19:10 Tipperary

Thursday 9 May 2019

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Berkshire Kedrah House Stud Beginners Chase

Off time: 19:15 | Winning time: 5m 54.50s

Bootlegger^p¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: B J Cooper| T: E J O'Grady| D

7/1

Officially rated 120 novice hurdler, last seen finishing down the field at Fairyhouse last month in a 3m hurdle on good to yielding ground. Interesting jumping recruit for respected connections.

Form: 9510-

Brahma Bull³⁷⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Brian Hayes| T: W P Mullins| C

13/8

Unbeaten in bumpers and made a smooth transition to hurdling, winning on debut in November 2017 before heavy defeats in Grade 1 company when last seen over 12-months ago. Well-being can only be taken on trust but a leading player if right. .

Form: 111196/

Braize⁴⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr E Mahon⁽⁷⁾| T: Aengus King| BF

66/1

Modest 87-rated handicap hurdler who is a 10-race maiden on the national hunt scene. Successful in the point-to-point field previously but unlikely to be playing a big role on chasing debut here.

Form: 0010/40-

Dawn Raider⁶³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: A W Short⁽³⁾| T: P G Kelly

12/1

One from 21, solid and consistent handicap hurdler who has hit the frame on a further 10 occasions. Could be an intriguing newcomer to the chasing game.

Form: 323308-

The Mulcare Rover⁴⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: C A Landers⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs D A Love

14/1

Modest 115-rated handicap hurdler has not made the greatest start over the larger obstacles pulling up on his first two starts. Did hint at ability when fourth of nine in an improved performance at Thurles in March. Cannot be completely dismissed.

Form: 7PP8P4-

Tin Soldier^p,t⁷⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: P G Kelly

13/2

Has a gutsy attitude and managed a couple of wins during his time with Willie Mullins. Looked in need of the run following a 452-day break in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in February. Best watched for the moment.

Form: 1183F/0-

Western Honour^p¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 126

2/1

Rated 123 over hurdles and can be expected to improve on a promising fourth of 12 beaten 6L on chasing debut at Cork last month.

Form: 136154-

Non-Runners

Duke Of Kilcorral¹⁸

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: D H Kelly J: Phillip Enright

High Sparrow¹³²

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: J P O'Brien J: Rachael Blackmore

Half The Odds⁴³⁹

Weight: 11-5| Age: 7

T: N Meade J: Sean Flanagan

Forecasts

Brahma Bull (13/8), Western Honour (2/1), High Sparrow (6/1), Tin Soldier (13/2), Bootlegger (7/1), Half The Odds (8/1), Dawn Raider (12/1), The Mulcare Rover (14/1), Duke Of Kilcorral (25/1), Braize (66/1)

Course winner and 136-rated hurdler, BRAHMA BULL can land the spoils on chasing debut following a long spell on the sidelines. The potentially exciting chaser will have a number of challengers in the shape of High Sparrow, Tin Soldier and Western Honour who are all worthy of further consideration.