15:35 Cork

Saturday 11 May 2019

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Horse & Jockey Hotel Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 4m 58.90s

Scheu Time¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: D F O'Regan| T: J Nash| OR: 121

8/1

Ridden too aggressively in valuable contest last time and not disgraced in hot handicap at Aintree on Grand National day when sent off just 6/1. This is considerably weaker than those contests and looks sure to play a major role.

Form: 4F7967-

Lean And Keen^b⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: S Byrne| OR: 118| C

25/1

Rarely seen over hurdles these days (first run here since 2016). Runs some good races over fences and recent spin on the AW should put an edge on him.

Form: 424U24-

Vocarium¹³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: R M Power| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 117

10/1

Out of sorts since Gowran win in October and didn't look as though he stayed on only other try at this trip.

Form: 46170P-

Lucky Icon²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: C D Maxwell| T: T Mullins| OR: 114

6/1

Was looking hit and miss but better when backed for a valuable handicap at Cork last time when third off this mark and a repeat in this company should see him go close.

Form: 0P63P3-

Ozzie's Way^t²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: S A Mulcahy⁽⁷⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 111| D

12/1

Front runner who was in good heart in the autumn but has shown little in two runs following a break and bit to prove at present.

Form: 413200-

Killacolla²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: D J McInerney⁽³⁾| T: A Leahy| OR: 108

16/1

Limerick winner in November but well below that form two runs since, including after a break and yet to convince he stays this far.

Form: 434176-

Pilgrim Way¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Sean Flanagan| T: M A Cahill| OR: 108| D

6/1

Off the track for 3 years, but huge run on return when just caught close by an in-form rival over 2m at Cork last month. Stays this trip and big chance if building on that but quick run back after long lay off prior is a concern.

Form: 616F5/2-

Smithscorner⁸⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Jack Kennedy| T: M Kennedy| OR: 106| C

7/1

Will be happier now back over hurdles and two standout efforts in the autumn were at this track so entitled to play a part now returned to this venue.

Form: 2U36B5-

Bridge Native^t³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: C J Orr⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs D A Love| OR: 105

7/1

Sole win was in 2016 and although not disgraced with a few placed efforts this winter, the feeling is she has to eke out a bit more to get back in the winners enclosure.

Form: 220830-

Fruits Of Glory^h,t⁷⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-0| J: A W Short⁽⁵⁾| T: E Cawley| OR: 99

16/1

Leopardstown third over Christmas puts him in the mix but poor win ratio and sole victory was gained in 2015.

Form: 0F3539-

Grey Atlantic Way^b¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: C P McNamara⁽⁷⁾| T: E Linehan| OR: 95

3/1

Still a maiden but plenty of decent efforts last winter and personal best when third, just behind Pilgrim Way on latest. Place claims once again.

Form: 303383-

Forecasts

Grey Atlantic Way (3/1), Pilgrim Way (6/1), Lucky Icon (6/1), Bridge Native (7/1), Smithscorner (7/1), Scheu Time (8/1), Vocarium (10/1), Ozzie's Way (12/1), Fruits Of Glory (16/1), Killacolla (16/1), Lean And Keen (25/1)

SCHEU TIME wasn't up to landing the Aintree handicap on National Day which was his target but this represents a drop in grade and it will be disappointing if he can't take a hand in the finish. If Pilgrim Way has recovered from his excellent recent run following a long break he has to be taken seriously with Smithscorner completing the short lost at a track he likes.