Writech Handicap Hurdle (4YO plus)
2m 4f Good to Yielding
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140 Expert View: Outclassed rivals down in grade when winning the Conditions Hurdle at Clonmel by 3/4l last time; blinkers first time; effective 2-2 1/2m; fair mark over hurdles if building on latest.
Form Snapshot: Winner of three hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-11fav at Clonmel over 2m 3f (good) last month, beating Crohan Lady by 3/4l.
140 Expert View: Rallied, ran to form, looked in need of stiffer test 6l third in a novice hurdle at Punchestown most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m on good; debut form franked, improving.
Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 7f and 2m on good and good - yielding ground. Third of 11 behind Beauvallon beaten 6l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (yielding) in April.
128 Expert View: May have found ground on the quick side when fourth beaten 91l in a beginners chase chase at Leopardstown latest; effective 2m; out of form over jumps.
Form Snapshot: Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Kargese when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 2m 1f (yielding) in December last year.
136 Expert View: Fell in a handicap chase at Killarney latest when beaten; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective up to 2m5f, acts on most ground; might do better now handicapping over hurdles.
Form Snapshot: Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 2m 6f on good ground. Fell 3 out when 10-1 at Killarney over 3m 2f (good - yielding) in a chase won by Pride Of Place in May on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
142 Expert View: Ran to form, possibly outstayed late when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Roscommon latest; effective 2m, just about gets 2 1/2m, acts on heavy, good; dual bumper winner, progressing over hurdles.
Form Snapshot: He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l by Sequoiaspirit when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Roscommon over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
139 Expert View: Made too much use of, didn't stay down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe most recent; effective 12-16f, suited by some give; progressive in both codes until latest.
Form Snapshot: He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good - yielding and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Billy Lee Swagger when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 6f (good) in May.
133 Expert View: Disappointing hurdles return well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Naas latest; returning from a break; effective at around 2 1/2m; below par this term.
Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 17l behind Melbourne Shamrock at 7-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 7f (heavy) in February. Having his first run for a new stable today.
140 Expert View: Back on last winning mark, returned to form down in class up in trip landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2-3m, wants decent ground; revised mark will demand more.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on good and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Toll Stone by 2 3/4l.
135 Expert View: Pulled up in Listed Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final at Fairyhouse latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on yielding, good; debut form nothing special.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good - yielding ground. Pulled up at the last when 28-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m (yielding - soft) in a hurdle race won by Sept Etoiles in April on his latest outing.
142 Expert View: Outpaced, found trip too sharp down the field in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown most recent; enjoys making it; effective 2 1/2m, yet to convince with stamina for further; better over fences.
Form Snapshot: Winner of three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 2f to 3m on good and yielding ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Putapoundinthejar when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
146 Expert View: Ran to form under well timed ride appreciating return to quicker ground landing a handicap chase by 1/2l off a 4lb higher mark here last time; off a short-break; effective at around 2 1/2m, needs decent ground; mark fair, can go well on spring/summer ground.
Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on good and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 11-1 in a chase here over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Milan Forth by 1/2l.
142 Expert View: Did it easily, improved down in class landing a handicap by 8l off a 6lb lower mark at Ballinrobe last time; effective at 2m on yielding, good; in form, well treated on Graded run.
Form Snapshot: She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 10-3 in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m (good) on her latest outing in May, beating Astelia by 8l.
145 Expert View: Ran to form back on the Flat, suited by positive ride first time blinkers at stiff track beaten 1 1/2l off a 47lb lower mark at Tramore last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on good; fair mark on winter form, interesting.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Finished 19l behind Endless Talking when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on his chase debut at Tramore over 1m 7f (good) in May. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
133 Expert View: Hung off bend, game, ran to form landing a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark here last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m on good; in form and remains well treated on Listed efforts.
Form Snapshot: He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 3m on good ground. A winner at 6-1 in a hurdle race here over 3m (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Mystic Malina by a neck.
135 Expert View: Returned to form but looked in need of slightly stiffer test 4l third in a handicap chase at Wexford most recent run; enjoys making it; effective at around 2 1/2-3m, suited by good; back in form, may need further.
Form Snapshot: Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and good - yielding ground. Third of 10 behind Lisleigh Lad beaten 4l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month.
132 Expert View: Far too free in first time hood down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; effective at 2m on good; mark looks stiff.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Jacovec Cavern when 12th of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 3f (yielding) in April.
133 Expert View: Every chance, bit below form comfortably held in the Rated Hurdle at Wexford last time; effective 2-2 1/2m; unexposed, could be well treated back in a handicap.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Finished 12l behind Sageborough when fifth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in May.
127 Expert View: Improved from debut, out-battled and outstayed runner up who kicked on too soon, pace collapsed late when winning a maiden hurdle here by 1/2l last time; absent for very lengthy period; effective 2m, acts on yielding, good; maiden winner needs to prove ability remains after lay off.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 14-1 in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (good - yielding) on his latest outing in September '24, beating Clonshire River by 1/2l.
THECOMPANYSERGEANT has a very good record at this course and arrives in good form after winning at Clonmel last month. The capable Eoghan Finegan reduces the top-weight's burden by claiming 5lb and improvement is plausible with blinkers utilised for the first time. The well-related Gameball steps up in trip after keeping on for third in Punchestown. He is notable having already bagged a bumper and a maiden hurdle. It would also be dangerous to disregard Grann's Boy who is on a good mark with Patrick O'Brien taking off 5lb. Faceman loves it here and won over further in May, while the last-time-out winners Paul's Dream, Littlefoot and Ad Caelum help make this a competitive contest.
LITTLEFOOT was a recent chase winner here and is potentially thrown in on his return to hurdling. He went close at Punchestown last spring in this discipline and notably all of his best form has come at around 2 1/2m on quick ground. Nelson Muntz's only victory in this discipline came over 2m here and he looks well treated on his best winter form. After returning to form on the Flat last time he looks the main challenger along with the steadily progressive Paul's Dream who remains on a workable mark judged on her Grade 2 form.
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f | 4:39.70 |
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