13:50 Tramore

Saturday 1 June 2019

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Register For August Style Evening Online Festival Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

Off time: 13:52 | Winning time: 4m 5.30s

Naturally Blond^p,t⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: A McCurtin⁽⁵⁾| T: Patrick Cronin| OR: 95| C| D

9/1

A couple of starts towards the end of the year appear to have flattered to deceive following a couple of dismal efforts over hurdles last month. Hard to make a case for him on form to hand.

Form: 054P-06

Creasted Court^p1³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Brian Hayes| T: M Winters| OR: 91

6/1

Five-race maiden hurdler who produced a career best when finishing third of 14 beaten 5¾L in a Wexford handicap hurdle in April. Improved effort would not surprise.

Form: 67803-

Elusive Don^t¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-5| J: Paul Townend| T: D Budds| OR: 95

11/2

Without a win in 15 career starts who remains a five-race maiden over hurdles. Produced best run for some time with a second over C&D last month finishing 4¼L behind Colenso. Repeat of that effort would signal another bold bid.

Form: 550-72

Lucky Road⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-5| J: D F O'Regan| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 95

8/1

Nothing of note in four below-par efforts over hurdles since making his debut in April. Sent off at 33/1 on latest start when beaten 54L at Downpatrick and probably best watched for now.

Form: 0-889

Josephina^t³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: B J Cooper| T: A Mullins| OR: 87

5/1

Six-race maiden hurdler who has been well held in three handicap starts to date beaten over 11L on each occasion. Difficult to see any light at the end of the tunnel just yet.

Form: 784965-

Carried^p¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: A W Short⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs P Dobbs| OR: 85

8/1

For his level, the Footstepsinthesand gelding is a solid handicapper on the AW at Dundalk. Hurdle form is disappointing and remains a nine-race maiden following his sixth of 15 beaten 10½L over C&D last month.

Form: 60055/6

Arizona Flyer²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: D J McInerney⁽³⁾| T: M Winters| OR: 90

20/1

Without a win in four maiden hurdle starts including a 39L defeat at Cork last month finishing 14th of 21 over this trip. Could be worthy of a market check on handicap debut.

Form: 0070-0

Nancy D'Alton¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Sean Flanagan| T: P A Fahy| OR: 89

20/1

Below-par 45-rated handicapper on the Flat and yet to hit the target in three starts over timber since making her debut in November. Possibly best watched on handicap debut unless market vibes suggest otherwise.

Form: 96-7

Sir Pimpernel³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: J P O'Sullivan⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 82

25/1

Six-race maiden hurdler well held on all starts including three desolate efforts in a number of handicap runs since December. Liable to find a couple stronger.

Form: 00007-P

Dalluna¹⁸⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Donagh Meyler| T: E Griffin| OR: 88

20/1

Three-race maiden hurdler and beaten out of sight in 2m good-ground maiden hurdles at Fairyhouse and Gowran Park when last seen in November. Big improvement called for.

Form: 5000-

Lucia's Bob⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Darragh O'Keeffe⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Walsh| OR: 88

12/1

Form has not improved since making handicap hurdle debut at Cork in April when finishing well down the field. Has shown little aptitude in previous starts to be considered in this company.

Form: 80090-

Doyen Bay^p,t¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Phillip Enright| T: E O'Grady| OR: 80

20/1

Winner in the point-to-point ranks in March but the Doyen gelding remains a seven-race maiden over hurdles. First time cheekpieces doubtful to bring about the required amount of progress needed to play a role here.

Form: 0P41-5F

Island Villa^h¹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-11| J: Simon Torrens⁽⁷⁾| T: P McCreery| OR: 80| D

14/1

Well travelled hurdler who has won just one of his 41 starts over timber. Well down the pack over C&D last month and well below par form looks set to continue here.

Form: 0P4B0-0

First One D'Ana^t¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: Sean O'Keeffe⁽⁷⁾| T: S Doyle| OR: 86

11/2

Backed on handicap debut at Wexford finishing fifth of 11 beaten 41L last month following three dismal maiden efforts. First-time tongue tie fitted here and race conditions give him a chance.

Form: 000-50

Mooborak¹⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-8| J: Katie O'Farrell⁽⁵⁾| T: P J Flynn| OR: 84

14/1

45-rated handicapper on the Flat and well held in a number of starts over hurdles including a couple of dour efforts in handicaps since January. Hard to place any faith in.

Form: 97070-

Forecasts

Josephina (5/1), First One D'Ana (11/2), Elusive Don (11/2), Creasted Court (6/1), Lucky Road (8/1), Carried (8/1), Naturally Blond (9/1), Lucia's Bob (12/1), Mooborak (14/1), Island Villa (14/1), Doyen Bay (20/1), Nancy D'Alton (20/1), Dalluna (20/1), Arizona Flyer (20/1), Sir Pimpernel (25/1)

The Michael Winters-trained CRESTED COURT, produced a career best when finishing third of 14 beaten 5¾L in a Wexford handicap hurdle in April and can improve in first-time cheekpieces to get off the mark at the sixth attempt. Course winner, Naturally Blond could emerge as the biggest danger, while Elusive Don, the mount of Paul Townend and First One D'ana appear capable of hitting the frame.