JAMES THE BRAVE gave a good account of himself when fifth in a reasonable race for the grade at Limerick a fortnight ago, and eased 1 lb, he looks the way to go. Drying ground is in Ilbdare's favour so he's a threat, along with Our Zebo.
James The Brave
Ilbdare
Our Zebo
2m5f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. James The Brave
J: Tiernan Power RocheT: Padraig Butler, Ireland
F: 674684
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
6/1, good fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good) 13 days ago. Expected to be bang there eased 1 lb despite unexposed profile.
8. Our Zebo
J: Alex HarveyT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: P7-3576P2
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Likely to be plugging on kept to this trip.
5. Blue In The West
J: M. P. O'ConnorT: Eamonn Francis Gallagher, Ireland
F: 5P3-0P277
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
12/1, seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
11. I See Fog
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Sean Joseph Allen, Ireland
F: 88-0
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
150/1, first run since leaving Daniel G. Murphy when eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (24f, good) 13 days ago. Booking of O'Keeffe a plus for handicap debut.
2. Bossofthebus
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Terence O'Brien, Ireland
F: 0900-717U
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in January. Held at the time when unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (18.7f, good to soft, 7/2) 18 days ago.
14. Rebelle Chaud
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Alan Donoghue, Ireland
F: P-236
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
88
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 8/1, sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 88 days ago. Enters calculations if jumping with more fluency this time.
3. Letters To Juliet
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Patrick Downey, Ireland
F: 06-36UFP1
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-1
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
9/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 2 days ago. Back up in trip but clearly dangerous if taking up this engagement.
6. Ilbdare
J: Phillip EnrightT: Mark McNiff, Ireland
F: 6-0035876
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, shaped better than the result when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft, 15/2) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form with headgear left off.
4. Yorkshire Escape
J: Mr D. L. QueallyT: Declan Queally, Ireland
F: 7705-54F6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
139
Verdict
12/1, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (21f, heavy) 139 days ago, left poorly placed. Visor on 1st time.
9. Stumblin In
J: James J. DoyleT: P. M. J. Doyle, Ireland
F: PP-46358
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Below form eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, good, 6/1) 30 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and better expected with reappearance behind her. Engaged 3.50 Tramore Sunday.
7. Mother Ship
J: Miss A. B. O'ConnorT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
F: 4-6948405
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
177
Verdict
12/1, good fifth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, good to soft) 177 days ago. Yard having good spell and she has more of a chance back in a low-grade handicap here.
10. Set The Tone
J: Sean FlanaganT: David M. O'Brien, Ireland
F: 7843606
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 22/1) 51 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Engaged 3.50 Tramore Sunday.
13. Tiny Angel
J: Danny GilliganT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: 60P-5P6
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
246
Verdict
Sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good, 33/1). Off 8 months.
12. Close Enough
J: Philip DonovanT: B. J. Hallahan, Ireland
F: P/80104-F7
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Clonmel (18.7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Tough to assess at present. Engaged 3.50 Tramore Sunday.