While there are some reservations about KIMI DE MAI as a betting proposition, he's still the one to beat on all known form. First Ascent and Mistakenforanother are most interesting among the remainder.
Kimi De Mai
First Ascent
Mistakenforanother
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Kimi De Mai
J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins
F: 130/5337-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Won 3 of 4 in French bumpers. Ran by far her best race over hurdles when third in listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in early-February. Made it successive below-par efforts on return at Galway earlier this month, however, she's been found a golden opportunity to open her hurdles account here.
6. First Ascent
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott
F: P-542
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Has hit the frame in back-to-back maidens without coming close to replicating his fairly useful Flat form. Fortunate to finish second when beaten 14 lengths over C&D last time. Chances of going one better probably hinge on Kimi De Mai underperforming.
16. Loadstone
J: ReserveT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Galileo Chrome gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Shaboozee. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Duhallow Gesture. Worth a second look given his pedigree/connections. RESERVE
15. Rickety Kate
J: ReserveT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Order of St George filly. Dam (c111/h108), 19f chase winner (stayed 21f), half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser who became unreliable (2m-2½m winner) Lust For Glory. In good hands and needs a market check in a thin maiden. RESERVE
3. Puppet Master
J: E. FineganT: Ciaran Murphy
F: 8-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Won the Lingfield Derby Trial for Aidan O'Brien last year. Has looked a shadow of his former self for present yard, beaten 12½ lengths at Bellewstown second time up over hurdles before another no show on the Flat at Galway. Connections may have an eye on low-grade handicap hurdles after this run.
11. Mistakenforanother
J: D. KingT: John Patrick Ryan
F: 4258
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Flat-bred daughter of Free Eagle. Best effort in bumpers when 2½ lengths second here in mid-June. Daniel King a positive jockey booking for hurdling debut, for all she'll probably need to improve on her bumper form.
14. Really Truly
J: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Sister to fair 2m hurdle winner. Hooded and showed only greenness on debut at Tramore (11/1) 8 days ago. Worth a market check but relatively quick turnaround suggests she's probably a handicap project for excellent yard.
12. Renes Gold
J: Donagh MeylerT: Ross O'Sullivan
F: 8
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Unpromising in points. Some encouragement on Rules debut at Galway (150/1), and she'll probably do better in handicaps over longer trips.
1. Baila Conmigo
J: Eoin WalshT: Ciaran Murphy
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Fair 3-time winner over middle distances on the all-weather. Wasn't disgraced when well-held sixth of 18 at Galway on latest Flat start. Now sent hurdling in first-time hood, and he'll probably be better off in handicaps down the line.
9. Le Roi Arthur
J: K. E. BuckleyT: Edward Buckley
F: 39-F
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Made the frame on second of 2 starts in points. Gone backwards since a mildly promising Rules debut, though, latterly falling on return at Roscommon.
17. Geashill Poet
J: ReserveT: Adrian Murray
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Urban Poet gelding. Dam of little account on Flat. Doesn't look an obvious type on paper. RESERVE
8. Jodoro
J: Patrick O'HanlonT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
F: 405P9-7U
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Showed more than previously (despite jumping none too fluently) at Roscommon in early-July, unseating at the last through no fault of his own. Another one that'll be better suited to handicaps.
5. Charles The Bold
J: Mr E. M. NugentT: Brian M. McMahon
F: 9
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Winning pointer who was unplaced on latest start in that sphere. Never involved on Rules debut here (19f) last time. Drop back to 2m suggests he's being brought along with handicaps in mind.
2. Hinchinbrooke
J: G. B. NoonanT: Eric McNamara
F: 50
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Fairly useful Flat performer. Off the mark in a Chelmsford handicap (1¼m) on final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam. Went backwards from his hurdling bow at Galway (100/1) last time and handicaps probably the aim now.
7. Grabat
J: B. HayesT: Philip Fenton
F: 06
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Supported at long odds when well held on bumper debut. Fared no better (easy to back) on hurdling debut at Killarney since. Longer-term prospect.
13. Rose Mountain
J: Phillip EnrightT: Martin Hassett
F: 00/P9
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
No form in bumpers/maiden hurdles to date.
10. Anns Getaway
J: Mr N. McParlanT: Sean McParlan
F: 0-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Finished third on her sole start in points. Subsequently well beaten in a pair of hurdle starts 14 months apart.