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Bluegrasshorsefeed.com Maiden Hurdle Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 190y
- Going: Good
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- 15
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Midfield on hurdles debut after break, extra furlong to suit here, should do better
310
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 10/18 | Solsbury Hill (22L) | 11/2 | - | 93 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Y | NHF | 11-4 | 1/15 | Spotthedifference (2L) | 16/1 | - | 95 |
| 11 Aug 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Gd | NHF | 11-4 | 3/11 | Augusta George (13½L) | 7/2 | - | 91 |
Useful on the Flat, no impact on Irish hurdles debut, can only be watched after that
9
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | MdH | 11-5 h1 | 9/12 | Adela Icon (112L) | 80/1 | - | 15 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f GS | 2Hc | 8-12 ht | 7/8 | Faylaq (11½L) | 9/1 | 82 | 74 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 16.5f GF | 2Hc | 8-6 ht | 4/16 | Extensio (4¼L) | 33/1 | 82 | 87 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Ham Hamilton | 13f GF | 4Hc | 10-4 ht | 3/4 | Bringbackmemories (1¼L) | 15/8 | 82 | 87 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Hay Haydock | 14f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 ht | 4/8 | Story Horse (2L) | 9/4F | 82 | 87 |
| 2 Jul 24 | Ham Hamilton | 12f Gd | 4Hc | 9-13 ht | 2/6 | Victory Shout (¾L) | 5/1 | 82 | 88 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Bumper winner, fine effort on hurdles debut at Naas, sounder surface fine, big chance
412
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Hy | MdH | 11-9 | 2/20 | Kalix Delabarriere (1½L) | 8/1 | - | 116 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y | NHF | 11-9 | 1/12 | Aruntothequeen (1½L) | 9/2 | - | 108 |
| 5 Aug 24 | Cor Cork | 18.5f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-9 h1 | 4/15 | Ballysax Hank (8¼L) | 5/2J | - | 100 |
Son of Yeats, dam won at 2m2f-2m3f, worth a market check on belated debut; tongue tied
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Mild promise in two of three starts, hood now tried, in good hands, may need more time
608
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-7 | 8/14 | Honesty Policy (34L) | 150/1 | - | 95 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-9 | 13/17 | Workahead (106L) | 100/1 | - | 36 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 6/14 | You Oughta Know (28L) | 7/1 | - | 93 |
Third in first two starts over timber, the better ground should suit, shortlisted
33
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 3/13 | Kiss Will (16L) | 4/1 | - | 103 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 3/19 | Kel Histoire (15½L) | 33/1 | - | 103 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Modest Flat maiden, probably best watched on hurdles debut unless money comes
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 9-11 | 13/14 | Eighty Eight (18L) | 100/1 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Clo Clonmel | 9.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 6/6 | Expound (7¾L) | 18/1 | 66 | 56 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Sal Salisbury | 10f GF | 5Hc | 9-1 p1 | 4/9 | Expert Witness (4¾L) | 18/1 | 67 | 67 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Bri Brighton | 10f GF | 5Hc | 9-9 | 3/6 | Shalfa (1L) | 6/4F | 67 | 71 |
| 6 May 24 | Bat Bath | 8f Sft | 4Hc | 8-11 | 3/8 | Signcastle City (3¼L) | 12/1 | 68 | 71 |
| 29 Dec 23 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 5Nv | 9-7 | 6/8 | Leap Day (9¼L) | 11/2 | - | 50 |
Point winner, 10yo now makes belated Rules' debut after long layoff, watch
Form:
Age: 10
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Third runner for yard, JJ Slevin prefers the chances of Krak, others more likely
0-8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 81
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 10-13 t | 8/15 | Air Of Entitlement (40L) | 80/1 | - | 74 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 t1 | 20/25 | Sermandzarak (104L) | 50/1 | - | 15 |
Experience in points but 0-8 in that sphere, best watched on belated Rules' debut
Form:
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
0-3 over hurdles, beaten 51l latest, hood and tongue tie combination needs to transform
6F-0
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 12/20 | Grimaud (51L) | 100/1 | - | 74 |
| 4 Apr 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-4 | F/19 | Gorgeous Tom () | 150/1 | - | - |
| 10 Dec 23 | Cor Cork | 17f Sft/Hy | 3yMdH | 11-0 t1 | 6/10 | Harsh (47L) | 9/1 | - | 64 |
| 19 Jun 23 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 12f VSft | 3y | 9-2 | 5/8 | Let's Get Loud (5¾L) | 8/5F | - | 65 |
Wings Of Eagles debutante, cheap purchase but not a bad pedigree; check the market
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: -
No show in three maiden hurdles at big prices, better ground may help but hard to fancy
900
Age: 4
Weight: 10-8
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 12/12 | Positive Energy (54L) | 300/1 | - | 63 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Sft | MdH | 10-7 | 16/21 | Cardcounter (118L) | 250/1 | - | - |
| 5 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 9/13 | Good To Be Alive (80L) | 200/1 | - | 28 |
Shirocco gelding, plenty of winners in pedigree, worth a market check on debut
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-8
OR: -
Days: -
Yorgunnabelucky gelding, not a lot of stamina in pedigree, best watched on debut
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-8
OR: -
Days: -
2
High Court Cave
J: Jody McGarvey
T: Noel C Kelly
4107
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 7/11 | Runcok (44L) | 33/1 | - | 84 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 18.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 10/14 | Ballybow (50L) | 40/1 | - | 76 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 18.5f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 1/7 | At The Wings (4½L) | 2/1 | - | 98 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Gd | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 4/14 | Delta Force (6½L) | 12/1 | - | 98 |
8
Krak
J: J J Slevin
T: S R B Crawford
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
33
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 18.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 3/14 | Ballybow (11½L) | 100/30 | - | 114 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 3/12 | Kaid d'Authie (9½L) | 25/1 | - | 120 |
13
Sporting Glance
J: Ben Harvey
T: Cian Collins
24
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 207
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y | NHF | 11-7 | 4/12 | Walk On The Beach (7½L) | 4/1 | - | 101 |
| 1 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 18f Gd | NHF | 12-0 | 2/13 | Brave Crogha (3¼L) | 11/2 | - | 103 |
14
W B Easy t
J: Kevin Sexton
T: Ross O'Sullivan
5-30
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 71
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 14/21 | Joystick (91L) | 28/1 | - | 29 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | NHF | 11-11 t1 | 3/9 | Kalypso'chance (42L) | 5/2 | - | 77 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 5/25 | Sermandzarak (9½L) | 40/1 | - | 110 |
15
Young And Foolish
J: Dylan Robinson
T: P J Rothwell
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Verdict
WALK ON THE BEACH is preferred, he shaped well on his hurdling debut at Naas and he should improve for this better ground
Walk On The Beach
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Krak,
5/2 Walk On The Beach,
11/2 Hello Jack,
13/2 Sporting Glance,
17/2 Fortune The Brave,
16/1 Rockandrose,
22/1 W B Easy,
25/1 Colvin,
28/1 On The Cards,
33/1 Chancing Dreams,
Glenashling,
40/1 Rushes And Whins,
Young And Foolish,
Itcantjustbeluck,
High Court Cave,
50/1 Savant Du Mesnil,
66/1 Speedy Box,
80/1 Quantum Leap,
100/1 Zuzukel,
Are We Dancing
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