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Verdict
Verdict
PEBBLE ISLAND was revitalised by the refitting of cheekpieces when runner-up in a big-field Fairyhouse handicap last week and is weighted to go one better off just a 1 lb higher mark here. Recent Navan scorer Deluca Chop is next on the list ahead of Grey Fable and Jazz Forever.
Pebble Island
Deluca Chop
Grey Fable
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 12. Deluca ChopJ: P. A. HarnettT: S. M. DuffyF: 983-23321
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictEnded a long losing run (in a change of headgear) in 16-runner handicap at Navan (13f) 13 days ago. Very reliable so not ruled out despite a 5 lb higher mark. - 8. Pebble IslandJ: Adam CaffreyT: John McConnellF: 479-00002
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictBack in cheekpieces when a resurgent second of 17 in handicap at Fairyhouse (1½m) 8 days ago. Weighted to go close nudged up 1 lb with headgear retained. 
10. Patrick StreetJ: Nicola BurnsT: Andrew KinironsF: 0300-5091- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCashed in on a career-low mark at Limerick in April and also third in a big-field handicap over hurdles 3 weeks later. Better than result over fences at Tramore 3 weeks ago so needs considering back in this sphere.
16. Folly BeachJ: Jack ClearyT: Mark MolloyF: 2770/74-7- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2023 but she recorded a respectable seventh of 14 to Jurality in handicap at Navan (13f) 13 days ago. RESERVE
15. MilvertonJ: J. KearneyT: Karl ThorntonF: 7000970-6- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictBelow-form sixth of 15 in handicap at Fairyhouse (1¼m) on his recent return. More needed if he's to finally get off the mark. RESERVE
2. Royal AllianceJ: L. F. RocheT: Maurice AhernF: 400000-00- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 97
VerdictTongue strap on for 1st time, sixteenth of 26 in handicap at the Curragh (1m) 97 days ago. Significantly back up in trip with work to do.- 3. Grey FableJ: R. C. ColganT: Karl ThorntonF: 6756-6401
- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictTongue tied and back to form when landing 13-runner handicap at Dundalk (1½m) 25 days ago. Not out of things. 
11. CalmafterthestormJ: J. M. SheridanT: John McConnellF: 9719/0000-- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 218
VerdictC&D winner in June 2024. Lightly raced and below par since and needs to hit the ground running after 7 months off.
9. NumidiaJ: R. P. ClearyT: Peter LawlorF: 145-64007- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCreditable seventh of 13 to Grey Fable in handicap at Dundalk (1½m) 25 days ago. Needs to back it up now.
17. Just Another EagleJ: William James LeeT: Patrick J. FlynnF: 19/642S-09- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictWinless since 2024 and only ninth of 14 to Jurality in handicap at Navan (13f) 13 days ago. Handily weighted if back on her A-game though. RESERVE
14. IdomythingJ: G. M. RyanT: Thomas ClearyF: 41008-870- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 42
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictYet to fire in 3 runs this season, thirteenth of 16 to Deluca Chop in handicap at Navan (13f) 13 days ago.
5. TakarengoJ: E. E. RyanT: James M. BarcoeF: 7882386-0- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictTwenty four runs since last win in 2021. Below-form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel 15 days ago. Others appeal more.
13. Plus Or MinusJ: L. T. McAteerT: P. A. FahyF: 08790-- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 250
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 50/1, very slowly away when eleventh of 16 in handicap at Roscommon (1½m) 8 months ago on final run for Willy McCreery. Tongue strap on 1st time.
7. Yup BroJ: G. F. CarrollT: John McConnellF: 06040-0- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictRegressive on the Flat and thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (19f) on NH debut 6 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
4. JuralityJ: William James LeeT: Paul W. FlynnF: 22-555321- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFinally got off the mark in 14-runner handicap at Navan (13f) 13 days ago. Up 6 lb but needs considering.
6. Jazz ForeverJ: R. WheartyT: Paul W. FlynnF: 9/8000-483- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFifteen runs since last win in 2024 but he recorded a good ½-length third of 16 to Deluca Chop in handicap at Navan (13f) 13 days ago. In the mix.
1. Memories MakerJ: A. S. GrantT: Anthony McCannF: 34725/0-- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 354
VerdictAgain at long odds and equipped with a first-time tongue strap, came home last of 14 in handicap at Roscommon 11 months ago. Has his fitness to prove.