18:20 Ballinrobe
Tuesday 2 May 2017
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Spa At Breaffy Maiden Hurdle
- 5YO plus  |  2m 4f 150y  |  Good (Watering)  |  14 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 18:20Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 1.0s
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Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
Nine attempts over hurdles without success, came closest over 2m2f at Downpatrick in September when beaten 9L. Hasn't run since October.
Has acquitted herself well enough in two hurdles appearances, beat just under 20L at Cork over 2m3f last month. Should have more to offer for in-form connections.
Has had plenty chances already and failed to deliver, pulled up in two of previous three runs. Will land one of these somewhere no doubt but isn't one to be trusting.
Beaten fair distances in maiden hurdles at Tramore (2m) and Kilbeggan (2m3f) last month after joining this yard, plenty improvement called for.
Showed some promise in 2m4f maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in December but subsequent effort at Thurles in February was less satisfactory and best watched here unless market says different.
Beat a long way over hurdles in October at Galway, last month's Cork bumper run was better but needs to improve a fair chunk again if he's going to contemplate breakthrough here.
Been there or thereabouts in last four starts over timber, twice settling for second including last month in Limerick maiden. Booking of Walsh today is noted.
Has not yet lived up to the promise shown on his bumper debut last August, unseating on his first run over hurdles and then being well beaten in both runs since. Impossible to recommend at present despite dropping in trip.
Winged Love gelding was soon detached on last month's debut appearance at Tramore over 2m5f in a maiden hurdle. Gets tongue strap now.
Unable to land blow at Down Royal or Catterick in bumpers, latest coming 78 days ago. Upped in trip now for this hurdling debut, plenty to find.
Posted best effort to date when close third of 14 over 2m4f at Wexford last month, gives him decent claims in this with Russell back in the plate.
Plenty to find on previous hurdles form, including last month's reappearance over 2m3f at Limerick. Hasn't shown enough to merit enthusiasm.
Was in trouble not long after halfway on rules bow in a Tramore bumper last month, has a lot to find to get competitive now switching to this discipline.
Westerner mare will need to show a lot more than has been the case so far in point-to-points and last month's rules bow in a Tramore bumper. Hard to find any positives currently.
Non-Runners
13
Ask Granny107
Weight: 10-11|Â Â Age: 5
T: Mrs J Harrington  J: M J Bolger
NR
16
Penance16
Weight: 11-4|Â Â Age: 7
T: T Gibney  J: Reserve 1
NR
17
Cher Why Not14
Weight: 11-4|Â Â Age: 5
T: T Doyle  J: Reserve 2
NR
18
Cresus De Grissay87
Weight: 11-4|Â Â Age: 5
T: P Nolan  J: Reserve 3
NR
Forecasts
Political Theatre (7/4), Dawn Raider (7/4), Fintara (11/2), Cresus De Grissay (8/1), Penance (8/1), Billy Flight (9/1), Berry Des Aulmes (12/1), Riverrainshine (20/1), Walkers Point (20/1), Cher Why Not (25/1), Ask Granny (33/1), Michael's Bird (50/1), Call Of The Loon (50/1), Harmoney Row (50/1), Julie's Luck (66/1), Big Picture (66/1), My Man Frankie (66/1), Graineyhill (100/1)
POLITICAL THEATRE stepped up on previous efforts with a good run at Wexford in similar company last month and can open his account now with the return of Russell viewed as a plus. Similarly, the booking of the champion jockey to partner Dawn Raider suggests that after four decent showings over timber, connections are hopeful of a breakthrough this evening. Fintara is also worth considering while the frustrating Berry Des Aulmes may attract more support despite recent failings.
- Political Theatre
- Dawn Raider
- Fintara
Prize Money
1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,002.004th: €450.005th: €176.00
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