Bumper-winner LADY OF THE LOCKE is a very likely improver now handicapping when you consider her bumper form and the yard she represents. In the hope the market vibes are positive, she gets the nod in favour of Gers Gigi and Brianna Lily.
Lady Of The Locke
Gers Gigi
Ad Caelum
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
7. Lady Of The Locke
J: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 153-53
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Respectable third of 18 in novice hurdle (11/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 13 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and a very likely improver for shrewd yard.
1. Gers Gigi
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 321321F
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
108
Verdict
Still bang there when falling in novice hurdle (8/11) at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Back up in trip for handicap debut and she's in the right hands.
5. Lep Around
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Miss M. Harding, Ireland
F: 2221-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
270
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 11/4, career best when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy). Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress.
9. Ad Caelum
J: S. FitzgeraldT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 62734431
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.2f, good to soft, 15/2) 27 days ago by 3 lengths from Inchiquin Star, pushed out.
3. Millstream Lady
J: C. P. McNamaraT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 2P212-640
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
13/2, thirteenth of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
4. Inchiquin Star
J: C. M. QuirkeT: P. Kiely, Ireland
F: 61540162
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in October. Good 3 lengths second of 7 to Ad Caelum in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.2f, good to soft, 10/1) 27 days ago.
11. The Big Cloud
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Shane Crawley, Ireland
F: 90/823014-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
254
Verdict
Course winner. Winner in hurdle here in April. Bit below form fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Naas (19.3f, soft). Off 8 months.
8. Brianna Lily
J: Kieran CallaghanT: James M. Barcoe, Ireland
F: 710P8-753
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
7/1, first run since leaving Patrick T. Foley when good third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
10. Milanaway
J: Gavin Peter BrouderT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 4-4P82320
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Bit below form twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt on earlier form.
2. Lady Bluebird
J: Mr E. FineganT: Hugh P. Finegan, Ireland
F: 6627151-0
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
239
Verdict
Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in April. 80/1, tenth of 14 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut and mark asks for more.
12. Barryroe Madam
J: M. M. McDonaghT: Brian M. McMahon, Ireland
F: 06-08F367
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Creditable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 16 days ago.
6. Phils Choice
J: J. P. O'SullivanT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 7/382591-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
C&D winner. Shaped as though in need of the run retuning from 11 months off when tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 33 days ago. Better expected.