BAYOU BELLE has been knocking at the door at Wexford in recent months and can deservedly get her head back in front. Steps In The Sand has thrived under both codes this summer and is second choice ahead of Mary, a winner at Stratford last month.
Bayou Belle
Steps In The Sand
Mary
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Mary
J: Charlie ToddT: Ian Williams
F: 3867-9P41
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle (7/2) at Stratford (16.3f, good) 24 days ago, always holding on. Can give a good account.
7. Bayou Belle
J: P. T. SmithersT: Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland
F: 28853-222
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft, 5/1) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
9. Kilbride Hill
J: D. E. MullinsT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: F/778-615
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this season. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, soft, 13/2) 30 days ago.
3. Steps In The Sand
J: E. WalshT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
F: 348-22114
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner in July. 16/1, good third of 16 in Flat handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good) 19 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Player.
6. The Vegas Raider
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: K. A. Heffernan, Ireland
F: P07-32160
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. Respectable eleventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft, 10/1) 11 days ago.
10. Pepperpots
J: Mr B. J. WalshT: Barry John Walsh, Ireland
F: 7176556
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Winner in bumper here in May. Below form sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle (28/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Potential improver in handicaps.
8. Only One Plan
J: T. Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 247-02360
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
One win from 22 NH runs. 12/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2. Gladiatorial
J: Mr D. McGillT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: F92255-69
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
97
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at this C&D (good) 97 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
1. Point Gellibrand
J: M. J. M. O'SullivanT: G. O'Leary, Ireland
F: 4-3746
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, heavy) 25 days ago.
4. Darkened
J: Sam EwingT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: 005/468-96
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Good sixth of 15 in claiming hurdle at Roscommon (20.6f, good to soft, 50/1) 74 days ago.
11. Thunder Rose
J: J. CoenT: Peter Fahey, Ireland
F: 5U80-6506
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 50/1) 25 days ago. Difficult ask.