JAY PEE M justified support when making a winning chasing bow at Cork last month and should have more to offer on switch to handicapping here. He can follow up. Luminous Light and Zurich can also make their presence felt.
Jay Pee M
Luminous Light
Zurich
2m1f Nov Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Zurich
J: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 1-45
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Showed ability in a couple of novice chases at Punchestown and Down Royal in recent months and may do better now sent handicapping.
2. Cayd Boy
J: M. P. WalshT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland
F: 39092P-36
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable sixth of 11 in novice chase (20/1) at Fairyhouse (16.3f, soft) 28 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. Each-way claims.
3. Jouster
J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 8F10-2110
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
2 wins from 4 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in December. 5/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Not out of things.
4. Luminous Light
J: Sean FlanaganT: Anthony McCann, Ireland
F: 2P-534454
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Much improved from chase debut, back from 4 months off, when fourth of 11 in novice at Fairyhouse (16.3f, soft) 28 days ago, running on late. May be capable of better now sent handicapping in this sphere.
5. Starman
J: J. P. O'SullivanT: Anthony McCann, Ireland
F: 46570585
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fifth of 11 in claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 13/2) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back down in trip. Others more appealing.
6. Jay Pee M
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Terence O'Brien, Ireland
F: 673235-61
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Promising sort who won at first time of asking over fences when taking 15-runner novice at Cork (20f, soft) last month. Goes handicapping now and remains with potential.
7. Ballycashin
J: D. E. MullinsT: Anthony Mullins, Ireland
F: 61704306
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Below form sixth of 11 in novice chase at Tramore (15.5f, heavy, 9/1) 43 days ago. May do better now handicapping in this sphere.
8. Crecora Hills
J: S. D. TorrensT: Robert Tyner, Ireland
F: 40501-777
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Seventh of 11 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.3f, soft, 66/1) 28 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Open to progress.
9. Carlas Big Jim
J: Phillip EnrightT: L. J. Archdeacon, Ireland
F: 21105-497
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 12/1, seventh of 12 in handicap chase at this course (18.3f, soft) on debut over fences 72 days ago. Work to do.
10. Mount Ferns
J: C. P. McNamaraT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 2/096-817F
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Winner in hurdle at Listowel in September. Running well fell in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft, 5/4) 48 days ago. Not out of things on chase debut.
11. Gali Flight
J: Niall MooreT: Philip Fenton, Ireland
F: 3U828F7P-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
297
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 31 NH runs. Pulled up in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good, 8/1), pulled up before next. Off 9 months. Down in trip. Best watched.
12. Granpa Ger
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Anthony Mullins, Ireland
F: 74220550
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
79
Verdict
Well-beaten eleventh of 13 to Jouster in novice chase (11/1) at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 79 days ago. Back down in trip. Bit to prove sent handicapping in this sphere.
13. Andyourbirdcansing
J: D. KingT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 20P4376F
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
One win from 21 NH runs. Running below form when fell in handicap chase at Thurles (16f, good, 22/1) 7 days ago. Others preferred.
14. Natural Breeze
J: D. RobinsonT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 821-55206
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Modest winner at 21f over hurdles. Bit below form 30ΒΌ lengths sixth of 15 to Jay Pee M in novice chase at Cork (20f, soft, 16/1) 27 days ago. Up against it.
15. Black Bamboo
J: ReserveT: John Joseph Murphy, Ireland
F: 6666-3278
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Bit below form eighth of 14 in novice chase (50/1) at Gowran (20f, soft) 21 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Should progress. RESERVE.