KING ALEXANDER disappointed on his final run for Nicky Henderson but he was generally progressive for that yard and can make a winning start for Willie Mullins. Fortunedefortunata and Waittillitellyou head the dangers.
King Alexander
Fortunedefortunata
Waittillitellyou
3m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. King Alexander
J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 621/1F17-8
Price History:
2.40
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
239
Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Off 7 months. Can make a winning start for top yard.
7. So They Tell Me
J: A. P. KellyT: Padraig Roche, Ireland
F: 8/350-1P
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
164
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this season. 15/2, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.5f, good to soft) 164 days ago, tailed off when pulled up after eighth. Others more persuasive.
9. Wheres Frankie
J: Donagh MeylerT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
F: 339121P-0
Price History:
7.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
C&D winner. 28/1, fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft) 27 days ago.
2. Fortunedefortunata
J: D. J. GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 0634-6950
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Fourteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (23.4f, good, 17/2) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Can bounce back.
6. Waittillitellyou
J: K. E. BuckleyT: Edward Cawley, Ireland
F: 5215/454-
Price History:
8.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
296
Verdict
Bit below form 16 lengths fourth of 11 to Sir Bob in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 10/3). Off 9 months. Not taken lightly.
4. Walhaan
J: E. WalshT: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland
F: 4346-9804
Price History:
9.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, creditable fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Stamina to prove.
8. Attaboyarchie
J: Miss E. J. SweeneyT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
F: 440/U4U-85
Price History:
12.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
16/1, fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
5. Sir Bob
J: M. P. WalshT: Robert Tyner, Ireland
F: P4621-P00
Price History:
23.00
Age:
13
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft, 66/1) 27 days ago. Blinkers back on.
3. Carrig Sam
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Peter Croke, Ireland
F: 8FPF3P/7P-
Price History:
23.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
322
Verdict
Course winner. First run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when 33/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (20.6f, heavy). Off 10 months.