15:20 Punchestown

Monday 5 February 2024

All13:2013:5014:2014:5015:2015:5516:30

SBK Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 3f 198y  |   Soft to Heavy  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:20  |   Winning time: 5m 33.70s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Shannon Royaleb150
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Danny Gilligan(5)| T: G Elliott| OR:  130| BF| C
9/2
Course maiden winner in November. Disappointing when eighth of 11 in listed handicap hurdle (3/1) at Navan (20f, heavy) since but might be worth another chance with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
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2
Horse silk
Fiveonefive16
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-7| J: Jack Kennedy| T: C Collins| OR:  125
13/2
3 wins from 7 runs this season. Third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 5/1) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Back up in trip. Shortlist material.
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3
Horse silk
Sign From Above114
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: Sam Ewing| T: Peter Fahey| OR:  123| D
16/1
Winner in hurdle at Navan in September. Bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 12/1) 114 days ago.
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4
Horse silk
Prince Palace23
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-0| J: J S McGarvey| T: P A Fahy| OR:  118
7/1
Lightly-raced maiden. Fine third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 5/1) 23 days ago. Likely to give another good account.
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5
Horse silk
Chosen Thyme21
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-10| J: Niall Moore(7)| T: P Fenton| OR:  114
10/1
7/2, below form fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (22.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
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6
Horse silk
Petit Kingp138
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-8| J: Phillip Enright| T: E Cawley| OR:  112| C
13/2
Course winner. Winner in hurdle here in December. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, soft, 12/1) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive.
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7
Horse silk
Intent Approach15
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-5| J: Mark Walsh| T: C Byrnes| OR:  109
13/2
Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 5/2, fell fifth in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, heavy) 15 days ago, going in snatches. Up in trip. Respected, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.
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8
Horse silk
Morricone21
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: R Hackett| OR:  103| C
2/1
5/2, career best when winning 17-runner handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) 21 days ago, comfortably. Back up in trip. 9 lb higher in a stronger race now but he's heading in the right direction.
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Forecasts

Morricone (2/1), Shannon Royale (9/2), Petit King (13/2), Fiveonefive (13/2), Intent Approach (13/2), Prince Palace (7/1), Chosen Thyme (10/1), Sign From Above (16/1)

Verdict

SHANNON ROYALE failed to do himself justice when joint-favourite for a good-quality handicap at Navan last time but had been progressive prior to that, including a course maiden win, and is given another chance in first-time blinkers. Prince Palace made a solid start to his handicap career when third at Fairyhouse last month and is feared most unless the market vibes are notably strong surrounding Intent Approach.

  1. Shannon Royale9/2
  2. Prince Palace7/1
  3. Intent Approach13/2

Prize Money

1st: €9,900.002nd: €3,300.003rd: €1,650.004th: €825.005th: €495.006th: €330.00

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