14:50 Downpatrick

Monday 26 August 2019

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Ulster Carpets Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

Off time: 14:51 | Winning time: 4m 31.30s

Comehere Hi⁵²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Gavin Brouder⁽⁷⁾| T: J Nash| OR: 95

16/1

Hasn't won since October 2015 and has pulled up last two starts over both hurdles and fences. Previous third here in beginners chase wasn't a bad run so if returning to that sort of level might have a squeak.

Form: 56-63PP

Solar Heat¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: A W Short⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs D A Love| OR: 93

16/1

Only win in 28 hurdles came in maiden at Clonmel in September 2016. Last win came on Flat last year at Ballinrobe. Has a chance on second at Sligo in April off 4lb higher but hasn't fired last few outings.

Form: 7-20580

Tagg's Island^p,t⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Darragh O'Keeffe⁽⁵⁾| T: M McCullagh| OR: 93

9/2

More than three years since only career success from 35 attempts but ran best race for some while when second at Tramore recently having unseated 4 out when going well enough over C&D previous start. Better claims than many.

Form: 9357U2

Mr Moondance⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Sean O'Keeffe⁽⁷⁾| T: M M McNiff| OR: 89

3/1

Fair third over 2m1f at Sligo penultimate start but din't back that up when sixth there last time. Steps up to tackle longer trip now for yard in very good form at present so chance if stamina holds out.

Form: 649436

Sparta Maestro³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: P J Cawley⁽⁷⁾| T: S Doyle| OR: 89

16/1

Failed to complete in three points and has been beaten a long way in all three hurdles so far at between 2-3m. Handed modest mark for handicap bow but doesn't stand out as an obvious contender unless market suggest she may improve.

Form: UF-U900

Spring Well⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: J J Slevin| T: S Slevin| OR: 87

14/1

Runner-up in 3m maiden point in April and has had three runs over hurdles to qualify for this first handicap. Has hinted at a modicum of ability so not out of the question he could figure in modest race.

Form: F6-2766

Greenandwhitearmy⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Ricky Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: N McKnight| OR: 86

4/1

Runner-up over C&D last time when given plenty to do. Had earlier shown promise here too and has place claims, at least, if putting his best foot forward under a more positive ride.

Form: 85-05U2

Musical Ava¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: M P Burke⁽⁷⁾| T: J M Burke| OR: 83

7/2

Still in front but under pressure when fell at the last here in July over 2m5f. Second over C&D last time so every chance she will be in the mix once again at a track that suits.

Form: F-33F52

Charlotte Wells¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: J P O'Sullivan⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 80

14/1

Did well considering saddle slipped at first when fourth here last time following a 105-day break. Has never reached a place in 13 starts though so isn't one to rely on, but may get involved if building on latest effort.

Form: 97P/P-P4

Non-Runners

Allora Yeats¹⁶

Weight: 11-3| Age: 5

T: P Maher J: Danny Mullins

Forecasts

Mr Moondance (3/1), Musical Ava (7/2), Greenandwhitearmy (4/1), Tagg's Island (9/2), Charlotte Wells (14/1), Spring Well (14/1), Comehere Hi (16/1), Solar Heat (16/1), Sparta Maestro (16/1), Allora Yeats (20/1)

Hard to be confident about any of these but with his yard in fine form MR MOONDANCE is suggested in the hope the step up in trip might bring out the best in him. He's run with credit here in the past. Musical Ava has run well here of late and is respected along with Tagg's Island and Greenandwhitearmy, while any money for handicap debutant Spring Well would be worth noting.