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23 February 2025
Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Heavy
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- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Relatively experienced novice, career-best when winning over 2m7f at Thurles last time
-63131
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: 123
Days: 64
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 24 | Thu Thurles | 23f Gd | NvH | 11-5 | 1/9 | Heroes Rise (3L) | 2/1F | 116 | 124 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Y | NvH | 11-4 | 3/12 | Big Chou (9¼L) | 11/2 | 116 | 113 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 1/9 | Lady Rose Hackett (5½L) | EvensF | - | 118 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 3/11 | Sea Of Sands (13L) | 3/1 | - | 108 |
| 17 May 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 6/11 | Haveigotnewsforyou (15L) | 4/5F | - | 98 |
| 23 Apr 24 | Tip Tipperary | 20f Y | MdH | 11-4 | 2/19 | Nas Na Riogh (3¼L) | 3/1 | - | 112 |
Mixed form since maiden win, meets Fleur In The Park on 13lb worse than handicap terms
4138P4
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 124
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 18.5f Sft | NvH | 11-3 h | 4/7 | Scalpnagoon (4¾L) | 7/2 | 125 | 122 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24f Sft | HcHL | 10-10 h1 | PU/25 | Perceval Legallois () | 20/1 | 125 | - |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Sft | HcH | 11-1 | 8/15 | Franciscan Rock (7½L) | 13/2 | 125 | 122 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 21f Gd | NvHL | 10-12 | 3/8 | World Of Fortunes (8L) | 12/1 | - | 123 |
| 26 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-8 | 1/11 | De Temps En Temps (3¾L) | 15/8F | - | 112 |
| 12 Aug 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 23f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 4/6 | Littlefoot (11L) | 14/1 | - | 103 |
Has picked up valuable experience in Graded races, well suited by the race conditions
4-1324
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 137
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 23f Y/Sft | NvHG2 | 11-3 | 4/6 | The Big Westerner (10L) | 3/1 | - | 125 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-3 | 2/6 | The Yellow Clay (nk) | 14/1 | - | 134 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Y | NvHG3 | 11-0 | 3/8 | The Yellow Clay (12½L) | 9/2 | - | 126 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Y | MdH | 11-7 | 1/12 | Taponthego (1½L) | 11/10F | - | 125 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft/Hy | NHF | 11-4 | 4/7 | Redemption Day (16L) | 7/1 | - | 111 |
| 25 Feb 24 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | NHF | 11-4 | 2/5 | William Munny (5L) | 11/4 | - | 122 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (29%)
Won four-runner 2m4f maiden at Navan, stiff task against Fleur In The Park at the weights
2-1751
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 122
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/4 | Forty Coats (½L) | 6/1 | - | 124 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 5/17 | Workahead (28L) | 14/1 | - | 108 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft | NHF | 11-7 | 7/8 | Heads Up (62L) | 8/15F | - | 63 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-4 | 1/6 | Jerry From Kerry (4L) | 8/15F | - | 119 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-9 | 2/14 | Will The Wise (shd) | 11/2 | - | 114 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (28%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 10 wins from 40 in the last 14 days (25%)
Bumper winner over this, 2m course winner over hurdles, struggled in a Grade 1 on latest
17-41P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 122
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 22f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-10 | PU/12 | Final Demand () | 16/1 | - | - |
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/21 | Honesty Policy (½L) | 5/6F | - | 121 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 4/19 | James's Gate (6½L) | 7/4J | - | 120 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NHFG2 | 11-11 | 7/10 | Jeroboam Machin (16½L) | 18/1 | - | 115 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 1/8 | Artic Lane (1¼L) | 11/8F | - | 116 |
Betting Forecast:
4/5 Fleur In The Park,
7/2 Joystick,
9/2 Jacob's Ladder,
6/1 Brave Fortune,
8/1 A Tipp For Gold
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