19:55 Tipperary

Thursday 3 July 2025

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Cappawhite CE Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 19:55 | Winning time: 6m 5.30s

Emily In Paris⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Daniel King| T: D E Fitzgerald| OR: 100| BF

10/1

Twice finished second in handicap chases earlier this year before running below form when fourth of 6 in a chase at Limerick (2/1) 42 days ago, making a noise despite wearing a tongue strap. Tongue strap removed as returns to hurdles where she ran well previously.

Form: 33225-4

Adaliz^p²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 95

7/1

Won a 19.6f Clonmel handicap hurdle (25/1) in May before finishing third of 16 in similar event (6/1) at same venue 27 days ago. Stepping up in trip presents a new challenge but recent improvement suggests she could be competitive.

Form: 0696-13

Ballerina Boxer^h²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: B W Harvey| T: William Harvey| OR: 92| D

8/1

Has shown improved form recently, winning a 19-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f) at 10/1 26 days ago, making steady headway before leading approaching the last and winning cosily. Should continue to give a good account.

Form: 91P2-51

Intersky Sunset^v²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: J P O'Sullivan| T: D Queally| OR: 91| D

12/1

Without a win in 13 runs. Finished 14th of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (28/1) 26 days ago, never threatened in first-time visor. Hard to fancy.

Form: 63P05-0

Kiln Time³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Cian Quirke| T: D H Kelly| OR: 91| D

12/1

Has mixed hurdles and chases with two recent hurdle wins, including in a 11-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (5/1) 35 days ago despite struggling for much of the race. On balance he looks one to be against for the follow up.

Form: 9P1-341

Ranger Billy²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Donagh Meyler| T: E Doyle| OR: 91| D

18/1

Won at Fairyhouse (24f) in October 2024 and ran well when fifth of 18 at Limerick next time. Off 8 months, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (14/1) 26 days ago, struggling from long way out. Ran fourth in this race last year and could bounce back.

Form: P4215-P

Hangry²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Alex Harvey⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 89

14/1

Produced best effort when 5th of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in December and ran well when 4th at Down Royal in April. Finished 13th of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16/1) 26 days ago, dropped out and never dangerous in first-time hood. Hood now removed. On a tempting mark.

Form: 55054-0

Ixigreczed²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Danny Mullins| T: E Seymour| OR: 89

33/1

Form has been poor in both codes. Raced freely and was tailed off when 13th of 20 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16/1) 26 days ago. Hard to fancy on recent evidence.

Form: P060-70

Midnight Fairy⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: John Shinnick⁽³⁾| T: T O'Brien| OR: 89| C

7/2

Improved markedly when switched to handicaps with two seconds before winning a 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary (4/1) 50 days ago, rallying well. Up 7 lb and not yet fully exposed.

Form: 09022-1

Alright Darling³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Philip Donovan⁽³⁾| T: D G Murphy| OR: 88

16/1

Sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16/1) 33 days ago, made some headway before 2 out but merely plugged on. Tongue strap left off.

Form: 58040-6

Imperial Tune^t¹²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: Sean Flanagan| T: L Casey| OR: 87

22/1

Showing improved form in handicap hurdles. Second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel on heavy ground (15/2) 126 days ago, rallying well after being headed at the last. A breakthrough could be near.

Form: 7/05732-

Stily³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: M J McDonagh| OR: 87

16/1

Showing gradual improvement in handicap hurdles, finding only one too good when second of 14 at Limerick (8/1) 35 days ago. Step up in trip could suit and one to consider.

Form: 09906-2

Gortmore Lady³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: E Walsh| T: A J Martin| OR: 86

50/1

Showed promise when third of 13 in maiden hurdle last August (150/1) but has struggled since, pulling up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (40/1) 36 days ago when running no sort of race. Steps up markedly in trip and one to note in the betting.

Form: 6360-6P

Loughrask Rainbow²³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: J Smith⁽⁵⁾| T: B McMahon| OR: 85

5/1

Yet to win in 9 starts but showed ability when finishing 4th of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (8/1) 23 days ago, making steady headway and running on. Could build on that encouraging return.

Form: 05580-4

Notevenatext^p,h³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Phillip Enright| T: Brendan Walsh| OR: 74

20/1

Made no impact in maidens before showing improved form in handicaps, finishing third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (12/1) 35 days ago. Faces greater stamina test with step up to 24f.

Form: 00P68-3

Captain Kate^p³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: Patrick M O'Brien⁽⁷⁾| T: E Sheehy| OR: 73

10/1

Yet to win in 7 starts over hurdles with generally modest form. Second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (5/1) 36 days ago, staying clearly her forte as she ran on late.

Form: 8057U-2

Non-Runners

Conflict Lady¹⁷

Weight: 10-0| Age: 5

T: Liz Doyle J: Reserve 1

Bal Kauto²³

Weight: 11-5| Age: 8

T: D Queally J: Reserve 2

Nevereverever³⁴

Weight: 11-5| Age: 6

T: J J Murphy J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Midnight Fairy (7/2), Loughrask Rainbow (5/1), Adaliz (7/1), Ballerina Boxer (8/1), Emily In Paris (10/1), Captain Kate (10/1), Bal Kauto (11/1), Kiln Time (12/1), Intersky Sunset (12/1), Hangry (14/1), Stily (16/1), Alright Darling (16/1), Ranger Billy (18/1), Notevenatext (20/1), Imperial Tune (22/1), Conflict Lady (25/1), Ixigreczed (33/1), Gortmore Lady (50/1), Nevereverever (66/1)

HANGRY is well treated and could be worth chancing to open his account. Ranger Billy should strip fitter after returning from a break, while Ballerina Boxer continues to improve after winning cosily at Punchestown last time. Stily is progressing and could benefit from the step up in trip.