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Tuesday 1 May 2018

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FBD Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

Off time: 19:05 | Winning time: 6m 23.40s

Cappuccino Man^t¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: B Browne⁽⁵⁾| T: O McKiernan| OR: 95| BF

5/1

Seemed to appreciate the step up in trip when a close third at Tramore on latest start (nicely backed, handicap debut). Wouldn't need much more than a repeat of that to be a threat in this easier contest and has to be high on the shortlist.

Form: 3700/83-

Nicat's Benefit⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: E O'Connell⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss E Lalor| OR: 95

16/1

Twice a winner in heavy ground in 2017, so no issue with conditions, but recent efforts have been well below par and it's hard to see how she turns things around today. Others preferred.

Form: 56P998-

Shakeytry^t⁹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: S J Gray⁽³⁾| T: E J O'Grady| OR: 95

6/1

Nothing if not consistent, finishing fourth on all five starts to date. Looks a little one paced so this trip should suit, tongue tie back on today and not ruled out if ready to go after a break.

Form: 4444/4-

Charms Bracelet^b⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: A Murray| OR: 91

16/1

Winner at Downpatrick last autumn and only 1lb higher here, below par last coupe of efforts but step back up in trip may help her cause. Can't be discounted, with good jockey booked.

Form: 041786-

Getaway Rose^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Danny Mullins| T: Ms M Mullins| OR: 88

6/1

Getting the hang of things and her third at Tramore last time was another step in the right direction. Looks ready to win soon and with conditions no issue, should be involved in the finish here.

Form: 6U7P43-

Rock On Barney^p¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr L P Gilligan⁽⁷⁾| T: G T Lynch| OR: 88

8/1

Tries hard and consistent, will appreciate the step back up in trip after a staying-on fourth at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago and still looks on a winnable mark. Handles soft/heavy ground and not discounted.

Form: P1U324-

De Bennette⁷⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: C A Landers⁽⁷⁾| T: J Grace| OR: 85

14/1

Didn't show much in five maiden hurdle starts and no better on handicap debut in February. Hard to make much of a case for, and others readily preferred.

Form: F64P5/P-

Shaunas Dream^t¹⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: A E Lynch| T: N Lee| OR: 85

40/1

Maiden after 20 starts and has had numerous similar opportunities to today, all without threatening. Not hard to look elsewhere for the winner on that.

Form: 69/34P6-

Mic Milano^t²¹⁶

Age: 11| Weight: 11-1| J: T N Brett⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Ryan| OR: 84| C

10/1

Three wins in 31 starts but you've got to go back to 2016 to find his last win. One of his better efforts when second to Poormans Hill over fences last time but that was in September and he's not been seen since. Others make more appeal.

Form: 4/87472-

Stoughan Cross^t²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: D E Browne⁽⁷⁾| T: T Gibney| OR: 84

6/1

On a very good mark on some of his chase efforts but it takes a real leap of faith to get with him after some dreadful efforts lately. This may be easier, but still looks very risky.

Form: 5P8UPP-

Foreign Bay^b1,t³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: D F O'Regan| T: S J Mahon| OR: 83

9/1

Stuck to the task to finish midfield over just short of 3m last time, and this drop back in trip not necessarily a positive. Change of headgear here but you'd want to see more before getting involved.

Form: 0/64057-

Rudy Catrail³³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: R P Treacy⁽⁵⁾| T: E Sheehy| OR: 82

33/1

Well beaten at big prices on all starts so far and it's hard to see why that should be any different here.

Form: 70089F-

Eglise Des Champs⁸³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: T Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: W J Austin| OR: 81

33/1

Well beaten in four starts 2015/2016 and huge absence to overcome on handicap debut here. No realistic chance of success.

Form: 0000/

Shantelle^b¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: Katie O'Farrell⁽⁷⁾| T: R Donohoe| OR: 80

28/1

Moderate handicap hurdler that's yet to win in 18 starts and only has the one placed effort to her name. Others readily preferred.

Form: 9793B7-

Non-Runners

Padraic O Conaire¹¹

Weight: 11-3| Age: 6

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy J: M J Bolger

Forecasts

Cappuccino Man (5/1), Getaway Rose (6/1), Stoughan Cross (6/1), Shakeytry (6/1), Rock On Barney (8/1), Foreign Bay (9/1), Mic Milano (10/1), Padraic O Conaire (10/1), De Bennette (14/1), Nicat's Benefit (16/1), Charms Bracelet (16/1), Shantelle (28/1), Rudy Catrail (33/1), Eglise Des Champs (33/1), Shaunas Dream (40/1)

The market clearly expected a better effort from CAPPUCCINO MAN on his handicap debut and it duly came with his best effort to date. This looks a lot easier and if he can run close to that Tramore run, he might take some beating here. Getaway Rose is counting down to her first win and she can make sure the selection doesn't have it all his own way. Shakeytry, Charms Bracelet and Padraic O Conaire are others to consider.