17:40 Killarney

Monday 15 May 2017

All17:1017:4018:1018:4019:1019:4020:1020:40

Kelly Brothers Sliabh Luachra Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 4f  |   Soft (Heavy in places)  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:40  |   Winning time: 5m 2.90s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Jimmy Breekie24
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-6| J: P E Corbett(3)| T: S R B Crawford| OR:  125
20/1
Well beaten in a decent novice hurdle at Ayr last time. He was progressive before that and has each-way claims.
2
Horse silk
Mahler Ten99
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-6| J: Sean Flanagan| T: N Meade| OR:  126
8/1
Has run creditably in handicaps on his last two starts. This looks slightly easier and he can be competitive.
3
Horse silk
Miles To Memphist20
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: M A Enright| T: Mrs D Foster| OR:  122
14/1
Boasted useful form when trained by Alan King and has run well on all three starts, winning one of them, for his current yard. Place prospects.
4
Horse silk
Plinthb,t215
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-6| J: Mark Walsh| T: J P O'Brien| OR:  135
16/1
Not the most consistent performer, but is talented and would have a major chance if putting his best foot forward.
6
Horse silk
Lachares11
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-3| J: D N Russell| T: Miss Ellmarie Holden| OR:  127
11/2
Has won two of his seven starts and seems genuine and consistent. Has every chance on the ratings and has an in-form jockey on board.
8
Horse silk
Arbre De Vie17
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-0| J: Ruby Walsh| T: W P Mullins| OR:  148
4/7
Has been competing in decent company over fences, and returns to hurdles with leading claims at this level. Trip should be fine so this could be a shrewd piece of placing by his top trainer.
9
Horse silk
Cliffside Park13
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-0| J: Donagh Meyler(3)| T: E Doyle| OR:  127
28/1
Poor strike rate and has plenty to do against the best of these.
10
Horse silk
Flaxen Flarep36
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-0| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR:  147
12/1
Cheltenham Festival winner in 2013. On the comeback trail after almost two years off and was in the mix when unseating in a chase last time. Back over hurdles, he has a leading chance if retaining a fair portion of his ability.
11
Horse silk
Vukovart100
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-0| J: B J Cooper| T: G Elliott| OR:  137
33/1
Former useful chaser who has lost his way and cannot be fancied until hinting at a revival.

Non-Runners

5
Horse silk
Weather Watch179
Weight: 11-6|  Age: 7
T: Mrs J Harrington  J: R M Power
NR
7
Horse silk
Akito19
Weight: 11-0|  Age: 7
T: J R Barry  J: B T O'Connell
NR

Forecasts

Arbre De Vie (4/7), Lachares (11/2), Mahler Ten (8/1), Flaxen Flare (12/1), Miles To Memphis (14/1), Plinth (16/1), Jimmy Breekie (20/1), Weather Watch (20/1), Akito (25/1), Cliffside Park (28/1), Vukovar (33/1)

Verdict

ARBRE DE VIE has been running with credit over fences, but his leading trainer has spotted an opening over hurdles and it would be no surprise were he to oblige. Flaxen Flare seems to retain a fair amount of his ability and can go well, while Lachares is a progressive younger horse who warrants respect.
  1. Arbre De Vie
  2. Flaxen Flare
  3. Lachares

Prize Money

1st: €11,088.002nd: €3,437.003rd: €1,638.004th: €738.005th: €288.00

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