19:35 Clonmel
Thursday 18 May 2017
All17:3018:0018:3019:0019:3520:1020:40
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  2m 3f 89y  |  Good  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 19:35Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 46.0s
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Unplaced on both outings in handicap hurdles last year, but far from disgraced and has dropped to a handy mark. This his easiest task for a while, and capable of going well fresh, so needs a market check on his first start since September.
Bit disappointing when last seen at Punchestown in December, but had been running respectably in competitive handicaps prior to that, and resumes from a mark 1lb lower than when last successful. Has gone well after a break in the past, and one to consider.
Won off this mark over 3m here in September, and bounced back to form when runner-up behind Just Call Me at Tipperary (2m4f) last month, staying on strongly. Suited by prevailing ground, and likely to make another bold bid now back in the groove.
No better off for finishing fourth behind War of The Pennys over 3m here in September, but bounced back from a poor run over fences when landing a flat maiden (2m1f) at this track recently. Not dismissed back over timber.
Winner of a C&D handicap hurdle in October 2015, but still 9lb higher than for that success, and has been struggling to make a significant impact over fences this spring. Others preferred.
Seemed to run well when third to Diamond King over fences at Galway in the autumn, but no impact in that sphere since, and something to prove returning to hurdles.
Quite highly tried over hurdles last season, and not disgraced when ninth in Fred Winter at Cheltenham. Failed to back that up at Fairyhouse last month, but has his sights lowered now, and not dismissed out of hand.
Not beaten far in competitive handicaps at Leopardstown and Punchestown in December, and shaped as if needing the run on return from a break at latter track recently. Should do better now, and handicapper slowly loosening his grip.
Off the mark on handicap debut at Wexford (2m) in March, and ran well to be fourth at Kilbeggan last week from revised mark. Still unexposed, and claims if he can find a little improvement for step up in trip.
Ran a stinker returned to hurdles at Cork (3m) in April, but much more like it when a creditable fourth of 19 there last time. More needed, but drops in trip now, and cheekpieces are refitted.
Veteran handicapper who was placed twice this spring prior to a never-nearer seventh of 19 at Tipperary last month. Needs things to drop right given his hold-up style, but figures on a handy mark, and can't be dismissed lightly.
Forecasts
You Can't Catch Me (9/2), Macs Legend (6/1), Little Haarth (7/1), War Of The Pennys (7/1), Jefferson Davis (8/1), King Blue (8/1), Fruits Of Glory (8/1), Zig Zag (9/1), Bishopslough (12/1), Presenting Mahler (16/1), Rebel Turn (33/1)
Both Little Haarth and Bishopslough are taking a drop in class after a break, and need respect given they have shown an ability to go well fresh in the past, but course winner WAR OF THE PENNYS bounced back to his best when second at Tipperary last month, and remains on a winning mark, so gets a narrow vote.
- War Of The Pennys
- Little Haarth
- Bishopslough
Prize Money
1st: €9,239.002nd: €2,865.003rd: €1,365.004th: €615.005th: €240.00
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