13:00 Fairyhouse
Sunday 15 January 2017
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Book Easter Festival Tickets Online At fairyhouse.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle
- 5YO plus | 2m 2f | Soft | 24 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:01 | Winning time: 4m 40.30s
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A good third on her debut at Listowel last September but she has yet to better than performance. At least she has experience of hurdles but hasn't looked the most resolute character for a battle.
Winner of four French bumpers, this stoutly-bred mare has shaped with plenty of promise in both of her outings since joining Gordon Elliott. The type to improve and makes plenty of appeal in a race that is much heavier on numbers than those with realistic chances.
Made a modest start to her hurdling career at Uttoxeter last month. Had previously hinted at ability in bumpers but has been struggling to get home. Possible she has needed softer ground so today's conditions may bring about an improved effort.
No impression on debut at Down Royal last month - feasible the run will have taught her a lot but she may simply be one for the notebook just now.
Showed a good attitude in a similar race at Limerick on Boxing Day and, while that form is nothing special, she came up against a potentially very useful rival; so it will be noteworthy to see how she copes now there are obstacles in the way.
A nicely-bred type but didn't impress in either of her previous outings. Also needs to get her act together in the jumping department - others preferred.
Entitled to have needed the run on her seasonal bow, and debut over hurdles, at Limerick last month. She had been away from the action for quite some time but showed little sign of rustiness. Obvious claims given her connections and jockey booking - she also appears versatile regarding the ground. In with a big chance here.
Failed to get competitive on debut earlier this month but interesting she is turned out again so quickly. She does need to improve dramatically though
Failed to make an impact in two starts for Nigel Twiston-Davies and is disconcerting connections are trying her in a hood so early in her career. She comes here with a lot to prove and may best left out of the betting plans.
Winner of a modest bumper in Navan back in November. This is much tougher and she will need to be a lot sharper than she showed last time out.
Never a factor in a point-to-point when last seen in action. Very difficult to fancy on what she showed on that occasion.
Had a mixed record in a handful of outings in the pointing fields. Seems to have carried that trait into racing under rules and isn't too difficult to leave out of the equations.
One of the more experienced contenders in the field and will no doubt make a chaser given time. She appeared to lack the killer instinct in bumpers but has fared well enough in two starts over hurdles to suggest she can find a race before long.
Has come up against some fair types in her last few starts so hasn't been disgraced in defeat. She won a point-to-point in good style before making her debut under rules and, given that she readily held the likes of Good To Flow when they met at Navan last month, she shouldn't be dismissed without noting for signs of support in the betting ring.
Been off for quite a while and has to answer questions about her fitness before she can be supported with any confidence.
A couple of modest outings over hurdles to date and not really shown enough to merit support in a race of this nature.
Failed to complete in her first two starts over hurdles; and has not really shone too brightly in those rounds she has managed to cross the line. That said, she comes here on the back of a slightly improved effort which will give her connections some hope a safe conveyance.
Nothing from her two starts in maiden hurdles suggests she is capable of showing a turn of foot. She already appears to need a trip and is readily opposable on form.
Makes some appeal on pedigree but faces a very stiff test for her racecourse debut.
Poor effort when unfancied on debut recently. Very difficult to see her posting the improvement needed here
Going the righ way and posted an improved effort last time out. However, she already looks like she needs a very stern test of her stamina and may be vulnerable to anything capable of upping the ante on the final circuit.
Finished well down the field on her debut under rules in November in Thurles. Her two previous outings in point-to-points were also very modest displays. Best left to her own devices here.
Did the rounds of a few British yards during a moderate and unspectacular career on the Flat. This looks to be a last throw of the dice. One to be wary of in a race like this.
Looked promising when winning over middle distances on the Flat for Ger Lyons. However, she seems to have lost her way and needs to prove she has the enthusiasm for racing. She does at least have experience of the course but is likely to struggle against some of the more naturally-bred jumpers in the field.
Forecasts
Barra (5/4), Kate Appleby Shoes (15/8), Magic Of Light (7/1), Just Janice (16/1), The Kings Baby (20/1), So Sorry Sarah (20/1), Good To Flow (20/1), Synopsis (33/1), Une Lavandiere (50/1), Wiiphania (66/1), Folly Dat (66/1), Ellie's Choice (66/1), Kitty Power (80/1), Ask Granny (100/1), Midnight Surprise (100/1), Kiln Rock (100/1), Ballygill Countess (100/1), Hugh Divots (100/1), Queens And Aces (100/1), Our Pocket Rocket (100/1), Symbolist (100/1), Forbetterorworse (100/1), Win Some Annie (100/1), Havasupai (100/1)
A race heavy on numbers but light on serious contenders. Barra is likely to be popular given her solid efforts of late, while the booking of Ruby Walsh for Kate Appleby Shoes is a certainty for interest in the betting market. However, it may be worth chancing a small investment in THE KINGS BABY at the likely odds. She readily brushed aside Good To Flow in a similar race at Navan and, given the higher profile of a few of her rivals, she sneaks into the reckoning as a lively outsider for the shortlist.
1. The Kings Baby
2. Barra
3. Kate Appleby Shoes
Prize Money
1st: €7,380.002nd: €2,280.003rd: €1,080.004th: €480.005th: €180.00
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