18:40 Tipperary
Thursday 20 April 2017
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Point To Point Evening 11th May Maiden Hurdle
- 4YO plus | 2m | Good to Yielding | 20 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 18:41 | Winning time: 3m 48.10s
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Has plenty of improvement to uncover following three starts in this sphere if he's going to have designs on a breakthrough.
Was at least competitive within the field here recently on second start having been completely tailed off on hurdles bow, good bit more required from somewhere.
Steadily improved in three bumper runs last year, getting off the mark at Kilbeggan in very good style in August, obvious contender now returning to jump hurdles.
Unable to get off the mark in seven starts over flights for former trainer, did run pleasing race last summer at Galway when fancied and worth market check here.
Average winner on the Flat, may well have learned from recent jumping bow and definitely possesses the ability to improve on it now.
Winged Love gelding makes racecourse debut in this, trainer has been amongst the winners recently and is worth a check in the market.
Didn't show enough in two December starts over these obstacles to merit confidence for this return to action, though likely better ground could be a plus.
There has been market support on all three jumps starts and has run credibly twice over this trip, drops back in distance now and one to take seriously again.
Hasn't been running badly in four maiden hurdles, but has twice let favourite backers down without much of a fight. Hood is added here, retains hopes.
Very poor in three maiden hurdles last year, does at least come here fit from a couple of runs on the Flat, but that is where the positives end for now.
Ran a race of real promise in February over 2m3f at Clonmel when close third, though let that effort down badly back at the same track last month. Has been given time to get over that but back to the drawing board here in all reality.
Disappointing at Fairyhouse earlier this month in a handicap, January effort at Down Royal in one of these merits respecting and entitled to be in the mix though has to bounce back from that poor show.
Not finishing his races as would be hoped and has already been turned over on three occasions at short prices in six hurdles starts. Rating means he must be respected regardless for powerful connections.
French import has been off the track for ten months ahead of this first jumping test and is set to sport a first-time tongue strap for the occasion.
Always in rear on hurdles bow at Cork recently and finished a long way last of 18, another tough assignment here it seems.
Raced keenly at Wexford on jumps bow on St Patrick's Day and didn't convince with hurdling technique, needs to have learned lessons from that experience.
Beaten a long, long way on jumps bow at Gowran Park on testing ground last month, room for plenty improvement currently.
Ran a pleasing race over 2m at Clonmel last month on return from a layoff, travelled well for a long way when upped in trip at Limerick since before fading. This trip bodes well.
Beaten out of sight at Thurles last month on third hurdles start, due to sport a hood for the first time if getting in as first reserve.
Easily beaten off in a bumper, on the Flat and in a maiden hurdle in three starts, this is likely going to prove just as tough if getting called up as second reserve.
Non-Runners
4
The Steward242
Weight: 11-12| Age: 6
T: D K Weld J: Mr D Sinnott
NR
12
Poker Party547
Weight: 11-4| Age: 5
T: H De Bromhead J: Phillip Enright
NR
23
Josie Wing272
Weight: 10-11| Age: 5
T: M S Sandra Hughes J: Reserve 3
NR
Forecasts
Robin Des Foret (5/4), The Steward (4/1), Veneziano Springs (5/1), Hickey's Rock (7/1), Guitar George (8/1), Leomar (12/1), Well Joey (12/1), Timing'severything (12/1), Poker Party (16/1), Arctic Light (20/1), U S Navy Seal (20/1), Raglan Rose (25/1), Oakmont (33/1), Airdrigh (33/1), Evie Rose (50/1), Malicious Intent (66/1), Euro Bond (66/1), Ellie's Choice (66/1), Josie Wing (66/1), California Soul (100/1), Sierra Law (100/1), Pitore (100/1), The Golden Punto (100/1)
Robin Des Foret progressed nicely in bumpers last year and opened his account decisively at Kilbeggan, he's sure to prove popular here for the champion trainer on his first start over hurdles. Leomar meanwhile has become a frustrating and expensive figure for punters and it is tough to recommend his claims on recent evidence. Timing'severything is worth a mention on his Galway run last summer but it would be folly not to consider THE STEWARD for the Weld team. The Rosewell House handler doesn’t have too many over timber but he boasts an impressive strike rate when he does and may send it up a notch with victory in this contest.
- The Steward
- Robin Des Foret
- Timing'severything
Prize Money
1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,002.004th: €450.005th: €176.00
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