COSMO RENFRO gets the nod to build on an encouraging first run for Gavin Cromwell at Limerick. Take Chance reacted well to cheekpieces when an improved fourth at Down Royal last time and is feared most ahead of Teds Corner and Yoursimplythebest.
Cosmo Renfro
Take Chance
Teds Corner
3m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
5. Teds Corner
J: D. KingT: A. J. Martin, Ireland
F: 99660-73
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Good third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, heavy, 11/4) 18 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Enters calculations.
2. Cosmo Renfro
J: E. StaplesT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: P5P50-PP2
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
First run since leaving Shane Nolan when promising second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 3/1) 21 days ago. The type to win races for his new yard.
14. Yoursimplythebest
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Gerard Keane, Ireland
F: 5090-033
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
11/1, creditable third of 21 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.8f, heavy) 26 days ago. Respected.
1. Take Chance
J: A. McGuinnessT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 6-5786PP4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 20 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Down Royal (24.3f, good to soft) 39 days ago, running on late. Respected.
11. Seventy Eight Team
J: C. M. QuirkeT: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland
F: 5495P245
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap chase (15/2) at Sligo (25.8f, good to soft) 69 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
15. Rideau Canal
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland
F: 0400-5U05
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 23 NH runs. Creditable fifth of 21 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at this course (20.8f, heavy) 26 days ago.
4. Sarahs Express
J: D. E. MullinsT: P. A. Fahy, Ireland
F: 77-85
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable fifth of 21 in novice hurdle at this course (15.8f, heavy, 100/1) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
6. Milanaway
J: Philip DonovanT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 0930-5083
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 25 NH runs. Creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24.4f, heavy, 25/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
8. Walking In Mayo
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 6900
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Tramore (16.2f, soft) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Potential improver.
9. He Fitz In
J: C. M. HoganT: D. E. Fitzgerald, Ireland
F: 479-03666
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.4f, soft) 14 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Switches from chase to hurdles.
3. Difficult Decision
J: Phillip EnrightT: Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
F: P/
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
837
Verdict
Reportedly bled when pulled up in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft, 40/1) in August 2023. Off since. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can only watch.
10. Fancy Prospect
J: P. J. CodyT: Eoin Doyle, Ireland
F: 0880545P-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
276
Verdict
Pulled up in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy), dropping away 3 out. Off 9 months. Tongue strap on 1st time.
7. Le Grand Vert
J: S. D. TorrensT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: 331-6836U
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
12/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
12. Fortunate Outcome
J: James SmithT: Brian M. McMahon, Ireland
F: 0909-7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 21 days ago.
13. Sonny Fella
J: Mr C. LamonT: Adrian Sexton, Ireland
F: 0/85P58P-0
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
First run since leaving W. M. Roper when fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, heavy, 33/1) 7 days ago. Up in trip.