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Saturday 2 March 2019
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Coral 100K Cash Cheltenham Smart Money Series Maiden Hurdle
- 4YO only | 2m | Yielding | 20 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:46 | Winning time: 4m 5.8s
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Holy Roman Emperor gelding out of a Galileo mare. 62-rated handicapper on the Flat for trainer George Scott. Best watched on hurdling and stable debut.
Scored on the Flat over 1m3½f for Aidan O'Brien at Limerick last June. Didn't jump fluently on last month's Punchestown hurdles debut before an encouraging performance when third of 20 at Gowran Park last month behind Star Max. Capable of a big run.
Showed promise in two starts on Flat for Mick Halford at up to 9½f but looked overwhelmed on hurdling debut when beaten 64L in a Fairyhouse maiden last month. Plenty to prove at present.
Nothing of note in four dour efforts on the Flat for trainer Jarlath Fahey when last seen in the late summer of 2017. Possibly best watched on debut for new connections.
Not devoid of promise on debut on this code, in a Naas maiden hurdle in January finishing 11th of 24 beaten 22L behind Konitho. Not ruled out but liable to find a couple stronger.
Finally off the mark at the seventh time of asking on the Flat when landing a Thurles maiden over 1m in October on his final appearance for the Coolmore operation. Possibly best watched on debut unless the market suggests otherwise.
Invincible Spirit gelding out of a Montjeu mare. Worth a check in the market representing influential owner and for a yard that boast a 37% win and place strike rate with their four-year-old maiden hurdlers since January last year.
Mustameet gelding out of an Oscar mare. Will possibly need the experience on debut here from a yard without a winner in 29 starters.
Holds fancy entries in the Supreme and the Fred Winter but will need to up his game following five hurdle defeats since October including a 10L reversal in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 juvenile hurdle last month.
Approve gelding out of a Groom Dancer mare. Cost €10,000 as a juvenile. Looks modest based on two Flat runs for previous handler before a 88L defeat on hurdling debut in a Gowran Park contest in November. Others preferred.
Gelding by Salutino out of a Kalanisi mare. Yard going ok with their hurdlers this season sending out 26 winners from 207 starters. Market likely to reveal expectations on debut.
Showed a bit of ability on the Flat, but yet to make the frame in six runs in that area and was 66-1 and well held on his hurdles debut at Limerick in December before a 32L defeat at Gowran Park last month. Hard to fancy and plenty to prove.
Highly tried on Flat as a juvenile and showed ability in pattern company. Still a maiden after 15 starts though but looks type to keep an eye on over jumps.
A Morzov gelding that is a half-brother to 3m hurdle and chase winner Another Frontier. Sixth of seven beaten over 110L on debut in a Punchestown bumper last month. First time blinkers unlikely to bring about the required improvement.
Solid and consistent filly had been going up the handicap without getting her head in front on the Flat as a modest 62-rated handicapper. Looks a long-term prospect making hurdling debut here.
Winner of her sole career start in a French bumper over 1m4f in April. Beaten in three hurdle starts since December, beaten favourite on a couple of occasions including last time out in a Fairyhouse maiden behind Cheltenham bound Chosen Mate.
Mixed messages from two starts over hurdles in France before falling at the final flight when a modest fourth of 14 in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last month. Could go well if jumping fluently.
Poor sort for Dermot Weld on the Flat last year and was soon beaten in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle over Christmas before another disappointing effort at Punchestown in January. Others preferred for win purposes.
Elusive Pimpernel filly out of a Kris mare. Eighth of nine beaten 20L on debut in a Naas bumper when last seen in January. Easy to look elsewhere.
Moderate form on Flat at up to 1m4f but showed plenty of promise when keeping on under pressure to finish second of 16 beaten 7L in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last month. Improved effort would not surprise.
Non-Runners
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Coolongolook14
Weight: 11-7| Age: 4
T: G Elliott J: Jack Kennedy
NR
Forecasts
Fenta Des Obeaux (15/8), Our Legend (7/2), Christopher Robin (7/2), Volatile Lady (8/1), Formentera (12/1), Coolongolook (12/1), Miami Beach (14/1), Madrid (16/1), Institution (33/1), Advanced Virgo (33/1), Cloak Of Darkness (33/1), Bercasa (50/1), Swiss Cottage (50/1), Seekamist (66/1), Rock On Seamie (66/1), Peaches And Cream (66/1), Must Meet Charlie (66/1), Shadow Board (100/1), Howya Harry (100/1), Paul Patterson (100/1), Willyouwalkwithme (100/1)
Tricky maiden hurdle to open proceedings which may go of the way Willie Mullins-trained FENTA DES OBEAUX who may have the race run to suit if chasing Our Legend until time jockey Paul Townend decides to make his move for the finish line on the four-year-old. Christopher Robin, an encouraging third of 20 at Gowran Park last month and second last time out Volatile Lady can emerge as the biggest dangers here while Shadow Board could go well at a price.
- Fenta Des Obeaux
- Christopher Robin
- Volatile Lady
Prize Money
1st: €8,316.002nd: €2,579.003rd: €1,229.004th: €554.005th: €216.00
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