Expensive point winner COSMOS D'AINAY showed a fair bit when third at Clonmel last month and can open his account now. Miracle Knights is an appealing newcomer and feared most.
Cosmos Dainay
Miracle Knights
Paymelater
2m2f INHF
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Cosmos Dainay
J: Mr J. H. WilliamsonT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: C3-
Price History:
1.53
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Cost £165,000 after winning the last of his 4 starts in points (Dec 1). 11/4, third of 15 in bumper at Clonmel (19.9f, good) 26 days ago. This is easier and he's got obvious claims.
4. Paymelater
J: Mr N. GaultT: S. Michael Millar, Ireland
F: 69/3-
Price History:
4.75
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
270
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, third of 15 in bumper at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft) 9 months ago.
3. Miracle Knights
J: Mr O. T. GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Decorated Knight gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair 17f hurdle winner Langafel and bumper winner Lispendense, from the family of Hawk Wing. Appealing sort on paper.
5. Shudawudacuddagh
J: Mr S. ConnorT: James Andrew Fahey, Ireland
F: 6-
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Sixth of 15 in bumper at Clonmel (19.9f, good, 20/1) on NH debut 26 days ago.
6. Tuffliketiger
J: Miss L. CostelloT: Patrick G. Kelly, Ireland
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
1143
Verdict
Once-raced maiden. 100/1, 20½ lengths sixth of 8 to Impulsive Dancer in listed bumper at Limerick (16f, good to soft) on debut over 3 years ago.
7. Champagne Melanie
J: Mr M. J. KenneallyT: John Neilan, Ireland
F: 0-
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Cheekpieces on, last of 14 in bumper at Limerick (19.3f, good to soft, 150/1) on NH debut 33 days ago.
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2. Hillfort Manor
J: Miss A. L. FitzgibbonT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland