Killarney
Today, May 13, 2025Flat2mGood
Verdict
Verdict
Gordon Elliott holds a strong hand here. ZANAHIYR hasn't been seen on the Flat since winning a maiden nearly 5 years ago but a mark of 77 could prove lenient judged on the smart level he's reached over jumps since. Stablemate Mordor made a sound return to Flat at Navan last month and this longer trip should suit so he's second choice ahead of Mon Coeur, the mount of Billy Lee, and recent La Touche Cup winner Busselton.
Zanahiyr
Mordor
Mon Coeur
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Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
15. Robbies RockJ: G. F. CarrollT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 692612-4- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictCreditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Tipperary (12.4f, good to soft, 4/1) 19 days ago, running on late. Significantly up in trip.- 14. ZanahiyrJ: Declan McDonoghT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
VerdictSmart jumper at his best. Maiden winner on the Flat at the start of his career. A handicap mark in the 70s could underestimate him. 
2. BusseltonJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 717-- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictSmart chaser at best who held on gamely to win the La Touche Cup at the recent Punchestown Festival. Successful on the Flat at Galway last summer. Respected for top stable.- 11. MordorJ: C. D. HayesT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 53327/1-3
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCourse winner. 2/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Merits consideration. 
13. The Banger DoyleJ: Seamie HeffernanT: John Queally, IrelandF: 74/27224-3- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
Verdict11/1, creditable third of 15 in handicap at Tipperary (12.4f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
10. Sign From AboveJ: Ben Martin CoenT: Peter Fahey, IrelandF: 331/1-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictBit below form tenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 50/1) 12 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
3. Mo Ghille MarJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 71089-545- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictCourse winner. 28/1, creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Tipperary (12.4f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip.- 4. Mon CoeurJ: William James LeeT: Joseph G. Murphy, IrelandF: 22221705/
- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictUseful handicapper who is fit from a couple of recent outings over hurdles. Billy Lee takes the ride on Flat return. Makes the shortlist. 
1. JabbarJ: K. G. KennedyT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 41232-166- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictCourse winner. Six wins from 21 Flat runs. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in January. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 12/1) 45 days ago, not ideally placed.
16. Dark NoteJ: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: A. Slattery, IrelandF: 41048/637-- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 96
VerdictSeventh of 15 in novice chase at Thurles (16f, good, 50/1) 96 days ago. Off 96 days. Significantly back up in trip on Flat return.
5. Reverend HubertJ: L. T. McAteerT: Charles Byrnes, IrelandF: 98-- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 185
Verdict13/2, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good), going in snatches. Off 6 months. Fairly useful on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. ark.
7. GoinJ: R. C. ColganT: A. J. Martin, IrelandF: 5/4212433-- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 219
VerdictQuite useful in Germeny. First run since leaving Markus Klug when 11¼ lengths third of 10 to Partnun in listed race at Mulheim (16.4f, soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Andreas Suborics. Check the betting having joined Tony Martin.
6. CrassusJ: C. T. KeaneT: Noel Meade, IrelandF: 3731473/- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 542
Verdict7/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy). Off 18 months. Significantly up in trip. Fairly useful on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Betting the best guide after long absence.
12. Curious BrideJ: K. J. LeonardT: Eamonn O'Connell, IrelandF: 2413179-3- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 90
Verdict14/1, good third of 7 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 90 days ago, not ideally placed.
8. JerandmeJ: Jack ClearyT: Kevin Prendergast, IrelandF: 3/4-244- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 67
Verdict12/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 67 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
9. Lord ErskineJ: Adam CaffreyT: Harry Rogers, IrelandF: 93/674508-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWon 16-runner handicap hurdle (22/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt back on the Flat.