SAMMY SMART pulled clear of the remainder when runner-up on his return at Thurles last month. Successful over hurdles here last year, he can repeat the feat over the larger obstacles. Crecora Hills and Casey West should also go well.
Sammy Smart
Crecora Hills
Casey West
2m3f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
5. Crecora Hills
J: M. P. WalshT: Robert Tyner, Ireland
F: 501/7777-1
Price History:
2.88
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Promising type who found improvement when easily taking 9-runner handicap chase at Naas (20.2f, soft, 6/5) 52 days ago. 11 lb higher now but further progress may be forthcoming.
12. Sammy Smart
J: James SmithT: T. Gibney, Ireland
F: 038126-02
Price History:
5.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Back from 7 months off when good second of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (22f, good to soft, 16/1) 34 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and must enter calculations.
10. Casey West
J: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 21/674-5P2
Price History:
9.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Bounced back to form, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 11 in handicap chase (8/1) at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 31 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and is one for shortlist.
6. Big Stage
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 075-29F74
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 13/2, bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not out of things.
8. Fenway Park
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Andrew McNamara, Ireland
F: 135P37-08
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 50/1, eighth of 9 in novice chase at Naas (20.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Improvement required on handicap chase debut.
1. Born Braver
J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 221/15-909
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Ninth of 16 in novice chase (150/1) at Navan (20.7f, heavy) 25 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Open to improvement.
9. Dont Talk
J: B. W. HarveyT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
F: 2/05115U-0
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twentieth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 66/1) 24 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others more appealing.
14. Three In A Row
J: R. A. DoyleT: A. L. T. Moore, Ireland
F: 1/0932-047
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, heavy, 11/4) 29 days ago. Each-way claims.
7. Dont Tell Jack
J: S. D. TorrensT: Enda Bolger, Ireland
F: 47369-00
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Eleventh of 16 in novice chase (150/1) at Navan (20.7f, heavy) 25 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Open to progress.
11. Attaboyarchie
J: Miss E. J. SweeneyT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
F: 535806-9U
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. 12/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 31 days ago. Others more convincing.
4. Hardwired
J: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: T. M. Walsh, Ireland
F: PP698-616
Price History:
17.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
198
Verdict
Unreliable sort. Course winner in June. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 10/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good). Off 6 months. Others preferred.
15. Bocellis Voice
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland
F: 85-5664U7
Price History:
21.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft) 62 days ago. Work to do.
2. Walnut Beach
J: G. B. NoonanT: Patrick J. Flynn, Ireland
F: 13369-077
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Seventh of 8 in handicap chase (33/1) at this course (21.3f, soft) 39 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
16. North Of Nashville
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Colin Bowe, Ireland
F: 74901/S-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
544
Verdict
25/1, slipped up in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft). Off 18 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Likely best watched.
3. Noble Talent
J: D. E. MullinsT: T. J. Nagle Jnr, Ireland
F: 524153P-P
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
88
Verdict
Pulled up in handicap chase at Gowran (20f, soft, 8/1) 88 days ago, losing touch quickly back straight. Risky proposition at present.
13. Silver King
J: Phillip EnrightT: Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
F: 804269P-F
Price History:
26.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
22/1, fell in handicap chase at Wexford (19.6f, soft) 66 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.