CROSSING THE BAR is on a handy mark and has acquitted himself well in both starts for his new yard. He gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Paddy's Milestone and Meehall head the list of dangers.
Crossing The Bar
Paddys Milestone
Meehall
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
1. Toor Khov
J: Liam QuinlanT: Ms M. Flynn, Ireland
F: 336324-10
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this season. Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in May. Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more appealing.
2. Waittillitellyou
J: K. E. BuckleyT: Edward Cawley, Ireland
F: 5215/454-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
248
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/3, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (24.3f, heavy). Off 8 months. Others preferred.
3. Western Zara
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
F: 307P/23-FP
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
190
Verdict
10/3, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24.2f, heavy), pulled up before last. Off 6 months. Claims on best form.
4. Junior Rattler
J: J. I. DugganT: Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
F: 222P-1565
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.6f, good, 6/1) 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
5. The Story So Far
J: Alex HarveyT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 32174F5-6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Fairly useful winner at 18f in bumpers. 9/1, sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, soft) 30 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping.
6. Walk Away Harry
J: T. Joseph KellyT: Ian O'Connor, Ireland
F: 6453-0698
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Charles Byrnes when below form eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.3f, good to soft, 20/1) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7. Galon De Vauzelle
J: T. Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 156-PP710
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
40/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap chase at Aintree (21.1f, good) 15 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
8. Kells Priory
J: Ryan TreacyT: Louise G. Lyons, Ireland
F: 37323/108
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Limerick (19.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. Paddys Milestone
J: Sam EwingT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
F: 77444-01
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Benefited by the step up in trip when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, good to soft, 4/1) 23 days ago. 7 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated.
10. Crossing The Bar
J: C. P. MillarT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
F: 595-58324
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Run with credit on both starts for new connections, latest when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, soft, 7/2) 30 days ago. Booking of Millar a plus. Tongue strap back on. Shortlist material.
11. Rodney Bay
J: B. W. HarveyT: Joseph Anthony Murray, Ireland
F: 236/440-07
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
20/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.5f, good) 12 days ago. Others look better treated.
12. Meehall
J: C. M. HoganT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 32P-27131
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Resumed winning ways over fences at Killarney in August and posted career best, back over the smaller obstacles, when taking 20-runner handicap at Galway (24f, good to soft, 9/2) 29 days ago, staying on well. 8 lb higher now but must enter calculations.
13. Tomjackwilliam
J: G. B. NoonanT: Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Ireland
F: 0231/29-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
364
Verdict
Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, heavy, 11/4). Off 12 months. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
14. Buck Rogers
J: C. M. QuirkeT: David Harry Kelly, Ireland
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
25/1, first run since leaving Liam P. Cusack when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Warrants respect.
15. Big Debates
J: Miss Anna McGuinnessT: Robert Tyner, Ireland
F: 5P5-00804
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Caught the eye when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at this course (28f, good, 40/1) 21 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Claims if building on that.
16. Rusheen
J: M. J. M. O'SullivanT: James Daniel Dullea, Ireland
F: 90872190-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
Below form twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 11/1), left poorly placed. Off 8 months. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
17. Kiln Time
J: J. P. ShinnickT: David Harry Kelly, Ireland
F: 1252P27-P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
First run since leaving David Harry Kelly when pulled up in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 90 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Rejoined yard after leaving Michael J.Bowe. Likely best watched.