The return to this trip is sure to suit OAKS SOLDIER so with that in mind, he's selected to produce the necessary improvement required to land this. Holy See and West of Bally are a couple of potential threats.
Oaks Soldier
Holy See
West Of Bally
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Holy See
J: J. P. ShinnickT: William Durkan, Ireland
F: 424P36-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Fair hurdler. 11/2, bit below form fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.8f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Up in trip. Has good chance on pick of form.
2. Minella Diamond
J: C. M. QuirkeT: W. J. Lanigan, Ireland
F: 126/02F
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Running well fell in minor event hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 30 days ago ridden when fell 2 out (might have been placed).
3. West Of Bally
J: C. M. HoganT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 751
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Sent off 2/5 on the back of a promising hurdles debut and landed 14-runner novice hurdle at this course (18.7f, heavy) 41 days ago, easily. May well do better.
4. Beckistine
J: D. KingT: Mark Molloy, Ireland
F: 59F53-499
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Good ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 28/1) 15 days ago.
5. Oaks Soldier
J: R. A. DoyleT: Eamon Courtney, Ireland
F: 3-45
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Cork (15.9f, soft) 36 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Open to plenty of progress at this distance.
6. Ifallgoeswell
J: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: B223-474
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Modest hurdler. Respectable fourth of 19 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Cork (16.9f, soft) 22 days ago, not knocked about. Yard in good form and he can improve but he'll certainly need to.
7. Ask The Bookie
J: Phillip EnrightT: Gillian Scott, Ireland
F: 0U89-5045
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 33/1, fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Thurles (20f, good to soft) 74 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
8. Run For The Border
J: Mr J. M. HalfordT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 6566715
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Modest hurdler. C&D winner. Winner in hurdle here in October. Fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy, 9/2) 41 days ago. Difficult ask.