16:10 Fairyhouse

Tuesday 23 April 2019

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I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B)

Off time: 16:12 | Winning time: 6m 0.40s

Choungaya^t⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: J J Slevin| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 136| BF

14/1

Had every chance in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in February when taking a tumble at the last over a similar trip. Had shown plenty of promising previously without getting his head in front. Worthy of consideration.

Form: 13356F

Ronald Pump^h,t³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Keith Donoghue| T: M J Smith| OR: 136| CD

12/1

Winner of a handicap hurdle over C&D on New Year's Day on good ground off a 28lb lower mark. The gelding has subsequently won at Cork in March and is clearly in good heart. Worth a market check.

Form: 491141

Magnium⁸⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: R M Power| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 134

9/1

Has run well enough in graded races this season without winning. Though may have found the step up in trip against him last time out at Leopardstown in a Grade 1 contest over 2m6f. Trainer happy with a another step up in distance.

Form: 122940

Thermistocles^p1,t⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: S A Shortall| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 133| D

16/1

Improving young stayer who won a 3m handicap hurdle at Clonmel in November. Lightly raced since and far from disgraced in the Pertemps final at the Cheltenham festival last month finishing seventh of 24 beaten 9½L behind Sire Du Berlais. Shortlisted

Form: 35-3137

Invincible Cave^b⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: D N Russell| T: G Elliott| OR: 128| D

12/1

£210,000 buy after winning lone point-to-point at Bartlemy. Off the mark at the fifth time of asking for connections winning a 3m Thurles maiden when last seen in February beating seven rivals by a whopping 36L. One of the more likely types.

Form: 4-54361

Roll Again^h¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 129

20/1

Son of Walk In The Park bought for €140,000 last year. Won on hurdling debut in a Down Royal maiden last month winning in decisive fashion. Overwhelmed when stepping in to Grade 2 company earlier this month but more expected on handicap debut.

Form: 8-2415

Sapphire Lady³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: Brian Hayes| T: W P Mullins| OR: 128

50/1

Winner of a 2m4f Mares' hurdle at Wexford in October. Lightly raced but generally well beaten in three starts since. Needs to improve on even her best form to play a role here.

Form: F6160P

Aforementioned^t³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Donagh Meyler| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 127

20/1

Looks a solid and genuine sort running between 2m and 2m5f winning her sole win in five starts over hurdles in a Limerick maiden in November. Worth a market check stepping up in trip.

Form: 30-1943

Denwork^p,t⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: J S McGarvey| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 127

33/1

Improved with each start and made a good step forward in the first-time cheekpieces when winning well from the front at Down Royal in January. Ran well in defeat next time in a Grade 3 novice hurdle at Thurles. More expected on handicap debut.

Form: 643313

My Sister Sarah⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Ruby Walsh| T: W P Mullins| OR: 128| C

4/1

Winner of two of her four starts over timber winning over 2m2f here in a novices' contest in January. Not disgraced when well fancied in the Mares' novices' at the Cheltenham festival and looks a leading player on handicap debut.

Form: 11210

The Gunner Murphy^p1,t¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Mark Walsh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 127| BF

7/1

Looked useful when landing his bumper and his last couple of runs have revealed he can fulfil that promise. Third of 24 here earlier this month and can progress in this contest in first time cheekpieces.

Form: 12P-233

Dream Conti^b1³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: D F O'Regan| T: N Meade| OR: 126| C

20/1

One from five over hurdles the Lauro gelding has lost his way a little of late disappointing in a couple of starts at Thurles and Navan. Has plenty to prove on handicap debut in first-time blinkers.

Form: 1-33144

Insult⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 125

7/1

The form of his debut run at Tramore has already produced a useful looking winner and the gelding built on that run to land a Punchestown 2m4f maiden hurdle when last seen in February. Likely more to come on handicap debut for respected connections.

Form: 21

Plan Of Attack^p⁴⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: H Morgan⁽⁷⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 125| D

50/1

Winner of two of his 10 starts over hurdles hitting the frame on a further four occasions. The Court Cave gelding is one from four over the trip and could be a lively outsider in this contest.

Form: 461182

Pont Aven¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: D J Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: 123| D

16/1

Distance winner of a Wexford novice hurdle earlier this month when getting off the mark over timber for connections at the fourth time of asking. Can go well for yard with a solid handicap hurdle record at this meeting in the last four seasons.

Form: 0-4521

Brosna George^t⁶²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: N P Madden| T: A L T Moore| OR: 122| CD

40/1

Winner of three of his 20 starts over hurdles and won over C&D in January beating seven rivals 8L off a 12lb lower mark. Beaten since at Punchestown and may have reached his level.

Form: 21F116

The Red Menace^t⁵¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: Sean Flanagan| T: N Meade| OR: 123

14/1

Gradual improvement came to a head when the Mountain High gelding got off the mark at the fourth time of asking for connections over hurdles winning a Leopardstown maiden by a nose last month. More progress not ruled out on handicap debut.

Form: 116631

Debuchet¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Danny Mullins| T: Ms M Mullins| OR: 121| BF

14/1

Took on the likes of Samcro and Summerille Boy as a first season novice but he has been frustrating since including in a couple of starts when not beaten far at Navan and Limerick recently. Liable to find a few stronger in the finish once again.

Form: 242322

Ifyoucatchmenow³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Katie O'Farrell⁽⁵⁾| T: W P Mullins| OR: 121| C| D

16/1

Off the mark over hurdles when taking a 2m4f event at Fairyhouse in January on good ground. Given a break before finishing a decent fourth of 12 beaten 4¾L behind Robin De Carlow at Limerick last month. Capable of a big run on handicap debut.

Form: 4-24214

Bootlegger^p⁷⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-4| J: B J Cooper| T: E J O'Grady| OR: 120

25/1

Newcomer by Kayf Tara cost €65,000 as a three-year-old and is a half-brother to a 3m point-to-point and 3m1f hurdles winner. Off the mark for respected connections at Thurles when last seen in February and can go well once again on handicap debut.

Form: 951

Lighthouse Warrier^t⁷²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-4| J: Phillip Enright| T: Jonathan Sweeney| OR: 120| D

33/1

Produced a couple of solid and promising efforts over hurdles since returning to action following 12 months on the sidelines in December. Still has plenty to prove in this contest.

Form: 212-225

The White Volcano³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: C D Maxwell| T: J Woods| OR: 118| D

25/1

Improved to win Down Royal three mile handicap hurdle last May so no stamina concerns. Bounced back to form following a number of disappointments to win at the same venue last month over 2m5f off a 7lb lower mark. Needs to keep the improvement going

Form: 145741

The Shunter³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: A W Short| T: J O Clifford| OR: 112

50/1

First Reserve: 12-race maiden without success in four starts over hurdles. Has shown little aptitude in previous starts to be considered in this company.

Form: 034565

Non-Runners

Defi Bleu³⁹

Weight: 11-10| Age: 6

T: G Elliott J: K Brogan

Go Another One⁶¹

Weight: 11-8| Age: 7

T: J C McConnell J: C J Orr

Fred The Foot¹

Weight: 10-4| Age: 7

T: J C McConnell J: A W Short

Owl Creek Bridge¹¹⁶

Weight: 9-10| Age: 6

T: E McNamara J: Reserve 2

Forecasts

My Sister Sarah (4/1), The Gunner Murphy (7/1), Defi Bleu (7/1), Insult (7/1), Magnium (9/1), Ronald Pump (12/1), Invincible Cave (12/1), Choungaya (14/1), Debuchet (14/1), The Red Menace (14/1), Go Another One (14/1), Ifyoucatchmenow (16/1), Thermistocles (16/1), Pont Aven (16/1), Aforementioned (20/1), Roll Again (20/1), Dream Conti (20/1), Bootlegger (25/1), The White Volcano (25/1), Lighthouse Warrier (33/1), Owl Creek Bridge (33/1), Denwork (33/1), Fred The Foot (33/1), Brosna George (40/1), Plan Of Attack (50/1), Sapphire Lady (50/1), The Shunter (50/1)

INVINCIBLE CAVE for the Grand National winning trainer/jockey combination of Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell, looks to have an ideal profile to land the spoils here following on from an impressive maiden hurdle win at Thurles over this trip in February beating seven rivals by 36L. Insult for the Henry De Bromhead yard will look to build on a win in a Punchestown 2m4f maiden hurdle when last seen in February and can emerge as the biggest danger. Stablemate The Red Menace and the John Magnier-owned Bootlegger appear capable of hitting the frame. While the Noel Meade pair Plan Of Attack and Dream Conti could go well at a price.