THE YELLOW CLAY developed into a very smart novice hurdler last season and is narrowly preferred at the weights to his stablemate Casheldale Lad, who is progressing well and has fitness on his side.
The Yellow Clay
Casheldale Lad
Royal Hollow
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. The Yellow Clay
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 6/211112-F
Price History:
1.83
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
156
Days Since Last Run:
182
Verdict
Very smart hurdler, winning his first 4 starts last season, including the Grade 1 Lawlor's of Naas in January. Improved further when ¾-length second of 11 to The New Lion in Baring Bingham at Cheltenham prior to taking a heavy fall (held at time) at Punchestown on final outing. Sets the standard.
3. Casheldale Lad
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 152-131
Price History:
3.25
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
146
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Resumed his progress when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Should put it up to his stablemate The Yellow Clay.
2. Bacchanalian
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Declan Queally, Ireland
F: 421611-
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
250
Verdict
Useful form in juvenile hurdles, winning 3 of his 6 starts, including 5-runner Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy) by 11 lengths in February. This asks for a good deal more, though.
4. Royal Hollow
J: C. M. QuirkeT: A. Slattery, Ireland
F: 247-62001
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Useful hurdler who bounced back to form to win 5-runner minor event hurdle (3/1) at Gowran (16.4f, soft) 28 days ago, readily.
5. Eye Of A Tiger
J: D. KingT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 22331
Price History:
67.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Made the most of a good opportunity when winning 13-runner maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 70 days ago, responding well. Faces a very stiff task on these terms, however.