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7 December 2024
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Mervyn Gray Construction Maiden Hurdle (Div I) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good To Yielding
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- Runners
- 18
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Tailed off in a point and fell early on rules bow a fortnight ago when 50-1
F
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 | F/14 | Butch Cassidy () | 50/1 | - | - |
Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little in two maiden hurdles since
50-0
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 4
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Y | MdH | 10-11 | 15/18 | Karafon (54L) | 150/1 | - | 69 |
| 26 Apr 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 18f Gd | MdH | 10-10 | 13/15 | Valsorpresa (49L) | 50/1 | - | 56 |
| 10 Mar 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | NHF | 10-7 | 5/8 | Sommesky (15½L) | 28/1 | - | 85 |
Promise in a pair of maiden hurdles at Fairyhouse in February; tongue-tie and hood added
36-
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 287
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | MdH | 10-6 | 6/13 | Theatre Native (9¼L) | 8/1 | - | 97 |
| 7 Feb 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 3/13 | Toll Stone (8L) | 50/1 | - | 101 |
Beaten a fair way out before pulling up in a point 13 days ago and may need more time
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: -
3rd in a point and rules bow wasn't without promise when 5th of 7 in a Down Royal bumper
5
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-7 | 5/7 | Classical Creek (24L) | 15/2 | - | 85 |
Dual winner on Flat and rated 71; tailed off when 33s on hurdle bow 3 weeks ago
7
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-6 t | 7/11 | Wingmen (46L) | 33/1 | - | 78 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 8.5f Hy | Hc | 9-11 t | 11/18 | Sylkie (13L) | 16/1 | 73 | 51 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 14/16 | Glor Tire (29L) | 10/1 | 75 | 32 |
| 20 May 24 | Ros Roscommon | 12f Gd | Hc | 9-11 t | 7/10 | Sixpack (11½L) | 8/1 | 75 | 65 |
| 13 May 24 | Ros Roscommon | 12f Sft | Hc | 10-0 t | 3/11 | Jabbar (1L) | 15/2 | 75 | 80 |
| 23 Apr 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Sft | Hc | 9-11 t | 2/17 | Annexation (1½L) | 100/30F | 72 | 77 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Beaten 3l in juvenile Gr 1 at Punchestown last term; may have needed return 4th last month
85-4
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 tp | 4/14 | Butch Cassidy (21L) | 6/1 | - | 104 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Cur Curragh | 14f Gd | G2 | 9-11 tp | 7/10 | Tower Of London (15L) | 66/1 | 97 | 96 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-0 tp | 5/10 | Kargese (3¼L) | 66/1 | - | 135 |
| 27 Apr 24 | Nav Navan | 13f Gd/Y | Hc | 10-0 tp | 2/16 | Boher Road (2¼L) | 11/1 | 95 | 96 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft/Hy | 4yHG2 | 11-0 tp | 8/8 | Bottler'secret (48L) | 28/1 | - | 84 |
| 22 Oct 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 12f Hy | Hc | 8-8 tp | 1/18 | Vischio (2¼L) | 7/1 | 85 | 94 |
Modest Flat performer and low-key hurdle bow at Fairyhouse in October; much more required
6
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 8-7 | 9/11 | Autocrat (7¾L) | 14/1 | 59 | 48 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 9-7 | 6/13 | Barretstown (2L) | 10/1 | 59 | 58 |
| 7 Oct 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Gd | MdH | 11-3 | 6/10 | Minella Sixo (30L) | 28/1 | - | 89 |
| 17 Sep 24 | Pun Punchestown | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-10 | 12/12 | Rockbury Lad (33L) | 9/2 | 59 | - |
| 14 Aug 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f GF | Hc | 9-6 | 2/14 | Polemon (shd) | 33/1 | 55 | 66 |
| 31 Mar 23 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | 3yMd | 9-8 | 14/14 | San Antonio (28L) | 125/1 | - | 35 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (41%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 49 in the last 14 days (27%)
Encouraging 5th behind Majborough at Auteuil in April 2023; fascinating contender
5/
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 615
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 | 5/11 | Majborough (6¼L) | 10/1 | - | 99 |
0-13 on the Flat and showed very little when 300-1 for his hurdle bow last month
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 15.5f Gd | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 16/18 | Irancy (80L) | 300/1 | - | 39 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-7 p1 | 14/15 | Stormie Outlook (18½L) | 33/1 | 47 | 15 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 10/14 | Pink Socks (16½L) | 50/1 | 49 | 23 |
| 8 May 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Hy | Hc | 8-10 | 16/16 | Play It Again Zaam (38L) | 50/1 | 50 | - |
| 29 Aug 23 | Bel Bellewstown | 8f Gd/Y | 3yHc | 8-7 v | 10/11 | Sweetest Rose (26L) | 100/1 | 56 | 3 |
| 15 Jul 23 | Nav Navan | 10f Sft | Hc | 8-12 v | 16/17 | Mr Mills (48L) | 28/1 | 54 | - |
Regressive on Flat in 2024 and low-key hurdle bow at Cork last month
8
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 24 | Cor Cork | 16.5f Gd | 4yMdH | 11-2 t | 8/15 | Jane Eire (28L) | 12/1 | - | 88 |
| 9 Oct 24 | Nav Navan | 10f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-11 tp1 | 8/16 | Calzaghi (12L) | 22/1 | 60 | 44 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 14.5f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-1 v1 | 5/6 | Jabbar (11L) | 18/1 | 62 | 52 |
| 22 Jul 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 9.5f Sft | Hc | 9-6 p1 | 5/7 | Brewel Hill (9¼L) | 16/1 | 67 | 55 |
| 5 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 8f Gd | Hc | 10-2 b | 6/14 | Blackcastle Storm (11L) | 33/1 | 70 | 56 |
| 27 May 24 | Lei Leicester | 8f GS | 4Hc | 8-12 b | 5/11 | Azahara Palace (7¾L) | 66/1 | 72 | 67 |
Malinas gelding; dam unraced sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Oscar Tanner; tough ask on debut
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (25%)
Diamond Boy filly; dam point winner, closely related to National winner One For Arthur
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Well held in two bumpers so far and hard to make a case for here
96
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Y | 4yNHF | 10-10 | 6/7 | Koktail Brut (65L) | 50/1 | - | 45 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Gd/Y | 4yNHFM | 10-12 | 9/11 | Hillhead Runner (14½L) | 14/1 | - | 76 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Bought for £60,000 as a 3yo but shown very little in two points so far
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Buck's Boum filly; cost £110,000 after winning a Kildorrery point; form working out okay
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Won Flat maiden in 2023 but has regressed this year and probably best watched
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 24 | Naa Naas | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tp1 | 15/15 | Secret Magician (29L) | 50/1 | 65 | - |
| 22 Jul 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 9.5f Sft | Hc | 9-9 | 7/7 | Brewel Hill (22L) | 7/2 | 70 | 33 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 12.5f Gd | 11-0 h | 5/9 | Eagle's Way (9¼L) | 33/1 | 70 | 76 | |
| 26 May 24 | Cur Curragh | 14f Y | Hc | 8-10 h | 15/17 | Fairytale Princess (28L) | 33/1 | 72 | 40 |
| 17 May 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | HcF | 9-7 h | 4/10 | Encosta (5¼L) | 33/1 | 73 | 71 |
| 9 May 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Sft | HcF | 9-2 h | 5/8 | Simply Sideways (7½L) | 20/1 | 77 | 70 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Well held in a point and tailed off over C&D on rules bow last month
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | MdHM | 11-7 | 10/21 | Cast A Spell (29L) | 100/1 | - | 87 |
Promising debut when a 12l third in a bumper but was tailed off on rules debut; reserve
30
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 13/14 | Butch Cassidy (70L) | 150/1 | - | 55 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-7 | 3/7 | Classical Creek (17L) | 33/1 | - | 92 |
19
Thurman
T: C A Murphy
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
50
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | MdHM | 11-0 | 13/21 | Cast A Spell (37L) | 150/1 | - | 79 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 20f Y | 4yMdH | 10-1 | 5/10 | Empire Succes (27L) | 12/1 | - | 74 |
Verdict
EASTERN LEGEND wasn't beaten far in a Grade 1 at the Punchestown festival and shaped like he would come on for his recent return
Eastern Legend
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Kaid d'Authie,
9/4 Eastern Legend,
3/1 Magic Boum,
5/1 Diamond Steel,
18/1 Arch Hall,
20/1 Dance Monkey,
Kilfera,
40/1 Alright George,
50/1 Along The Way,
Duke Of Leggagh,
Simpson's Paradox,
66/1 Teds Corner,
100/1 Clondyke River,
Jarvis Brook,
Queenie St Clair,
200/1 Monnow Valley,
Dollymount,
Telnobody
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