18:00 Dundalk

Friday 3 November 2017

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Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Handicap (45-65)

Off time: 18:00 | Winning time: 59.23s

(6)

Dream Dreamer^t1⁷²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: C J McGovern⁽⁵⁾| T: J Davison| OR: 64| D

10/1

First start for this yard, she won her only race as a two-year old in May 2015 but hasn't raced since that season. Not sure where she's been since but hard to gauge after so long off.

Form: 032558/

(14)

Lyin Eyes^p,t⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: S Foley| T: K J Condon| OR: 61

25/1

Maiden was well-beaten on debut for this yard over 5f at Navan last week on heavy ground after lengthy absence. Questions to answer at present.

Form: 50469-0

(1)

Pillar⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Colin Keane| T: A McGuinness| OR: 60| D

4/1

One win from 39 career starts but he has run some fair races of late including latest when a neck third of 15 over 5f at Navan (heavy). Ought to be in the mix once again.

Form: 224953

(3)

Spartan's Queen^t¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: O J Orr⁽³⁾| T: A J Martin| OR: 59

8/1

Maiden of eight starts has never raced over less than 7f. Ran one of her better races on first start for this yard last week showing decent early speed. Drop in trip interesting and wouldn't rule her out.

Form: 60-7505

(4)

Billyfairplay¹²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: C P Hoban| T: W J Martin| OR: 58

25/1

Unplaced in six starts thus far but handicap falling all the time and now 4lb lower than decent fifth of 17 at Fairyhouse two starts back. Disappointing latest but if he bounces back could be dangerous with drop to 5f almost certain to help.

Form: 005050

(2)

Your Pal Tal⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: D W O'Connor⁽⁵⁾| T: J F Levins| OR: 57| CD

9/2

Generally campaigned over 6f these days although has won over C&D back in 2015. Ran well when 1½L fourth of 14 here last week after a break. Tends to start slowly so drop to 5f biggest concern.

Form: 257604

(5)

Mercury^b,t⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Gary Halpin⁽³⁾| T: A B Joyce| OR: 53

33/1

Generally campaigned over 7f-1m. Recent return saw him last here over 1m which was similar form to prior to his layoff. Hard to fancy.

Form: 040-000

(9)

Gopsies Daughter^p²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: K K Hennessy⁽⁵⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 52| D

14/1

Winner at The Curragh in May but found her revised mark too hot to handle. Now just 1lb higher but arrives here out of form and is hard to fancy just now.

Form: 159600

(13)

Catwilldo^b²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: K J Leonard⁽⁵⁾| T: G Donnelly| OR: 51| CD

16/1

Never been a world-beater but has won here twice over 5f. Latest last of 21 on Navan likely due to soft ground. Hard to see her bouncing back to win but should go better with conditions more suitable.

Form: 444060

(8)

Little White Owl^b,t¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Declan McDonogh| T: D Marnane| OR: 51

8/1

Maiden of seven races hasn't looked suited upped in trip the last twice. Fifth of 30 over 6f at the Curragh in August an excellent effort and repeat of that off 2lb lower would be strong form here although 5f is a question mark.

Form: 040570

(10)

Peace Mission^h⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: P J Smullen| T: T Mullins| OR: 50

10/3

Best form for some time latest when collared late on over 6f here. Drop to 5f ought to suit better and likely go close despite 2lb rise, especially with top jockey booked.

Form: 00-0672

(7)

Bambari⁴⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Chris Hayes| T: J A Stack| OR: 45

6/1

Returns from long layoff here. This mark looks workable if she retains all ability but hard to see her taking advantage first time after so long off.

Form: 000/448-

(11)

La Fee Verte⁶⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Rory Cleary| T: D English| OR: 45

40/1

Only beaten seven rivals in six outings and not showed enough thus far to suggest she can win a race.

Form: 809-000

Non-Runners

(12)

Eleuthera³⁸

Weight: 9-13| Age: 5

T: J F Levins J: D P Linehan

Elegant Emmeline⁷

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: J G Coogan J: Reserve 1

Calm Bay²⁶

Weight: 9-0| Age: 11

T: H Rogers J: Reserve 2

Red All Star⁷

Weight: 8-12| Age: 7

T: G Keane J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Peace Mission (10/3), Pillar (4/1), Your Pal Tal (9/2), Bambari (6/1), Little White Owl (8/1), Spartan's Queen (8/1), Red All Star (8/1), Dream Dreamer (10/1), Eleuthera (10/1), Gopsies Daughter (14/1), Elegant Emmeline (14/1), Calm Bay (14/1), Catwilldo (16/1), Billyfairplay (25/1), Lyin Eyes (25/1), Mercury (33/1), La Fee Verte (40/1)

PEACE MISSION ran her best race for a while here last time over 6f and this drop in trip may be ideal so she looks the one to beat. Pillar is far from prolific but he ran well last time in deep ground and a repeat of that effort would see him in the mix once more. Despite a poor run last time Billyfairplay is of some interest, he looks like he is getting close to being well handicapped.