18:10 Fairyhouse

Wednesday 20 September 2017

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Christmas Parties At Fairyhouse December 16th Handicap

  • 3YO plus  |   1m 2f  |   Soft to Heavy  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 18:12  |   Winning time: 2m 17.03s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
2
(14)
Horse silk
Panstarr10
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-8| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR:  92| D
5/1
Has won three of her last four starts and particularly impressive when winning a valuable handicap at the Curragh last time out, winning well from the front. Only up 4lb for that and should run well, with more progress possible.
3
(7)
Horse silk
Secret Existence16
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: Gary Halpin(3)| T: J Feane| OR:  87
7/1
Won on debut for this yard and not seen until finishing runner-up at Roscommon last time out. Likely to be more to come for this yard and gets the services of a useful 3lb claimer.
4
(12)
Horse silk
Castle Guestt20
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-4| J: P J Smullen| T: M Halford| OR:  83| BF| D
25/1
Firm ground winner at the Curragh last year but out of form lately, including over hurdles last time out. Has fallen below his last winning mark as a result but probably better on faster ground and others arrive with more pressing claims.
5
(9)
Horse silk
My Brotherp21
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: Shane Kelly(3)| T: L Smyth| OR:  83
25/1
Sligo maiden winner last year but assessor took a strong view of that form and he's struggled subsequently. Handicap slowly falling but he needs to bounce back after a couple of poor efforts. Best when allowed to dominate from the front.
6
(10)
Horse silk
Vastonea14
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-3| J: M L Melia(10)| T: K Prendergast| OR:  82| D
25/1
Has won twice this year but he's been a little disappointing this campaign. Well suited to 1m2f with cut in the ground and back on his last winning mark so he can't be discounted.
7
(1)
Horse silk
Here For The Craicp35
Age: 10|  Weight: 9-2| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: D Budds| OR:  81
12/1
Has been running well in defeat this year and only just touched off over 1m4f at Gowran Park last time. Drop back in trip not ideal on that evidence and on all recent form, he seems better over further.
8
(4)
Horse silk
World Warp41
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR:  86
7/1
Still a maiden after eight starts and ran well last time out in a Leopardstown maiden but likely to find life tougher back in a handicap and no signs his mark is lenient. Drop back in trip may help but others look more likely winners.
9
(3)
Horse silk
Storminginh1101
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Billy Lee| T: C O'Dwyer| OR:  79
25/1
Won his maiden at Cork on just his second start but has been very disappointing in three starts this year. Given a short break and has been given some relief from the handicapper. Can't be ruled out if the first-time hood has the desired effect.
10
(13)
Horse silk
Magen's Moonh21
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-12| J: Sean Davis(7)| T: J M Oxx| OR:  82
8/1
Just a Dundalk maiden win to her name so far but has produced some respectable efforts on turf since and ran well at Bellewstown last time out when third of 15. Shaped like she would appreciate this drop back in trip so should run a big race again.
11
(15)
Horse silk
Tudor Cityt46
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-11| J: O J Orr(5)| T: A J Martin| OR:  76| BF| C
11/4
Has been seen more frequently racing over hurdles lately but ran a big race on his return to this sphere at the Galway Festival last time. 3lb rise for that not unfair and gets the services of a useful 5lb claimer. Should run well.
13
(6)
Horse silk
Hyperdrivet23
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-8| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR:  78| D
10/1
Largely in good form this year, winning back to back races earlier in the campaign. Struggling to get his head back in front off his revised mark but not fully exposed yet and proven in conditions at least.
14
(8)
Horse silk
All Of Me32
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-6| J: N G McCullagh| T: J P Murtagh| OR:  76
8/1
Got her head in front when returned to maiden company after a fair effort in a handicap at Down Royal. Less exposed than plenty in here and gets both a fillies' and age allowance. Should run well off a nice weight.

Non-Runners

1
(11)
Horse silk
Johann Bach24
Weight: 9-12|  Age: 8
T: P Harney  J: Declan McDonogh
NR
12
(2)
Horse silk
Sovereign Hill35
Weight: 8-9|  Age: 3
T: A Kinsella  J: Leigh Roche
NR
15
(5)
Horse silk
Uno Momento4
Weight: 8-4|  Age: 3
T: T Mullins  J: Wayne Lordan
NR

Forecasts

Tudor City (11/4), Panstarr (5/1), World War (7/1), Secret Existence (7/1), All Of Me (8/1), Magen's Moon (8/1), Hyperdrive (10/1), Here For The Craic (12/1), Johann Bach (16/1), Stormingin (25/1), Vastonea (25/1), My Brother (25/1), Castle Guest (25/1), Uno Momento (25/1), Sovereign Hill (33/1)

Verdict

TUDOR CITY may be the one to side with after a solid effort at the Galway Festival and he could be well-handicapped when taking his hurdles mark into account. Stormingin was a little disappointing earlier in the season but his mis-season break may see him in a better light here. Panstarr is only up 4lb for her last win and may prove the main danger to the selection.
  1. Tudor City
  2. Panstarr
  3. Stormingin

Prize Money

1st: €15,990.002nd: €4,940.003rd: €2,340.004th: €1,040.005th: €390.00

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