GREEK FLYER has been shaping up very well despite failing to add to her tally in 2024, really strong at the finish over C&D a week ago so she might be the answer. Grand City Hall and Harry's Hill look to be the chief threats.
Greek Flower
Grand City Hall
Harrys Hill
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Greek Flower
J: N. M. CrosseT: J. J. Feane, Ireland
F: 119-22273
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. 4/1, shaped well when third of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago, slowly away and finished well. Shortlist material.
6. Harrys Hill
J: M. W. HassettT: Martin Hassett, Ireland
F: 94551023
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Bellewstown in August. Bit below form third of 6 in handicap (11/8) at Down Royal (5f, soft) 5 days ago. This mark should be within range.
2. Grand City Hall
J: R. P. WhelanT: Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland
F: 5-1424371
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
4/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Cork (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago, readily. 6 lb rise won't prevent another bold bd on that evidence.
5. Apache Outlaw
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 09469205
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
12/1, bit below form fifth of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago.
8. Emerald Harmony
J: P. McGettiganT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
F: 62322124
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Winner at Tipperary in August. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago. Trainer going well.
3. Majestic Beauty
J: R. WheartyT: Adrian Murray, Ireland
F: 256-42096
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Below form 6¼ lengths sixth of 10 to She's Quality in listed race (9/2) at Tipperary (5f, good) 34 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time back in handicap company.
10. Dontspoilasale
J: J. A. PowellT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 02755572
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 6 in handicap at Down Royal (5f, soft, 7/1) 5 days ago.
9. Mint Man
J: L. T. McAteerT: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland
F: 28-232842
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
2/1, shaped as though still in form when second of 8 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Revised mark looks fair enough.
1. Thunderbear
J: William James LeeT: Jack W. Davison, Ireland
F: 58106087
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Latest win at Navan in June. Last of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this course (6f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on eased slightly in class.
7. Verhoyen
J: D. E. SheehyT: M. C. Grassick, Ireland
F: 00023190
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Six-time course winner. 20/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 7 days ago, going off too hard so that run can be overlooked. Back down in trip with cheekpieces back on.