This could be a reasonable race for the grade but DUFFYS HODEY is very well weighted over fences relative to his hurdles form so he'll surely be cashing in sooner rather than later. Aclass and Hees Dynamite head the opposition.
Duffys Hodey
Aclass
Hees Dynamite
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Mickie Angel
J: Philip DonovanT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 84615-F37
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 6/1, bit below form seventh of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, heavy) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut.
2. Your Honor
J: Mr D. DoyleT: James A. Nash, Ireland
F: 75835-568
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, heavy, 33/1) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Booking of Doyle a plus.
3. Aclass
J: Mr J. C. CanavanT: J. P. Flavin, Ireland
F: 4-6243012
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Winner in chase at Tramore in November. Good second of 16 in handicap chase at Thurles (25.3f, good to soft, 12/1) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt given his excellent current form.
4. Hees Dynamite
J: Sean FlanaganT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 8-5371511
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle (11/4) at this course (24.4f, heavy) 41 days ago, soon clear. Switches from hurdles to chase. Improving all the time recently and this mark looks well within range.
5. James The Brave
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Padraig Butler, Ireland
F: 46845-012
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Winner in chase at Killarney in October. Good ½-length second of 14 to A Great Buzz in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.3f, heavy, 4/1) 46 days ago, clear of rest.
6. Slotty Dotty
J: C. M. HoganT: Bernard Martin Crowley, Ireland
F: 190-38935
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. Bit below form fifth of 16 in handicap chase at Thurles (25.3f, good to soft, 9/1) 9 days ago. Booking of Hogan a plus.
7. A Great Buzz
J: Phillip EnrightT: Robert Tyner, Ireland
F: 7938/U03-1
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
10/3, career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (24.3f, heavy) 46 days ago by ½ length from James The Brave. Can remain very competitive.
8. Shotgun Jack
J: P. ByrnesT: Patrick G. Kelly, Ireland
F: P68/0-90P0
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
150
Verdict
Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Eleventh of 16 in novice chase (50/1) at Galway (22.5f, good to soft) 150 days ago, considerately handled. Makes handicap chase debut.
9. Way Down South
J: D. KingT: Gillian Scott, Ireland
F: 1P6-99497
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. 16/1, seventh of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (22f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Uphill task.
10. One And Only
J: Danny GilliganT: Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
F: F122F2-0P
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap chase (7/1) at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft) 39 days ago, pulled up there. Back up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time.
11. Zolpharine
J: H. E. SextonT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 25P2P0UP
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
One win from 37 NH runs. 50/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (25.3f, good to soft) 9 days ago, dropping away between 4 out and 3 out. Very hard to make a case for.
12. Duffys Hodey
J: Shane O'CallaghanT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 5/213112-2
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Promising type. Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 6/4, second of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.2f, heavy) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. On a very lenient mark in this sphere.