16:40
Greenpark Limerick Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
2m5½f (2m5f70y), Hurdle, 3yo+, Rated 0-100, €6,000, 18 runners
- Going
- YIELDING
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Cahirdown Boy heads our ratings on 101, a clear six pounds ahead of Lincall on 95, and that is a sizeable edge in a big, competitive field of 18 over this marathon 22 furlongs on good to soft. That is a lot in hand on our figures. The main dangers are Lincall, with Walk Away Harry and Ardera Gun both on 94 and only a pound further back, but none of them is rated as high as the top-rated runner. Cahirdown Boy is the selection.
Runners
Keith Donoghue
Michael Paul Ryan 0/0
Lincall bounces in off a second last time out just 16 days ago, so he's fit and sharp, and carrying 168 lb under an official mark of 100 is no barrier to a top-two ranked runner on our figures. The risk is a patchy book, with a ninth and a sixth before that and yet to win in his last five.
- Sire
- Doctor Dino (FR)
- Dam
- Elvira (FR) by Poliglote
- Owner
- Jossestown Farm
- Foaled
- 4 Mar 2021
- Stable
- Colligan, Co. Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Trainer running to form
- 35%
- Ratings
- Perf 95
Tom Kelly (7)
E McNamara 0/10
Calzaghi is winless in his last five, finishing ninth last time out and ninth two starts back, so the form gives little encouragement. He is fresh enough after 16 days and our rating of 92 ranks him sixth of 18, but 166 lb off an official mark of 98 is a heavy burden.
- Sire
- Raven's Pass (USA)
- Dam
- Daliana (GB) by Verglas
- Owner
- Tadhg Moynihan
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2020
- Stable
- Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 10 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 47%
- Ratings
- Perf 92
Conor Smithers (7)
Norman Lee 1/5
Ladiam arrives a winner last time out, with a second two starts back, and has run over today's trip and going after a 21-day break. Carrying 165 lb off an official 97 looks a stiff ask, though, and our rating of 91 ranks her only seventh of 18.
- Sire
- Malinas (GER)
- Dam
- Millieann (IRE) by Milan
- Owner
- Tommy M Walsh
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2017
- Stable
- Gort, Co. Galway
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 5 runs (20%)
- Trainer running to form
- 66%
- Ratings
- Perf 91
Sean Flanagan
E McNamara 0/10
Fresh from a third last time out just 13 days ago, Cahirdown Boy has run over today's trip and on this going, and he's yet to win in his last five, though two unseated rides and a fall are the one blemish. Our top-rated runner at 101 against an official 96 is the one to beat.
- Sire
- Yeats (IRE)
- Dam
- Lucy's Legend (IRE) by Norwich
- Owner
- Sean Curran
- Foaled
- 3 Apr 2015
- Stable
- Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 10 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 47%
- Ratings
- Perf 101
22 days
6yo, 11-9, OR 95 243026
J: Michael Kenneally (5) · T: John Patrick Ryan
Michael Kenneally (5)
John Patrick Ryan 1/12
Run For The Border is a consistent sort, with a second two starts back and a third four starts back, but she is winless in her last six and was only sixth last time out. She has run over today's trip and is fresh enough after 22 days, though 163 lb is a big weight to carry.
- Sire
- Ruler Of The World (IRE)
- Dam
- Dynaperformer (IRE) by Dynaformer
- Owner
- Declan Donohoe
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2020
- Stable
- Templemore, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 12 runs (8%)
- Trainer running to form
- 41%
- Ratings
- Perf 89
J J Slevin
Donal Hassett 0/0
Loi Des Jeux arrives in good heart after a second last time out and a win two starts back, and 22 days since his last run is no concern. However, he carries 162 lb off an official mark of 94, and our rating of 89 ranks him only eighth of 18.
- Sire
- Jeu St Eloi (FR)
- Dam
- Elle S'Envole (FR) by Morespeed
- Owner
- Darragh Mcdonagh
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2021
- Stable
- Quin, Co Clare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Trainer running to form
- 38%
- Ratings
- Perf 89
Alan O'Sullivan (5)
Charles Coakley 0/1
Walk Away Harry's form is patchy, pulled up last time out after a fourth two starts back, yet he has run on today's going, and our rating of 94 ranks him third of 18 against an official mark of 92. The main risk is that pulled-up effort after 58 days off, with 160 lb to carry.
- Sire
- Walk In The Park (IRE)
- Dam
- Calomeria (GB) by Groom Dancer
- Owner
- Charles Coakley
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2018
- Stable
- Killarney, Co Kerry
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 1 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 26%
- Ratings
- Perf 95
Kevin Sexton
Edward F Power 1/7
Tudorista comes off a second last time out, a fresh 15 days ago, but she is winless in her last five and was pulled up four starts back. Carrying 155 lb off an official 87, she looks a mid-pack type, with our rating of 85 placing her twelfth of 18.
- Sire
- Snow Sky (GB)
- Dam
- Tudor Fashion (IRE) by Presenting
- Owner
- Sean Dalton
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2021
- Stable
- Ballycahill, Thurles
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 7 runs (14%)
- Trainer running to form
- 32%
- Ratings
- Perf 85
Philip Donovan
J P Broderick 0/2
Trackman Tommy was fourth last time out, 19 days ago, and a winner two starts back, though a refusal and a pulled up before that raise reliability questions. He has run over today's trip and carries 154 lb off 86, while our rating of 89 leaves him midfield.
- Sire
- Notnowcato (GB)
- Dam
- Outback Ivy (IRE) by Bob Back
- Owner
- D Cunningham
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2018
- Stable
- Roscrea, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 26%
- Ratings
- Perf 89
Daniel King
Eoin Doyle 0/4
Ardera Gun comes into this fresh from a third last time out just 15 days ago, has run on today's going before, and our rating of 94 ranks him fourth of 18 despite an official mark of 84. The risk is a patchy record, with an unseated and a pulled up in the two runs before that, and he's yet to win in his last five starts while carrying 152 lb.
- Sire
- Yeats (IRE)
- Dam
- Dahara (FR) by Take Risks
- Owner
- Ms G C Murphy
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2020
- Stable
- Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 4 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 21%
- Ratings
- Perf 94
Darragh O'Keeffe
David Richard Barry 0/2
Runner-up last time out and back in just 13 days, Blackwater Soldier has fitness on his side, but he is winless in his last five and was well beaten in the two runs before that. He has run over today's trip and carries 151 lb off 83, while our rating of 84 puts him 13th of 18.
- Sire
- Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
- Dam
- Blackwater Bride (IRE) by Anshan
- Owner
- P Culloty
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2017
- Stable
- Rathcormac, Co. Cork
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 50%
- Ratings
- Perf 84
Cian Quirke
Michael J McDonagh 1/4
Sunrise Strider is hard to fancy: he is winless in his last five, with a sixth two starts back the best of it, and he returns after 278 days off. Carrying 151 lb off an official mark of 83, he looks outclassed, and our rating of 78 ranks him 16th of 18.
- Sire
- Pillar Coral (GB)
- Dam
- According To Grace (IRE) by Robin Des Pres
- Owner
- Michael J Mcdonagh
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2021
- Stable
- Shannon, Co Clare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 4 runs (25%)
- Trainer running to form
- 43%
- Ratings
- Perf 78
Josh Williamson (3)
David M O'Brien 0/3
Set The Tone has slipped to a seventh last time out and unplaced the run before, so she's hard to fancy, and she carries 149 lb off an official rating of 81. In her favour, she has run over today's trip and going, and a second three starts back shows some ability.
- Sire
- Vocalised (USA)
- Dam
- Absolutus (USA) by Perfect Soul
- Owner
- Onlyfoolsnnorriss Syndicate
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2021
- Stable
- Piltown, Co. Kilkenny
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 46%
- Ratings
- Perf 76
Phillip Enright
Brian M McMahon 0/3
Tantrum Boy is winless in his last six and was unplaced last time out 40 days ago, though a second two starts back shows some ability. He has run over today's trip, but 148 lb off an official mark of 80 is a tall order.
- Sire
- Getaway (GER)
- Dam
- Gently Go (IRE) by Milan
- Owner
- Michael Guinee
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2020
- Stable
- Scarriff, Co Galway
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 28%
- Ratings
- Perf 73
Philip Byrnes
Darren Collins 0/3
Winless in her last five, Middlethird Marvel was unplaced last time out and pulled up three starts back, with a sixth five starts back her best recent effort. A 40-day break and 145 lb are against her, though our rating of 81 sits above her official 77.
- Sire
- Barraquero (IRE)
- Dam
- Imperial Topaz (FR) by Dutch Art
- Owner
- Joe Howard
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2021
- Stable
- Ryehill, Co Galway
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 41%
- Ratings
- Perf 81
Aidan Kelly
Gerard Kyne 0/3
Winless in her last five, with a fifth four starts back the best of a run that includes a ninth three starts back, and she returns after 50 days off, so she is hard to fancy at 144 lb. In her favour, she has run over today's trip and on the going before.
- Sire
- Ocovango (GB)
- Dam
- Sea Maiden (IRE) by Presenting
- Owner
- D Grealish
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2018
- Stable
- Claregalway, Co Galway
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 43%
- Ratings
- Perf 75
Miss J Townend
Timothy Townend 0/1
Port Rashid is winless in his last four, finishing seventh last time out, then a ninth, a seventh and pulled up, and he returns after 240 days off. He has run over today's trip and going and our rating of 80 is the only real positive, but 15th of 18 says plenty.
- Sire
- Dubai Destination (USA)
- Dam
- Silver Valley (IRE) by Henbit
- Owner
- Timothy Townend
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2011
- Stable
- Midleton, Co Cork
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 1 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 52%
- Ratings
- Perf 80
149 days
12yo, 10-0, OR 72 33P5-8
J: Shane O'Callaghan (3) · T: Daniel John Howard
Shane O'Callaghan (3)
Daniel John Howard 0/1
Winless in his last five and beaten into eighth last time out, Likable Chancer is hard to fancy after 149 days off, and our rating ranks him 17th of 18. On the plus side, he has run over today's trip and going before, and has a pair of thirds in his recent form.
- Sire
- Gold Well (GB)
- Dam
- Native Side (IRE) by Be My Native
- Owner
- Ms Annette Daffy
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2014
- Stable
- Malbay, Co Clare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 1 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 30%
- Ratings
- Perf 77
Alexander Ott 0/3
Fourth last time out and back quickly after 13 days, Inchidaly Copper has run over today's trip and on this going, but he's yet to win in his last six starts and was only seventh two runs back. Carrying 156 lb off 88, he looks a solid midfield sort, with our rating of 92 only marginally above his mark.
- Sire
- Doyen (IRE)
- Dam
- Arctic Aunt (IRE) by Anshan
- Owner
- Owen M Oflynn
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2016
- Stable
- Boherbue, Mallow
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 42%
- Ratings
- Perf 92
J Morrison 0/1
Synchronize is winless in his last five, finishing eighth last time out and unplaced in the four runs before, and he turns out again just six days later, which hints at fitness but also a busy schedule. Our rating of 89 sits above his official 86, though carrying 154 lb limits the appeal.
- Sire
- Frankel (GB)
- Dam
- Qaws (GB) by Dubawi
- Owner
- J Morrison
- Foaled
- 29 Mar 2021
- Stable
- Tallow, Co Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 1 runs (0%)
- Ratings
- Perf 89
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.