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Saturday 2 September 2017

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Gormanlough Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)

Off time: 17:16 | Winning time: 2m 10.42s

(8)

Ana Lichious^t²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: D M Redmond⁽⁵⁾| T: P W Flynn| OR: 65| D

14/1

Four time winner during her career in France, but regressive since switched to these shores and very tough to fancy despite a declining mark given her current form.

Form: 10-9650

(16)

Dysios^t¹³²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: W J Lee| T: D Cullen| OR: 65| CD

8/1

C&D winner back in 2013 but has jumped fences more regularly than not since those days and was well beaten when last seen in action on the Flat here in April. A jumps campaign awaits.

Form: 4050/0-0

(10)

Harvey Specter¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: D P Linehan⁽⁵⁾| T: R Donohoe| OR: 62

16/1

Lost his way since leaving the care of Ger Lyons, and a string of five duck eggs since September 2016 make him an unappealing sort.

Form: 60000-0

(7)

Paved With Gold³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Colin Keane| T: J J Murphy| OR: 62

10/1

His sole career success came over 1m at Dundalk in November 2016, but he's looked in need of the races since returning from a lengthy break in late July. Stamina a slight concern.

Form: 0127-80

(6)

No Way Jack^p,t¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Wayne Lordan| T: P Martin| OR: 57

10/1

Has finished runner up on two of his last three starts at Roscommon and Gowran (with cut), but a career profile of 1 from 42 isn't the most inspiring. Claims, but the handicapper is taking no chances (up another 2lb).

Form: 574262

(20)

Ar Eagla Na Heagla¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: R P Downey⁽³⁾| T: P Casey| OR: 62

25/1

€2,500 foal who has shown precious little in three quick runs in maidens between 7f and 1m1½f. Handicap debut.

Form: 900

(17)

Emily Square⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: D O'Brien| T: T Mullins| OR: 56

5/1

Won just once in 23 career starts (at Killarney in August 2015) but has found her level in regularly hitting the frame in four starts since late July. This trip probably suits her best and an obvious contender.

Form: 0-62423

(15)

First Excursion^p,t¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: K J Manning| T: P D Deegan| OR: 62

25/1

27,000 gns juvenile who needs to improve on his form in maidens (mainly over 1m) to be involved on handicap debut.

Form: 606

(23)

Musical Jewel^v1⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: O J Orr⁽⁵⁾| T: S Lynam| OR: 56

20/1

Six race maiden who has achieved little of note between 1m and 1m4f, and needs the falling mark and first time visor to spark a transformation.

Form: 890-690

(1)

Shawami^t²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: T P Madden⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 61

12/1

Twelve race maiden, but posted a career best on her latest start at Leopardstown last month (1m1f) when a ¾L runner up to Delaire. Raised 3lb, but similar ground conditions are likely.

Form: 000502

(12)

Favorite Story¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: L F Roche| T: Miss S J Harty| OR: 60

33/1

Five race maiden, but largely anonymous since switched to handicapping and needs this extra yardage to help in order to get involved.

Form: 04400

(21)

The Last Indian²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: P J Smullen| T: A A Howard| OR: 53

3/1

Transformed on her handicap debut over 7½f at Tipperary last month. The assessor has taken evasive action and raised her 8lb, but if returning in the same order could continue to make a mockery of her previous Flat (maiden) and jumps form.

Form: 000-1

(19)

Suzy Vega^t⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: C P Hoban| T: A Oliver| OR: 55

33/1

Five race maiden who finished last of ten to Mr Adjudicator at Killarney (1m3f yielding) nine days ago, and has been dropped 4lb by the handicapper.

Form: 45960

(4)

Glimmer Of Hope^v1⁵⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: C O'Donoghue| T: W J Fitzpatrick| OR: 48

33/1

Formerly trained in England by Mark Hoad, but has achieved little on the Flat in Ireland, including on handicap debut at Bellewstown in early July (1m6f). Dropped in trip and blinkers applied.

Form: 7/6-040

(14)

Yes I Am^t⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: J A Heffernan| T: S Nolan| OR: 47

11/1

Won on debut back in 2014 at Dundalk (7f), but not since and has fallen back to a platers mark on turf. Little to enthuse over, but he is 7lb lower than when a narrow third to Three Majors at Leopardstown in July. Trip fears.

Form: 0/930-86

(2)

Sixtyfiveroses¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Ronan Whelan| T: J F Levins| OR: 46| BF

10/1

21 race maiden, but with placed form to her name (largely at Dundalk). A surprise if she's good enough now back up in trip to 1m2f.

Form: 50-6630

(5)

Crown Pleasure²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁷⁾| T: T G McCourt| OR: 45

28/1

Consistent in 2015, winning at Wexford in August (1m3f), but consistently moderate since back from an 18 month break in May and an overall career profile of 1 from 30 speaks volumes.

Form: 500069

(11)

Yellow Rock¹³⁰²

Age: 10| Weight: 8-8| J: Rory Cleary| T: L Comer| OR: 45| D

50/1

Won over this trip at Leopardstown in July 2011, but hasn't seen any racecourse action since February 2014. No chance on all available information.

Form: 078090/

(18)

Isabella Vite^p⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: K J Leonard⁽⁵⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 49

25/1

Age is on her side, but she's appeared devoid of ability so far, including in a couple of handicaps over longer trips.

Form: 00007

(9)

Jack Baur^b⁶⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Chris Hayes| T: T Doyle| OR: 46

33/1

Nine race maiden who was spotted making late progress in a 1m1f+ claiming maiden contest at Ballinrobe in June (fourth of seven to All The Mollies), but looks most unlikely to rival his namesake for stardom.

Form: 0-08004

(22)

Henry's Affair^b,t¹⁰⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Sean Davis⁽⁷⁾| T: H Rogers| OR: 45

25/1

Eight race maiden who appears no great shakes, but makes just her second start for this yard today. Off since May.

Form: 04908-0

(13)

Remember Nerja^p⁵⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: N G McCullagh| T: J P Fahey| OR: 45

10/1

Six race maiden, but shaped better when third to Less Of That over this trip at Naas in early July. Cheek-pieces retained and surprisingly dropped 2lb in the weights.

Form: 70-0073

Silent Dreamer^b1¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Declan McDonogh| T: M P Sunderland| OR: 58

50/1

First Reserve: Eleven race maiden who has failed to beat a single rival on her last two outings at Limerick and Tramore.

Form: 76/8-687

Non-Runners

(3)

Fairy Flute³⁶

Weight: 9-9| Age: 5

T: G Elliott J: Declan McDonogh

Cascar Cavcha³⁷

Weight: 8-5| Age: 3

T: H Rogers J: Reserve 2

Forecasts

The Last Indian (3/1), Emily Square (5/1), Dysios (8/1), Sixtyfiveroses (10/1), No Way Jack (10/1), Paved With Gold (10/1), Remember Nerja (10/1), Yes I Am (11/1), Shawami (12/1), Fairy Flute (12/1), Ana Lichious (14/1), Harvey Specter (16/1), Musical Jewel (20/1), Isabella Vite (25/1), Ar Eagla Na Heagla (25/1), Henry's Affair (25/1), First Excursion (25/1), Crown Pleasure (28/1), Jack Baur (33/1), Favorite Story (33/1), Glimmer Of Hope (33/1), Suzy Vega (33/1), Yellow Rock (50/1), Silent Dreamer (50/1)

Strong in quantity, but not so in terms of quality. Those towards the top of the market look the horses to concentrate upon in a race where many would appear to hold no chance of winning whatsoever. Tipperary winner The Last Indian looks the most dangerous too predict after an improved showing latest, but at least the handicapper has taken evasive action with an 8lb rise. Both Shawami and No Way Jack should be knocking at the door, but the consistent EMILY SQUARE gets a chance to record a second career success over a trip which appears to suit her best.