WALNUT BEACH is potentially well treated in this sphere on chase form so gets the vote. Addragoole won his maiden in good style at Clonmel so is next best ahead of Balko d'Ange.
Walnut Beach
Addragoole
Balko Dange
2m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Fiveonefive
J: E. WalshT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
F: 58-361085
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
121
Verdict
Latest win in hurdle at Cartmel in June. Creditable 9¾ lengths fifth of 15 to Clarens in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) 121 days ago.
2. Addragoole
J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 22-2220F1
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
13/8, didn't need to improve to win 18-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.1f, soft) 32 days ago, easily. Player.
3. Balko Dange
J: B. HayesT: Philip Fenton, Ireland
F: 24-022124
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 10/3) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks competitive on form.
4. Angostura
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 21P-3
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft, 12/1) 61 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
5. Ballystone
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 382/155-08
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 40/1) 22 days ago. Has work to do.
6. Cappucino
J: Sean FlanaganT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland
F: 236-11056
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this season. 28/1 and eyecover on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Hood back on.
7. Clarens
J: Alex HarveyT: J. P. Flavin, Ireland
F: P75-75510
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Navan in November. 20/1, below form twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 80 days ago.
8. Walnut Beach
J: S. FitzgeraldT: Patrick J. Flynn, Ireland
F: 59-101336
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
114
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this season. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase (16/1) at Punchestown (21.3f, soft) 114 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back down in trip. Has good chance on form.
9. Little Mixup
J: D. KingT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: UURP0000
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, heavy, 66/1) 30 days ago.
10. Starzov
J: S. D. TorrensT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 1300/40-0P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 25/1) 23 days ago, left behind 3 out.
11. Duke Otto
J: G. B. NoonanT: Patrick J. Flynn, Ireland
F: 4800-0235
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
110
Verdict
9/2, good fifth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (16f), met some trouble. Switches from Flat to hurdles.