14:25 Thurles
Thursday 30 November 2017
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Holycross Maiden Hurdle
- 4YO plus | 2m | Soft (Soft to Heavy in places) | 12 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 4m 8.5s
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Slight improvement last time out but already on his way to being exposed as of ordinary ability. However, doesn't have too much to find to at least make the frame and can go well at a fair price.
Wins point-to-point over 3m but form under rules has been regressive so far. Drop in trip also raises more questions than it answers. Hard to make a strong case out for him just now.
Difficult to see him being a contender on recent form and more than likely a few of the rest have more to offer.
Below average form posted in three starts so far and not difficult to sidestep on this occasion.
Consistent in point-to-points but only made modest strides since joining the professional ranks. Better effort latest gives hope for more to come, which at this level, won't take much. Looks a fair option in a weak race.
Well held in all starts so far and big improvement required to get competitive - even though this doesn't look the strongest of races.
Had little chance against a Gordon Elliott hot-pot latest but previous form also leaves him short of the mark. Rider's claim helps but stiff test ahead.
Not much luck in point-to-points and novice company, but may make strides now she has some handicapping experience behind her. Needs to start improving quickly though.
Back over hurdles after a couple of unsuccessful spins in point-to-points. Plenty to prove just now and probably safest to just take note this time.
Only raced twice after making a positive start over hurdles at Limerick in 2014, so a lot to take on trust now she's back after such a long absence and now with a new trainer.
Only modest headway latest and needs to find improvement to figure over this shorter trip. Yard is flying, however, so she still has to merit a check in the betting.
So far failed to make much of an impression when seen on the racecourse and hard to envisage her putting in a transformed effort this time.
Forecasts
Seskin Flyer (11/10), Foreign Bay (11/2), Oldcastle (10/1), Highandmighty (14/1), Thisonesforollie (14/1), La Regle (16/1), Caoimhe Diva (16/1), Mr Cosmos (16/1), Hunters Vision (16/1), Samantha Bellamy (16/1), Pride Of Kildare (20/1), Tricky Question (20/1)
None of these stand out as horses to follow, so only a speculative interest in SESKIN FLYER being able to better his latest effort is recommended. Foreign Bay and Thisonesforollie make the most appeal to fill the frame from the modest bunch drawn together for this.
- Seskin Flyer
- Foreign Bay
- Thisonesforollie
Prize Money
1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,002.004th: €450.005th: €176.00
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