18:05 Kilbeggan
Friday 21 April 2017
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Summer Party Pack Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 4YO plus  |  2m  |  Good  |  14 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 18:06Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 3m 47.80s
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Promise shown on the Flat in native France and won a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe (2m, soft) in good style at first attempt. Steadily downhill since then though but possible that a break may have galvanised her.
Fair performer in England with Keith Reveley, with CV including a Hexham bumper win and a Newcastle maiden hurdle success (2m4f, soft). Not sighted since pulling up at the venue in December but an interesting runner for powerful new yard.
Was found a moderate race at Bangor (2m3f, good) last year but largely disappointing since for three different yards. Did offer slightly more encouragement on heavy ground at Navan latest and better ground here unlikely to inconvenience him.
Put some modest efforts behind her when winning a 20-runner maiden hurdle at Gowran (2m, good) in September. Well beaten in a novice event next time but looks feasibly-treated on handicap bow if ready to go after a break.
Flattered to deceive in six starts for previous yard but landed something of a touch when scoring in a 22-runner novice handicap at Fairyhouse (2m, good to soft) on debut for new connections. Raised 10lb but likely there is more to come.
Mixing some half-promising efforts with really laboured stuff this season but most recent performances - including for a new yard - have been really poor. Couldn't be backed with confidence right now.
Poor strike rate over timber, just one win from 28. May be in need of some further relief from the handicapper, despite two respectable fourth place finishes at Navan on heavy ground since returning from a break.
Has gone well on this track twice before, winning a maiden hurdle around this time last year over 2m3f (good). Just found wanting in handicaps since but mark is dropping and it will be interesting to see if this drop in trip helps.
Won a novice hurdle at Southwell a few years back and also added a chase win at Wexford last summer. Last seen out finishing a 3L third back over hurdles over C&D in August, so respected if fit enough. Watch market.
Only hurdles success from 13 attempts came at Down Royal almost two years ago but she has mainly raced on the Flat since, adding an AW success at Dundalk. No margin for error from this mark returning to timber.
Close second at Ballinrobe last May was his best form for some time but he looked in need of the run when reappearing on heavy ground at Navan recently. Not getting any younger but dangerous to dismiss off such a low mark.
Well-placed to win twice last summer, including over this C&D. Held in next three starts but better than ever when returning from a break at Down Royal last month, scoring decisively over 2m3f. Raised 7lb but looks a player.
Gained useful experience in four maiden hurdle outings but was found badly wanting on his handicap debut over 2m4f at Fairyhouse (soft). Eased 3lb but probably needs further respite.
Moderate on the Flat but glimmers of potential over hurdles so far, including when beaten 21L on his handicap debut over at Sedgefield earlier this month. First reserve.
Non-Runners
11
Broughtons Star12
Weight: 11-2|Â Â Age: 10
T: G Elliott  J: C D Meehan
NR
16
Mezajy36
Weight: 10-12|Â Â Age: 5
T: D Hogan  J: Reserve 2
NR
17
Mustadaam263
Weight: 10-8|Â Â Age: 6
T: Miss Ellmarie Holden  J: Reserve 3
NR
Forecasts
Fridaynightlights (11/8), L'Attesa (5/1), Broughtons Star (6/1), Bashful Beauty (8/1), Dontbackme (10/1), Racing Stripes (14/1), Newsworthy (16/1), Courtly Conduct (16/1), British Art (16/1), Book At Bedtime (16/1), Rock On Rosie (16/1), My Betty (20/1), Veronica's Napkin (20/1), Tiliver (25/1), Able Dash (50/1), Mustadaam (50/1), Mezajy (100/1)
It was hard not to have been impressed with FRIDAYNIGHTLIGHTS' recent win at Fairyhouse on his debut for new connections and, even though raised a whopping 10lb, a follow-up is surely a distinct possibility with his rider able to take off 7lb. New stablemate Book At Bedtime is also of interest, along with My Betty who has gone well round here in the past, whilst it's not inconceivable Tiliver could go well on his return from a break.
- Fridaynightlights
- My Betty
- Book At Bedtime
Prize Money
1st: €7,392.002nd: €2,292.003rd: €1,092.004th: €493.005th: €192.00
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