18:20 Kilbeggan
Friday 12 May 2017
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle (80-116)
- 4YO plus | 2m | Yielding | 14 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 18:21 | Winning time: 3m 56.1s
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Reverts to hurdles after an aborted chase campaign that didn't go well, and is on a workable handicap mark based on his placings in big-field handicaps at Down Royal and Galway last year. Has gone well after a break and yard in better form. On the shortlist.
Generally on the premises in these handicaps and again ran well at Wexford last time when a staying-on second to Shadagann. Handicapper looks to have his measure but may well hit the frame again, with likely conditions so suit.
Not seen out since a bitter disappointment at Ballinrobe last May, but on previous run defied a near two year absence to win a Punchestown maiden hurdle, so the layoff not necessarily a concern. Changed yards since but may have more to offer.
No win since 2015 and although often highly tried, hasn't really looked like adding to it. Not seen out since being outclassed at Gowran Park in October and although mark starting to come down, others still preferred.
Won a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last October and was quite highly tried in two starts after. Was running okay on the all-weather at Dundalk when last seen (in January) and opening mark looks workable. Market the best guide as to chance after a break.
Well handicapped if he can reproduce his Flat form over hurdles, and was in the process of running a nice race at Punchestown when falling at the last (would have finished midfield). May have needed that after an absence and if building on it, has chances in an open race.
Bounced right back to form on latest start at Downpatrick, winning with a bit in hand (eased down last half-furlong) and 6lb rise looks fair. Drop in trip seemed to do the trick there and every chance of the follow-up if in the same form.
Looks to be slowly finding his form again and came back off a short break to finish a respectable sixth to Bobabout at Punchestown last time. Tongue tie that had been on previous start missing there.
Good effort on latest start when third to the unexposed and improving Andratx at Ballinrobe and previous effort here at Kilbeggan gave notice his turn might not be far away again. Conditions fine (and wouldn't mind any rain) and one of the more likely ones.
Winner on handicap debut at Wexford recently, although that was on soft/heavy ground, and likely to face different conditions today. Nevertheless, lightly raced and should have improvement to come, so not ruled out despite an 8lb rise for that.
Is capable of the odd good run and recent form figures don't look great, but travelled well to a point on latest outing at Fairyhouse and may have something more to offer. May want a longer trip than today's before showing it, but any market move would be interesting.
Hadn't shown much in previous four starts over hurdles but did do a little better at Down Royal on latest start, running well to two out and then getting tired. Winner over a mile on the Flat and looks feasibly handicapped for debut in the sphere today. Watch the market for clues.
Did a little better for the combination of going handicapping and better ground at Down Royal on latest start, but even that needs plenty of improvement on if he's to get involved. Young enough to do that but others still preferred.
Some ability there but signs of temperament to go with it, and although not disgraced at Downpatrick latest (slowly away, made the ground up quickly) is regressive and not one to trust at present.
Non-Runners
15
Banker Burke6
Weight: 10-0| Age: 7
T: J Larkin J: Reserve 1
NR
16
Paddytheirishman162
Weight: 9-10| Age: 7
T: G T Lynch J: Reserve 2
NR
17
Ardkilly Acclaim32
Weight: 9-10| Age: 9
T: R J Tierney J: Reserve 3
NR
Forecasts
Bashful Beauty (5/1), Mysticaltou (5/1), Jaime Sommers (13/2), Ceide Fields (13/2), Dollar And A Dream (10/1), Here For The Craic (10/1), Mr Picotee (12/1), Rogue Agent (12/1), Jefferson Davis (14/1), Mezajy (14/1), Double Speak (14/1), Zanjabeel (20/1), Romantic (20/1), Banker Burke (25/1), Baron Von Chill (33/1), Ardkilly Acclaim (50/1), Paddytheirishman (50/1)
A few can be given chances here. The vote in an open contest goes to top weight DOLLAR AND A DREAM who should enjoy the return to hurdles and should find this company a lot less taxing. After a quiet spell, Tony Martin's horses are running better and he can get another on the board. Mysticaltou turned a corner last time and should continue to progress. Bashful Beauty is getting on in years but might still have a race in him and can go well if building on his latest effort. Both Romantic and Zanjabeel need a market check.
- Dollar And A Dream
- Mysticaltou
- Bashful Beauty
Prize Money
1st: €9,239.002nd: €2,865.003rd: €1,365.004th: €615.005th: €240.00
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