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: 15:20Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 33.7s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)
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.
- 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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