SMACKWATER JACK took advantage of a drop in the weights at Punchestown last month and still looks fairly treated on old form. He can follow up. Parkgarve and Arrycan head the list of dangers.
Smackwater Jack
Parkgarve
Arrycan
3m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
2. Smackwater Jack
J: E. WalshT: Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland
F: P867/52-1
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Tumbled down the weights and returned to winning ways in 20-runner handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, good) 30 days ago, driven out. 5 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist.
13. Small Town Hero
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland
F: 5609944-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form third of 8 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft, 15/8) 56 days ago. Back over hurdles on debut for new yard. Others more convincing.
1. Parkgarve
J: Keith DonoghueT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland
F: 8-345
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, respectable fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Hood back on. May have more to offer on switch to handicapping.
4. Arrycan
J: Richard DeeganT: Liam P. Cusack, Ireland
F: 10/0200-2P
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
9/1, pulled up in handicap chase at this course (25.1f, good to soft) 28 days ago, dropping away from 5 out. Made the frame in 2 of his last 3 starts in this sphere, however, and can make presence felt here.
5. The Striker Dylan
J: B. HayesT: Liam P. Cusack, Ireland
F: 0/82242-09
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19.2f, good) 39 days ago. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
6. Technology
J: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: P4/26P65-7
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
150/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 13 in maiden at Leopardstown (15f, good to firm) on flat debut 18 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Others preferred.
19. Onefortheditch
J: ReserveT: Eamonn Francis Gallagher, Ireland
F: 35224-899
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Clonmel (19.9f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. RESERVE.
11. What A Flirth
J: Miss Georgie BensonT: Peter John Flood, Ireland
F: 79/9053-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
252
Verdict
Creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft, 2/1), running on. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Dan Skelton. Tongue strap on 1st time. Worth check in market on yard debut.
9. Spellacys Cross
J: Kieran CallaghanT: James M. Barcoe, Ireland
F: PP332P-46
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Sixth of 9 in handicap chase (11/1) at Kilbeggan (20.4f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Racing Daisy
J: S. Cleary-FarrellT: P. J. F. Hassett, Ireland
F: 7/557006-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
273
Verdict
16/1 and hooded for 1st time, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving D. McNamara. Tongue strap back on. Not out of things.
8. Container Madness
J: R. A. DoyleT: Martin Brassil, Ireland
F: 07/900447-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
230
Verdict
Visored for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24.4f, soft, 9/2). Off 7 months. Merits consideration on return.
7. Cordal Boy
J: Philip DonovanT: Darren Collins, Ireland
F: 0-59
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 15 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Ballinrobe (22.6f, good) 42 days ago. Improvement required on handicap hurdle debut.
16. Killala Bay
J: D. KingT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
F: 00-09
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Sligo (20f, good) 55 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time, cheekpieces on for 1st time. Improvement needed on handicap hurdle debut.
15. Oscar Tonic
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Sean Aherne, Ireland
F: 000/40690-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
332
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft, 25/1). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving Eamonn Francis Gallagher. Fit from recent third in points so worth a second look in betting.
12. Milan Dollar Lady
J: C. M. QuirkeT: T. Hogan, Ireland
F: F/98PP05-P
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (22f, good to soft, 28/1) on debut over fences 37 days ago, pulled up before twelfth. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hard to fancy.
18. Vintage Gold
J: ReserveT: John Joseph Murphy, Ireland
F: 05U343-79
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Below form ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Listowel (20.4f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Claims on best form. RESERVE.
3. Keep It Cool
J: P. HanlonT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
F: 74088-0P
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
66/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft) 40 days ago, pulled up before seventh. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphill task.
14. Somerset Hill
J: Phillip EnrightT: Leonard Paul Flynn, Ireland
F: 7700-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
198
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good, 200/1). Off 6 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Work to do on handicap hurdle debut.
17. Party Pack
J: ReserveT: J. P. Flavin, Ireland
F: 5P/9P0F-PP
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good to firm, 40/1) 37 days ago, folding soon after 3 out. Back up in trip. Makes limited appeal. RESERVE.