15:35 Killarney

Saturday 24 August 2019

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Redbox Brand Consultants Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)

Off time: 15:36 | Winning time: 1m 44.85s

(6)

High Altitude³^{(ex 6)}

Age: 5| Weight: 10-4| J: A Mackay⁽¹⁰⁾| T: J J Murphy| OR: 63| CD

2/1

Built on two promising recent runs when holding on gamely to win over C&D (soft) on Wednesday. Goes again under 6lb penalty but new rider takes off 10lb. Should be right in the mix again.

Form: 900431

(4)

Mulzamm⁹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Rory Cleary| T: D Hogan| OR: 61| D

12/1

So far only won on the AW but shaped well in three May starts at Cork, Leopardstown and the Curragh; now returns from a short break having been eased 2lb in ratings. Chance to go well.

Form: 022349

(16)

Global Pass¹¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: O J Orr| T: R O'Brien| OR: 60| BF

20/1

Maiden, went close over C&D at this meeting a year ago, losing out in a head-bobber. Returns rated 5lb lower but two runs earlier in the year were a long way short of what will be required

Form: 3260-00

(8)

Prime Chief⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: A J Slattery⁽⁵⁾| T: J P Fahey| OR: 58

14/1

Possibly ran as well as could be expected following a 608-day break when finishing seventh of 14, on stable debut, beaten 7½L at Roscommon last month. Market likely to be the best guide now.

Form: 6866/7

(12)

Nakakande^b¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Robbie Colgan| T: K Thornton| OR: 63

25/1

Scored at Fairyhouse (7f, good; 25-1) three starts back but unable to back that effort up returning there or over at Ayr since. 4lb above winning mark again.

Form: 040166

(2)

Avalanche^t⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 9-4| J: Wayne Lordan| T: T J O'Mara| OR: 55| CD

7/1

Veteran isn't doing a lot wrong at present but his strike-rate of 3-50 is rather damning and no shock if settling for another solid but unspectacular supporting role.

Form: 6-94545

(10)

Cosmic Symbol^p³⁰²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: G M Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: T Cleary| OR: 53| CD

33/1

5-32 career record for the eight-year-old who last tasted success in 2017. Starts out for new handler after 302-day absence and market should be a good guide to what is anticipated.

Form: 082009-

(1)

Taakhy^t1¹⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Gary Carroll| T: J C McConnell| OR: 53

16/1

Made favourite on her debut at the Curragh last August but in truth hasn't shown much in any of her three starts and, although handicaps offer her more of a chance, others have stronger profiles at this stage. Second runner for this trainer.

Form: 80-0

(18)

Conversant^p1⁶⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: K J Leonard| T: D Hogan| OR: 51

20/1

Now racing 13lb lower than his sole career win in 13 starts on turf. Improved on latest start at Sligo in June but still looks up against it in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 000095

(14)

Button Popper³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: M A Gallagher| T: A Leahy| OR: 46

9/1

1-16 career record, springing a 25-1 shock at Roscommon with slender success 13 months ago. Made the frame over C&D last month (good) and could hold similar aspirations.

Form: 97-6743

(3)

Pirate's Treasure²⁴⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: James J Doyle| T: C Coakley| OR: 45| D

50/1

Three-time AW winner in Britain back in 2016, so far is 0-9 on turf and unable to even fight out a finish. Was badly out of sorts when last spotted in December at Dundalk.

Form: 000600-

(15)

Arcland⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Chris Hayes| T: H Rogers| OR: 50

5/1

Eight-race maiden, went closest seasonal bow at Naas (1m, good to yielding) in April. Hasn't built on that in four runs since, but does tackle mile for the first time since and rated 3lb lower than he was then.

Form: 0-37066

(7)

Blackstone Cliff⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: A C Persse⁽⁷⁾| T: A Murray| OR: 49| D

8/1

Nicely backed to score over Hamilton's extended mile last time out, and has only gone up 4lb for that, which looks fair. Likely to face slower ground conditions here but as a last time out winner, has to be given consideration.

Form: 609-481

(11)

Puddymore^p³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: L F Roche| T: Mrs P Dobbs| OR: 46

16/1

Not beaten far over a mile at Leopardstown in May but two very moderate efforts since then take plenty of forgiving. Hard to make a solid case for.

Form: 9-60500

(13)

Cois Sionna⁷¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: J A Heffernan| T: Paul Gammell| OR: 63

25/1

Ran well to finish fifth in a 1m contest at Gowran Park (yielding) on handicap debut in May, though took backwards step following month at Cork (Second Reserve).

Form: 00-050

Non-Runners

(17)

Jungle Jungle²⁸

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: J C McConnell J: R Coakley

(9)

One For Della⁸⁶

Weight: 8-4| Age: 3

T: T Doyle J: Reserve 1

(5)

Annie Pender⁴⁷

Weight: 8-12| Age: 3

T: W McCreery J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

High Altitude (2/1), Arcland (5/1), Avalanche (7/1), Blackstone Cliff (8/1), Jungle Jungle (8/1), Button Popper (9/1), Mulzamm (12/1), Prime Chief (14/1), Taakhy (16/1), Puddymore (16/1), Conversant (20/1), Global Pass (20/1), Annie Pender (20/1), Cois Sionna (25/1), Nakakande (25/1), Cosmic Symbol (33/1), Pirate's Treasure (50/1), One For Della (50/1)

Blackstone Cliff was a winner last time in Scotland and is likely to have a say but HIGH ALTITUDE may soar again having scored here on Wednesday. He was brave in holding off an 83-rated rival with the front pair well clear. He carries the penalty here but Aaron Mackay's claim more than offsets that and, with a patient steer, can gain his first win under rules. Button Popper was in front of the selection here last month and needs considering while Arcland appeals as being on a nice mark dropping back in distance for the first time since his seasonal bow at Naas in April.