KENTUCKY BEACH improved again when pulling clear with an unexposed one at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago and on that performance, he's very much the one to be with. Captain Ryan Matt and Fighting Fit are just a couple of potential threats.
Kentucky Beach
Captain Ryan Matt
Fighting Fit
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Icare Daubrelle
J: E. StaplesT: Thomas Cooper, Ireland
F: 5/3P51-9P4
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
20/1, respectable fourth of 8 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (16f, heavy) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
2. Luminous Light
J: Sean FlanaganT: Anthony McCann, Ireland
F: 5411-9215
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Unreliable sort. Latest win in chase at Punchestown in November. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap chase (25/1) at Newbury (16.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
3. Captain Ryan Matt
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 522-1563
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
C&D maiden winner in August. Creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.9f, soft, 11/2) 39 days ago, better placed than most. Stable in good form but tad more needed to defy mark.
4. Jupiter Du Gite
J: C. M. QuirkeT: T. Hogan, Ireland
F: 6214/23PP-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
322
Verdict
11/4, pulled up in handicap chase at Sandown (20f, good to soft), blundered next. Off 10 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Gary & Josh Moore. Headstrong sort.
5. Fighting Fit
J: L. P. DempseyT: J. P. Dempsey, Ireland
F: 294/63-850
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
11/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21f, heavy) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's well weighted over hurdles if bouncing back.
6. Black Soul
J: Mr D. L. QueallyT: Conor Houlihan, Ireland
F: 0-19
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Blinkered for 1st time, twenty second of 23 in handicap at Navan (14f, soft, 16/1) 71 days ago. Winner over hurdles at Down Royal in May and now back over timber for new yard.
7. Kentucky Beach
J: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 0/325-22
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
3/1, good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Expected to be bang there having pulled clear with an improver.
8. My Gaffer
J: M. J. KenneallyT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 20517508
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Kilbeggan in August. Eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Thurles (16.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago.
9. Toofareastiswest
J: J. AherneT: A. M. O'Grady, Ireland
F: 8/34P23PP-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
284
Verdict
Pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (24.7f, soft, 10/1), pulled up 2 out. Off 9 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
10. Duke Otto
J: G. B. NoonanT: Patrick J. Flynn, Ireland
F: 2351-368P
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Course winner. 10/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 36 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Pulled up on last hurdle run.
11. Ellaat
J: D. E. MullinsT: Ian O'Connor, Ireland
F: 53/313-74
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
40/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (15.9f, soft) 39 days ago. Enters calculations on the back of that more promising effort.
12. Beautiful Chaos
J: Danny GilliganT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 44490-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
101
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 11f on Flat. 12/1, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at Listowel (14.2f, soft), merely passing beaten rivals. Switches from Flat to hurdles.