DUFFYS HODEY ran out an easy winner at Fairyhouse on Thursday and has obvious claims if turned out again. Collaborative and Lakota Blue are other likely players.
Duffys Hodey
Collaborative
Lakota Blue
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Lakota Blue
J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 15237
Price History:
3.25
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
3/1, below form seventh of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut and one to note.
3. Collaborative
J: Phillip EnrightT: Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
F: 405-43
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 18 in handicap hurdle (well-backed 4/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Up in trip and can surely open his account soon.
12. Jonny Mansie
J: Philip DonovanT: Declan Queally, Ireland
F: P8080-733
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Good third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22f, soft, 9/1) 5 days ago. Visor on 1st time.
11. Lariat
J: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 69000-285
Price History:
8.50
Age:
9
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Below form 27¼ lengths fifth of 15 to Duffys Hodey in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 14/1) 2 days ago.
8. Rose Boum
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
F: 63-46474
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, good fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft, 12/1) 22 days ago.
4. Betty Dutton
J: M. M. McDonaghT: E. J. O'Grady, Ireland
F: 77-642655
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
87
Verdict
Fourteenth of 19 in handicap at this course (14f, good to soft, 16/1) 87 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. On a long losing run.
9. Not Before Time
J: S. D. TorrensT: Aidan Anthony Howard, Ireland
F: 6450-00
Price History:
19.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
25/1, respectable tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 39 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time.
2. Voice Of Reason
J: P. ClearyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 60530009
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (20.6f, heavy) 6 days ago.
6. Malton Groove
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland
F: 4608-9350
Price History:
31.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
141
Verdict
Thirteenth of 14 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 141 days ago.
10. Cresthill
J: C. P. McNamaraT: Michael Flannery, Ireland
F: 07408
Price History:
51.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, heavy, 50/1) 17 days ago.
1. Malbay Madness
J: Patrick O'HanlonT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland
F: 742-3995
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
66/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Up in trip.
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7. Duffys Hodey
J: T. Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 3/P55-2131
Price History:
3.75
Age:
8
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle (5/2) at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 2 days ago. Strong claims again if turned out quickly.