Midland Veterinary (Tullamore) Ltd. Novice Hurdle

Off time: 19:11 | Winning time: 5m 1.9s

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Reach Up^t²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: T N Brett⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Ryan

25/1

Off the mark when winning at Ballinrobe (2m2f, heavy) last time out. Interesting to see how he fares in this contest.

Form: 4546F1-

Scheu Time^h²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: C A Landers⁽⁷⁾| T: J Nash| OR: 124

11/4

Thurles maiden hurdle winner on heavy ground in March and still in front when falling at the last at Aintree (soft) on handicap debut last time. One for the shortlist on this occasion.

Form: 24241F-

The Granson⁵³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: D G Hogan| T: D Hogan| OR: 119

8/1

Impressive maiden hurdle winner at Limerick (heavy) on his third outing in that sphere last time. Worth a check in the market here.

Form: 53/42D1-

Whisperinthebreeze¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: R M Power| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 122

2/1

Maiden hurdle winner at Naas (soft) in February and a fair effort on handicap debut at Fairyhouse subsequently. Disappointing last time however and step up in trip should suit.

Form: 173149-

Champagne Beach

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: B Browne⁽⁵⁾| T: N Cassidy

100/1

Unraced son of Kalanisi sold for €23,000 as a foal in 2008. Probably best watched on his belated debut in this.

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Redhotfillypeppers¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: D J Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: 123

7/4

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner but well beaten in a Listed contest at Punchestown (2m, yielding-to-soft) last time. Represents a leading yard in this contest.

Form: 3341F7-

Forecasts

Redhotfillypeppers (7/4), Whisperinthebreeze (2/1), Scheu Time (11/4), The Granson (8/1), Reach Up (25/1), Champagne Beach (100/1)

SCHEU TIME shaped as if there was more to come prior to falling on handicap debut in a highly competitive contest at Aintree last time and he can register his second victory over hurdles in this six runner novice contest. The sole filly in the line up Redhotfillypeppers receives weight from all of her rivals and can put a disappointing display last time out behind her by finish runner-up while point-to-point winner Whisperinthebreeze can take third stepping up in distance.