SLADE STEEL has bumped into some strong opposition when runner-up on all 3 chase starts and can come good over fences now. Willie Mullins pair Ballygunner, the mount of Paul Townend, and Argento Boy can give him most to do.
Slade Steel
Ballygunner Castle
Argento Boy
3m Beg Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
11. Slade Steel
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 1121/322-2
Price History:
1.80
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
147
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Smart hurdler and similar form when runner-up on all 3 starts over fences, pulling clear of the rest when chasing home a good prospect from the Willie Mullins yard on his reappearance. The one to beat.
2. Ballygunner Castle
J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 1/114230-2
Price History:
2.75
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Promising sort. Second of 10 in maiden at this course (23f, soft, 5/1) on chase debut/reappearance 20 days ago. Should have more to offer.
1. Argento Boy
J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 62P107-5F
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Useful hurdler. 3/1, fell in maiden at this course (23f, soft) on debut over fences 20 days ago yet to be asked for effort when fell 4 out (too far out to suggest outcome). Open to improvement.
7. Jigoro
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 2202-2375
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
128
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler/chaser. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in minor event hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) 20 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly up in trip. The mount of Jack Kennedy from the Elliott trio.
3. Built By Ballymore
J: R. A. DoyleT: Martin Brassil, Ireland
F: 8110P/749-
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
297
Verdict
Useful hurdler but struggled in maiden chases last season. Off 9 months. Capable of better over fences at some point but possibly not until handicapping.
9. Pray Tell
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Desmond Kenneally, Ireland
F: 11319U-05
Price History:
26.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Useful hurdler. 12/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24f, soft) 55 days ago. Makes chase debut.
4. Da Capo Glory
J: Phillip EnrightT: Padraig Butler, Ireland
F: P1377/9-FP
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Useful hurdler. Pulled up in maiden at this course (23f, soft) on debut over fences 20 days ago, losing touch from 5 out.
5. Goraibhmaithagat
J: M. P. WalshT: Colm A. Murphy, Ireland
F: 1229-58
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. Similar level in 2 maiden chases last month but will need improvement to trouble a couple of these rivals.
10. Prophets Corner
J: Mr D. AllenT: Sean Joseph Allen, Ireland
F: 33170-F25
Price History:
34.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler. Below that form when fifth of 10 in maiden at this course (23f, soft) on completed start over fences.
6. Hello Jack
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 333-8P
Price History:
51.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice chase at Naas (16f, soft, 150/1) 52 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
8. My Trump Card
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 21/0U78-78
Price History:
51.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler but yet to make a significant impact over fences.