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Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)

4YO plus | 2m 6f | 15 Runners | Turf

Cozone^b,t⁴⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: James Smith⁽⁵⁾| T: M J Smith| OR: 100| D

Took advantage of a much-reduced mark in a 14-runner handicap at Downpatrick in March. Raised 10 lb and not in quite the same form upped to 3m at Down Royal last month. Blinkers back on.

Form: 090816/

Western Model¹⁹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: A Kinirons| OR: 98

4/1

Just the sole win to his name, gained at Punchestown in May 2024. Placed 3 times over fences in 2025 and has left Paul Nolan ahead of return from 6 months off.

Form: 822525/

Embrace The Day^t³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 95

7/2

Starting to get his act together in handicaps, fitted with a tongue tie when fourth at Kilbeggan a month ago (19f). In very capable hands and expected to raise his game again as stamina is drawn out. Major claims.

Form: 009884/

Barryroe Madam¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: John Shinnick| T: T O'Brien| OR: 93

22/1

Sole win came in handicap hurdle over 23f at Listowel a year ago. Low-key start for this yard in recent weeks, though.

Form: 97300/0

Jack Inthe Jukebox^p,t¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Jordan Canavan⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Flavin| OR: 87

33/1

Yet to show any ability, including on handicap debut after 5 months off at Down Royal (3m) last month. Hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces/tongue tie sparking some improvement. Engaged 7.49 Wexford Wednesday,

Form: 6099P/P

Laska Du Breuil^p,t1³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Eoghan Finegan⁽⁷⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 86

12/1

Yet to trouble the judge after 8 attempts. Tongue strap added to cheekpieces.

Form: 07696P/

The Sugarhill Lady^t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Tom Kelly⁽⁷⁾| T: E McNamara| OR: 85

7/1

Creditable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (2½m, good) 14 days ago. Eased further 2 lb and a repeat will see her on the premises.

Form: 8P664/4

Spellacy's Cross¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Donagh Meyler| T: J Barcoe| OR: 82

9/2

Won a couple of handicap chases under this rider at Clonmel in October and looked to be taking a step back in the right direction when falling heavily at the last in a handicap hurdle at that venue last month. Subsequent third confirms he's in good nick.

Form: 1556F/3

Thats All^t¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: Cian Quirke| T: T Doyle| OR: 80

18/1

Winner at Kilbeggan (19f) last summer. Fortunate to finish second in an eventful race at Thurles in October and while she never threatened on reappearance, that was over an inadequate 2m.

Form: 38752/0

Lady Aquarelle¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: Sam Ewing| T: T Cooper| OR: 77

12/1

Looks limited on early evidence.

Form: F6009/8

Barrowline¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Paddy Cleary⁽⁷⁾| T: D Duggan| OR: 75

18/1

Looks very limited.

Form: 008P5/P

Moonshine Girl^p¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-3| J: Miss J Townend| T: P J Gilligan| OR: 75

11/1

Long-standing maiden but showed enough on reappearance to think she's in good order and no surprise were she to build on that.

Form: 483P8/7

Sineads Fancy¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: Philip Donovan⁽³⁾| T: S Ryan| OR: 72| D

18/1

Dropped to a basement mark and respectable seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (2½m) on return to action 2 weeks ago.

Form: 8003P/7

John Dixen^p1¹¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Dylan Robinson| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 77

33/1

No sign of ability in his qualifying runs.

Form: P000/

Non-Runners

Navy Waves¹⁸

Weight: 10-13| Age: 8

T: Mrs J Cashin J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Embrace The Day (4/1), Spellacy's Cross (5/1), Western Model (11/2), Cozone (6/1), The Sugarhill Lady (7/1), Navy Waves (8/1), Moonshine Girl (12/1), Laska Du Breuil (12/1), Sineads Fancy (14/1), Thats All (20/1), Lady Aquarelle (20/1), Barrowline (20/1), John Dixen (20/1), Barryroe Madam (20/1), Jack Inthe Jukebox (25/1)

Low-mileage 5-y-o EMBRACE THE DAY produced his most promising effort yet when fourth at Kilbeggan last month and expected to improve for this step up in trip, he could be the answer. Navy Waves and Spellacy's Cross are solid opponents.