14:55
William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
2m4f, Hurdle, 3yo+, Rated 0-100, €6,000, 16 runners
- Going
- GOOD
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Kazbek heads our ratings on 96, five pounds better than Hatfield Hammer on 91, and that is a meaningful edge in a competitive 16-runner contest over 20 furlongs on good ground. He is rated clear of the rest over this 20-furlong trip, and he looks the one to beat on merit. Hatfield Hammer is the most obvious danger, with Pebble Island and Kayla's Friend, both on 90, close enough to take advantage if Kazbek is not at his best. Kazbek gets the nod.
Runners
Dylan Kidd (7)
Jordan Kidd 0/0
Pebble Island arrives fresh after 27 days and has run on today's going, with back-to-back fourths two and three starts back showing he can be competitive at this level; our rating has him third of 16. The risk is a ninth last time out, and he's yet to win in his last five.
- Sire
- Cracksman (GB)
- Dam
- Dancing Sands (IRE) by Dubawi
- Owner
- J Gibney
- Foaled
- 20 Apr 2022
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Ratings
- Perf 90
Jordan Canavan (7)
J P Flavin 2/4
Colesberg arrives in improving form, fourth last time out and a third two starts back, though he is yet to win in his last five and comes off a 36-day break. He has run on today's going and carries 164 lb off an official mark of 96, while our rating of 89 leaves him fifth of 16.
- Sire
- Blue Bresil (FR)
- Dam
- Corona Moon (IRE) by Presenting
- Owner
- Out On Business Syndicate
- Foaled
- 27 May 2021
- Stable
- Tramore, Co Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 4 runs (50%)
- Trainer running to form
- 47%
- Ratings
- Perf 89
Danny Mullins
Peter Fahey 0/3
Kazbek bounces back from a couple of poor efforts with a second last time out just 21 days ago, and he has run over today's trip and going before. Our top-rated runner, he is yet to win in recent starts, but a big weight of 164 lb is the one worry.
- Sire
- Hillstar (GB)
- Dam
- Roaming Wild (IRE) by Presenting
- Owner
- Ms Bernadette Leigh
- Foaled
- 20 May 2020
- Stable
- MonasterevIn, Co. Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 41%
- Ratings
- Perf 96
Sean Flanagan
James William Hannon 0/2
Kayla's Friend won three starts back and has run over today's trip and going, while 26 days since her last run keeps her fresh; our rating of 90 ranks her fourth of sixteen. The risk is a sixth and an eighth in her last two outings, with 161 lb to carry.
- Sire
- Jukebox Jury (IRE)
- Dam
- Missdeschamps (IRE) by Robin Des Champs
- Owner
- James William Hannon
- Foaled
- 7 May 2020
- Stable
- Lismore, Co. Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 48%
- Ratings
- Perf 90
Ross Berry (7)
Paul Nolan 2/10
Hatfield Hammer has run over today's trip and on the going before, and a third five starts back is his best finish in a winless recent spell, but our rating of 91 ranks him second of 16 and he's fresh enough after 26 days off. The risk is a pair of sixths last twice and the 159 lb he must carry.
- Sire
- Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
- Dam
- Moray Firth (UAE) by Halling
- Owner
- Paul Nolan
- Foaled
- 2 Jun 2019
- Stable
- Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 10 runs (20%)
- Trainer running to form
- 45%
- Ratings
- Perf 91
Phillip Enright
Oliver McKiernan 1/8
Another Challenge arrives in fine fettle, a winner last time out and again two starts back, and he has run over today's trip and going before. Carrying 158 lb off a mark of 90 after 21 days off, he could find that load tough, and our rating of 86 only puts him eighth of 16.
- Sire
- Order Of St George (IRE)
- Dam
- Society Lady (IRE) by Getaway
- Owner
- Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
- Foaled
- 8 Jun 2020
- Stable
- Rathcoole, Co Dublin
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 8 runs (13%)
- Trainer running to form
- 40%
- Ratings
- Perf 86
Mr B M Coonan (7)
Gavin Cromwell 6/47
Fifth last time out and a second three starts back show he can be competitive, and he has run over today's trip and going, but he is yet to win in his last six and carries 157 lb off 89 after 34 days off. Our rating of 84 leaves him ninth of 16.
- Sire
- Mount Nelson (GB)
- Dam
- Over To Joes (IRE) by Power
- Owner
- Yellow Sticker Syndicate
- Foaled
- 28 Apr 2019
- Stable
- Navan, Co. Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 6 wins from 47 runs (13%)
- Trainer running to form
- 40%
- Ratings
- Perf 84
Mr R Sugrue (7)
P J Rothwell 0/23
Leading Endeavour is winless in her last four, with an eighth last time out and a pulled up two starts back, though a third four starts back shows some ability, and she has run on today's going before. Carrying 150 lb off 82 with a yard 0/23 lately, she looks a midfield type.
- Sire
- Leading Light (IRE)
- Dam
- Strong Irish (IRE) by Corrouge
- Owner
- Tadhg Moynihan
- Foaled
- 31 Mar 2019
- Stable
- Tinahely, Co Wicklow
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 23 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 44%
- Ratings
- Perf 81
Aidan Kelly
Ms Helen P Markham 0/3
Shortt Fuse is winless in her last five, with a pulled up three starts back and a seventh two starts back the best of a poor run, and she carries 150 lb off 82. She has run over today's trip and going, but our figures rank her 15th of 16.
- Sire
- Rajj (IRE)
- Dam
- Kiss Debride (IRE) by Oscar
- Owner
- J P Partnership
- Foaled
- 5 May 2021
- Stable
- Grange Con, Co Wicklow
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 43%
- Ratings
- Perf 69
Daniel King
A. J. Martin 0/5
Millbrook Queen is yet to find the frame in her last three starts, all unplaced, and returns after a 667-day absence, so fitness is a question. Lightly raced and unexposed, she may have more to offer, and she carries 148 lb off an official mark of 80.
- Sire
- Fascinating Rock (IRE)
- Dam
- Elle Dorado (GB) by Paco Boy
- Owner
- John Breslin
- Foaled
- 7 Apr 2019
- Stable
- Summerhill, Co. Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 5 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 41%
Alan O'Sullivan (5)
James Andrew Fahey 0/0
Jolly Potter is winless in his last four, with a fourth last time out the best of them after three unplaced runs, and he is hard to fancy off 145 lb. He has run over today's trip and going, and that fourth hints at some improvement, but our figures rank him 13th of 16.
- Sire
- No Risk At All (FR)
- Dam
- Quoette De Touzaine (FR) by Ragmar
- Owner
- Frank Reynolds
- Foaled
- 27 Mar 2019
- Stable
- Stradbally, Co Laois
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Trainer running to form
- 24%
- Ratings
- Perf 73
Philip Donovan
Darren Collins 1/3
Leva Deva is yet to win in her last six starts, pulled up last time out and a ninth three starts back, so she looks unexposed on the evidence of such limited form. Back in just 17 days, she carries 144 lb and has scope to improve.
- Sire
- Idaho (IRE)
- Dam
- Vocative (GER) by Acatenango
- Owner
- Leva Tip Syndicate
- Foaled
- 10 May 2021
- Stable
- Ryehill, Co Galway
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 3 runs (33%)
- Trainer running to form
- 49%
Simon Torrens
Karl Thornton 0/2
Shanroe Nancy is winless in his last five, with two pulled-up efforts, an eighth and a ninth in that spell, and he returns after 219 days off carrying 143 lb. He has at least run over today's trip, but our rating of 67 ranks him last of 16.
- Sire
- Rule Of Law (USA)
- Dam
- Oscar's Pet (IRE) by Oscar
- Owner
- Sean Thornton
- Foaled
- 12 May 2019
- Stable
- Skerries, Co Dublin
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 37%
- Ratings
- Perf 67
Shane O'Callaghan (3)
J A Berry 0/1
Fervida is winless in her recent form, unplaced in her last two outings and with just a fourth three starts back to show for six runs, so she is hard to fancy. She has run over today's trip and going, and 17 days since her last run keeps her fit, but 142 lb off 74 looks a lot to ask.
- Sire
- Frammassone (IRE)
- Dam
- Blazing Passion (IRE) by Heron Island
- Owner
- Katie Mcguinness Myles Leech
- Foaled
- 25 Apr 2020
- Stable
- Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 1 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 31%
- Ratings
- Perf 71
Josh Williamson (3)
Gordon Elliott 9/45
El Arco is winless in his last five, with a fifth four starts back the best of a poor run, which makes him hard to fancy. He has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 74 sits just above his official 72, but 140 lb is a big ask.
- Sire
- Pillar Coral (GB)
- Dam
- Mareena (GB) by Motivator
- Owner
- James W Power
- Foaled
- 4 May 2021
- Stable
- Longwood, Co Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 9 wins from 45 runs (20%)
- Trainer running to form
- 41%
- Ratings
- Perf 74
Conor Stone-Walsh
Ian Patrick Donoghue 1/5
La Rocca Lass is winless in her last five and unplaced each time, returning after 88 days off, though she has run over today's trip and going before. Our rating of 83 sits well above her official 72, but 140 lb is a hefty burden.
- Sire
- Watar (IRE)
- Dam
- Jezzebelle (GB) by Schiaparelli
- Owner
- Rajj En Seine Syndicate
- Foaled
- 30 Mar 2020
- Stable
- Clonalvy, County Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 5 runs (20%)
- Trainer running to form
- 18%
- Ratings
- Perf 83
R K Watson 0/5
Lightly raced and still unexposed, George's Angel was pulled up last time out 29 days ago, after a seventh three starts back and another seventh four starts back. She is yet to win, but the profile suggests there may be improvement to come off 142 lb.
- Sire
- Order Of St George (IRE)
- Dam
- Sinndars Secret (FR) by Sinndar
- Owner
- Springfield Racing Partnership
- Foaled
- 13 Apr 2021
- Stable
- Killylea, Co Armagh
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 5 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 55%
Dermot A McLoughlin 1/9
Santa Paula has been in and out without cracking it, with a sixth last time out after a third four starts back, and she has run on today's going before. Carrying 163 lb off an official mark of 95 looks stiff, and she is yet to win in her last six outings.
- Sire
- Hillstar (GB)
- Dam
- Carmelina (IRE) by Dylan Thomas
- Owner
- John Joe Johnston & Joseph McCartan
- Foaled
- 13 Mar 2020
- Stable
- Bodeen, Ratoath, Co Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 9 runs (11%)
- Trainer running to form
- 39%
- Ratings
- Perf 87
Noel C. Kelly 1/8
Winless in his last five, Undertheinfluence was unplaced last time out and two starts back, with a sixth three starts back his best recent effort. He has run on today's going and returns after 24 days, but 161 lb off a mark of 93 looks a stiff ask.
- Sire
- Court Cave (IRE)
- Dam
- Henrietta Maria (IRE) by Naheez
- Owner
- Kyra Kelly
- Foaled
- 2 Jun 2021
- Stable
- Draperstown, Co. Derry
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 8 runs (13%)
- Trainer running to form
- 28%
- 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.