Preference is for HAPPY DREAMS, who has been resurgent over hurdles this season and looks fairly treated back over the larger obstacles here. Stoneyford Lady and Sophia Rose head the list of dangers.
Happy Dreams
Stoneyford Lady
Sophia Rose
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
7. Stoneyford Lady
J: Sean FlanaganT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 34-894221
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Confirmed promise of debut over the larger obstacles when winning 15-runner handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft, 6/1) 36 days ago, keeping on well. 7 lb higher now but may have more to offer yet.
3. Happy Dreams
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Michael J. McDonagh, Ireland
F: 0F8873-12
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Decisive winner over timber at this course (21f) last month and backed that up with very good second of 24 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 19 days ago. 1 lb lower, back over fences, and is one for shortlist.
6. Sophia Rose
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 45251523
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Hurdles winner who has acquitted herself well in both starts in this sphere, latest when third of 17 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 48 days ago. Goes handicapping now and remains open to improvement.
10. Doyen Magic
J: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 0-91U7531
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Capitalised on lower hurdles mark when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (16f, heavy) 38 days ago, pushed out. 5 lb higher, back over the larger obstacles, but ought to go well again.
2. Truckers Cruising
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 84-P5F01U
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Winner in chase at Ayr in December. 13/8, unseated rider in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 16 days ago. Stable in good form. Not out of things.
1. Dream In The Park
J: C. M. HoganT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: P6201-734
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap chase (11/1) at Thurles (22f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Back down in trip. Each-way claims.
4. Mount Frisco
J: M. J. KenneallyT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: P666-8P52
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. 12/1, second of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (21.6f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Others preferred.
11. Kilbrin Rocco
J: G. B. NoonanT: Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Ireland
F: 1/0908-055
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Posted best effort of this season when good fifth of 16 in handicap chase at Clonmel (17.2f, soft, 8/1) 50 days ago. Claims if building on that.
14. Dontdooddson
J: C. OwensT: Darren Collins, Ireland
F: 01479647
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Seventh of 10 in handicap chase (15/2) at Naas (16f, heavy) 11 days ago. Plenty to find with principals here.
9. Knockbrack Rambler
J: Ryan TreacyT: Brendan Maurice Walsh, Ireland
F: 8921P0-00
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 25/1, tenth of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, heavy) on debut over fences 24 days ago. Others more appealing.
13. Road To The Weir
J: H. E. SextonT: John Neilan, Ireland
F: 0/08365-06
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
250/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 8 in novice chase at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft) on debut over fences 29 days ago. Improvement required on handicap chase debut.
8. Little Mixup
J: Eoin WalshT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 0007-0800
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Unreliable type. Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. Eleventh of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, heavy, 25/1) 24 days ago. Makes limited appeal.
5. Teescomponentsyess
J: J. J. SlevinT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
F: 5532715/9
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, heavy, 40/1) 35 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Claims on best form.
12. Carlas Big Jim
J: B. P. KennedyT: L. J. Archdeacon, Ireland
F: 55056070
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. Below form eleventh of 24 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 40/1) 19 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Work to do.