Fairyhouse Races & Results Tomform Saturday 27th January 2024
There were 45 Races on Saturday 27th January 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Kempton, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 27th January 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(5) Midnight It Is 5/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in October. 8/1, good fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago, likely to have finished closer but for jolting error 2 out. Enters calculations. Not beaten far in fifth at Naas last time despite making a bad mistake two out.
2
2
2nd (2) (7/2 -8%) Battle Of Ridgeway
3.5
7/2(-8%)
(2) Battle Of Ridgeway 7/2, Hurdles/chase winner who finished good second of 11 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Has good chance on form. Second at Thurles, may again cope with sixth-placed Chainofconsequence in good form since.
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8
3rd (8) (16/1 -60%) Freddie Robdal
16
16/1(-60%)
(8) Freddie Robdal 16/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (12/1) at Limerick (17.7f, heavy) 32 days ago won by Chainofconsequence, never involved. Good bit to prove at present. Questions to answer now after being pulled up in a Limerick race won by Chainofconsequence.
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1
4th (1) (9/1 -50%) Battle It Out
9
9/1(-50%)
(1) Battle It Out 9/1, Hooded for 1st time, third of 12 in novice chase at this course (16.5f, heavy, 50/1) 42 days ago. Exploits over fences to date haven't been devoid of encouragement by any means and likely he can do better now handicapping in this sphere. Remote third over C&D last time after the leader fell at the last, handicap debut.
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6
5th (6) (11/1 -10%) Steppenwolf
11
11/1(-10%)
(6) Steppenwolf 11/1, 10/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.3f, soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces/tongue tie fitted but present mark seemingly his stumbling block at present. Winning hurdler, has failed to complete three of his seven starts over fences, seems risky.
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3
6th (3) (9/2 +50%) Henning
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(3) Henning 9/2, Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Not so good over fences, first run since leaving Miss Shauna Larkin when pulled up in Grade 2 chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 31 days ago. Switch to handicaps a plus now at least. Fair third in a Thurles beginners' event in October but hard to fancy on more recent form.
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9
7th (9) (6/1 -20%) Teescomponentsyess
6
6/1(-20%)
(9) Teescomponentsyess 6/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, good 4½ lengths second of 13 to Chainofconsequence in handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy) 32 days ago. Should be up to getting closer to that rival on these revised terms. Second in the Limerick event won by Chainofconsequence, capable of making presence felt.
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7
8th (7) (25/1 +0%) Sunnyvilla
25
25/1(+0%)
(7) Sunnyvilla 25/1, Course winner. Pulled up in handicap chase (16/1) at Limerick (17.7f, heavy) 32 days ago won by Chainofconsequence, pulled up early in straight. Won over 2m5f here last February, pulled up on both outings this season, plenty to prove.
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10
9th (10) (4/1 +33%) Chainofconsequence
4
4/1(+33%)
(10) Chainofconsequence 4/1, Latest win in chase at Limerick in December. 4/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Can give a good account again in present groove. Won well from Teescomponentsyess at Limerick, not a bad run off this mark at Clonmel.
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4
|F| (4) (40/1 -60%) Mc Alpine
40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Mc Alpine 40/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 18/1, seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft) 41 days ago, weakening before home turn. Tailed off in a Thurles event in which Battle Of Ridgeway was second, up against it.
LTO Selection:
BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY can make it two from three over fences. The Califet gelding was an impressive winner on his chase debut at Thurles in November and just lost out by half a length in a tight finish on his first handicap start over the larger obstacles back at the Tipperary venue last month. That form looks solid with the fourth-placed horse, R'evelyn Pleasure winning twice since. Chainofconsequence has a nice low weight in this with Adam Ryan taking off 7lb. The Ocovango gelding won on his penultimate start at Limerick before a solid placed effort off this mark at Clonmel last time. Teescomponentsyess chased home Chainofconsequence in Limerick and is entitled to get a bit closer now on revised terms.
A winner over hurdles/fences last year, BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY remains low-mileage and confirmed he remains one to be interested in when finishing a good second on handicap debut in this sphere at Thurles 6 weeks ago and he earns the vote to go one place better. Battle It Out rates a likely improver himself now handicapping in this sphere and along with Teescomponentsyess and Midnight It Is, heads up the dangers.
Martin Hassett's runner BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY is still relatively unexposed and may go one better than in his first handicap at Thurles.
(6) Where's Frankie 5/2, C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, soft, 10/3) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won three races in a row at this venue in 2022 including this race, worth considering.
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1
2nd (1) (9/2 -100%) Baldur's Gate
4.5
9/2(-100%)
(1) Baldur's Gate 9/2, Winner at Punchestown (24.7f) in November and run creditably off higher marks since, latest when second of 6 in handicap chase (2/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 21 days ago. Likely contender. Holding his form well, second over 2m4f last time, this trip should be within his range.
3
10
3rd (10) (18/1 -50%) Eddies Pride
18
18/1(-50%)
(10) Eddies Pride 18/1, Course winner. One win from 33 NH runs. 14/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 29 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Only win from 33 races came in a 3m handicap chase at this venue in 2022, others preferred.
4
8
4th (8) (7/2 +42%) Pictures Of Home
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(8) Pictures Of Home 7/2, Returned to winning ways in hurdle (23.2f) here in December. Not disgraced when fifth of 6 in novice chase at Punchestown (22.7f, soft, 10/3) since and may have more to offer sent handicapping in this sphere. Course hurdles winner, needs to jump better than on recent chase start, mark seems fair.
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5
5th (5) (11/1 -10%) Low Mileage
11
11/1(-10%)
(5) Low Mileage 11/1, Fourth of 6 in novice chase (9/4) at Tramore (15.4f, heavy) 26 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Significantly up in trip. Not out of things. Given an initial handicap mark of 120, down to 105 now and could be competitive.
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2
6th (2) (11/1 +67%) Lizrona
11
11/1(+67%)
(2) Lizrona 11/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap chase (14/1) at Thurles (25f, good to soft) 41 days ago, never travelling well. Uphill task. Questions to answer following four lesser displays since good Roscommon run last autumn.
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7
7th (7) (6/1 -140%) Josh D'id
6
6/1(-140%)
(7) Josh D'id 6/1, Promising type who posted very good fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy, 7/2) on return 41 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Tongue strap back on/cheekpieces on first time. Shortlist material. Tackles a new trip now and has a new headgear combination, premature to write off.
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4
8th (4) (7/1 +22%) Backintheroom
7
7/1(+22%)
(4) Backintheroom 7/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. In the process of running creditably when falling at last in handicap chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 41 days ago. Up in trip. May well do better. Little of note in his form since a maiden hurdle win at Gowran on debut in March 2022.
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9
|PU| (9) (28/1 +65%) Finding Freedom
28
28/1(+65%)
(9) Finding Freedom 28/1, Yet to land a blow in 5 starts over the larger obstacles and was pulled up in first-blinkers at Thurles last month. Tries cheekpieces now. Point winner; weak form over hurdles, no encouragement from his form in beginners' chases.
LTO Selection:
BALDUR'S GATE ran a big race over two-and-a-half miles last time and may benefit from going back up in trip now. He was impressive when winning over an extended three miles at Punchestown back in November and is lightly-raced for a nine-year-old. Pictures Of Home is another who looks well suited by a stiff test of stamina having won over two-miles-seven here on his penultimate start. He could be a danger. Josh D'id takes a step up in trip now and is another for the shortlist having stayed on when fourth over two-and-a-half at Navan last month.
JOSH D'ID made an encouraging return at Navan last month and should have more to offer over fences. He gets the nod. Baldur's Gate and Pictures of Home rate the principal dangers.
Although WHERE'S FRANKIE has to be forgiven a poor run over hurdles here three weeks ago, he is worth a bet on overall course form
(3) Jade De Grugy 8/13, Highly promising type. First run since leaving A. Fouassier when won 16-runner novice hurdle (5/4) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) on IRE NH debut 30 days ago. Expected to be bang there. French import, trounced her rivals in a 2m4f maiden at Leopardstown, exciting prospect.
2
2
2nd (2) (15/2 -25%) A Penny A Hundred
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(2) A Penny A Hundred 15/2, Promising individual. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 6/1, 6 lengths second of 6 to Jetara in listed hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 46 days ago. Remains open to inprovement and could be the main danger to stablemate Jade De Grugy. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner, no match for the improving Jetara at Punchestown.
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6
3rd (6) (11/2 +45%) Look To The West
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(6) Look To The West 11/2, Won 19-runner novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 9/4) on NH debut 69 days ago, pushed out. Open to improvement for respected connections and she's not discounted, for all that a good more will be needed here. Point winner in 2022, made a good impression in winning at Navan, trip should suit.
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1
4th (1) (15/2 +0%) Pink In The Park
7.5
15/2(+0%)
(1) Pink In The Park 15/2, Useful hurdler. Good 7½ lengths second of 8 to Jetara in Irish EBF Mares' Hurdle (28/1) at Leopardstown (20f, soft) 29 days ago. Lacks the scope of her stablemates. Second to the smart Jetara over 2m4f at Leopardstown, has to concede 4lb to the others.
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4
5th (4) (9/1 +10%) Judicieuse Allen
9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Judicieuse Allen 9/1, Fair hurdler. 1 win from 1 run this season. First run since leaving Gabriel Leenders when winning a 16-runner novice hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy, 6/5) on IRE NH debut 31 days ago. Should progress but yard saddles stronger candidates. Narrow winner at Limerick, unlikely to be in the same league as stablemate Jade De Grugy.
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5
6th (5) (200/1 -150%) Leahs Tricks
200
200/1(-150%)
(5) Leahs Tricks 200/1, Modest hurdler. Successful here in October. 9/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 67 days ago, behind when pulled up before last. Uphill task. Game winner of an ordinary 2m mares' maiden here in October, faces a massive task.
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7
7th (7) (33/1 -50%) Miss Agusta
33
33/1(-50%)
(7) Miss Agusta 33/1, Fair hurdler. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 22/1, 20½ lengths seventh of 9 to Birdie Or Bust in listed hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Remains capable of better but probably biting off more than she can chew in this company. Maiden winner at Galway, finished 12l behind Pink In The Park in Grade 3 event at Thurles.
LTO Selection:
JADE DE GRUGY looked very exciting on her Irish debut at Leopardstown over Christmas and can take another step up the ladder here. The Doctor Dino mare, a winner on the Flat in France, powered clear to beat a good yardstick in Butcher Hollow on her jumping debut and looks a very smart prospect in this mares division. Willie Mullins saddles three others in the race. Pink In The Park is the most experienced and sets a decent standard off a mark of 134. Henry de Bromhead's charge Look To The West is another unexposed sort that has to be respected. She was value for a bit more than her winning margin on her hurdling debut at Navan and should appreciate going another couple of furlongs.
French import JADE DE GRUGY looked good when making a winning hurdles debut at Leopardstown and she can be expected to take this step up in class in her stride. A Penny A Hundred, one of three others representing the Willie Mullins yard, could be the one to follow the selection home, while Look To The West is also accorded respect.
Willie Mullins has a terrific record in this race and can enhance it with JADE DE GRUGY who won in great style on her Irish debut
14:15 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(10) Western Diego 11/8, Useful bumper winner who failed to see his race out sent hurdling when fifth of 24 in a maiden (4/6) at Cork (16.8f, heavy) 48 days ago, weakening quickly. Capable of better but needs to learn to settle. Point/bumper winner; good 7th in Champion Bumper but not near that level since.
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7
2nd (7) (7/2 -27%) Shoot The Blues
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(7) Shoot The Blues 7/2, Made a successful debut in pretty taking fashion in 10-runner bumper (5/2) at Limerick (16f, soft) 15 months ago. Not seen since but still rates an interesting hurdling debutant. Lots to like about debut win in bumper; form nothing special but likely improver if fit.
3
9
3rd (9) (16/5 +4%) Undeniable Alibi
3.2
16/5(+4%)
(9) Undeniable Alibi 16/5, Easy winner of sole outing in points but proved to be a disappointment when only fifth of 10 in bumper at this C&D (soft) on Rules debut 55 days ago. Switches to hurdles and ought to be capable of much better. Punchestown point winner; turned over at evens on rules debut; may need further.
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4
4th (4) (7/2 +36%) Houlanbatordechais
3.5
7/2(+36%)
(4) Houlanbatordechais 7/2, Fair hurdler who stepped up on reappearance run when sixth of 23 in a maiden at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 50/1) 32 days ago. Yard having good spell. Should go well again. French bumper winner; promise since, most notably latest at Leopardstown; needs more again.
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12
5th (12) (40/1 +20%) Collaborative
40
40/1(+20%)
(12) Collaborative 40/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who went backwards from hurdling debut when well held in a juvenile (28/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 12 days ago. Promising 4th in Curragh maiden but tailed off over timber twice since; handles the ground.
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6
6th (6) (25/1 -25%) Red Glory
25
25/1(-25%)
(6) Red Glory 25/1, Fair on Flat for Ed Dunlop and showed a bit switched to hurdling when eighth of 22 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, good to soft) in May 2022. Not seen since but still open to improvement. Flat winner; distant 8th on hurdle bow wasn't devoid of promise but off 613 days.
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11
7th (11) (33/1 -32%) Stagecoach Mary
33
33/1(-32%)
(11) Stagecoach Mary 33/1, Fair in bumpers and offered something to work on when eighth of 25 in a maiden at Naas (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. Should progress. Narrowly denied in a bumper in August; hasn't looked quite as effective over shorter since.
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2
8th (2) (80/1 -21%) Fremantle Doctor
80
80/1(-21%)
(2) Fremantle Doctor 80/1, €6,500 3-y-o, Famous Name gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Western Zephyr. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (21f-23f winner) Topsham Belle. Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 2022). Wears tongue strap. Pulled up on only point start in April 2022; unlikely to be suited by this test.
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5
9th (5) (150/1 -88%) Lake Manzaleh
150
150/1(-88%)
(5) Lake Manzaleh 150/1, Little impact in bumpers/over hurdles. Poor bumper form and hasn't progressed over timber since.
3
3
|PU| (3) (125/1 -89%) Get It Right
125
125/1(-89%)
(3) Get It Right 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Galway (21f, good to soft, 80/1) 178 days ago. Down in trip. Promising 4th in bumper in April 2022; tailed off 4 starts since; poor hurdles form.
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1
|PU| (1) (200/1 -33%) Duke Of Doyen
200
200/1(-33%)
(1) Duke Of Doyen 200/1, Well beaten in 3 maiden hurdles. Pulled up both 2021 starts and showed very little for new yard towards end of last year.
LTO Selection:
WESTERN DIEGO may be able to get back on track here after a disappointing show on his hurdling debut at Cork last month. The Westerner gelding, seventh in last year's Cheltenham bumper, ran much too freely and made a few errors on his first outing over timber, easing down in the closing stages to finish a well beaten fifth. He should be capable of a good bit better. Shoot The Blues looked a nice prospect when winning a bumper on debut back in October 2022. He has a long absence to overcome but commands respect from an in-form yard. Jack Kennedy takes the mount on Undeniable Alibi from the two Gordon Elliott runners. The Saint de Saints gelding won a point-to-point last year but was turned over at a short price on his 'track' debut in a bumper here early last month. He may do better now over jumps.
UNDENIABLE ALIBI failed to meet expectations in a C&D bumper last month, but he's clearly thought capable of a good deal better and can be given another chance making a quick switch to hurdling. Shoot The Blues landed a Limerick bumper in taking fashion on his debut in October 2022 and warrants plenty of respect for all that he hasn't been seen since. Western Diego remains with potential based on his useful bumper form and must enter calculations, too.
SHOOT THE BLUES could be the one to side with after a likeable debut performance in a Limerick bumper and his yard are in-form
14:50 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(6) Now Is The Hour 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Looked set to justify support until departing 2 out in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 29 days ago. Can make amends. Point winner; well backed and was the likely winner before coming down 2 out latest.
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3
2nd (3) (16/1 +0%) Jack Du Large
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Jack Du Large 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 30 days ago. Promising debut but tailed off twice since; must improve on anything he's done so far.
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4
3rd (4) (8/1 +20%) Magic Sadler
8
8/1(+20%)
(4) Magic Sadler 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 7/2, fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 29 days ago. Point winner; shaped with promise in last 2 starts at 2m3f; may build on that.
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9
4th (9) (5/1 +69%) Paddy's Milestone
5
5/1(+69%)
(9) Paddy's Milestone 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, heavy, 10/1) 25 days ago, well positioned. Best run when 4th at Ayr this month back up in trip; should have more to give.
5th
5
5th (5) (11/1 -10%) Midweek Voices
11
11/1(-10%)
(5) Midweek Voices 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 24 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.8f, heavy, 50/1) 48 days ago. Back up in trip. Left prior form behind when 4th in Limerick maiden but tailed off since; further may suit.
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7
6th (7) (16/1 +36%) One Way Traffic
16
16/1(+36%)
(7) One Way Traffic 16/1, 28/1, sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17f, soft) 32 days ago. Promise in bumpers last season but struggled since and might be one for handicaps now.
7th
13
7th (13) (10/1 -82%) Only A Dollar
10
10/1(-82%)
(13) Only A Dollar 10/1, Promising sort. Excellent fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 80/1) 30 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. Much improved when beaten 6l last month; mixed signals on that form though.
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1
8th (1) (18/1 +0%) Good Lad
18
18/1(+0%)
(1) Good Lad 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 9 in bumper at Listowel (16f, soft, 50/1) 131 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Back up in trip. Improving; only beaten 4l when returned to bumper latest; different ground and needs more.
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10
9th (10) (100/1 +0%) Snow Punt
100
100/1(+0%)
(10) Snow Punt 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 77 days ago. Up in trip. Point winner but shown nothing in trio of starts under rules.
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11
10th (11) (40/1 +0%) French Hill
40
40/1(+0%)
(11) French Hill 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, first run since leaving Miss Shauna Larkin when last of 8 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) 32 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Showed a bit of promise in mares' bumper at Galway but tailed off last at Limerick latest.
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14
|PU| (14) (11/4 +31%) Time For Tea
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(14) Time For Tea 11/4, Promising individual. Fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17f, soft, 9/1) 32 days ago. Should improve. More promise when dropped in trip at Down Royal last month and form looks solid; respected.
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12
|PU| (12) (100/1 -150%) Killeavy Rose
100
100/1(-150%)
(12) Killeavy Rose 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Shown very little in three runs so far; needs marked improvement for the return to further.
2
2
|PU| (2) (125/1 -89%) I Owe You One
125
125/1(-89%)
(2) I Owe You One 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Thurles (15.6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Either tailed off or failed to complete in four starts so far at big odds.
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8
|PU| (8) (125/1 +17%) Our Chezney
125
125/1(+17%)
(8) Our Chezney 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (23.6f, good) on hurdles bow, weakening before 5 out. Off 7 months. Shown nothing in three starts at triple figure odds and has been off 230 days.
LTO Selection:
TIME FOR TEA gets the vote in a maiden hurdle for horses that have run at least three times under Rules and not finished in the first three. The Henry de Bromhead-trained mare has progressed steadily in three maiden hurdle starts this term including behind Predators Gold at Punchestown, and last time divided subsequent winners Purse Price and Mount Frisco when fourth to The Other Mozzie at Down Royal's Christmas meeting. Only A Dollar has also shown some promise in four starts including behind Binge Worthy at Limerick last month, while others to consider include Midweek Voices, Magic Sadler and Paddy's Milestone.
NOW IS THE HOUR looked set to justify strong support until departing 2 out at Limerick last month and is fancied to make amends. Only A Dollar and Time For Tea are both going the right way so can fill the places.
NOW IS THE HOUR may have won without coming down at Limerick latest and he can gain compensation in this lesser race
15:25 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(9) Jeriko De Baune 10/1, Winner in hurdle at Wexford in November. Good fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at this course (23.2f, heavy) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly. Left form behind with h'cap win at Wexford; 4th here since; h'capper may have caught up.
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8
2nd (8) (14/1 -100%) Duffys Getaway
14
14/1(-100%)
(8) Duffys Getaway 14/1, 9/2, respectable 13¾ lengths third of 10 to Mighty Oak Lad in handicap hurdle at this course (24.2f, heavy) 26 days ago. Can give a good account. Off the mark with C&D win and followed up at Punchestown; not a bad run back here since.
3
7
3rd (7) (11/1 -120%) Givehimthehonour
11
11/1(-120%)
(7) Givehimthehonour 11/1, 18/1, very good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.6f, heavy) 26 days ago. More to offer so he's a player nudged up just 1 lb. Point winner; big run on h'cap debut here latest and further sure to suit.
4
11
4th (11) (9/2 +10%) One Big Bang
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(11) One Big Bang 9/2, Promising individual. 9/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 30 days ago. Enters calculations with few miles still on the clock. Has run 2 nice races in defeat this winter but may bump into a couple on better marks.
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6
5th (6) (8/1 +0%) Mont Saint Vincent
8
8/1(+0%)
(6) Mont Saint Vincent 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021 but arrives in good nick, going keenly when fading sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 30 days ago. Has good chance on form. Maiden hurdle winner in 2021 but no wins since and he's inconsistent; mark is fair.
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2
6th (2) (20/1 -82%) Sir Bob
20
20/1(-82%)
(2) Sir Bob 20/1, Latest win in chase at Cork in November. Good fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 30 days ago. In the mix. Won h'cap chase at Cork in November; respectable run from lower hurdle mark latest.
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5
7th (5) (20/1 +20%) Wild Hunt
20
20/1(+20%)
(5) Wild Hunt 20/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy, 25/1) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form. Struggled last season; may have needed return but tough mark on recent form.
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10
|PU| (10) (11/10 +67%) Mighty Oak Lad
1.1
11/10(+67%)
(10) Mighty Oak Lad 11/10, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Career best when easily winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at this course (24.2f, heavy, 7/2) 26 days ago. Likely to improve. Can go well again despite 16 lb hike in the weights. Tailed off first 6 runs; bolted up when well backed early this month; may defy 16lb rise.
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4
|PU| (4) (14/1 +13%) Balkito
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14/1(+13%)
(4) Balkito 14/1, Refused in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Punchestown (24.4f, soft) 62 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Others appeal more. Refused at last when last seen but was returning from 10 month break; may be on good mark.
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|PU| (12) (33/1 -136%) Another Nightmare
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(12) Another Nightmare 33/1, Winner in hurdle at Listowel in September. 12/1, fell 6th in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 97 days ago. Worth another chance. 40-1 upset when winning at Listowel but bad mistake when coming down latest; off 97 days.
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|PU| (1) (33/1 +0%) Mighty Mo Missouri
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(1) Mighty Mo Missouri 33/1, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in August. 12/1, fell 7th in novice chase at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy) 51 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Visor on 1st time. Not ruled out. 1-20; struggled with his jumping over fences of late; stamina to prove back over timber.
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|PU| (3) (50/1 -52%) Smackwater Jack
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(3) Smackwater Jack 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 22/1, sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, soft). Off 12 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Olly Murphy. Off for a year; struggling over fences when last seen; best watched on belated return.
LTO Selection:
ONE BIG BANG appreciated the step up to this trip at Limerick last month when keeping on well into third behind Ishan with Sir Bob about four lengths back in fourth and Mont Saint Vincent held in sixth. The point-to-point winner was having just his second run in a handicap and probably has more scope for improvement. Sir Bob relishes a test of stamina exemplified by his win in the Cork Grand National in November and the veteran remains on a competitive mark 15lb lower than his current chase rating. Givehimthehonour kept on into third over 2m5f at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day and the point-to-point winner tries this trip for the first time under Rules while Mighty Oak Lad readily landed a gamble on the same card, with C&D winner Duffys Getaway soundly beaten in third, but has gone up 16lb as a result.
A few of these offer potential, not least Paul Nolan's GIVEHIMTHEHONOUR who teed himself up well for a breakthrough success when a promising third on his handicap bow here last time out. Both One Big Bang and Mighty Oak Lad appeal as likely improvers too and must enter calculations along with the handily-weighted Mont Saint Vincent.
It's hard to oppose MIGHTY OAK LAD despite his rise in weights. He won by 11 lengths last time and a 16lb rise may not be enough
(1) Argento Boy Evens, €120,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including very smart hurdler/useful chaser Briar Hill and bumper winner/useful hurdler Jazzaway. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Half-brother to Champion Bumper winner Briar Hill; 120,000euros newcomer; warrants respect.
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2nd (2) (10/1 -25%) Born Braver
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(2) Born Braver 10/1, Court Cave gelding. Half-brother to modest 2½m hurdle winner Born Famous. Dam (h88), point winner, made frame once hurdles. Won last 2 of 7 starts in points (latest Dec 2). Interesting Rules newcomer. Has won his last 2 starts in points; pedigree suggests this could be sharp; check market.
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3rd (7) (11/4 +58%) Lieber Nicc
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(7) Lieber Nicc 11/4, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 28 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Others make more appeal. Brought down on debut but eyecatcher when 8th at Leopardstown; may improve now in a bumper.
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4th (9) (13/2 +35%) Nowwhatdoyouthink
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(9) Nowwhatdoyouthink 13/2, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam little impact in bumper/over hurdles. Successful on last of 3 starts in points (Oct 2023). Off the mark at 3rd attempt in a point; unsold at £148,000 since; may find this too short.
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5th (3) (25/1 -25%) Coral River
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(3) Coral River 25/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Ol' Man River gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Three Faces West. Ol' Man River gelding; 5,000euros 3yo; dam well related but best watched on debut.
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6th (11) (12/1 +64%) Shraheen
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(11) Shraheen 12/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdlers Minella Melody and Glens of Antrim. Mount Nelson gelding; half-brother to four winners; yard 2-58 in bumpers last 5 years.
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7th (5) (40/1 -21%) Dairy Force
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40/1(-21%)
(5) Dairy Force 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. 10th of 12 when 28s for Leopardstown bumper; should improve and yard get bumper winners.
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8th (10) (125/1 -150%) Seskin Flash
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125/1(-150%)
(10) Seskin Flash 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, fifth of 6 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 31 days ago. Distant fifth when 20-1 for a Limerick bumper last month; bred for further.
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9th (6) (20/1 +39%) He's Gorgeous
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20/1(+39%)
(6) He's Gorgeous 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in bumper (66/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. 66-1 for his debut and was 8th of 12 but run not devoid of promise and can improve.
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10th (4) (50/1 -150%) D Journey Man
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(4) D Journey Man 50/1, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 3¼m hurdle winner Fontsanta and bumper winner Dusky Days, stays 21f. Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to 2 winners; yard's newcomers generally best watched.
LTO Selection:
LIEBER NICC caught the eye on his first completed start when keeping on well in the closing stages behind No Flies On Him in a 28-runner maiden hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. The Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding didn't travel well on that occasion but showed a good attitude and should benefit from the experience. Argento Boy is an obvious threat from powerful connections and appeals on pedigree being a half-brother to four winners including Briar Hill who won the Champion Bumper for the same yard. Machismo won a point-to-point at Borris House last month and is a half-brother to three winners including the smart Keeper Hill while Born Braver is another to consider having won twice between the flags in recent months.
ARGENTO BOY has an excellent pedigree and represents top connections, so he takes marginal preference over Machismo, who was impressive when winning his only start in points. Born Braver, another point recruit, is also worthy of respect.
LIEBER NICC was an eyecatcher at Leopardstown last month when sticking to his task and a switch to bumpers may help him
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