RAGMANS CORNER rates the pick of these weights on the back of his very good Fairyhouse second so gets tthe vote. Tuckmill heads the list of dangers back in this sphere with Royal Time, Jarvis Brook and Away To Milan all in the mix too.
Ragmans Corner
Tuckmill
Royal Time
2m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Johngus
J: Mr S. TobinT: Sean Aherne, Ireland
F: 75403-59P
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
12-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
16/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, soft) 18 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and not ruled out if back on his A-game.
2. Away To Milan
J: Miss P. ElvinT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 05/412-3U5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at this course (19f, heavy) 13 days ago. Trainer going well so he needs considering.
3. Boghlone Honey
J: Mr P. W. GleesonT: Liam P. Cusack, Ireland
F: 1U1/
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
12-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
781
Verdict
Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft, 9/2), easily. Off over 2 years so she needs to hit the ground running.
4. Ragmans Corner
J: Mr E. FineganT: Gerard Keane, Ireland
F: 685-27162
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Winner in hurdle at Galway in October. 11/2, very good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Player.
5. Glorytogod Tom
J: Mr D. M. FitzgeraldT: Martin Paul Fitzgerald, Ireland
F: 75/710-86
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
22/1, creditable sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 12 days ago. One for the shortlist.
6. Tuckmill
J: Mr R. M. McParlandT: Peter Fahey, Ireland
F: 1P-412615
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Fair winner at 16f in chases. Good fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft, 20/1) 18 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Progressing recently.
7. Makfils
J: Mr L. P. ShanahanT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 8209-1878
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable eighth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft, 20/1) 126 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Tongue strap back on. Considered.
8. Jarvis Brook
J: Mr J. W. HendrickT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
F: 680
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 200/1) 18 days ago. Remains with potential though on his handicap hurdle debut.
9. Royal Time
J: Mr O. McGillT: Shane Crawley, Ireland
F: 0000-801
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
12/1, career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Naas (16.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Up 7 lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.
10. Boston Bongo
J: Mr L. T. TurnerT: Barry Fitzgerald, Ireland
F: 0U0092-P0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
16/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 41 days ago. Others more persuasive.