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Friday, August 29, 2025Hurdle3m

THREE CARD BRAG looks interesting reverting to hurdling after being hampered at the start in a Galway handicap chase last time, having previously shown decidedly useful form, so he's the pick at the weights. Likeable veteran Happy Jacky returns to hurdles where he's generally more effective following a recent run on the Flat, while Reverend Hubert arrives with solid place claims after an 11-length hurdle success at Kilbeggan.

  • Three Card Brag
  • Happy Jacky
  • Reverend Hubert
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Building Bridges
    J: Sam EwingT: Gary McGill, Ireland
    F: 190/619-P0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    128
    Days Since Last Run:
    55
    Verdict
    Won a Perth handicap hurdle last September before shaping better than the bare result in a well-contested Aintree handicap 6 months later. Shaped as if amiss at Punchestown prior to taking a step back in the right direction at Bellowstown. Faces no easy task on these terms.
  • 2. Happy Jacky
    J: P. T. SmithersT: Mark Fahey, Ireland
    F: 15271-371
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    143
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Veteran who produced a typically game display when scoring over hurdles at Cork (1/1) in July. Eighth of 18 in Flat handicap at Galway (7/1) since, weakening after being prominent. Cheekpieces removed and returns to hurdles where generally more effective.
  • 3. Reverend Hubert
    J: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
    F: 11U65-201
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Finished second in a conditions hurdle at Cork in July when trading at short odds in-running. Won by 11 lengths in a 4-runner conditions hurdle at Kilbeggan (11/8) 20 days ago with cheekpieces removed. This is tougher but has solid each-way claims.
  • 4. Flash Collonges
    J: Donagh MeylerT: R. K. Watson, Ireland
    F: 0PP/P8-79
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    One-time useful hurdler but offered little when last of 9 in hurdle at Downpatrick (40/1) 45 days ago.
  • 5. Prairie Dancer
    J: D. E. MullinsT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 11F4-7237
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Finished second and third in hurdles earlier this summer before running seventh of 8 at Killarney (12/1) 8 days ago, dropping away after a mistake. Back up significantly in trip and has blinkers removed.
  • 6. Three Card Brag
    J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 2/337130-8
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Won maiden chase at Navan in January. Finished eighth of 22 in handicap chase at Galway (18/1) 30 days ago, losing all chance when hampered at start. Leading chance back over hurdles on pick of form.
  • 7. Tullybeg
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 039-P5U7U
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Has struggled for form recently with 12 runs since last win, unseating rider when hampered at first fence in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (16/1) 20 days ago. Two-time course and distance winner (including this corresponding event in 2023), so not taken lightly returning to hurdles.
  • 8. World Of Fortunes
    J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Liam Kenny, Ireland
    F: 1114618-P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Listed hurdle winner at Doncaster (24f) in March but pulled up as 13/8 favourite when trying chasing for first time at Tramore 12 days ago, never jumping or travelling well. Back over hurdles at a trip that suits with cheekpieces returning.
  • 9. Gorthill
    J: A. McGuinnessT: Mrs Caroline McCaldin, Ireland
    F: 14/P2-26
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Sixth of 7 in chase at Downpatrick (4/1) 46 days ago, flopped after a mistake. Well beaten sole previous outing over hurdles and easily passed over.
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