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Racing Home For Easter Festival April 19th - 21st Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 14:28 | Winning time: 4m 12.3s

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Dream Shaper¹¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: R P Geoghegan⁽⁷⁾| T: I Madden| OR: 100

33/1

In decent form at the beginning on the season, running creditably in a big-field Galway handicap and maiden, but well below form when last seen eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20.4f, soft) 118 days ago. One to note in the betting on his return.

Form: 765540

Brianna Lily²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: D Meyler| T: J Barcoe| OR: 99

25/1

Well-beaten in a pair of handicaps last month, latest tenth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 26 days ago. Drop in trip not guaranteed to suit and others preferred on recent evidence.

Form: 753800

Ciao Adios^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: Eoin G Kelly⁽⁷⁾| T: A Murray| OR: 99

9/1

Ran respectably making handicap bow (after 7 months off) when eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy) 21 days ago, considerably handled once her chance had gone. Should be sharper for that run and holds each-way claims.

Form: 3648

Our Uncle Jack^h,t²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-13| J: Mr D M Fitzgerald⁽⁷⁾| T: M P Fitzgerald| OR: 99

20/1

Got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in first-time tongue strap (Tramore, 2m, heavy) and best not judged on most recent outing, when failing to see out the longer trip on handicap debut at Punchestown (20f), made too much use of after 7-months off. Place claims back in trip.

Form: 46/741-0

Comanche Moon¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: P Byrnes| T: C Byrnes| OR: 97

12/1

Lightly-raced maiden didn't achieve much in qualifying runs, but very much caught the eye on handicap debut when not given a hard time finishing fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 28/1) 11 days ago. One to be interested in if the market vibes are positive.

Form: 00085

Phoenix Cowboy³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: P F Kavanagh⁽⁷⁾| T: M Winters| OR: 97

7/1

Fairly useful on Flat and has shown enough to suggest he is capable of winning a race in this sphere. Failed to see out his race when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Clonmel (19f, soft) 35 days ago. Drops back to extended 2m and makes appeal now racing off a career-low mark.

Form: 300674

Gino Bella⁵³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: K M Donoghue| T: Barry J Fitzgerald| OR: 95

11/4

Lightly-raced sort not seen to best effect on final qualifying run, sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy, 150/1) 53 days ago having raced too keenly. Makes handicap hurdle debut and this test should suit her better.

Form: 3-3U6

Park Rules^h²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: G B Noonan⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian O'Connor| OR: 95

40/1

Walk In The Park mare showed enough in three starts in maiden company to suggest she is capable of making an impact in handicaps, though the market should guide expectations on handicap hurdle debut.

Form: P-3P650

Smallcraftwarning^t¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Miss T Quail⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss E McCutcheon| OR: 94

12/1

Hurdle winner at Thurles (16f, soft) last season and backed up that form with some creditable placed efforts. Not seen to best effect latest (after 5 months off) having been hampered at the first hurdle. Each-way prospects.

Form: 6-20040

Sandyman^t⁴⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: A Harvey⁽⁵⁾| T: William Harvey| OR: 92

22/1

Maiden in this sphere after 9 attempts. Latest was first run since leaving John McConnell when respectable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Fairyhouse (20.5f, good) 124 days ago, typically finding less than looked likely. Needs to step up on that performance.

Form: 4-56557

Who's In Midfield^t³¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: J J Slevin| T: S K Ryder| OR: 88

11/1

Left behind maiden hurdle form with much improved effort on handicap debut, Third of 20 in at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft, 28/1) in May. Off 10 months but no surprise to see him resume progress on his return.

Form: 00F4-3

Tremaine¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: D King| T: D Hogan| OR: 96

14/1

Flat winner over 9f in France and looked to have been brought along with handicaps in mind, but disappointed with cheekpieces on for first time, twelfth of 17 on handicap debut at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 25/1) 18 days ago. Bit to prove on the back of that effort.

Form: 9000

Added Bonus^p,t⁴²

Age: 11| Weight: 10-10| J: D J O'Keeffe| T: Brendan Walsh| OR: 82

18/1

Ran one of his better races in this sphere when second of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16.2f, good to soft, 33/1) in December but failed to reproduce that over fences seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (16f, good) 42 days ago. Isn't totally dismissed back over the smaller obstacles.

Form: 82P727

Opera Point²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: J Aherne⁽⁷⁾| T: A O'Grady| OR: 80

20/1

Maiden left behind a series of disappointing efforts when showing much improved form in a claiming hurdle last month (fifth of 10, 16f, Clonmel). Question is whether she can back it up in a stronger race.

Form: 0F0005

Cramers Valley^b³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: S D Torrens| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 79

6/1

Back to form when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, soft) in January but paid the price for doing too much too soon when pulled up at Clonmel last month. Chance if he can race more efficiently.

Form: 47904P

A Family Affair²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: C M Quirke⁽³⁾| T: T O'Brien| OR: 72

16/1

Well-held at long odds in maiden company and was too free to do herself justice on handicap debut when finishing down the field at Clonmel (16f) three weeks ago. Needs to settle better if she's to have a say on second start in handicap company.

Form: 0000

Internet Biddy^h³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: S F O'Keeffe| T: S Aherne| OR: 72

25/1

Modest performer has made slightly more impact this season. 150/1, seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.1f, soft) 35 days ago but likely to again find a few too good in this contest.

Form: P6U007

Roxboro River¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: D E Mullins| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 100

16/1

Back on track on final start in maidens, sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (20f, good to soft, 14/1) 14 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and would be of interest if support comes his way. RESERVE.

Form: 635566

Non-Runners

Old Kenmare²¹

Weight: 11-1| Age: 6

T: Eamon Courtney J: Kevin A Murphy

Olord⁶³

Weight: 11-0| Age: 9

T: E McNamara J: C P McNamara

Go Gill Go²¹

Weight: 10-12| Age: 10

T: J Grace J: Rachael Blackmore

Silent Dawn¹⁴

Weight: 11-6| Age: 6

T: A Murray J: Reserve 2

Bal Kauto¹²

Weight: 11-6| Age: 8

T: D Queally J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Gino Bella (11/4), Cramers Valley (6/1), Bal Kauto (6/1), Phoenix Cowboy (7/1), Ciao Adios (9/1), Go Gill Go (10/1), Who's In Midfield (11/1), Smallcraftwarning (12/1), Silent Dawn (12/1), Comanche Moon (12/1), Tremaine (14/1), A Family Affair (16/1), Roxboro River (16/1), Added Bonus (18/1), Opera Point (20/1), Our Uncle Jack (20/1), Old Kenmare (20/1), Sandyman (22/1), Brianna Lily (25/1), Internet Biddy (25/1), Olord (25/1), Dream Shaper (33/1), Park Rules (40/1)

Once fairly useful on the Flat, PHOENIX COWBOY is racing from a career-low hurdles mark and having failed to see out his race over a longer trip last time, he may be seen to better effect back at this extended 2 miles. Go Gill Go needs to bounce back from a disappointing effort, but the booking of Rachael Blackmore suggests a better run could be in the offing, while Comanche Moon could be very interesting on second start in handicaps if the market vibes are positive.