OUR ZEBO found his recent improvement over hurdles coming to a halt last time but he's potentially very well handicapped back in this sphere, so gets the vote over long-standing maidens Thehairyfella and Ocodango Boy.
Our Zebo
Thehairyfella
Ocodango Boy
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Our Zebo
J: Alex HarveyT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: 576P21-10
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Latest win in hurdle here in May. 7/2, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.8f, good) 34 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has good chance on form.
6. Thehairyfella
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: P/30P0-3P3
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Unreliable type. Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 11/1, good third of 8 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, soft) 15 days ago. Respected.
3. Mrs Biddle
J: J. J. SlevinT: Garrett James Power, Ireland
F: 3/0P25P32-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
276
Verdict
11/2, creditable 3¾ lengths second of 12 to Jimli's Cave in handicap hurdle at this course (21.8f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut.
2. Backonthegoagain
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Colin Bowe, Ireland
F: 00070-P8
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.8f, good, 20/1) 34 days ago. Makes chase debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut.
8. Ocodango Boy
J: H. E. SextonT: Peter McCreery, Ireland
F: 44U644U-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
276
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Looked likely to be placed when unseated rider in handicap chase (9/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 9 months ago. One to note on comeback.
1. Committee Meeting
J: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 4366PU-8
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Eighth of 16 in novice chase at Tipperary (19.7f, good to soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut.
4. Jimlis Cave
J: M. P. O'ConnorT: R. K. Watson, Ireland
F: 5271P0-37
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Modest winner at 22f over hurdles. Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Wexford (25.4f, good to soft, 17/2) 58 days ago.
7. Rust To Riches
J: G. B. NoonanT: Colin A. McBratney, Ireland
F: P7556/3-90
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
33/1, respectable eleventh of 18 in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.7f, good) 37 days ago. Blinkers back on.
9. Fr Gilligansvoyge
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: John G. Carr, Ireland
F: 52864P-P9
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
One win from 62 NH runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 14 in handicap chase at Roscommon (25.1f, good to soft, 80/1) 35 days ago.