16:10 Downpatrick
Friday 6 October 2023
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J Murdoch Contracts Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 4YO plus | 2m 5f 110y | Soft | 10 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 5m 47.6s
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Modest form at best in bumpers. Never offered much in trio of maiden hurdles spread over 4 months last term but does now get a crack at handicaps/upped in trip on return to action and market confidence behind him would look significant.
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Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Listowel (24f, good to soft, 14/1) 19 days ago, ridden from 3 out and never on terms. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
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16/1, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good) 11 days ago, mistake 3 out and dropping away. Others make greater appeal turned out quickly.
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33/1, showed more than previously when 18¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Morricone in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Back up in trip now but more needed if he's to get closer to that rival here.
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Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
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Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. 6/1, respectable third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft) 14 days ago, the trip under the conditions possibly stretching him. Can make presence felt.
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Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
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Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 49 days ago, dropping away from circuit out. Previous exploits over hurdles this term certainly not devoid of encouragement so not one to write off.
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Fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (24.5f, soft, 25/1) 11 days ago, left behind before straight. Passed over here.
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Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 16/1, 23¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Morricone in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on.
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Non-Runners
4
Morricone2
Weight: 11-9| Age: 6
T: Ms M Mullins J: D E Mullins
NR
10
Sally's Cave21
Weight: 11-4| Age: 6
T: Francis Casey J: Thomas Reilly
NR
11
Queen Kulina304
Weight: 11-1| Age: 7
T: P Croke J: Shane Fenelon
NR
13
O'Faolains Glory14
Weight: 10-13| Age: 6
T: N Dooly J: J P O'Sullivan
NR
Forecasts
Mr Social (15/8), Morricone (7/2), Moneynabane (9/2), Kiss My Lucky Egg (15/2), Ciankyle (8/1), Across The Ocean (17/2), Resilient Front (9/1), Signora Di Milano (10/1), Wee Jerry (12/1), Sally's Cave (20/1), Military Hill (25/1), Queen Kulina (25/1), O'Faolains Glory (25/1), Castle Arms Casa (40/1)
MORRICONE finished well held from his much higher British mark at Bangor on Wednesday yet he'd marked himself down as one to keep firmly on side when successful over shorter here previously and he's well worth siding with to resume progress now. Mr Social rates the chief threat, with Resilient Front and Signora di Milano a couple of handicap debutantes to note in the betting for clues.
- Mr Social15/8
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €6,000.002nd: €2,000.003rd: €1,000.004th: €499.005th: €299.006th: €200.00
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