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Tomorrow, November 16, 2024Hurdle2m4f
Verdict
Verdict
BOB OLINGER can make a winning reappearance in this race for the second year running. Dawn Rising has developed into a smart performer on the Flat since winning a Grade 3 novice hurdle a couple of years ago and is second choice ahead of Jetara.
Bob Olinger
Dawn Rising
Jetara
2m4f Grd2 Hrd
2m4f Grd2 Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Beacon EdgeJ: D. J. GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 96-212451- Price History:
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- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictVery smart hurdler/chaser. Course winner. Didn't need to improve to win 4-runner West Yorkshire Hurdle (9/4) at Wetherby (24.1f, good) 14 days ago by 2½ lengths from Twig. Might be vulnerable under a penalty.- 2. Bob OlingerJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: P253/1122-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 219
VerdictHigh-class hurdler/chaser. Won this and the Grade 2 Relkeel at Cheltenham last season. Narrowly denied in Aintree Grade 1 final start. Should make a bold bid to defend his crown. - 3. Dawn RisingJ: M. P. WalshT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 3113P/
- Price History:
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- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictSmart form on the Flat since last seen over hurdles, winning a 2m Curragh Group 3 a couple of weeks ago. It'll be very interesting to see how he gets on back over timber. 
4. Home By The LeeJ: D. E. MullinsT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 15P/353-36- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 182
VerdictVery smart hurdler. 16/1, respectable 7¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Losange Bleu in Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil at Auteuil (25.4f, soft) in May. Back down in trip. Good form claims if close to best after 6 months off.
5. MaxxumJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 45P16F-1P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 166
VerdictSmart hurdler. 10/3, pulled up in minor event chase at Listowel (19f, good to soft) 166 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. ZanahiyrJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 42145-325- Price History:
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- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictSmart hurdler. Below form fifth of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f, soft, 10/1) 52 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. The mount of Jack Kennedy from the yard's 4 runners.
7. Eagle FangJ: Oakley BrownT: William Durkan, IrelandF: 223010-12- Price History:
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- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictUseful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in May. 17/2, second of 4 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (18.4f, good) 32 days ago. Something to find at this level.- 8. JetaraJ: Donagh MeylerT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 811133-21
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictSmart hurdler. Won a Limerick listed hurdle last month and followed up in a Flat maiden at the Curragh 13 days ago. Respected. 
9. Royal EagleJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 06-043022- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictUseful hurdler. 12/1, respectable 10 lengths second of 6 to Take No Chances in listed Mares' Hurdle at Wetherby (16f, good) 14 days ago, no match for winner. Step back up in trip should suit.- Unnamed Favourite
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