NATIVE SPEAKER, Common Practice and Blizzard of Oz all make their handicap debut over fences off decent-looking marks so could be the trio to focus on, with the sound-jumping Native Speaker shading the vote.
Native Speaker
Common Practice
Blizzard Of Oz
2m4f Listed Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
5. Nara
J: M. P. WalshT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 447/3F121-
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
136
Days Since Last Run:
103
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 5-runner Gr 2 chase at Thurles (20.9f, good, 6/5) 103 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Broomfield Bijou, going with enthusiasm. Hood back on. Makes handicap chase debut.
8. Theatre Native
J: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: P1P/93221-
Price History:
7.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
133
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase (3/1) at Cheltenham (20.6f, good) 15 days ago. Should progress again so player.
2. Blizzard Of Oz
J: J. J. SlevinT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 151/4333-
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
141
Days Since Last Run:
76
Verdict
Promising type. 11/10, creditable third of 11 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 76 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Merits consideration.
10. Native Speaker
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 228/31313-
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
139
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last season. Respectable third of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21f, good to soft, 7/2) 139 days ago, rallying. Makes handicap chase debut. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Common Practice
J: S. D. TorrensT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
F: 3910/P151-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
141
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Promising type. 12/1, career best when winning 5-runner Gr 3 chase at Thurles (20.8f, good) 48 days ago by ¾ length from High Class Hero. Makes handicap chase debut. Looks competitive on form.
12. Western Diego
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 513/4625-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Ayr (16.5f, good to soft, 2/1) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Hood back on.
4. Zenta
J: A. P. KellyT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 337/4P13-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
140
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Useful winner at 18f over hurdles. 15/8, creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21f, soft) 10 days ago, left poorly placed.
1. Path Doroux
J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 33/513204-
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
143
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (16.8f, soft, 15/2) 12 days ago. Back up in trip.
14. Sea Music
J: Donagh MeylerT: Emmet Mullins, Ireland
F: 01207P2U-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Mixed record. Unseated rider first in handicap chase at Wexford (19.4f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago.
13. Cleatus Poolaw
J: Mr J. H. WilliamsonT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 9/4F476P3-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
18/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.6f, soft) 11 days ago.
11. Sir Argus
J: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 2/5U-
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
7/1, unseated rider in novice chase at Naas (20.1f, soft) 54 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut.
17. Lisnagar Fortune
J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 321/0826-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Sixth of 8 in novice chase (11/1) at Wexford (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut.
16. Neveradullmoment
J: C. G. O'DwyerT: J. P. Dempsey, Ireland
F: 435/P6114-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
187
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last season. Latest win in chase at Galway in September. 2/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy). Off 6 months. Must improve.
7. Moon Dorange
J: Sean BowenT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 0/33421P4-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Cheltenham in January. 5/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good) 16 days ago. Needs considering.
19. Prince Palace
J: H. E. SextonT: P. A. Fahy, Ireland
F: 4655F313-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Winner in chase at Navan in March. Creditable third of 14 in handicap chase (17/2) at Navan (23.6f, soft) 41 days ago.
18. Black Bamboo
J: Sean FlanaganT: John Joseph Murphy, Ireland
F: 66/327838-
Price History:
34.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap chase at Navan (23.6f, soft, 9/1) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form.
6. Whats Up Darling
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 4/24235B3-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
135
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/3, respectable third of 8 in novice chase at Wexford (16f, soft) 28 days ago, inadequate test. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly.
15. No Flies On Him
J: J. S. McGarveyT: E. J. O'Grady, Ireland
F: 7/P603857-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
128
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
12/1, seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (16.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Back up in trip.
20. Listentillitellyea
J: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: T. Gibney, Ireland
F: 61/7336U3-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
One win from 29 NH runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap chase (20/1) at Fairyhouse (16.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Up in trip.
9. Drumgill
J: D. KingT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 80414319-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Five wins from 20 runs last season. Latest win in chase at Limerick in April. 22/1, last of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (16.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Back up in trip.