A few with chances but COUNTY CHAMPS edges the verdict on the back of a very good Punchestown second. Hangry is also weighted to have a say and next on the list with Bigira, Mister Vic and Bal Kauto also in the picture.
County Champs
Hangry
Bigira
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
13. County Champs
J: James SmithT: Brian M. McMahon, Ireland
F: 898444-32
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Very good second of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, good) 34 days ago, running on. A player.
14. Ardfert Mary
J: D. E. MullinsT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 255943-61
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
One win from 22 NH runs. 5/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, won 14-runner handicap chase at Roscommon (25.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago, staying on well. Switches from chase to hurdles and in the mix.
3. Bigira
J: Mr T. E. O'ConnorT: Mark Fahey, Ireland
F: 1544380-2
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
11/1, good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (24.4f, good) 25 days ago. Can go well again.
5. Bal Kauto
J: Mr D. L. QueallyT: Declan Queally, Ireland
F: 111/F54-37
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Sligo (20.7f, good) 31 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts.
4. Comeonarchie
J: Mr J. R. MartinT: F. G. Hand, Ireland
F: 68486223-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
152
Verdict
7/2, below form third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.8f, heavy) 152 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
12. Southgate Avenue
J: Niall MooreT: Philip Fenton, Ireland
F: 08960-923
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Respectable third of 14 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at this course (24.4f, good) 25 days ago. Not ruled out.
2. Onefortheditch
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Eamonn Francis Gallagher, Ireland
F: 35224-899
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 18/1, respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Can give a good account.
9. Seventy Eight Team
J: Jack G. GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland
F: 64/F9-54
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
9/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. Can give a good account.
1. Ennell Shadow
J: Mr S. StaplesT: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland
F: 966-P
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Poor maiden hurdler/chaser. Goes up in trip with blinkers on 1st time for his handicap hurdle debut.
10. Cathys Quest
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Terence O'Brien, Ireland
F: 0641P9/
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
631
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner in hurdle here in September 2023. Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (23f, soft, 12/1). Off 21 months.
8. Craic Eile
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: David Kenneth Budds, Ireland
F: 8228236-0
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Twenty eight runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.7f, good) 31 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
17. Ranger Billy
J: ReserveT: Eoin Doyle, Ireland
F: P/P4215-P0
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
C&D winner. 18/1, last of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (23.6f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. RESERVE
18. Intersky Sunset
J: ReserveT: Declan Queally, Ireland
F: 363P05-00
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
One win from 22 NH runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (23.6f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Difficult ask. RESERVE
6. Mister Vic
J: Mr L. T. TurnerT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: 3680/0820-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
315
Verdict
17/2, below form twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good). Off 10 months but handily weighted if on his A-game.
19. Derby Rock
J: ReserveT: M. F. Morris, Ireland
F: 565-05
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (24.4f, good, 40/1) 25 days ago. Shortlisted. RESERVE
7. Hangry
J: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 955054-08
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (23.6f, good to soft, 14/1) 8 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Not taken lightly.
11. Nazine
J: M. M. McDonaghT: Michael J. McDonagh, Ireland
F: 53/6B77-P6
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Twenty eight runs since last win in 2021. Creditable sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, good, 50/1) 34 days ago. One win from 30 NH runs.
15. Conflict Lady
J: D. KingT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland
F: 0P-06B
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Brought down 8th in handicap hurdle (66/1) at this course (24.4f, good) 25 days ago. Others are preferred.
16. Keep D Change
J: S. Cleary-FarrellT: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore, Ireland
F: P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving David Christie when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) 42 days ago, weakening 4 out.