Galway Plate preview: Main contenders, trends and a free 10/1 tip
3 months ago
CHELTENHAM
13 March 2024
Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Hurdle
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (60%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 46 in the last 14 days (30%)
Confirmed he's a top-class novice when clear winner of 2m Leopardstown Grade 1 last month
11-211
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 157
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 1/10 | Slade Steel (7L) | 10/11F | - | 157 |
| 29 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/8 | Cleatus Poolaw (25L) | 2/9F | - | 145 |
| 2 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 2/24 | Firefox (2½L) | 10/11F | - | 132 |
| 27 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Gd/Y | NHF | 12-0 | 1/9 | Dancing City (6L) | 10/11F | - | 131 |
| 19 Feb 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 1/13 | Quantum Storm (2¼L) | 7/4 | - | 129 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 13 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (35%)
Beat previous Grade 1 winner in 2m3f Listed race last month and now 3-3 over hurdles
111
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 136
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 19.5f Sft | NvHL | 11-5 | 1/4 | Jango Baie (1½L) | 9/4 | 131 | 138 |
| 6 Jan 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-7 | 1/10 | Taras Halls (7L) | 2/7F | - | 128 |
| 16 Dec 23 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/14 | Parade Away (6½L) | 13/8 | - | 123 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 46 in the last 14 days (30%)
Headed on run-in when favourite for Naas Grade 1 in January but still has potential
122-12
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 148
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 2/7 | Readin Tommy Wrong (nk) | 6/4F | - | 149 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/15 | Diamboy Des Carres (19L) | 4/9F | - | 133 |
| 10 Apr 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | NHF | 11-11 | 2/5 | Firefox (¾L) | 2/1 | - | 129 |
| 26 Feb 23 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Y | NHF | 11-11 | 2/6 | Stellar Story (hd) | 2/5F | - | 122 |
| 28 Dec 22 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NHF | 12-0 | 1/11 | Feronily (2¼L) | 4/7F | - | 121 |
| 19 Apr 22 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 4yH | 10-8 | 3/15 | Kamchatka (2¾L) | 75/1 | - | 105 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 46 in the last 14 days (30%)
Did not need to improve upon very promising hurdle debut when very easy maiden winner
52-21
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 24 | Clo Clonmel | 16.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/14 | Answering (9L) | 2/9F | - | 126 |
| 17 Dec 23 | Thu Thurles | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 2/15 | Asian Master (¾L) | EvensF | - | 123 |
| 12 Sep 22 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 13f GS | 3yNHF | 10-1 | 2/10 | Jumper Sacre (¾L) | 68/10 | - | 115 |
| 4 Aug 22 | Sam Saint-Malo | 12.5f GS | 3yNHF | 10-1 | 5/8 | Jolicaline (10½L) | 37/10 | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Displayed jolt of improvement when comfortable winner of Sandown handicap last month
211
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 140
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 24 | San Sandown | 20f GS | 3NvHcH | 12-0 | 1/10 | Titan Discovery (6L) | 16/5F | 124 | 143 |
| 2 Dec 23 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 | 1/12 | Masaccio (nse) | 7/4J | - | 122 |
| 7 Nov 23 | War Warwick | 19f Sft | 4NvH | 10-13 | 2/12 | Personal Ambition (3½L) | 4/7F | - | 116 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 46 in the last 14 days (30%)
Wide-margin winner of Punchestown maiden last month; others have more compelling form
3/2-31
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/13 | Lightkeeper (22L) | 30/100F | - | 146 |
| 14 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 3/22 | Lisnagar Fortune (8¼L) | 100/30 | - | 127 |
| 11 Dec 22 | Cor Cork | 17f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 2/22 | Arctic Bresil (5½L) | 8/11F | - | 118 |
| 27 Mar 22 | Lim Limerick | 16f Gd/Y | 4yNHFL | 11-6 | 3/8 | Impulsive Dancer (3L) | 1/4F | - | 115 |
| 27 Jan 22 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-9 | 1/7 | Tiger Bay Queen (13L) | 30/100F | - | 120 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 46 in the last 14 days (30%)
Second in Grade 1s on last two outings (2m/2m6f); could still have a bigger run in him
1-122
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 150
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 22.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-10 | 2/6 | Dancing City (1¼L) | EvensF | - | 149 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 2/9 | Caldwell Potter (6½L) | 4/1 | - | 143 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/19 | Mossy Fen Park (6L) | 4/7F | - | 123 |
| 25 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y/Sft | NHF | 11-6 | 1/16 | Milo Lises (2L) | 4/1 | - | 122 |
8
The Grey Man
T: Harriet Dickin
522
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 24 | Lud Ludlow | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/8 | Rossbridge (3L) | 6/1 | - | 102 |
| 29 Nov 23 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/8 | Jackpot Des Bordes (2¾L) | 12/1 | - | 83 |
| 13 May 23 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-10 | 5/10 | Kintail (11½L) | 66/1 | - | 80 |
Verdict
After winning a Sandown handicap in the style of a Graded-level performer last month, JINGKO BLUE is given the vote.
Jingko Blue
Betting Forecast:
2/5 Ballyburn,
5/1 Ile Atlantique,
9/1 Predators Gold,
14/1 Handstands,
Jingko Blue,
16/1 Mercurey,
25/1 Jimmy Du Seuil,
250/1 The Grey Man
Relevant Tips
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