20:20 Tipperary
Thursday 25 May 2017
All17:4018:1018:4019:1519:4520:2020:50
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- 4YO plus  |  2m 4f  |  Good (Watering)  |  16 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 20:20Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 4.5s
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Decent dual purpose performer who ran a good fourth in the Cesarewitch Trial Handicap at Newmarket last autumn. Returns after more than six months on the sidelines but has a touch of class and wouldn't surprise if makes presence felt.
Listed hurdle winner for Nicky Henderson in December 2014. Failed to cut much ice for present connections over fences last term and showed little on the Flat in three runs at Dundalk. May need more leeway from the handicapper.
Scored twice over fences and once on the level last summer but absent since disappointing over 14f at Listowel in September. Feasibly handicapped back over hurdles so any market confidence would be worth noting.
Front runner who mixes chasing and hurdling and has run respectably in both spheres over the last year. Had a break since September and likely been saved for a summer campaign. Tends to go well fresh so is of interest.
Kept on steadily into fourth in similar event at Killarney last week having fallen over fenecs on his previous start. Needs a little more to figure in a competitive heat.
Creeping up the handicap despite failing to score but has run well in each of his last three starts, including over three miles. Strong pace would bring stamina into play and looks one for the short list.
Landed soft ground Wexford maiden hurdle last month and appeared to run above herself when fourth in a listed mares event at Killarney last time. Clearly in fine fettle and should be thereabouts.
Won three from five during fruitful spell last summer then went off the boil last winter. Returns after a break but may now be handicapped up to the hilt.
Landed some tasty bets in two wins on the A/W at Wolverhampton in January then ran poorly back over hurdles at Wexford last time, pulling up when well beaten 2 out. Better ground here may help but others make more appeal.
Has to have decent ground to show his form so conditions should be in his favour. Failed to shine though in three starts since winter break and might need even more help from the handicapper before getting competitive.
Landed Down Royal handicap chase on soft ground in January but has disappointed in three outings since then, including over hurdles. Top trainer definitely respected but needs to find more.
Stayed on well in the closing stages at Cork earlier this month on first start since last autumn. That should have put her spot on and there appears every chance she will be in the thick of the action this time around.
First-time visor did the trick when scoring at Limerick last month after a series of solid runs. Competes now off a 7lb higher mark but should go well if in the same kind of form if taking to cheekpieces.
11-year-old who appears not to be the force of old but not totally out of the reckining if revitalised following his winter break. Feasibly weighted if able to show a little of the old spark.
Sprang a 25/1 surprise last time out at Tipperary under Racheal Blackmore who takes the mount once again. Raised 8lbs for his troubles but not ruled out all the same.
Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner last August and ran well at 50/1 when runner-up in Fairyhouse novice handicap event under his amateur rider. Poor run last time though so worth a try at this longer trip.
Non-Runners
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Double Speak13
Weight: 10-13|Â Â Age: 9
T: Mrs D A Love  J: Dillon Maxwell
NR
Forecasts
Hareth (11/4), Just Call Me (5/1), Petuna (6/1), Admiral Brian (7/1), Miss Eyecatcher (7/1), Hurricane Darwin (7/1), Bakers Street (16/1), Holeinthewall Bar (16/1), Double Speak (16/1), Coolfighter (20/1), Garri Rua (20/1), Buster Dan Dan (20/1), Alton Bay (20/1), Memories Of Milan (33/1), Pivot Bridge (33/1), The Winkler (33/1), Snake Eyes (33/1)
A switch from the visor to cheekpieces might maintain the inetrest of HARETH who has as good a chance as any in a wide open event. Charles Byrnes' gelding is in good heart at present and should be there or thereabouts. On his best from a case can be made for top weight Alton Bay, a comment that also applies to Buster Dan Dan. Just Call Me appeared to react well to his new rider last time and should be in the mix, along with the likes of Petuna and Miss Eyecatcher.
- Hareth
- Just Call Me
- Miss Eyecatcher
Prize Money
1st: €9,856.002nd: €3,056.003rd: €1,455.004th: €656.005th: €256.00
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