There were sufficient positives to take from HAY BABY's recent handicap debut display at Limerick to make her of interest here, especially given that she remains open to improvement. C&D winner Itsalonglongroad and Nusra rate the main dangers.
Hay Baby
Itsalonglongroad
Nusra
2m1f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
10. Nusra
J: Sean FlanaganT: G. Ahern, Ireland
F: 0559P/3
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
11/1, creditable third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good) 13 days ago. Definite chance here if able to build on that effort.
4. Hay Baby
J: J. CoenT: Peter Fahey, Ireland
F: 7906
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Promising type. Sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good, 22/1) 13 days ago. Very much one to consider with improvement likely.
8. Hitthehayson
J: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 700P5
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Clonmel (18.7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Looks vulnerable.
5. Itsalonglongroad
J: Shane O'CallaghanT: Charles Coakley, Ireland
F: 3F1P6753
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. Good third of 6 in handicap chase at Limerick (17.8f, good, 10/1) 13 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. One to consider.
2. Real Empire
J: Miss A. B. O'ConnorT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
F: 26-066U07
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
First run since leaving Miss Tara Lee Cogan when creditable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, good to soft, 12/1) 11 days ago, finishing with running left. More needed. Engaged 2.30 Down Royal Sunday.
1. Star Official
J: D. E. MullinsT: R. Donohoe, Ireland
F: 49-7633U8
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
One win from 22 NH runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Respectable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Naas (16f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Place possibilities.
11. Getaway Blondie
J: H. E. SextonT: Adrian Sexton, Ireland
F: 8P000
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Unreliable individual. 200/1, thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, good) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
6. Arthurs Victory
J: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: James A. Nash, Ireland
F: F9336d445
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
144
Verdict
Fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Thurles (15.9f, good) 144 days ago. Not without each-way hope.
7. Red Striker
J: Kieran CallaghanT: James M. Barcoe, Ireland
F: 0839537-4
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
199
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 12 in minor event at Listowel (14f, soft, 150/1). Off 6 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respectable on last hurdle run. Enters calculations.
9. Mrs Wemyss
J: Liam QuinlanT: E. Sheehy, Ireland
F: 5P000FF
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fell in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Readily passed over.
14. Surviving Murmansk
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: James M. Barcoe, Ireland
F: 00/40-0PP0
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (18.7f, good to soft, 40/1) 18 days ago.
13. Dontdooddson
J: Philip DonovanT: Darren Collins, Ireland
F: 38-068099
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Limerick (19.6f, good, 50/1) 13 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
3. The Derry Girl
J: Conor ClarkeT: E. Sheehy, Ireland
F: 571P-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
375
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner under Rules. First run since leaving Fergal O'Brien when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft, 66/1). Entitled to need the run following 12 months off.
12. Midnight Eugene
J: C. M. QuirkeT: Timothy Doyle, Ireland
F: 000UP
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 8 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Sets the benchmark.