Lots of promising ones here, not least ECLIPSE CHASER and Willie Mullins' most impressive course scorer is taken to thwart I'll Sort That. Frankie John, The Big Clubman and Ma Jacks Hill all command plenty of respect too in a fascinating Grade 3.
Eclipse Chaser
Ill Sort That
Frankie John
2m4f Grd3 Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Eclipse Chaser
J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 6-021
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Looked a very good prospect when (evens) building on hurdling debut promise to land 14-runner novice hurdle at this course (21f, good to soft) 57 days ago, cruising clear. Yard having good spell. Ought to go close.
4. Kalypsochance
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 110-62
Price History:
3.75
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Beaten at long odds on when second of 15 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 1/5) on hurdles bow 15 days ago, making mistakes. Remains with potential though.
9. Walks In June
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 35-1
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Thrice-raced winner under NH rules. 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 10-runner novice hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, soft, 4/5) on hurdles bow 28 days ago, keeping on well. Up in trip. Likely to improve. Considered.
3. Frankie John
J: D. G. HoganT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 43-122
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Has shaped with promise both runs in this sphere, second of 8 in novice hurdle (2/1) at Galway (21.4f, soft) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Should have more to offer. Firmly in the picture.
7. The Big Clubman
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
F: 1
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Runner-up in a point before winning 13-runner novice hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, soft, 11/2) on NH debut 21 days ago. Up in trip. Seems sure to progress so he's well in the mix.
10. Blue Waters
J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 41215
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Respectable 19 lengths fifth of 9 to Full of Life in Grade 3 hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 5/1) 16 days ago, barely adequate test. Open to progress now stepping up in trip.
6. Phoenix Arizona
J: Mr P. J. O'NeillT: John F. O'Neill, Ireland
F: 0-932
Price History:
126.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 8/1, second of 4 in novice hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good to soft) 23 days ago, finishing tired. Down in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.
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Non-Runners
1. Ill Sort That
J: Mr D. L. QueallyT: Declan Queally, Ireland
F: 7112-11
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Landed the odds in 6-runner novice hurdle at Galway (20.7f, soft) 21 days ago by 3 lengths from Ma Jacks Hill, pushed out. Expected to be bang there.
8. Theflyingking
J: K. C. SextonT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 221-F
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. In control when fell last in novice hurdle (1/3) at Down Royal (22.5f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Open to improvement and he can't be ruled out.
5. Ma Jacks Hill
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 342-012
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 11/4, creditable 3 lengths second of 6 to I'll Sort That in novice hurdle at Galway (20.7f, soft) 21 days ago. Can do better so needs considering.