester

Persia

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

towards rear of midfield, dropped to last and ridden 4 out, weakened before 3 out

20/1

6th

4

3rd Jun 2022

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 3

15:00 Market Rasen

Persia

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

prominent, pushed along on inner after 5 out, switched left before 2 out, soon ridden and made strong challenge, led and went clear after 2 out, kept on strongly and went further clear run-in

14/1

6th

2

1st Apr 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:05 Newbury

Persia

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Ex-Irish; two novice wins last summer (headgear and tongue-strap worn in both) but well held in only handicap and tailed off in a chase five months ago; possibly best watched on stable debut (was with Joseph O'Brien).

14/1

Form: 8142-8 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict

A 25-1 winner of Fairyhouse maiden hurdle back in February but did so impressively by 13l; yet to add to that and well-beaten in a novice event at Galway last time; headgear tried.

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13th

6

20th Sep 2021

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Zanavi

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

A 25-1 winner of Fairyhouse maiden hurdle back in February but did so impressively by 13l; yet to add to that and well-beaten in a novice event at Galway last time; headgear tried.

16/1

Form: 2-4311 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict

Plenty of good form in bumpers prior to opening her account at Wexford in August; bolted up in an auction maiden hurdle later that month at Bellewstown despite showing signs of inexperience on hurdles debut; inexperience would be the main concern stepping into a race as competitive as this but she clearly has a pretty decent engine.

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1st

8

19th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 3f 71y

Class 1

14:20 Cheltenham

Malina Girl

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

6yo but she's had 15 races over fences, three of them wins and she took her form to a new level when upped in trip for her 3m4f Ulster National success at Downpatrick (soft) in April; also a creditable third here last November; pulled up in the Scottish National (good) later in April and well beaten in a rare hurdle race when reappearing last month, but that Ulster National and her trainer's excellent record here make her one to note.

9/1

11th

8

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:45 Punchestown

Malina Girl

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner in 2021 has been mostly chasing in the last two seasons; won the Ulster National before pulled-up in the Scottish version; 24lb lower hurdle mark so should go well theoretically.

14/1

7

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Malina Girl

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Scored over 2m5f last September and 2m4f in December, but she also stayed on well over 3m1f at Cheltenham (good) in between and took her form to a new level with 3m4f win in the 13-runner Ulster National at Downpatrick (soft) three weeks ago; handicap mark has risen too but she may well have more to offer over long distances.

12/1

Form: 22-1P3

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict

Maiden winner on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien; strung a few runner-up efforts together before getting off the mark over hurdles at Kilbeggan after he was gelded; odds-on when pulling on very testing ground at Ballinrobe but ran much better when third to the useful Banbridge in a 2m5f novice at Roscommon; may not be the stable number one but interesting nonetheless.

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3rd

4

3rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Carlisle

Palm Beach

10st 2lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

led at steady pace, not fluent 3rd, mistake 5 out, increased tempo after 3 out, headed last, outpaced and lost second run-in

10/1

10th

1

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:55 Cartmel

Palm Beach

12st 0lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Fair third at Perth last month, in first-time cheekpieces, but well held over 2m6f here since; this trip is on the sharp side and rain would not be to his advantage either; only win for yard came in three-runner race.

16/1

6th

7

31st May 2023

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

20:50 Cartmel

Palm Beach

11st 6lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Last win was in a three-runner novice at Carlisle in March 2022 (2m3f, good); has struggled a bit in handicaps since, although fair effort with first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time; not sure to be suited by return to this longer trip.

16/1

Form: 1P-5 D BF

Last run: 134 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict

Followed up a 1m4f Dundalk maiden win in February with a taking hurdles debut success at Navan in March; pulled up in the Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Punchestown but first foray into handicap company was good when fifth behind Jesse Evans at Killarney; couple of good runs on the level under his belt and rates as a likely improver off his mark.

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10th

3

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:45 Down Royal

Palace Rock

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Francis Casey

Won a competitive handicap hurdle at Naas in 2022 and ran well on his last hurdles start when runner-up in a Leopardstown handicap last Christmas; had a nice comeback run when a staying fourth in a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk last month; should contend.

7/1

4th

7

(14)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Palace Rock

9st 11lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: Francis Casey

Won a 1m4f maiden here in 2021 and only five Flat runs since then but some decent efforts; and useful hurdler since; first run since December and could need it.

16/1

2nd

7

27th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Palace Rock

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Francis Casey

raced freely, raced in second, not fluent 4th

7/1

Form: 43-232

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict

Just 1-11 over hurdles but has placed six times and pushed Flying Scotsman to within a head when second at Ballinrobe last month; 4lb better off with that rival here; looks to be on a competitive mark.

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5

30th Jun 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Tipperary

Varna Gold

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

always towards rear, pushed along after 7th, reminders before 4 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, never going well

33/1

7th

9

8th Apr 2022

Good

2m 1f 142y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Varna Gold

10st 12lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

11th

10

(9)

3rd Apr 2022

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:57 Cork

Varna Gold

9st 3lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Paul John Gilligan

Running okay over hurdles of late; last Flat run was a low-key effort well held in Galway festival handicap but his previous effort at Bellewstown would give him a squeak when only beaten 2l; probably needs a bit further than this these days though.

Form: 1-3074 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict

Limerick maiden hurdle winner in April; some good efforts in defeat lately, including when fourth to Flying Scotsman at Ballinrobe last month; chance.

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2nd

8

(2)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Clever Currency

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

led, headed halfway, led again under 2f out, faced challenge 1f out, headed final 110yds, kept on

15/2

2nd

1

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 140y

16:20 Cork

Clever Currency

11st 12lb

J: Mr S Cavanagh

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences in a Sligo novices' handicap last time over a similar trip to this; penalised 6lb but is generally consistent and likely to give another decent showing.

9/2

Form: 47-22 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict

Chased home Brides Hill at Tramore and Barnacullia at Wexford; mark of 111 looks fair; obvious chance for top team.

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4th

5

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Trebizond

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: R Mike Smith

prominent, outpaced after last, kept on and went fourth inside final 110yds

25/1

4th

1

24th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:42 Perth

Trebizond

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

2-2 for new stable this spring, the latter win gained here (2m4f, good); should be fine back at 2m and latest 5lb rise does not look excessive; must be considered in current mood.

9/2

1st

1

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Trebizond

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Won a maiden hurdle in Ireland for Henry De Bromhead in September 2021; changed hands cheaply after falling at Kilbeggan last July but he returned for new yard with a clearcut win in a seller at Hexham (2m, good to soft) 12 days ago; this is tougher back in a handicap but he was a well-backed favourite last time and is not ruled out at this new trip.

10/1

Form: 638-33

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

Second reserve; still a maiden in both codes but would deserve respect if getting a run.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(1)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Boom Boom Boom

8st 13lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

prominent, soon went second, clear with one other halfway

14/1

6th

1

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 176y

13:55 Clonmel

Boom Boom Boom

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

Dual Flat winner in 2022 has run well at times over hurdles but has been disappointing the last twice, at Galway and Uttoxeter; remains capable of better, so one to consider.

5/1

7th

5

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 2

16:10 Uttoxeter

Boom Boom Boom

10st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual Flat winner in 2022; towards rear throughout when 50-1 for Galway handicap hurdle last month and now 0-10 in this sphere, but runners from his stable need always to be watched closely in the betting.

14/1

Form: 6-2P21 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict

Third reserve; narrowly beaten at Galway but confirmed herself well-handicapped at Tramore.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

11:55 Fairyhouse

Brides Hill

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway and prominent after 3 out, challenging going easily after 2 out, led approaching last, ridden final 110yds, faced challenge towards finish, always doing enough

5/2

1st

1

20th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Brides Hill

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

travelled strongly, in rear early, disputing third before 6th, soon went third, went second after 9th, led going easily 3 out, went clear 2 out, easily

5/4

2

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:30 Perth

Brides Hill

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Smart hurdler who is every bit as good over fences, getting off the mark in a 2m6f Listed race at Thurles (good) before predictably struggling against male opposition in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse (2m4f); sound jumper with very strong claims in this company.

11/8

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