15:25 Downpatrick

Monday 26 August 2019

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Dr. E.F. Logan OBE Memorial Giltspur Scientific Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:26 | Winning time: 5m 15.80s

Peacocks Secret^b²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: M Hamill⁽³⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 115| C

9/1

Won here over 2m3f in June off 8lb lower mark and not disgraced when seventh at Galway earlier in the month. Has won three times over fences at 2m4f but stamina for this longer trip still has to be proved.

Form: 75P-017

Cappacon¹⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 11-2| J: Darragh O'Keeffe⁽⁵⁾| T: O McKiernan| OR: 107

5/1

Won twice last year at approaching this trip but off much lower marks. Running creitiably off current mark since returning from six-month break and is 13lb better off for seven lengths with Peacocks Secret on their running here in June over 2m3f.

Form: 330-343

Summer Hill⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: H Morgan⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Ryan| OR: 106| CD

5/2

Off the mark at the 15th time of asking when winning over C&D penultimate start and ran with credit last time when third at Killarney. Goes well for this 7lb conditional rider so should again be on the premises.

Form: 762P13

Little Haarth^t²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: D McDonogh| OR: 102

10/1

Hasn't run for over three years but has been running fairly well this summer placing four times off higher marks. Not a bad effort at Galway latest and went close for today's rider at Ballinrobe time before.

Form: 333349

Ashjan^p,t⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Sean O'Keeffe⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss E Doyle| OR: 100| C

16/1

Fair claims on third at Sligo in 2m4f h'cap hurdle in April but hasn't been in same form in two starts since and needs to bounce back to get competitive in this event.

Form: 436-305

Hello Pilgrim¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Ricky Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: C Bowe| OR: 99

7/1

Placed twice, including over C&D, prior to game victory over 3m at Sligo last time. Drops back in trip for handicap bow but is in good heart and has every chance if able to stay in touch on this very different track.

Form: 122721

Finding Joy¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: T Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: M Hourigan| OR: 98

9/1

Sprang a 20/1 surprise when winning Kilbeggan 2m4f h'cap hurdle last time, finishing well to lead close home. Up 5lb and tried a longer trip but another bold show not ruled out now she has found the winning habit.

Form: 0-94061

Bracka Lily¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-3| J: Danny Mullins| T: N C Kelly| OR: 94| CD

4/1

Yard in terrific form (4-7 of late) and this mare has done her bit too winning over C&D last time off 4lb lower mark for today's rider. No reason she shouldn't again go well and looks one of the leading contenders.

Form: 8-9F231

Caerleon Kate^p¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: A W Short⁽⁵⁾| T: C A McBratney| OR: 87| CD

14/1

Regular round here and scored over C&D last term off 5lb higher. Hasn't really been in form this term although hinted she may be on way back when fourth to Bracka Lily last time and is better off at the weights.

Form: 0-073P4

Maureen's Star¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Simon Torrens⁽⁷⁾| T: L Lennon| OR: 81

33/1

Only win in 33 starts came over 3m at Perth last summer. On 16-race losing streak and was wel lheld here last time. 6lb out of the handicap and appears to face a stiff task.

Form: 529BP5

Non-Runners

Napoleon Blue⁷⁶

Weight: 11-0| Age: 6

T: A Murray J: Sean Flanagan

Forecasts

Summer Hill (5/2), Bracka Lily (4/1), Cappacon (5/1), Hello Pilgrim (7/1), Finding Joy (9/1), Peacocks Secret (9/1), Little Haarth (10/1), Napoleon Blue (10/1), Caerleon Kate (14/1), Ashjan (16/1), Maureen's Star (33/1)

There shouldn't be much between Peacocks Secret and Cappacon on their recent running here over 2m3f and both are respected, but BRACKA LILY did it well when winning over C&D last time and may be up to defying a 4lb rise with her yard in cracking form of late. Little Haarth could be dangerous, as too might Summer Hill, while Sligo winner Hello PIlgrim and recent shock Kilbeggan scorer Finding Joy are others to consider in a competitive heat..