14:00 Downpatrick

Saturday 17 June 2017

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Balloo Maiden Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 2f 165y  |   Good  |   15 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:01  |   Winning time: 4m 36.00s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Ajabindejaw13
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: D E Browne(7)| T: T Gibney
25/1
Better effort at Kilbeggan last time when a staying-on fourth to Treasure Chest. Step up in trip here likely to suit, but does have a bit to find to challenge the principals.
2
Horse silk
Atlantic Breakerb29
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: P D Kennedy(3)| T: M M McNiff| OR:  105| BF
11/2
Two solid efforts over this C&D lately although looked a little one-paced when third here last time out (made favourite). This looks another suitable opportunity, with conditions ideal again, and he must be on the shortlist.
3
Horse silk
Basilisk247
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: J J Slevin(5)| T: J P O'Brien
33/1
Yard going well and although he finished last on his only start to date (a bumper) the switch to hurdles may see him in a different light. Market the best guide as to chances.
4
Horse silk
Canny Tomt19
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G Elliott| OR:  99
7/1
Some solid efforts in low-grade handicaps lately and might have gone close over this C&D in May but for falling two from home. Reproduction of that gives him chances of hitting the places, but may find others stronger for the win.
5
Horse silk
Gleesons Tipp46
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Sean Flanagan| T: N Meade| BF
12/1
Plenty of promise in a Fairyhouse hurdle last October but then beaten at odds-on and again when made favourite at Ballinrobe last time (both bumper events). Switch back to hurdles looks a positive move and big chance if finding that debut form again.
6
Horse silk
Great Khan18
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: A E Lynch| T: E J O'Grady| BF
3/1
Has hit the frame on all of his last three starts, and his second to the useful Art Of Synergy here in May a very good effort. Not quite so good last time but still a solid run in the context of this race and with conditions to suit, should go close.
7
Horse silk
Linkup50
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: R Loughran| T: G Keane
66/1
Well beaten in both point-to-points and hurdles and simply looks to have too much on here.
8
Horse silk
Morpurgo725
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: B T O'Connell| T: J R Finn
66/1
Hasn't shown much in three starts on the Flat and needs the switch of codes to have a major impact. Others preferred.
9
Horse silk
Oath Breakerp,t8
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: J S McGarvey| T: J P O'Brien
20/1
Some promise in a maiden hurdle at Tramore in early June but didn't really build on that next time when fourth at Clonmel and probably needs another step forward here. On the plus side, yard is in form and step up in trip likely to suit.
10
Horse silk
Sea Bankt22
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Rachael Blackmore(3)| T: H Rogers
25/1
Brought down early at Down Royal last time but previous second to Delta Work at Punchestown was a major step forward on his Flat form. Upped in trip here, so that asks a new question, but can't be ruled out.
11
Horse silk
Sharps Choice26
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Ruby Walsh| T: W P Mullins| BF
5/4
Looked desperately unlucky to lose at Punchestown last time, looking to have the race won when tack came loose and he unshipped his rider at the last. Obvious chance of gaining compensation but does have a bit of ground to make up on Great Khan on previous start.
12
Horse silk
A Touch Of Sparkle17
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-5| J: P E Corbett(3)| T: S R B Crawford| OR:  87
25/1
Only moderate form to date and weakened quickly at Cartmel last time out. Looks one more for handicaps further down the line.
13
Horse silk
Boytonrath270
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-5| J: Brian Hayes| T: G Elliott
66/1
Some promise on debut at Ballinrobe last time but seems to have gone backwards since then, and can't really be looked at as the likely winner.
14
Horse silk
Hannah Huxwell24
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: B R Dalton| T: H Smyth
66/1
Has done a little better on last couple of starts without ever threatening the leaders. May find this too tough, and others hold better claims.
15
Horse silk
Scotch Quay15
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-5| J: A Ring(3)| T: E Griffin
100/1
Has shown only a modicum of promise in two starts over hurdles and makes little appeal for win purposes here.

Non-Runners

16
Horse silk
Storm Racer33
Weight: 11-12|  Age: 5
T: H De Bromhead  J: Reserve 1
NR
17
Horse silk
Thecraicisninety18
Weight: 11-12|  Age: 6
T: C Roche  J: Reserve 2
NR
18
Horse silk
Dubai Flyer29
Weight: 11-5|  Age: 4
T: N C Kelly  J: Reserve 3
NR

Forecasts

Sharps Choice (5/4), Great Khan (3/1), Atlantic Breaker (11/2), Canny Tom (7/1), Gleesons Tipp (12/1), Thecraicisninety (12/1), Storm Racer (16/1), Oath Breaker (20/1), A Touch Of Sparkle (25/1), Sea Bank (25/1), Ajabindejaw (25/1), Basilisk (33/1), Boytonrath (66/1), Linkup (66/1), Morpurgo (66/1), Hannah Huxwell (66/1), Dubai Flyer (66/1), Scotch Quay (100/1)

Verdict

The unlucky Sharps Choice has a great chance to put things right here but GREAT KHAN would hold a similar chance on their Kilbeggan form and can confirm it here. Atlantic Breaker is running with consistency and can get in the money. Canny Tom and Basilisk are others to consider.
  1. Great Khan
  2. Sharps Choice
  3. Atlantic Breaker

Prize Money

1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,002.004th: €450.005th: €176.00

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