Lots with chances but BORN BRIGHT looks to start life in handicaps on a good mark so gets the vote from recent Listowel scorer A Nod To Getaway. Both The Little Yank and Birdsandthebees can also have a say in this competiitive handicap.
Born Bright
A Nod To Getaway
The Little Yank
2m7f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
11. A Nod To Getaway
J: G. B. NoonanT: Paul O'Flynn, Ireland
F: 560232-21
Price History:
4.75
Age:
8
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good to firm, 12/1) 31 days ago, battling well. Switches from hurdles to chase. On the upgrade recently.
4. Birdsandthebees
J: A. P. KellyT: Padraig Roche, Ireland
F: 7/5515251-
Price History:
5.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
Career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Limerick (19.6f, good, 5/1) 91 days ago by head from Big Island. Can go well again.
8. Dinoland
J: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: P/2P21012-
Price History:
6.50
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
284
Verdict
Creditable second of 6 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.5f, good to soft, 16/5), needing stiffer test. Off 9 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. May well do better.
13. Il Silenzio
J: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: Martin Brassil, Ireland
F: 00/74F-3
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Encouraging third of 14 in handicap chase at Roscommon (25.1f, good to soft) on debut over fences 22 days ago. Can build on it so he needs considering.
6. Born Bright
J: James SmithT: Ms Claire O'Connell, Ireland
F: 50160-7F4
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in March. Respectable fourth of 14 in minor event chase at Roscommon (21.7f, good to soft, 10/1) 22 days ago. Looks to have got in lightly for her handicap debut. Interesting.
9. The Little Yank
J: Conor ClarkeT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 488P2-471
Price History:
9.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Won 14-runner handicap hurdle (16/1) at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Can make presence felt.
5. Big Island
J: A. McGuinnessT: W. J. Lanigan, Ireland
F: P20/0P2-64
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase (6/1) at Kilbeggan (20.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022.
10. West Clare
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Brian M. McMahon, Ireland
F: 900521-F6
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Modest winner at 22f over hurdles. 6/1, solid sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Roscommon (25.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Considered.
12. Ballagh Star
J: J. CoenT: Mrs Yvonne Dunleavy, Ireland
F: 441766-04
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Roscommon (25.1f, good to soft, 22/1) 22 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. In the picture.
3. Priory Park
J: Tiernan Power RocheT: E. J. O'Grady, Ireland
F: 3PP0/P-61P
Price History:
15.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Limerick in May. Pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (22f, good to soft, 4/1) 31 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 3 out. Blinkers back on.
2. Ahead Of The Posse
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 7P/70836-4
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
One win from 21 NH runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Below-form fourth of 7 in handicap chase (13/2) at Limerick (19.8f, good) 40 days ago. More needed.
7. Karacole
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: James M. Barcoe, Ireland
F: 9233P06-8
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 125/1, eighth of 12 in minor event chase at Kilbeggan (20.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Hard to make a case for.
1. True Faith
J: P. T. SmithersT: G. Ahern, Ireland
F: FPP-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
317
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (22f, good to soft, 18/1), folding tamely between 3 out and 2 out. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead.