13:40
Paddy Power 'I Still Call It Twitter' Handicap Hurdle
2m4f, Hurdle, 3yo+, €9,000, 14 runners
Winning time 5m 5.70s
- Going
- Good To Yielding
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Feud heads our ratings on 130 and is narrowly ahead of Black Bamboo on 128, a edge of just two pounds that still makes him the one to beat in this 20-furlong test on good to soft ground. He is our selection, and he looks the most complete of the top group. Black Bamboo is the chief danger, with West Away only two pounds further back on 126, while The Friday Man on 120 is the best of the chasing pack and needs to improve to get involved. Feud gets the nod in a competitive 15-runner field.
Result
Conor Clarke (7)
E Seymour
Michael Kenneally (3)
John Joseph Murphy
Ms Aine Connolly (7)
S G Carey
Phillip Enright
Miss Hilary McLoughlin
Harry Cobden
E Bolger
Charlie O'Dwyer (3)
Conor O'Dwyer
Ricky Doyle
Eamon Courtney
Sean Flanagan
G. O'Leary
Conor Stone-Walsh
Gavin Cromwell
Tom Kelly (7)
Donncha Duggan
Miss Ella Herbison (7)
Moses McCabe
Thomas O'Connor (7)
Eoin Christopher McCarthy
Eoghan Finegan (5)
P E Collins
Patrick M O'Brien (5)
E McNamara
Non-runners: Krabat, Mount Ferns
Racecard
Sean Flanagan
G. O'Leary 0/12
Feud steps up on a third last time out, just 18 days ago, and has run over today's trip, while our rating of 130 makes him the top-rated runner of 15 and clear of his official 120. He is yet to win in his last five starts, but this looks the one to beat.
- Sire
- Dubawi (IRE)
- Dam
- Agnes Stewart (IRE) by Lawman
- Owner
- Lough Hyne Partnership
- Foaled
- 17 Feb 2020
- Stable
- Kildare, Co. Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 12 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 25%
- Ratings
- Perf 130
Ricky Doyle
Eamon Courtney 0/2
Arion Soldier won four starts back but has since slipped to an unplaced run, a seventh, then pulled up last time out, and he returns after 360 days off. He carries 161 lb off an official mark of 115, and our rating of 110 ranks him tenth of fifteen.
- Sire
- Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
- Dam
- Champagne Pop (IRE) by Scorpion
- Owner
- Mrs Valerie Courtney
- Foaled
- 19 Apr 2018
- Stable
- Killarney, Co. Kerry
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 45%
- Ratings
- Perf 110
Charlie O'Dwyer (3)
Conor O'Dwyer 0/2
Third last time out and a winner two starts back, he arrives in decent order after 30 days off, and has run over today's trip and going before. Carrying 161 lb is a hefty burden, though, and a seventh and eighth three and four starts back show the inconsistency.
- Sire
- Champs Elysees (GB)
- Dam
- Coolnasmear (IRE) by Flemensfirth
- Owner
- John P Mcmanus
- Foaled
- 4 May 2018
- Stable
- Friarstown, Co. Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 50%
- Ratings
- Perf 116
Black Bamboo b¹ CD
73 days
9yo, 11-6, OR 114 4009-0
J: Michael Kenneally (3) · T: John Joseph Murphy
Michael Kenneally (3)
John Joseph Murphy 1/6
Black Bamboo has run over today's trip and going, carries 160 lb off an official mark of 114, and our rating of 128 ranks him second of 15, so he has a real chance on ability. The risk is a poor run of form: unplaced last time out, a ninth two starts back and a 73-day absence.
- Sire
- Fame And Glory (GB)
- Dam
- Andreas Pride (IRE) by Croco Rouge
- Owner
- Threedownoneup Syndicate
- Foaled
- 7 May 2017
- Stable
- Upton, Co Cork
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 6 runs (17%)
- Trainer running to form
- 44%
- Ratings
- Perf 128
Miss Ella Herbison (7)
Moses McCabe 0/0
The Friday Man has run over today's trip and going, and was fourth and fifth in two of his three starts before a ninth last time out, so he's consistent. Our rating of 120 ranks him fourth of 15, but the main risk is that he's yet to win and a weight of 160 lb is a hefty burden.
- Sire
- Kayf Tara (GB)
- Dam
- L'Unique (FR) by Reefscape
- Owner
- M J Hanrahan
- Foaled
- 20 Feb 2017
- Stable
- Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Trainer running to form
- 35%
- Ratings
- Perf 120
Eoghan Finegan (5)
P E Collins 0/0
West Away arrives in cracking form, runner-up last time out, third two starts back and a winner three starts back, and he has run over today's trip and going before. Our rating of 126 ranks him third of 15, but 160 lb is a hefty burden and the main risk.
- Sire
- Westerner (GB)
- Dam
- Cruisingdownriver (IRE) by Milan
- Owner
- An Dun Racing Syndicate
- Foaled
- 14 Mar 2018
- Stable
- Bessbrook, Co Down
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Trainer running to form
- 52%
- Ratings
- Perf 126
Harry Cobden
E Bolger 0/3
Take The Free refused last time out and was unplaced the run before, but he won three starts back and was second four starts back, so the ability is there. He has run over today's trip and returns after 18 days, though 158 lb and the refusal temper enthusiasm.
- Sire
- Walk In The Park (IRE)
- Dam
- Bloody Mary (FR) by Fragrant Mix
- Owner
- John P Mcmanus
- Foaled
- 19 Apr 2022
- Stable
- Bruree, Co Limerick
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 44%
- Ratings
- Perf 112
Patrick M O'Brien (5)
E McNamara 1/15
Buddy Holly has been going the wrong way, with an eighth last time out, a sixth and a fifth before that, after a third four starts back, and he is yet to win in that spell. He has run over today's trip and our rating of 113 sits above his official 109, but 155 lb is a hefty burden.
- Sire
- Walk In The Park (IRE)
- Dam
- Native Presenting (IRE) by Presenting
- Owner
- Old Buddies Syndicate
- Foaled
- 3 Apr 2021
- Stable
- Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 15 runs (7%)
- Trainer running to form
- 40%
- Ratings
- Perf 113
Conor Clarke (7)
E Seymour 0/0
Tir Og was fourth last time out and fourth again three starts back, so she is consistent enough, and she has run over today's trip and going before. Yet she is winless in her last five and carries 153 lb, which holds her back, though our rating of 114 sits above her official 107.
- Sire
- Tirwanako (FR)
- Dam
- Rathcappy (IRE) by Beneficial
- Owner
- Keepthehighballslow Syndicate
- Foaled
- 15 Mar 2021
- Stable
- Nenagh, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Trainer running to form
- 30%
- Ratings
- Perf 114
Ms Aine Connolly (7)
S G Carey 0/2
Better Times arrives winless in his last five, with a ninth last time out following an eighth and a seventh, though a fourth four starts back shows he has some ability. He has run over today's trip and going and is rated 112 by us, but 152 lb is a hefty burden.
- Sire
- Hillstar (GB)
- Dam
- New Vega (FR) by Blushing Flame
- Owner
- Mary N Kilduff
- Foaled
- 10 May 2020
- Stable
- Kilcullen, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 60%
- Ratings
- Perf 112
Conor Stone-Walsh
Gavin Cromwell 5/36
Galavanting George has fallen in his last two starts and is winless in recent form, while a 175-day layoff adds to the doubts under 152 lb. In his favour, he has run over today's trip and going, and was second and third before the falls.
- Sire
- Order Of St George (IRE)
- Dam
- Mhuire Na Gale (IRE) by Norwich
- Owner
- Mount Eagle Racing Partnership
- Foaled
- 14 Apr 2021
- Stable
- Navan, Co. Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 5 wins from 36 runs (14%)
- Trainer running to form
- 36%
- Ratings
- Perf 109
Cian Quirke
Michael J McDonagh 0/4
- Sire
- Aolus (GER)
- Dam
- Rebeccas Star (IRE) by Camden Town
- Owner
- Michael J Mcdonagh
- Foaled
- 24 Apr 2015
- Stable
- Shannon, Co Clare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 4 runs (0%)
37 days
4yo, 10-6, OR 101 75812
J: Thomas O'Connor (7) · T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy
Thomas O'Connor (7)
Eoin Christopher McCarthy 0/3
Who's Da Goose arrives in decent heart, a second last time out following a win two starts back, and he has run over today's trip, but 146 lb is a hefty burden and a 37-day break is a concern. Our figures rank him 13th of 15, so he is hard to fancy.
- Sire
- Dartmouth (GB)
- Dam
- Melangerie (GB) by Fair Mix
- Owner
- Clodagh Mccarthy
- Foaled
- 9 May 2022
- Stable
- Athea, Co. Limerick
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 44%
- Ratings
- Perf 100
Daniel King
E McNamara 1/15
Mount Ferns is hard to fancy: he was seventh last time out after pulling up and falling in the two runs before, and he returns from 121 days off. A third four starts back is the one bright spot, while 144 lb looks a stiff ask.
- Sire
- Mount Nelson (GB)
- Dam
- Galant Ferns (IRE) by Bob Back
- Owner
- K Mcnamee Manorplace Ltd V Casey F G Doran
- Foaled
- 29 May 2018
- Stable
- Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 15 runs (7%)
- Trainer running to form
- 40%
- Ratings
- Perf 102
Tom Kelly (7)
Donncha Duggan 0/2
Man Down is hard to fancy, having finished ninth last time out and winless in his last six starts, with a pulled up five starts back among the wobbles. He has run over today's trip and is fresh enough after 15 days, but 140 lb off 94 looks a lot to ask.
- Sire
- Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
- Dam
- Sheer Delight (IRE) by Marju
- Owner
- Donncha Duggan
- Foaled
- 1 Jan 2021
- Stable
- Kilfinane, Co Limerick
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 40%
- Ratings
- Perf 88
Phillip Enright
Miss Hilary McLoughlin 0/3
Where Are You Now is hard to fancy, having unseated last time and been pulled up two starts back, with a seventh and a sixth before that. A second five starts back is the best of it, and he has run on today's going, but he is winless in recent starts and returns after 58 days carrying 140 lb.
- Sire
- Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
- Dam
- Upsie (FR) by Le Balafre
- Owner
- Castle Racing Syndicate
- Foaled
- 12 Apr 2021
- Stable
- Thurles, Co. Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 29%
- Ratings
- Perf 98
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.