FIVER FRIDAY made a seamless transition to hurdling when landing a big-field maiden at Naas 3 weeks ago and with more to come, she can make the most of the 7 lb she receives from Double Digits and Evaluation.
Fiver Friday
Double Digits
Evaluation
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Double Digits
J: Danny McMenaminT: Ann Hamilton
F: 4721
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Irish point winner who left his first 2 runs over hurdles behind when a close second at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) last month. Made the most of a good opportunity with a facile-all-the-way success at Carlisle a fortnight ago. More to do under a penalty but he's still a player.
2. Evaluation
J: Conner McCannT: Lucinda Russell
F: 165
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
79
Verdict
Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) who made a seamless transition to hurdles when landing 2m Ayr novice in November. Disappointing in better contests twice since but he should be a factor in a race like this.
3. Clan Chieftain
J: Sean QuinlanT: Jackie Stephen
F: 50
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
114
Verdict
Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m). Sold for just 6,000 gns from Ralph Beckett in September and hooded, he didn't show much on hurdles debut.
4. Fiver Friday
J: L. A. McKennaT: Paul Traynor, Ireland
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Useful Flat winner in Ireland who landed big-field maiden against her own sex at Naas 19 days ago, comfortably. More to come so very much the one to beat.
5. Nae Bother At A
J: Craig NicholT: Gary Rutherford
F: 9/868-P6
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
129
Verdict
Has shown little in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Breathing operation needs to have had a major effect to figure.
6. Thunder Gap
J: Charlie PriceT: Maurice Barnes
F: P-P5P6
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Modest performer on Flat and limited impact in novice/maiden hurdles for this yard.
7. Delayed Charm
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Maurice Barnes
F: P8
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
81
Verdict
Showed little on the Flat for Anthony Carson and same story over hurdles.
8. Keady Town
J: Lorcan MurtaghT: Barry Murtagh
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
248
Verdict
Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1¼m), well held final outing in 2024 (raced freely). Now goes hurdling on the back of a breathing op.
9. Top Flight Century
J: Brian HughesT: Adam Nicol
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Modest maiden on Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and looks a long-term project over hurdles judged on opening run here over 18.1f.