THE LOVELY MAN caught the eye at Fairyhouse and might be the way to go. Sam Magee and El Champo have the form to figure, while Kiltealy Park and Dancingondaceiling are interesting chase newcomers.
The Lovely Man
Sam Magee
El Champo
2m5f Beg Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Banjaxed
J: Donagh MeylerT: Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland
F: 1095-6325
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 5/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 22 days ago.
2. Dancingondaceiling
J: K. E. BuckleyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 91-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
219
Verdict
Twice-raced winner under NH rules. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Alexander Ott. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of this former point winner.
3. Dorans Law
J: J. P. O'SullivanT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 24315350
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. Eighteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Navan (22.4f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Makes chase debut.
4. Duffys Getaway
J: S. D. TorrensT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 1d1328843-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
227
Verdict
Fair hurdler. One win from 21 NH runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 18/1), barely adequate test. Off 7 months. Switches from hurdles to chase.
5. El Champo
J: T. Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 939-32224
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Fairly useful chaser. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 10/3, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Limerick (19.2f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
6. Heliko Conti
J: Liam QuinlanT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
F: 472268-06
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 33/1, sixth of 13 in novice chase at Wexford (16f, heavy) on debut over fences 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
7. Hes Home Again
J: E. WalshT: Edward Cawley, Ireland
F: 3/86P2P1-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. 100/1, tenth of 12 in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, soft) on debut over fences 28 days ago.
8. Iks Man
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Terence O'Brien, Ireland
F: 362452P/9
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Ninth of 12 in novice chase (66/1) at Galway (22.5f, soft) on debut over fences 28 days ago.
9. Jerk
J: Oakley BrownT: William Durkan, Ireland
F: 0/8507315-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
238
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Leopardstown in March. 26ΒΌ lengths fifth of 7 to He's Home Again in handicap hurdle at this course (24.4f, heavy, 11/4). Off 7 months. Makes chase debut.
10. Lightkeeper
J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 45-3821P4
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Galway in July. Good fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.5f, good, 12/1) 12 days ago. Makes chase debut.
11. Oneforgonzo
J: C. M. QuirkeT: Sean Aherne, Ireland
F: 888F11-9
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
199
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Ballinrobe in April. Bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut.
12. Prince Palace
J: H. E. SextonT: P. A. Fahy, Ireland
F: 523792-46
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. 8/1, last of 6 in novice chase at Wexford (19.7f, heavy) 28 days ago.
13. Sam Magee
J: M. P. O'ConnorT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 8751-9P44
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Fairly useful chaser. Below form fourth of 12 in novice chase (40/1) at Punchestown (16.6f, good) 39 days ago. Back up in trip. Stable in good form. Can make presence felt.
14. The Lovely Man
J: L. A. McKennaT: Colm A. Murphy, Ireland
F: 24P22-043
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Promising individual. 9/1, good third of 7 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (20f, good) 12 days ago, finishing with running left. Should progress.
15. Whateys Quest
J: Ryan TreacyT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 075P414-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
185
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in April. Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Last of 11 in novice chase (18/1) at Limerick (19.7f, good). Off 6 months.
16. Kiltealy Park
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
F: 341-16
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
167
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. 8/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.5f, good) 167 days ago. Makes chase debut.
17. Millstream Lady
J: G. B. NoonanT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 12P212-64
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. 7/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 59 days ago. Makes chase debut.
18. Insouciant Dallier
J: ReserveT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland
F: 922575-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
264
Verdict
33/1, fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (23.7f, soft). Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. RESERVE.
19. Isle Of Sark
J: ReserveT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
F: 62524U
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 7f on flat. Unseated rider in novice chase at Fairyhouse (20f, good, 20/1) on debut over fences 12 days ago. RESERVE.
20. Muskerry Rock
J: ReserveT: M. F. Morris, Ireland
F: 0/09-008
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Poor chaser. 100/1, eighth of 16 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, good) on debut over fences 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. RESERVE.