Fairyhouse
Tomorrow, April 21, 2025Hurdle2m
Verdict
Verdict
CATCHABIRD could be the answer on the back of an eye-catching effort at Navan last month. She shaped as though in need of a stiffer test that day and while she remains at 2m, the combination of this testing track and the likely strong end-to-end gallop may amount to an ideal scenario. Chosen Diamond looks a big threat, while Last Kingdom is respected now handicapping for his top connections and Arch Empire is also appealing.
Last Kingdom
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
- 9. Last KingdomJ: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 1477
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 60
VerdictSeventh of 21 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 60 days ago, not knocked about. Likely improver now handicapping and confidence behind him in the betting would look significant. - Arch Empire
- King In Love
- Whimsy
5. PutapoundinthejarJ: C. Stone-WalshT: A. J. Martin, IrelandF: 2-8616- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
VerdictLightly-raced winner under Rules. Successful at Down Royal in January. Makes handicap hurdle debut and needs to raise his game.
6. Kool OneJ: Mr I. RyanT: Conor David Maxwell, IrelandF: 322U- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictLightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Unseated rider in juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 41 days ago. Improvement needed.
8. Solsbury HillJ: C. G. O'DwyerT: Conor O'Dwyer, IrelandF: 4875413- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictWinner in hurdle at Leopardstown in March. 13/2, good third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Place possibilities.- Wonleg
- Catchabird
- Aurea Fortuna
- Chosen Diamond
- Stuntman Steve
16. Read To ReturnJ: D. KingT: A. J. Martin, IrelandF: 9453584U- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictOne win from 24 NH runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, running creditably when unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago.
14. Kaptain BayJ: Donagh MeylerT: Noel Meade, IrelandF: 3245P1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictDidn't need to improve to win 7-runner novice hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good, 15/8) 9 days ago. This is tougher.
19. WestonJ: C. P. McNamaraT: Harry Rogers, IrelandF: P000- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Rejoined yard after leaving H.Rogers. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. 11/20 on last hurdle outing. Makes handicap hurdle debut.- Aboy Joey
- MAJOR BARRY
18. Teds CornerJ: Phillip EnrightT: A. J. Martin, IrelandF: 9966- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictLightly-raced maiden under Rules. Below form sixth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft, 125/1) 29 days ago. May well improve now handicapping.
13. Duty BoundJ: Alex HarveyT: J. P. Flavin, IrelandF: 8-9064510- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 199
VerdictWinner in chase at Wexford in August. 7/1, bit below form tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft). Off 6 months and opposable down in trip here.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite