Randox Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 15:08 | Winning time: 5m 24.90s

Minella Supreme¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Alex Harvey⁽³⁾| T: J C McConnell| C

5/2

Didn't need to improve to win a 5-runner race at this course (4/5) 15 days ago when dictating pace. Interesting runner for trainer who won last year's renewal, but faces a stiff task on hurdles debut.

Form: 73-21

Fool Me Once^p1¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Eoin Staples⁽⁷⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 108

11/4

Has shown ability in hurdles with two second-place finishes at Downpatrick this year. Fourth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Wexford (9/4) 17 days ago, running respectably but looking exposed over shorter trip. Return to longer trip and wears first-time cheekpieces should suit.

Form: 824-254

Mavetherave⁷¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Sam Ewing| T: S R B Crawford

5/2

Showed improvement when switched to hurdles and stepped up in trip, finishing third of 15 at Ballinrobe (22/1). Fourth of 11 in maiden hurdle at this course (3/1) 71 days ago, not seen to best effect but remains open to improvement over this distance and boasts leading claims.

Form: 7476-34

Southey^t¹¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Danny Mullins| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 104

11/1

Showed promise in early starts over hurdles, but just matched those efforts when sixth of 13 in maiden hurdle at Down Royal (11/1) over a year ago. Has won between the flags in May and is lightly raced, but will have more chance in handicaps.

Form: U32461-

Westoftignes²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Kieren Buckley| T: A Murray

11/1

Finished sixth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Galway (100/1) 26 days ago, running to a modest level. Needs more experience and likely to be aimed at handicaps.

Form: 66

Penny Perfect¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Danny Gilligan| T: G Elliott

15/2

Making only second career start. Fourth of 8 in maiden hurdle at this course over 17.8f (11/1) 15 days ago, staying on well late. Looks sure to improve for this step up in trip based on how she was getting the hang of things late on. Strong claims.

Form: 4

Non-Runners

Eco Pete²¹

Weight: 11-12| Age: 8

T: P J Rothwell J: Calum Hogan

Forecasts

Mavetherave (5/2), Minella Supreme (5/2), Fool Me Once (11/4), Penny Perfect (15/2), Eco Pete (8/1), Westoftignes (11/1), Southey (11/1)

MAVETHERAVE showed improvement when switched to hurdles and stepping up in trip, remaining with potential despite not being seen to best effect last time at this course. Fool Me Once has shown ability with two second-place finishes at Downpatrick and returns to a more suitable trip with first-time cheekpieces. Penny Perfect stayed on well late on hurdles debut and should relish this longer distance.