12:50 Cork

Saturday 7 January 2017

All12:5013:2013:5514:3015:0515:4016:10

McCarthy Insurance Group Rated Novice Hurdle

  • 5YO plus  |   2m  |   Soft  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 12:50  |   Winning time: 4m 24.50s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Teacher's Pet20
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-7| J: L P Dempsey| T: J P Dempsey| OR:  122
9/2
Has been in terrific form over hurdles since the summer, including when scoring readily at Thurles before Christmas. Drops to minimum trip now and one previous try suggests it might inconvenience him.
2
Horse silk
Veinardt11
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-7| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR:  122
7/4
In good fettle since joining leading trainer, just denied in Leopardstown handicap latest and that puts him right in line for this prize.
3
Horse silk
Indian Monsoonp10
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-3| J: D N Russell| T: C Byrnes
9/4
Improved effort at Limerick over Christmas to hit the placings and going in the right direction now, place claims once more this afternoon.
4
Horse silk
Malicious Intentt191
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-12| J: Danny Mullins| T: V Clifford
40/1
Finished well down in the field in Killarney maiden sole previous try over hurdles, 50/1 that day and this a tough ask now.
5
Horse silk
Vinnie Luck49
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-12| J: Brian Hayes| T: M Winters| OR:  111
5/1
Has gone close in maiden hurdles and off the mark over fences at Sligo in September. Faller latest attempt in that sphere at Punchestown and plenty on here with the top two to beat.
6
Horse silk
The Irregularh110
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-10| J: D G Hogan| T: D Hogan| OR:  106
9/1
Off the mark at Clonmel before finding Leopardstown too hot over Christmas. Not disgraced there and this a more realistic target.

Forecasts

Veinard (7/4), Indian Monsoon (9/4), Teacher's Pet (9/2), Vinnie Luck (5/1), The Irregular (9/1), Malicious Intent (40/1)

Verdict

An intriguing contest, with the top two likely to form the market. Teacher's Pet has been running well for some time but this drop to two-miles is of some concern and it may pay instead to side with VEINARD for his leading trainer. His recent runner-up finish at Leopardstown entitles him to go close in this company. Indian Monsoon posted an improved effort recently while The Irregular will find this test easier and Vinnie Luck is not out of the running for place money if none the worse for his Punchestown fall. 1. Veinard 2. Teacher's Pet 3. The Irregular

Prize Money

1st: €10,456.002nd: €3,230.003rd: €1,530.004th: €680.005th: €256.00

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