JAKE PETER arrives in fine form and ought to have conditions to suit once more. He may be able to complete the hat-trick. Gwan Tadhg and Inchiquin Star head the list of dangers.
Jake Peter
Gwan Tadhg
Inchiquin Star
1m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
6. Luimneach
J: M. P. WalshT: Desmond McDonogh, Ireland
F: 17158/523
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
3/1, creditable 2½ lengths third of 18 to Redcliff Glen in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Enters calculations.
5. Vischio
J: D. E. MullinsT: R. Donohoe, Ireland
F: 44-384P24
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Temperamental sort. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy) 19 days ago. Not out of things.
3. Inchiquin Star
J: C. M. QuirkeT: P. Kiely, Ireland
F: 6-4615401
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Aided by first-time cheekpieces when decisively returning to winning ways in 11-runner handicap hurdle (13/2) at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) 18 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and must enter calculations.
4. Gwan Tadhg
J: M. M. McDonaghT: E. J. O'Grady, Ireland
F: 69/12115-3
Price History:
6.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
168
Verdict
Three-time winner last term who got back on the up when good third of 11 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) in May. Can go well fresh so merits consideration.
2. Jake Peter
J: Phillip EnrightT: Mark Cahill, Ireland
F: 00/4-32511
Price History:
6.50
Age:
10
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Back to winning ways in this sphere over C&D last month and followed up in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (16.3f, good to soft, 10/1) 12 days ago, comfortably. 9 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again.
1. Banana Three
J: S. D. TorrensT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 3247
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. Creditable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 33/1) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7. Cozone
J: J. SmithT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
F: P9061073
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in October. 20/1, creditable third of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Each-way claims.
10. Sayitfirst
J: D. MoloneyT: Darren Collins, Ireland
F: 34761234
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon in September. 14/1, creditable 5¾ lengths fourth of 17 to Jake Peter in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.3f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
8. Burren Song
J: E. WalshT: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland
F: 342/00
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. Sixth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Dundalk (12f) 14 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle run.
12. Arthurs Victory
J: Gavin Peter BrouderT: James A. Nash, Ireland
F: 07-F9336d4
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Sixteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, soft, 25/1) 24 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respectable on last hurdle outing. Others more appealing.
11. Ricky Langford
J: T. Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 72U18694
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Moody sort. Latest win in chase at Downpatrick in August. 28/1, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Down Royal (16.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes limited appeal.
9. Redcliff Glen
J: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 00-0010
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, well-beaten thirteenth of 17 to Jake Peter in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.3f, good to soft, 18/1) 12 days ago. Work to do.
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13. Dream Escape
J: Sam EwingT: Thomas Mullins, Ireland
F: 0800-903
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Posted best effort in this sphere when third of 14 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Claims if building on that. Also engaged 4.00 Cheltenham.