17:40 Roscommon

Tuesday 6 August 2019

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Railway Bar 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 17:41 | Winning time: 3m 48.60s

Brexit Briefcase^h1¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: J S McGarvey| T: J W Nicholson

7/1

Ran twice on the Flat. Was third of 17 on his debut at Tipperary (1m4½f), while he then came home fifth of 14 at Killarney (1m6f). Interesting on his opening start over hurdles. Hood on for first time. Keep an eye out for any support in the market.

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Charlie Bit Me^t1⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: L P Dempsey| T: Madeleine Tylicki

50/1

Failed to make an impressive in five runs on the Flat. Was 13th of 17 on his last outing at Tipperary (1m4½f) when going off at 25/1. His dam was a 2m hurdle winner. Tongue-tie on for first time here. One to watch for now.

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Doyouthinkso⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: P E Corbett| T: Mrs D A Love

66/1

Has yet to beat a rival in three runs on the Flat, with his latest run coming at Ballinrobe in a 13 runner field over the extended 1m1f trip. Very difficult to make a case for on what is his debut over hurdles.

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El Chico Mejor¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: Sean O'Keeffe⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss E Doyle

40/1

Has been a long way down the field on his three Flat starts where he has yet to be fancied in the market. Was last of 12 on his latest attempt at the Curragh (1m4f) where he didn't stay the trip. Hard to make a case for.

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Global Freedom^t⁶⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: D F O'Regan| T: G Elliott

10/1

Produced his best run of his Flat career last time at Yarmouth (1m3½f) when fourth of 11. Is interesting on his opening hurdles start on what is his first run for new yard. Market may give a clue on his chances.

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Hereia²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: Danny Mullins| T: A Slattery

14/1

Has some decent form on the Flat where he had five starts, with the pick of his results being his second place finish of four at Ballinrobe (1m1½f) two starts back. One to watch on his hurdles debut.

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Leahman¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: Donagh Meyler| T: T O'Brien

25/1

Was well-beaten on all seven of his Flat starts. Could only finish eighth of 15 on his last outing at Killarney (1m3f). Is a half-brother to Romanor who won over hurdles (2m). Needs to improve a lot in what will be first run over obstacles.

Form:

Martello Boy

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: Phillip Enright| T: Ms M Mullins

12/1

Milan gelding who is a brother to Martello Tower who was smart over hurdles and fences. Is also a half-brother to Martello Park who scored in a bumper and over hurdles. Interesting newcomer who could run well on debut.

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Pepperoni Pete⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: R M Power| T: Mrs J Harrington

7/2

Was successful on the Flat at Cork (1m) earlier this year. Was eighth of 15 on his first run for his new yard last time at Galway (7f). Half-brother to Bletchley Castle who was smart over hurdles. One for shortlist.

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Turf Range²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: K Brogan⁽⁷⁾| T: D Broad

25/1

Failed to make the frame in five starts on the Flat, including in his last two runs which were in handicap company. He was 15th of 18 on his latest appearance at Fairyhouse (7f). Hurdles debut here. Others preferred.

Form:

Vhagar²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 10-12| J: J J Slevin| T: J P O'Brien

16/1

Was successful last year as a two-year-old on the AW at Dundalk (7f). Has been a little disappointing on his two starts on turf this season, including when 12th of 15 at Killarney (1m). Has to be respected from top yard.

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Grey Girly^h1

Age: 3| Weight: 10-5| J: D J Mullins| T: S R B Crawford

14/1

Balko filly whose dam was placed in a 2m hurdle contest in France. She is a half-sister to Analifet who stayed up to 2m4f over hurdles and was quite smart. Wears the hood on her debut here. One to watch for now.

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Harvest Bow⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 10-5| J: J M Moore| T: N Meade

15/8

Won on the Flat over 7f at Gowran Park as a two-year-old last season. Was third of 16 last time at Leopardstown over 1m7f where she proved her stamina. Big contender here on her opening run over hurdles.

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Sallywag

Age: 3| Weight: 10-5| J: D P Holden⁽⁷⁾| T: H De Bromhead

22/1

Battle of Marengo filly who is a half-sister to multiple winners on the Flat, including Noble Dancer who was successful over 5f. It is interesting that connections are heading straight to hurdles. Keep an eye for any market support on debut.

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Tessiesee²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 10-5| J: I J McCarthy| T: R K Watson

40/1

Was third of seven on the AW at Dundalk (6f) otherwise her form on the Flat has been poor, particularly since joining handicap company. Was 14th of 18 last time at Fairyhouse (6f). Needs to improve a lot on hurdles debut.

Form:

Vineyard Sound¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-5| J: Gary Noonan⁽⁷⁾| T: E McNamara

66/1

Has finished a long way down the field on all seven of her Flat races. Her form this year has not improved, with her latest outing coming at Killarney (1m3f) where she was 13th of 15. Others appeal more.

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Non-Runners

Our Nancy

Weight: 10-5| Age: 3

T: P J F Hassett J: Reserve 1

Anthonysoprano³⁰

Weight: 10-12| Age: 3

T: K P Cotter J: Reserve 2

Forecasts

Harvest Bow (15/8), Pepperoni Pete (7/2), Brexit Briefcase (7/1), Anthonysoprano (7/1), Global Freedom (10/1), Martello Boy (12/1), Hereia (14/1), Grey Girly (14/1), Vhagar (16/1), Sallywag (22/1), Leahman (25/1), Turf Range (25/1), Our Nancy (33/1), El Chico Mejor (40/1), Tessiesee (40/1), Charlie Bit Me (50/1), Doyouthinkso (66/1), Vineyard Sound (66/1)

PEPPERONI PETE was useful on the Flat with success coming at Cork over 1m. His pedigree suggests he could improve over hurdles on what is his opening start. This race may not need to require much to win it so take him to make a successful start over obstacles. Vhagar is also a winner on the Flat and it would be no surprise to see him improve for his opening appearance over hurdles, while Harvest Bow proved she has the stamina for this distance last time at Leopardstown and as long as she handles hurdles, should be in the mix here.