15:45 Limerick

Thursday 6 April 2017

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Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   2m  |   Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)  |   14 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:45  |   Winning time: 4m 11.50s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Orchard Roadt116
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-10| J: C M Collins| T: G Elliott| OR:  116
14/1
C&D winner in December on penultimate start, fell when still in contention three out at Cork later the same month. 10lb higher than previous winning mark but commands respect.
2
Horse silk
Goulane Chosen20
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-8| J: B J Foley| T: David J McGrath| OR:  114
8/1
Winner over fences at Clonmel early last month though since had a tough race at Wexford on St Patrick's Day, switches to hurdles now and handicapped to go well on old form over these obstacles.
3
Horse silk
Soir De Chantenayp20
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-0| J: Ricky Doyle| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  116
10/1
Three-time winner in France, was highly tried on first couple of runs in Ireland though has continued to disappoint in three runs this calendar year with sights lowered. Back down in trip now and could take a hand in the finish.
4
Horse silk
All The Chimneys33
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-12| J: M P Burke| T: W J Austin| OR:  104
8/1
Close up fourth behind progressive Yaya Fizz on previous hurdles run at Naas in January, since been running very well over fences and should go well again now back jumping flights.
5
Horse silk
Benny In Milan11
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-12| J: Simon Torrens(4)| T: Peter Fahey| OR:  104
12/1
Without a win in nine starts over timber and three efforts this term have all been disappointing, gets 2lb back here but looks to be up against it again.
6
Horse silk
Harethv15
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-10| J: Mr J Mulvihill(4)| T: C Byrnes| OR:  102
3/1
Back from a two-year absence, has run a trio of pleasing races including at Navan on Saturday. Visored for the first time now and entitled to go close.
7
Horse silk
Just Call Me19
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-8| J: D J McInerney(2)| T: A J McNamara| OR:  100
20/1
First run for 544 days came over this C&D 19 days ago, never looked a danger in that race but was entitled to need the run. Just 3lb higher than previous winning mark.
8
Horse silk
Una's Pleasure189
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-8| J: F J Hayes| T: J J Walsh| OR:  100
25/1
Winner over flights at Listowel in June last year though failed to build on it subsequently and has been off the track now for six months. Likely to play a minor role in this.
9
Horse silk
Who's Crossb,t56
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-8| J: T N Brett(2)| T: J P Ryan| OR:  100
20/1
Was in good tune last summer, much less so in two runs this year however, latest came over fences at Thurles in February but also disappointed in this discipline at Tramore. Bit to prove currently.
10
Horse silk
Black Iceh,t19
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-6| J: E O'Connell| T: S Fahey| OR:  98
12/1
Not the most prolific, was pulled up over C&D at Christmas, did run a better race 19 days back here to be fourth of ten but requires a bit more from somewhere.
11
Horse silk
Balynaclash Warior101
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-5| J: A W Short| T: R P Rath| OR:  97
20/1
Around 15L behind All The Chimneys at Fairyhouse in December, 9lb turnaround may be not be enough to bridge that gap and he ran a much poorer race at Down Royal later in that month. Has been off the track since.
12
Horse silk
Lizzies Champt181
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-3| J: B Browne| T: P G Kelly| OR:  95
7/1
Is 11lb higher than when scoring over C&D in December, was pulled up having been upped to 3m at Fairyhouse in January, off since and should be more suited by this trip.
13
Horse silk
Another Rattlerp75
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-12| J: J P O'Sullivan(2)| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  90
25/1
Winner of a 2m handicap hurdle at Listowel in September but has failed to build on it in three subsequent runs, most recent of which came at Navan in January when beat around 87L.
14
Horse silk
Rebel Cryp,t4
Age: 10|  Weight: 9-11| J: Katie O'Farrell| T: N Lee| OR:  89
5/1
Ran a credible race to be third at Fairyhouse on Sunday over 2m4f, races off the same mark here and drops back in trip. Capable of having a big say if in the same mood.

Forecasts

Hareth (3/1), Rebel Cry (5/1), Lizzies Champ (7/1), All The Chimneys (8/1), Goulane Chosen (8/1), Soir De Chantenay (10/1), Black Ice (12/1), Benny In Milan (12/1), Orchard Road (14/1), Just Call Me (20/1), Balynaclash Warior (20/1), Who's Cross (20/1), Another Rattler (25/1), Una's Pleasure (25/1)

Verdict

All The Chimneys deserves huge respect switching to hurdles having been in cracking form over fences of late. He was running nicely around the turn of the year in this sphere and it will come as no surprise should he pick up where he left off. Balynaclash Warior was behind him at Fairyhouse in December but is weighted to close the gap now while Rebel Cry is greatly respected having run well at that venue as recently as Sunday and he comes here on the same mark. HARETH has been showing enough in three runs back from an absence to suggest he'll grab a prize of this ilk somewhere soon and he is given the nod now in a first-time visor. Despite being a bit disappointing since arriving in this country, it is too soon to write off Soir De Chantenay. Switching to hurdles, Goulane Chosen is handicapped for a bit run based on his previous form.
  1. Hareth
  2. All The Chimneys
  3. Rebel Cry

Prize Money

1st: €8,932.002nd: €2,769.003rd: €1,320.004th: €594.005th: €232.00

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