14:50 Clonmel
Thursday 16 February 2017
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Clonmel Maiden Hurdle
- 5YO plus | 2m 40y | Heavy | 15 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:50 | Winning time: 4m 28.60s
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Fourth on sole point-to-point start to date in April 2015, not raced since but has to be respected in these colours and for a trainer in great form.
Has struggled greatly in trio of novice hurdle outings so far, likely to find this equally difficult.
Gaining useful experience over flights this term and entitled to improve on recent Down Royal run, ought to be competitive in this.
Didn't show much on only start over hurdles at Naas last weekend, may need some time at this game before he's a threat.
Never a threat when making rules debut at Thurles a week ago, hard to fancy on that showing
Robin Des Champs gelding is related to winners over hurdles in France, best watched on first start.
Disappointing at Fairyhouse on debut earlier this month, at a time when yard were flying.
Two runs at Navan over this trip is maiden hurdles in December didn't offer much in the way of hope, best passed over for now.
Improved effort on third start at Naas recently, that came at 2m3f and while dropping in trip again now is one to consider.
Just second start over timber, shaped well enough on debut at Tramore on New Year's Day to suggest there's reason for optimism.
Has struggled both starts under rules to date, including five days ago at Naas, has got to find plenty more from somewhere.
Was beaten out of sight on hurdles bow at Thurles over 2m6f, drops in trip here but wouldn't be one to get overly excited about on form.
Twice beaten at odds-on but would have had the race in her pocket at Fairyhouse last time but for catastrophic last flight mistake. Rallied well to finish second and should go one better.
Only moderate promise in point-to-points so far, rules debut here and any money would be worth nothing.
Couple of runs in a maiden hurdle / bumper to date have been without encouragement, switches to jumping again but faces a tough task.
Non-Runners
1
Aaron Lad
Weight: 11-12| Age: 6
T: K Purcell J: J J Slevin
NR
2
Artical Eleven263
Weight: 11-12| Age: 7
T: D McNamara J: P F Mangan
NR
5
Mighty Stowaway22
Weight: 11-12| Age: 6
T: J J Hanlon J: Brian Hayes
NR
19
Pump Road
Weight: 11-11| Age: 5
T: J G Lonergan J: Reserve 1
NR
20
Lyreen Lad16
Weight: 11-11| Age: 5
T: A J Martin J: Reserve 2
NR
Forecasts
Chambord Du Lys (1/4), Monbeg Chit Chat (4/1), Mighty Stowaway (5/1), Harden (14/1), Artical Eleven (14/1), Three Kings (16/1), Mauna Kea (25/1), Cool Robin (33/1), Aaron Lad (33/1), Lyreen Lad (33/1), Nicat's Benefit (50/1), Pump Road (50/1), Jouxplane (66/1), Auntie's Nephew (66/1), Ancient Empire (66/1), Littlestickarubarb (66/1), Drakaina (100/1), Knockananna (100/1), Twilight Court (100/1), Lahardan Johnny (100/1)
CHAMBORD DU LYS has let her backers down on a couple of occasions already but she should get the job done now. She all but unseated Ruby Walsh at Fairyhouse last time over the final obstacle and showed a good turn of foot to run down the winner afterwards for a narrow second. If she jumps soundly, surely this contest is hers to lose. Monbeg Chit Chat is learning plenty and should get involved while Mighty Stowaway, second at Limerick over Christmas, deserves plenty respect now dropped in trip having disappointed since over three-miles at Fairyhouse. Harden must prove fitness but is worth a market check as a guide to expectations.
1. Chambord Du Lys
2. Mighty Stowaway
3. Monbeg Chit Chat
Prize Money
1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,002.004th: €450.005th: €176.00
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