BALLYSAX LIL'MICK has really found his feet for Katy Brown lately and is taken to build on his near miss here last time. The thriving Jordan Breeze, last Friday's course scorer Sovereign Banter and Denis Hogan's Lismacbryan Hill head the dangers.
Ballysax Lil Mick
Jordan Breeze
Sovereign Banter
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Jordan Breeze
J: R. Donaghue-LeahyT: Patrick J. Flynn, Ireland
F: 08904012
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
C&D winner in October. 17/2, excellent second of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, soft) 15 days ago. Going the right way and much respected despite clear top weight.
2. Ballysax Lil Mick
J: K. J. LeonardT: Miss Katy Brown, Ireland
F: 40748152
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
One win from 24 Flat runs. Winner at Tipperary in August. Creditable head second of 14 to Jordan Breeze over C&D 17 days ago.
3. Prairie Girl
J: Shane FoleyT: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland
F: 78634
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Derek McCormack when creditable 1¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Jordan Breeze in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 17 days ago.
4. Lismacbryan Hill
J: J. M. SheridanT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 83596153
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Winner at Laytown in September. 6/1, 3¼ lengths third of 14 to Sovereign Banter in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Shortlist material.
5. Alnofoor
J: R. P. WhelanT: Ms Claire O'Connell, Ireland
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Miss Natalia Lupini when fifth of 19 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft, 28/1) 9 days ago, left with lot to do. Makes polytrack debut. Uphill task.
6. Steel Magnolia
J: Megan Telford-KellyT: W. McCreery, Ireland
F: 98286264
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Respectable fourth of 19 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft, 5/1) 9 days ago.
7. Platino Bianco
J: R. C. ColganT: Christopher David Timmons, Ireland
F: 00000036
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 28/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Navan (5f, soft) 9 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
8. Sovereign Banter
J: J. S. DaltonT: A. Slattery, Ireland
F: 49004241
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Won 14-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (6f) 7 days ago, driven out. Looks speedy enough to cope with the drop to 5f and bold show likely from the inside stall.
9. Realtin Fantasy
J: M. W. HassettT: W. P. Browne, Ireland
F: 9-0025200
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 52 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 28/1, 6¼ lengths tenth of 14 to Jordan Breeze in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago.
10. Shes A Gift
J: N. M. CrosseT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 07905008
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
300/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Navan (5f, soft) 9 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
11. Hasiyna
J: C. D. HayesT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 50456535
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
44
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, 10/3) 14 days ago. Down in trip.
12. Lismacbryan
J: R. WheartyT: Peter Cluskey, Ireland
F: 8-0084258
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
42
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Eighth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 29 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time.
13. Whatswrongnow
J: R. M. MulliganT: Batt Burke, Ireland
F: 09060463
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
41
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Respectable third of 19 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft, 17/2) 9 days ago. Can give a good account.
14. Dark Enigma
J: Wesley JoyceT: J. G. Murray, Ireland
F: 00060099
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 40/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 29 days ago.
15. Miss Princess
J: ReserveT: Michael Mulvany, Ireland
F: 00008
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 6 lengths eighth of 14 to Sovereign Banter in handicap (80/1) at this course (6f) 7 days ago. RESERVE.
16. Shes Smart
J: ReserveT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 91064008
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Eighth of 11 in claimer at this course (7f, 33/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. RESERVE.
17. Hero Of The Hour
J: ReserveT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 02166054
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win at Down Royal in July. Respectable 3½ lengths fourth of 14 to Sovereign Banter in handicap at this course (6f, 7/1) 7 days ago. Can make presence felt if getting a run. RESERVE