15:10 Kilbeggan
Sunday 2 June 2019
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Midlands National & Ladies Day Friday 19th July Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 4YO plus | 2m | Good to Yielding | 13 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: 3m 49.4s
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C&D winner, though just 1-15 over hurdles having been well beaten off here in a race won by Arctic Sofia last month. Has plenty to find on that form.
Off the mark at the fifth time of asking latest in a 2m1½f Ballinrobe handicap off 102 early last month, though since struggled in decent novice company at Clonmel. May bounce back here.
Just one from 12 over hurdles, claiming prize money on a further four occasions. Genuine sort who can go well without troubling the judge.
Few positives from first five outings over timber, though money was down for Clonmel maiden (2m½f, good to yielding; 11-4f) in September and made no mistake. Hasn't raced since, any support here would certainly be notable.
Improved effort when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (2m½f, good; 10-1) 17 days ago, having struggled previously in maidens for this yard. Positive jockey booking here and worth keeping an eye on.
Has improved in three starts since switched to handicaps, and perhaps didn't stay 2m7f latest at Punchestown in first-time cheekpieces (retained). Should have a say back down in distance.
Winner on the Flat for previous handlers James Tate and Pat Phelan but remains an eight race maiden over hurdles. Overall record casts doubt on her ability to get competitive here.
Comes here off a fair run on the Flat at Sligo, though form in four maiden hurdles (2m½f-2m4f) leaves plenty to be desired. Would only become of interest should market speak on handicap bow in this sphere.
Bumped up 7lb after scoring on stable bow over C&D last month, the mare didn't get beyond the third at Ballinrobe (2m½, good to yielding; 7-2f) since. Can go well if over that blip, which came six days ago.
Three-time hurdles winner with a few more placed efforts in 18 starts over these obstacles. Ran poor race at Sligo (2m4f, good; 9-1) in April, though may be better suited dropped to this trip.
Was back from an absence when running in midfield over C&D in April (32L off the winner) and has a bit to find on best form if hoping to open account over flights now.
Much-improved on handicap hurdle debut at Limerick (2m, good; 20-1) when close up in fifth of 15 back in March despite late mistake. Three good runs on the Flat since, including Tipperary win, goes on shortlist back jumping with mark unchanged.
Unplaced in 11 starts under rules now, six of them over timber, has run better in two recent 2m4f starts for this trainer but must improve for this drop to minimum trip to get off the mark.
Forecasts
Dasmyhoss (4/1), Arctic Sofia (4/1), Rock On Seamie (6/1), Party Playboy (6/1), Bridge Native (8/1), Oakmont (10/1), Wooster (14/1), Featherinyourcap (14/1), Golden Poet (14/1), Pivotal Flame (16/1), Weekend Offender (16/1), Arizengo (20/1), Ciankyle (33/1)
Arctic Sofia is respected back at the scene of last month's win but she must prove no ill-effects linger after a fall at Ballinrobe last weekend and there are plenty dangers lurking now. Chief amongst them is ROCK ON SEAMIE. He improved markedly on handicap bow at Limerick in March and might have won bar almost unseating his rider at the last flight. He's scored on the Flat since and held his form, ensuring he looks a key player now from an unchanged mark in this sphere. Featherinyourcap was well-supported when improving to win a Clonmel maiden in September and must be noted now returning for handicap bow in the McManus hoops.
- Rock On Seamie
- Featherinyourcap
- Arctic Sofia
Prize Money
1st: €7,391.002nd: €2,292.003rd: €1,092.004th: €492.005th: €192.00
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