IRISH IMPULSE arrives in top form and may be capable of better over fences. He can score again. Ernie From Nurney and Rightfolksplease head the list of dangers.
Irish Impulse
Ernie From Nurney
Rightfolksplease
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
1. Turbo
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: J. R. Finn, Ireland
F: 4552P9/18
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Thurles in November. Eighth of 10 in handicap chase (11/1) at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 16 days ago. Down in trip. Others preferred.
2. Whateys Quest
J: Ryan TreacyT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 75P414-00
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Eleventh of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft, 100/1) 13 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Should improve.
3. Due Course
J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 71731608
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Highly promising type. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 33/1, creditable eighth of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) 13 days ago, not knocked about. May have more to offer on handicap chase debut.
4. Rightfolksplease
J: D. J. GilliganT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
F: 2217FF26
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. 9/2, respectable sixth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations.
5. Marlpark
J: S. FitzgeraldT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 56F1P765
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in October. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 13 days ago. Warrants respect on chase debut.
6. Hillsdale
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: J. P. Dempsey, Ireland
F: 3810-78FU
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Unseated rider in novice chase (66/1) at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) 13 days ago. Work to do on chase debut.
7. Poets Cottage
J: Sam EwingT: Noel Meade, Ireland
F: 6/3605-580
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
50/1, tenth of 16 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, good) 37 days ago. Yard having good spell. Worth checking in market on handicap chase debut.
8. Ernie From Nurney
J: P. T. SmithersT: Padraig Roche, Ireland
F: 05311-403
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
108
Verdict
Returned to this discipline when good third of 14 in handicap (7/2) at Wexford (19.4f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Just 1 lb higher here and not taken lightly.
9. Love Like This
J: J. AherneT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 753P4420
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
12/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 13 days ago. Makes limited appeal on chase debut.
10. Ricky Langford
J: Mr B. J. WalshT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 18694537
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Moody sort. 18/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft) 17 days ago, going off too hard. Needs a couple of these to falter.
11. Irish Impulse
J: Phillip EnrightT: Robert Tyner, Ireland
F: 00000-P11
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Made second chase start a winning one at Clonmel (20.8f) last month and backed that up when landing 19-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft, 15/2) 24 days ago. 7 lb higher, returned to the larger obstacles but another bold bid is on the cards.
12. Katherine
J: H. E. SextonT: Adrian Sexton, Ireland
F: 890411B7
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft, 8/1) 27 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Switches from hurdles to chase. On a lenient mark.
13. Made In The Woods
J: G. B. NoonanT: Norman Lee, Ireland
F: 7/03P4735-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
237
Verdict
One win from 22 NH runs. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap chase (5/1) at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Significantly down in trip. Each-way claims.
14. Mahlers Cove
J: M. P. O'ConnorT: James Joseph Mangan, Ireland
F: 67432-357
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form 17¾ lengths seventh of 19 to Irish Impulse in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft, 16/1) 24 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others preferred.
15. Falcon Park
J: N. T. PrendergastT: Paul Hennessy, Ireland
F: 6FP4-0100
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
108
Verdict
One win from 25 NH runs. Winner in chase at Wexford in July. Twelfth of 14 in handicap chase (12/1) at Wexford (19.4f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Emmet Mullins. Work to do.
16. Chosen Shant
J: Donagh MeylerT: Noel Meade, Ireland
F: 644223-44
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
189
Verdict
Bit below form fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, good, 11/2). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Ciaran Murphy. Makes handicap chase debut. Not out of things.
17. Roman Parish
J: C. M. QuirkeT: David M. O'Brien, Ireland
F: 74U79543
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 29 NH runs. 11/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Back down in trip. Respected.
18. Land Jet
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Peter Maher, Ireland
F: 8529FP00
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. Fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 6 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back down in trip. Makes limited appeal.
19. Papa Barns
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Tom Dreaper, Ireland
F: 48-720355
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Creditable fifth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 13/2) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Not taken lightly.