15:50 Limerick

Thursday 26 December 2024

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JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 4m 14.30s

Cash Chase²²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr D J Walsh⁽⁷⁾| T: Brendan Walsh

125/1

Didn't offer much on debut when well-beaten fourteenth of 17 in bumper at Cork (16.3f, good, 100/1) in May. Looks to be up against it after 7 months off.

Form: 0

Early Bird

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr A P Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: Jonathan Sweeney

5/2

Shirocco mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser Jay Bee Why, stays 3m. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for yard capable of readying a newcomer.

Form:

Forceonmyown³²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr J M Halford⁽⁷⁾| T: G Elliott

9/2

Last of 4 finishers sole outing in points and also last of 9 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut in May. However, she's one to note having joined leading yard from Denis Ahern.

Form: 4-91

Hurricane Bailey³³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr L T Turner⁽⁷⁾| T: Barry J Fitzgerald

4/1

Encouraging third over hurdles at this course on debut, but lesser effort when seventh of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 11/4) in January. Off 11 months ahead of first start in bumpers.

Form: 37-

Ill Raise A Glass¹⁶⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr D M Fitzgerald⁽⁷⁾| T: M P Fitzgerald

125/1

Was always behind making her first start when twelfth of 13 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good, 66/1) in July. Needs to leave that effort well behind after 5 months off.

Form: 0

Queen Of Chenab⁸¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr G Abbas⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Flynn

125/1

Went with little encouragement on debut when tenth of 11 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, good to soft, 28/1) in October, losing touch from home turn. Major improvement required.

Form: 0

Shesakindofmagic³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Miss A B O'Connor| T: A McCann

9/2

After 13 months off ahead of first run since leaving Ms Margaret Mullins, beaten 24 lengths by all-the-way winner when second of 8 in bumper (66/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 33 days ago. Could be in the mix.

Form: 6-2

So Far Away²¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Paddy Cody⁽⁷⁾| T: J M Burke

20/1

Failed to confirm the improvement shown on her second start when pulled up in bumper at Wexford (20f, good to soft, 33/1) in May. Needs to get back on the up after 7 months off.

Form: 85-P

Thefarmersdaughter

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr C M Connolly⁽⁷⁾| T: P G Kelly

33/1

Mahler mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Sporting Glory. Watch for market clues.

Form:

Treenbeg⁴⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr E Mahon⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss H McLoughlin

150/1

Raced freely when well-beaten tenth of 11 in bumper at Naas (16f, good to soft, 100/1) on NH debut 46 days ago. Has work to do.

Form: 0

Ufouria³⁸⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr J W Hendrick⁽⁷⁾| T: P Nolan

7/2

Promise when runner-up at this C&D on debut, before meeting trouble in running when seventh of 8 in bumper at Punchestown (16.8f, heavy, 7/2) a year ago. Could yet build on her debut effort.

Form: 27-

Whatchukno³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr P Verling⁽⁷⁾| T: T J Nagle-Jr

125/1

Finished tailed off making her first start when eighth of 11 in bumper at this C&D (soft, 66/1) 37 days ago. Best watched.

Form: 8

Forecasts

Early Bird (5/2), Ufouria (7/2), Hurricane Bailey (4/1), Shesakindofmagic (9/2), Forceonmyown (9/2), So Far Away (20/1), Thefarmersdaughter (33/1), Ill Raise A Glass (125/1), Queen Of Chenab (125/1), Whatchukno (125/1), Cash Chase (125/1), Treenbeg (150/1)

UFOURIA shaped promisingly when runner-up at this C&D on debut, the winner going on to land a Grade 2 mares' novice chase this season, and having had excuses next time she is worth another chance on her return. She is preferred to Early Bird who is one to note on debut, while Forceonmyown is an interesting contender on first start for Gordon Elliott.