ADDITIONAL TIME was demoted having caused interference at Thurles last week and this looks a good opportunity for him to made amends. Hurdles-debutant Poetic Glory looks the chief threat.
Additional Time
Poetic Glory
Strong Contender
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
1. Additional Time
J: S. D. TorrensT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 751d
Price History:
1.20
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Off the mark in points at the second attempt. 11/8 and cheekpieces on for first time, second of 6 in novice hurdle at Thurles (22.7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Has been found a weak race for compensation.
Maiden pointer. Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Third of 5 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Galway (16.6f, soft) on hurdles bow 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
4. Villagers Cross
J: Jack GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Dansant gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Cloughroe, stays 25f, and fair hurdler/modest chaser Shaw's Cross, stays 21f. Dam modest maiden hurdler (stayed 2½m).
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Non-Runners
3. Poetic Glory
J: Non RunnerT: Emmet Mullins, Ireland
F: 02
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Showed more than on debut when second of 15 in bumper at Listowel (20f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip.