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Tomorrow, November 16, 2024Hurdle2m
Verdict
Verdict
Having impressed on his hurdles debut at Fairyhouse last month, BLEU DE VASSY can be expected to take this step up in class in his stride. He may have most to fear from stable companion Patter Merchant, who also made a winning start in this sphere at Galway. Mywayofthinkin, another who is 1-1 over hurdles, is open to plenty of progress and he needs a second look, along with Helvic Dream.
Bleu De Vassy
Patter Merchant
Mywayofthinkin
2m Nov Hrd
2m Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Bleu De VassyJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 2241-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictPromising type. Career best when winning 9-runner novice hurdle (6/4) at Fairyhouse (18.5f, good) on hurdles bow 35 days ago, impressively. Obvious appeal. 
2. Helvic DreamJ: Donagh MeylerT: Noel Meade, IrelandF: 55149-32- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictUseful hurdler. Course winner. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and he merits respect.
3. Milo LisesJ: Sean FlanaganT: David Harry Kelly, IrelandF: 2/U401F-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 205
VerdictFairly useful hurdler. Successful at Punchestown in February. Fell in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft, 16/5). Off 6 months ahead of this debut for new yard and he's opposable.
4. Mr PercyJ: D. E. MullinsT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: U1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictFairly useful winner on the Flat. Won 17-runner novice hurdle (5/6) at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 28 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Open to improvement but this represents a significant step up in class.- 5. MywayofthinkinJ: M. P. WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 22-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 179
VerdictHighly promising type. Won 15-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft, 4/5) on hurdles bow 179 days ago, cosily. Should significantly improve. - 6. Patter MerchantJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 17-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictThrice-raced winner under Rules. Won 7-runner novice hurdle at Galway (21.4f, heavy, 9/4) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Back down in trip and open to progress. Bleu De Vassy appears to be the stable No 1 but he shouldn't be underestimated. 
7. Royal HollowJ: C. M. QuirkeT: A. Slattery, IrelandF: 224-21122- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictFairly useful hurdler. Creditable 3½ lengths second of 8 to Sansrisk in Grade 3 hurdle (4/1) at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Not without each-way hope.- Unnamed Favourite
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