14:25 Punchestown

Wednesday 22 February 2017

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Quevega Mares Hurdle (Listed)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 4f  |   Heavy  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:26  |   Winning time: 5m 14.08s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Whiteout20
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-7| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR:  147
14/1
Good run latest at Leopardstown but previously no match for Apple's Jade over this trip at Fairyhouse. Hard to see that form getting reversed.
2
Horse silk
Apple's Jade80
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: B J Cooper| T: G Elliott| OR:  153
2/5
A very talented mare, took a while to get going this season but landed third Grade One of her career last time over this trip at Fairyhouse. Given a rest since, she's clearly the one to beat now.
3
Horse silk
Limini298
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: Ruby Walsh| T: W P Mullins| OR:  145
3/1
Won first three starts over timber, including Cheltenham Festival Grade Two last March, subsequent form less inspiring, including second to Whiteout over 2m2f at this track in April. Off the radar since.
4
Horse silk
Emcon11
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-11| J: Jack Kennedy| T: W J Austin| OR:  125
50/1
Solid handicap hurdler in her own right but this requires a fair few jumps up the ladder to see her playing a role in the finish.
5
Horse silk
Jennys Melodyt167
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-11| J: D J Mullins| T: B Arthey| OR:  126
66/1
Similarly, she's an above average handicapper but faces a stern test in this, pulled up when last seen in competitive Haydock handicap.
6
Horse silk
Rock On The Moor20
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-11| J: R M Power| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR:  140
14/1
Behind Whiteout and Limini at this venue April, since been novice chasing and has fair task to turn that form around now reverting back to timber.

Forecasts

Apple's Jade (2/5), Limini (3/1), Rock On The Moor (14/1), Whiteout (14/1), Emcon (50/1), Jennys Melody (66/1)

Verdict

A midweek treat on what is now a short road to Cheltenham, this looks likely to revolve around APPLE'S JADE and Limini. The former has been going through the gears nicely this season and, if last season's form is to be trusted, may well improve as the spring arrives. That makes her an exciting prospect and she ought to win this en route to the Cotswolds. Limini is likely to be festival-bound too but, having not raced since April, she's quite entitled to want this run. Even at her best, she might do well to come out on top against her former stablemate. Whiteout is no slouch and has beaten Limini before so she is not written off. Of the remaining trio Rock On The Moor is best equipped to seize on any scraps from the top table. 1. Apple's Jade 2. Limini 3. Whiteout

Prize Money

1st: €19,987.002nd: €6,175.003rd: €2,925.004th: €1,300.005th: €488.00

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