17:00 Dundalk

Friday 15 February 2019

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Smart Money's On Coral Handicap (45-70)

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 1m 0.38s

(5)

Caesar's Comet¹¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: A Ring⁽⁵⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 70

14/1

Fourth of 14 beaten 4¾L on his sole visit here over 7f just over two years ago. Useful on the Flat including a win over 6f in September off a 4lb lower at Fairyhouse. Worth a check in the market on return to this surface.

Form: 631789-

(4)

Danz Gift^t¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Lavery| OR: 70| CD

4/1

C&D winner here last month beating 13 rivals by 1½L coming from stall one from 9lb lower. Second of nine beaten 2½L from a similar mark and draw earlier this month. In good heart and another bold show is likely.

Form: 09481-2

(8)

Captain Power¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Gary Halpin| T: D Broad| OR: 68| C

16/1

Winner of a claimer here in November over 6f, the Captain Rio's sole success here in seven starts at this venue. Needs to improve and may find it a struggle given his draw.

Form: 4991-98

(7)

Hee Haw^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: T P Madden⁽³⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 67

6/1

Hit a career best mark of 84 when in the care of trainer Paul Midgley producing most of his better form over 6f. Worthy of consideration with the yard boasting a consistent win and place strike rate at this venue in mid February since 2016.

Form: 09-4564

(1)

Conversant¹¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: D Hogan| OR: 66

25/1

Modest performer for trainers Hugo Palmer and David O'Meara. Last of 16 beaten 35L on disappointing stable debut when last seen in October over 1m2f. Takes a major drop in trip here and hard to fancy despite favourable draw.

Form: 109870-

(2)

Ty Rock Brandy¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Colin Keane| T: A McGuinness| OR: 65| D

14/1

Yet to fire for this yard since joining current connections before Christmas. Worthy of consideration with the yard boasting a consistent win and place strike rate at this venue in mid February since 2016.

Form: 109-906

(13)

Burren View Lady¹³⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-8| J: A M Glynn⁽¹⁰⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 64| C| D

10/1

Course winner that has also won over this trip. Makes a return to this yard following a disappointing summer campaign in the care of trainer Joseph Tuite. Not seen since October and appears up against it here from negative draw.

Form: 6/43340-

(9)

Lapilli^b¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Ross Coakley⁽³⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 62| C| D

9/2

Overdue success came on his most recent start earlier this month over 6f off a 10lb lower mark when ridden to lead inside the final furlong, keeping on to win by ½L. Looks a tall order from new mark and opposing draw.

Form: 2949-31

(12)

Snow Patch²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Killian Leonard⁽³⁾| T: D Bunyan & G O'Leary| OR: 62| CD

14/1

Running well in defeat over C&D around the turn of the year but well held when stepping up in trip here last month. Breaks well and could be chasing leaders from dissenting draw which could put paid to chances at the business end of proceedings.

Form: 3732-20

(6)

Hedonism^t1²³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: S M Crosse⁽⁵⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 60

12/1

Modest 63-rated, four race maiden handicapper for trainer Henry Candy. Worth a check in the market given the yard hold a 37% win and place strike rate in mid February at the track in the last three seasons.

Form: 5/367-

(11)

Mr Shelby^p⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D P Davis⁽¹⁰⁾| T: S Donohoe| OR: 60

16/1

Without a win in 11 visits to this part of the country including a heavy 11L defeat over 7f last month. Hard to make a case for him with form to hand.

Form: 40920-8

(3)

Blastofmagic^p,t²⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Shane Foley| T: A B Joyce| OR: 59| BF| CD

6/1

One from three over C&D with the sole win coming in March off a 7lb lower mark. Last seen finishing third of 12 beaten ½L in a successful summer campaign. Drawn well and could be of interest.

Form: 719423-

(14)

Bellick^b³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Rory Cleary| T: J C McConnell| OR: 55

10/1

Far from disgraced in four starts here since November including on his only start over C&D when beaten 3½L. Has plenty to prove from demanding draw.

Form: 89620-7

(10)

Your Pal Tal^v¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 8-12| J: Wayne Lordan| T: J F Levins| OR: 54| CD

6/1

Two C&D wins from 16 starts. Worth noting the yard boast a 29% win and place strike rate at this venue in mid February since 2016.

Form: 45207-2

Tai Sing Yeh^h⁶³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Reserve 1| T: J F Levins| OR: 53

14/1

First Reserve: Sports first time hood following finishing fifth of 13 in December after a move from the Charles Hills yard. Worth noting the yard boast a 29% win and place strike rate at this venue in mid February since 2016.

Form: 356845-

Ar Saoirse^v³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Reserve 2| T: D Marnane| OR: 53

14/1

Second Reserve: A recent regular over C&D hitting the frame on three occasions from five starts. Possibly best watched if making theb line-up unless the market suggests otherwise.

Form: 03723-8

Joules³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Reserve 3| T: L Comer| OR: 52

20/1

Third Reserve: Running well in defeat in three starts over C&D since December. Alway liable to find a couple stronger.

Form: 57067-6

Forecasts

Danz Gift (4/1), Lapilli (9/2), Hee Haw (6/1), Your Pal Tal (6/1), Blastofmagic (6/1), Bellick (10/1), Burren View Lady (10/1), Hedonism (12/1), Ty Rock Brandy (14/1), Snow Patch (14/1), Caesar's Comet (14/1), Tai Sing Yeh (14/1), Ar Saoirse (14/1), Mr Shelby (16/1), Captain Power (16/1), Joules (20/1), Conversant (25/1)

The form of the Joseph O'Brien yard could be significant throughout the evening with the trainer boasting a 30% strike rate with first time starters for the stable in the last 12 month and a 37% win and place strike rate in mid February at the track in the last three seasons. His four-year-old HEDONISM can land the spoils in the first from Danz Gift and Lapilli who both ran well here earlier in the month.