RYEHILL found the Cheltenham fences too demanding last month but is selected to get back on track in slightly calmer waters. Run Wild Fred is a classy recruit to this sphere and is feared most, ahead of Hollow Games.
Ryehill
Run Wild Fred
Hollow Games
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Balkito
J: Mr P. J. O'NeillT: John F. O'Neill, Ireland
F: P4-06P659
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Fair chaser. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, ninth of 13 in hunter chase at Gowran (25f, heavy) 45 days ago.
2. Big Interest
J: Mr B. O'NeillT: David Christie, Ireland
F: 14P3
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Winner in chase at Down Royal in December. Bit below form third of 8 in hunter chase (11/4) at Down Royal (19.6f, good) 36 days ago. Back up in trip and he should be a factor at this level.
3. Go Another One
J: Ms E. FallonT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 57/17-8
Price History:
-
Age:
13
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
117
Verdict
Useful hurdler. Fourteen wins from 42 NH runs. 26ΒΌ lengths eighth of 12 to Big Interest in hunter chase at Down Royal (24f, good to soft, 20/1) 117 days ago. Third in a point last week.
4. Hollow Games
J: Mr H. C. SwanT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 3P9U03-45
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
138
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Useful hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, bit below form fifth of 13 in hunter chase at Gowran (25f, heavy) 45 days ago. Winning pointer who was runner-up last month.
5. Run Wild Fred
J: Mr R. JamesT: R Hurley, Ireland
F: 23/59PBP-
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
135
Days Since Last Run:
406
Verdict
50/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f, heavy), mistake fourteenth. Left Gordon Elliott after. Runner-up in a point last month. but he's dangerous if retaining chunk of old ability.
6. Ryehill
J: Mr L. P. ShanahanT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 21-410
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
139
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Chased home Angel's Dawn in a point in December and left previous hunter form trailing in his wake when forging clear to land 9-runner contest at Naas. Held back by jumping at Cheltenham but this a great chance to bounce back.
7. Step Up Son
J: Mr B. T. StoneT: David K. Walsh
F: P25
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Dual-winning pointer who was an excellent second at Gowran last month. In nothing like the same form when fifth of 8 in hunter chase at Downpatrick (23.7f, good to soft, 4/1) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive.