20:10 Killarney

Wednesday 18 July 2018

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Provimilk Calf Milk Replacer Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 20:10 | Winning time: 5m 27.50s

Babbling Stream^t¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: H Morgan⁽⁷⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 129

7/1

Sported a first-time tongue strap (retained) when producing a career-best in winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (2m4f, good) recently under this rider, claims again.

Form: 430-301

Vieux Morvan¹⁶⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: J J Slevin| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 128

5/1

Listed winner over timber in France, post two promising efforts for new trainer at Leopardstown in December/February fences, much-respected back in this sphere off a break.

Form: 52F6/52-

Top Of The Town³⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: D N Russell| T: G Elliott| OR: 124

12/1

Has blown away the cobwebs on two starts for this yard at Down Royal and Punchestown already, needs to find a bit extra but wouldn't want to rule that out under the Davy Russell.

Form: 0957-54

Bargy Lady^h²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 123| BF

5/2

Third at Kilbeggan last time, perhaps being found out over the shorter trip, extra emphasis on stamina here should suit and is a player for the champion trainer.

Form: 4/P0-023

Ibsen^p,t⁵⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 120

20/1

Finished second in this race two years ago, not enjoyed the best of times since with injury but does have the benefit of a recent run coming here.

Form: 0042/0-9

Dawn Raider⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: B J Geraghty| T: P G Kelly| OR: 119| CD

5/1

Won this race last year (1-13 over hurdles) and only run three time since, best of these being eight days ago at Roscommon (3m, good) when second home. Rated 10lb higher this year but Geraghty a positive booking.

Form: 241P-02

King Leon^p²⁰²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: Mark Walsh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 119

20/1

Failed to complete on each of his last four outings over fences/hurdles. Off since December and looks one to swerve unless the betting suggests different.

Form: 9PBPPP-

The Gatechecker^b¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: J S McGarvey| T: M Hourigan| OR: 112

33/1

Nothing of any note in four hurdle/chase starts since March. Out of sorts recently and this looks a tough ask after poor effort at Roscommon last month over larger obstacles.

Form: 235P-0R

Lizzies Champ^t³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: A W Short⁽⁵⁾| T: P G Kelly| OR: 109| C

10/3

Has won here before and finished close second at Roscommon (3m, good) when last spotted. Trainer/jockey combined to win this last year with Dawn Raider, who looks the more likely of two from the yard now.

Form: 3146P-2

Forecasts

Bargy Lady (5/2), Lizzies Champ (10/3), Dawn Raider (5/1), Vieux Morvan (5/1), Babbling Stream (7/1), Top Of The Town (12/1), King Leon (20/1), Ibsen (20/1), The Gatechecker (33/1)

A competitive heat. Last year's winner Dawn Raider has raced sparingly since and warmed up with a good run at Roscommon. Barry Geraghty is an asset but the 10lb higher mark is a concern. Bargy Lady just lacked some turn of foot last time and should appreciate this extra yardage for team Mullins while Babbling Stream was much-improved when scoring at Bellewstown recently and isn't discounted. VIEUX MORVAN was a Listed winner over timber in France and has run two pleasing races for Joseph O'Brien since arriving here. He's capable fresh and looks to have sound claims now.