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Saturday 16 November 2024

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Railway Bar Lismullen Hurdle (Grade 2)

Off time: 13:58 | Winning time: 5m 6.60s

Bob Olinger²¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 160| CD

11/8

High-class hurdler/chaser. Won this and the Grade 2 Relkeel at Cheltenham last season. Narrowly denied in Aintree Grade 1 final start. Should make a bold bid to defend his crown.

Form: 53/1122-

Dawn Rising¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Mark Walsh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 136| CD

8/1

Smart form on the Flat since last seen over hurdles, winning a 2m Curragh Group 3 a couple of weeks ago. It'll be very interesting to see how he gets on back over timber.

Form: 3113P/

Home By The Lee¹⁸²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: Danny Mullins| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 154| CD

7/1

Very smart hurdler. 16/1, respectable 7¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Losange Bleu in Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil at Auteuil (25.4f, soft) in May. Back down in trip. Good form claims if close to best after 6 months off.

Form: P/3533-6

Maxxum¹⁶⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G Elliott| OR: 150| C

33/1

Smart hurdler. 10/3, pulled up in minor event chase at Listowel (19f, good to soft) 166 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: P16F1-P

Zanahiyr^b1,t⁵²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 155

8/1

Smart hurdler. Below form fifth of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f, soft, 10/1) 52 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. The mount of Jack Kennedy from the yard's 4 runners.

Form: 145-325

Eagle Fang³²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: O R Brown| T: W Durkan| OR: 136

40/1

Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in May. 17/2, second of 4 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (18.4f, good) 32 days ago. Something to find at this level.

Form: 30101-2

Jetara¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Donagh Meyler| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 145| C| D

2/1

Smart hurdler. Won a Limerick listed hurdle last month and followed up in a Flat maiden at the Curragh 13 days ago. Respected.

Form: 11332-1

Royal Eagle¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Sam Ewing| T: G Elliott| OR: 133

33/1

Useful hurdler. 12/1, respectable 10 lengths second of 6 to Take No Chances in listed Mares' Hurdle at Wetherby (16f, good) 14 days ago, no match for winner. Step back up in trip should suit.

Form: 0-43022

Non-Runners

Beacon Edge¹⁴

Weight: 11-8| Age: 10

T: G Elliott J: J S McGarvey

Forecasts

Bob Olinger (11/8), Jetara (2/1), Home By The Lee (7/1), Zanahiyr (8/1), Dawn Rising (8/1), Beacon Edge (20/1), Royal Eagle (33/1), Maxxum (33/1), Eagle Fang (40/1)

BOB OLINGER can make a winning reappearance in this race for the second year running. Dawn Rising has developed into a smart performer on the Flat since winning a Grade 3 novice hurdle a couple of years ago and is second choice ahead of Jetara.