LISOPPLE improved from out of the blue to score at Roscommon last time but, based on the way he powered away, he's worth a chance to defy a rise. Ranger Billy is an obvious danger and Le Grand Vert is of interest returning to the smaller obstacles.
Lispopple
Ranger Billy
Le Grand Vert
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
1. Ranger Billy
J: H. MorganT: Eoin Doyle, Ireland
F: 524P-P421
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, good, 7/2) 12 days ago. Likely to go well again.
2. Jimlis Cave
J: Donagh MeylerT: R. K. Watson, Ireland
F: 000-25271
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle (17/2) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, always holding on. Should go well again if the headgear continues to have a positive effect.
3. Lispopple
J: B. HayesT: Philip Fenton, Ireland
F: 6064-8F01
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
22/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.3f, soft) 19 days ago, forging clear. Worth a chance to build on that and defy a rise.
4. Spavango
J: G. B. NoonanT: Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Ireland
F: 07647-9
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (22f, soft, 16/1) 22 days ago, refusing to settle. Needs to get back on track.
5. Hit The Frame
J: C. Stone-WalshT: J. P. Flavin, Ireland
F: 0969
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.3f, soft, 16/1) 19 days ago.
6. Tullyhogue Fort
J: Mr P. J. O'NeillT: John F. O'Neill, Ireland
F: 64-393555
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.6f, good to soft, 10/1) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Solid claims.
7. Corkbeg
J: C. M. QuirkeT: David Harry Kelly, Ireland
F: P-9755060
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good) 31 days ago. Others make more appeal.
8. Definiteadare
J: Shane O'CallaghanT: Charles Coakley, Ireland
F: F-P2336PP
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
C&D winner. Pulled up in handicap chase (17/2) at Killarney (23.4f, soft) 13 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hard to fancy.
9. Meadow Soprano
J: D. A. KiddT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 799-67830
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good, 7/1) 69 days ago. Ran well on penultimate outing and could bounce back after a break.
10. Rodney
J: P. HanlonT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
F: 660F-07P6
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft, 40/1) 18 days ago.
11. True Destiny
J: L. A. McKennaT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: 269-97988
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
9/1, tailed-off eighth of 11 to Ranger Billy in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, good) 12 days ago. Something to prove at present.
12. Container Madness
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Martin Brassil, Ireland
F: 0007-900
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) 52 days ago. Others make more appeal.
13. Inch Alainn
J: R. A. DoyleT: W. J. Burke, Ireland
F: 0705
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft, 66/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
14. Le Grand Vert
J: Keith DonoghueT: J. P. Dempsey, Ireland
F: 7223-14P2
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Winner in chase at Roscommon in August. Good second of 10 in handicap chase at Sligo (25.8f, good, 5/1) 17 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can make presence felt.
15. Ar Nos Na Gaoithe
J: T. Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 0-00U08
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
125/1, eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Hard to fancy.
16. Fr Humphrey
J: Miss N. C. HennessyT: Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy, Ireland
F: 3P-9
Price History:
-
Age:
16
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Untrustworthy individual. 33/1, ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (24.9f, good to soft) 70 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
17. Mr Brogue
J: D. KingT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 0788773/9
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
12/1, first run since leaving Seamus Braddish when ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.4f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Should strip fitter for that and is worth a market check.
18. Stowaway Lass
J: Phillip EnrightT: S. Curling, Ireland
F: 55-66
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Respectable 21 lengths sixth of 16 to Lispopple in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Roscommon (20.3f, soft) 19 days ago.
19. Crowsatedappletart
J: ReserveT: Michael Winters, Ireland
F: P09-12906
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win in chase here in May. 22/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Gowran (18f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. RESERVE.
20. Miss Laura
J: ReserveT: Brendan Maurice Walsh, Ireland
F: 00P/52P-77
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft, 16/1) 54 days ago. RESERVE.
21. El Phenomeno
J: ReserveT: Michael J. McDonagh, Ireland
F: 600-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
179
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft, 250/1) 179 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE.