12:50 Punchestown
Wednesday 29 November 2017
All12:2012:5013:2013:5014:2514:5515:30
I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle
- 5YO plus  |  2m 6f  |  Soft to Heavy  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 12:51Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 46.50s
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Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
Winning point-to-pointer and fair bumper performer who was still in with a chance when unseating his rider three out in a much better contest at Fairyhouse earlier this month. Respected if none the worse for that mishap.
Point-to-point winner who showed respectable form in bumpers before finishing fourth of 22 on his hurdling debut at Punchestown. Looks a leading contender with improvement on the cards.
Milan gelding who cost €25,000 as a three-year-old and is from a family of winning hurdlers. Will probably need this debut experience, but is one to watch with the future in mind.
Point-to-point winner who has been well held in two hurdles contests. Hard to recommend on that evidence so others make much more appeal.
Sent off at big prices and was well beaten in a couple of maiden hurdles when trained by Sandra Hughes. Debut for powerful stable, and needs to show dramatic improvement to figure.
Won his only point-to-point and, after a debut second in a bumper, he duly obliged in fine style in a similar contest at this track. Makes his hurdling debut and is of plenty of interest.
Off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers when winning easily at Limerick last December. Has a lengthy absence to overcome on his hurdling debut, but is certainly worth a check in the betting.
Landed a Fairyhouse bumper on debut in March, last year, and returned from a long lay-off to finish third to an odds-on stable companion on his hurdling debut at Down Royal earlier this month. Should strip fitter for top connections.
Fourth to the smart Claimantakinforgan on his only start in a point-to-point, he was well held in a bumper when last seen almost a year ago. Should do better now hurdling, but is likely to need the run.
Unfancied in the market when well held in three bumpers. Makes his hurdling debut with plenty to prove.
Stowaway gelding out of an Old Vic mare, so he is bred for the job. That said, it will be a surprise if this debut experience is not needed.
Point-to-point winner who has shown little in two maiden hurdles. Can only be watched in a first-time tongue tie.
Forecasts
Derrinross (3/1), Minella Fair (7/2), Lighthouse Warrier (4/1), Miracle In Medinah (5/1), Caliption (7/1), Nick Lost (8/1), Kickham (25/1), Imperial Reprise (25/1), Young Paddymc (33/1), Therellalwaysbeone (33/1), Dawn Light Cave (50/1), Johnnyonepunch (66/1)
Caliption ran well until unseating in a better race last time and is respected, while Miracle In Medinah represents top connections and should be thereabouts. However, the selection is LIGHTHOUSE WARRIER, who has looked talented in a point-to-point and two bumpers and can makes a winning start over timber. Nick Lost, Minella Fair and, in particular, Derrinross, are others to consider.
- Lighthouse Warrier
- Derrinross
- Miracle In Medinah
Prize Money
1st: €9,239.002nd: €2,865.003rd: €1,365.004th: €615.005th: €240.00
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