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12:40 Leopardstown

Sunday 2 February 2025

All12:4013:1013:4014:1014:4515:2015:5016:25

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy And Maureen Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle (Fillies' And Mares' Listed)

Off time: 12:42 | Winning time: 4m 37.0s

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Queens Gamble⁶⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: Harry Derham| OR: 134

9/2

Listed bumper winner for Oliver Sherwood who was 3-3 in novice/maiden hurdles last term, latterly in listed company at Taunton. Off 11 months prior to an excellent second on handicap debut in Gerry Fielden at Newbury (16.3f) in November and she's of definite interest for upwardly mobile yard

Form: 20/111-2

Cottesloe Sunshine⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: R Deegan| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 126

12/1

Fairly useful hurdler who made it 2 wins from last 3 starts when taking 11-runner mares' listed hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good, 3/1) 43 days ago, digging deep to edge out an improver. Step back up in trip will hold no fears on handicap debut and she commands respect.

Form: 38U131

Media Naranja⁵¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: C P Millar⁽⁵⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 123

12/1

Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 51 days ago, left behind gradually. Fourth from 1 lb lower mark in this race 12 months ago and she rates an each-way player again.

Form: 256438

Jeaniemacaroney⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: P T Smithers⁽⁷⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 122

22/1

2 wins from 4 runs this season. Career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good, 6/1) 43 days ago, driven out. Consistent type who merits consideration again.

Form: 22-1521

Lily Du Berlais^h,t⁵⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-13| J: J J Slevin| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 121| C

18/1

Dual bumper winner who doubled her hurdling tally at Kelso in the spring but run well below that level in pair of starts since returning to action this winter, last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f) 50 days ago. Refitting of a hood needs to have positive effect now.

Form: P/21-158

Disco Dancer^t¹²^{(ex 3)}

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: D J Gilligan| T: G Elliott| OR: 117

40/1

Fairly useful hurdler who was seen to good effect when winning 4-runner novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 12 days ago. Carries 3 lb penalty for that success back in a handicap but this likely to prove a lot more demanding.

Form: 3254F1

Amanha^h,t⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: P J O'Hanlon| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 119

40/1

Fairly useful hurdler. 14¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Cottesloe Sunshine in listed hurdle (15/2) at Thurles (16.1f, good) 43 days ago, headway before last but never a threat. A well-run race will help making handicap debut.

Form: 417344

Cast A Spell^v¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: C M Quirke⁽⁵⁾| T: T Hogan| OR: 119

20/1

10/3, posted a career-best effort when doubling her tally in this sphere in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 16 days ago. This understandably more demanding but she's clearly taking her racing well.

Form: 317431

Savante³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: C Stone-Walsh⁽⁵⁾| T: Colm Murphy| OR: 119

4/1

Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Brought down in handicap hurdle (11/1) at this course (19.8f, good) 35 days ago, still in contention when coming down 2 out. Remains low-mileage and she's one to consider with further progress anticipated.

Form: 1015B

Vischio^h1,t1⁷⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: D E Mullins| T: E Mullins| OR: 119

8/1

Career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle (11/2) at Punchestown (15.5f, good to soft) 79 days ago, readily. Made an interesting yard switch ahead of this and market confidence behind her would look significant.

Form: 84P241

Qualimita^t1²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Sam Ewing| T: G Elliott| OR: 117

11/1

Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 10/3, creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.4f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut and she's worth a second look.

Form: 1/3-242

Thisistheway¹²^{(ex 11)}

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: D J O'Keeffe| T: Yvonne Latta| OR: 104

18/1

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who showed much improved form when making second start in handicaps a winning one in 9-runner mares' event at Down Royal (17.2f) 12 days ago, leading on bridle last and easing clear. This clearly tougher but respected nevertheless under a penalty.

Form: 96-5171

Straight Home^t¹⁰¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: P Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 112

11/2

Going the right way for new stable, posting a career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, good to soft, 5/6) in October, jumping on 2 out and asserting run-in. Feasible to think there's more to come back from a break.

Form: 370-321

Ad Caelum¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: S F O'Keeffe| T: J P Ryan| OR: 110

100/1

Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in December. 8/1, well-beaten eighth of 9 to Cast A Spell in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 16 days ago. Must bounce back.

Form: 431518

Kimy³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: J Coen⁽³⁾| T: T Mullins| OR: 109

28/1

Winner in hurdle at Tramore in September. 40/1, creditable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good) 38 days ago. Others rate stronger for win purposes.

Form: 0631P7

Phils Choice^p1³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-1| J: T Power Roche⁽⁵⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 109

16/1

Very good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft, 12/1) 38 days ago, clear of rest. Rider takes off a handy 5 lb and respected for all tis rates more demanding. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

Form: 2591-02

Deons Diamond¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: G B Noonan⁽⁵⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 107| BF

28/1

5/2, creditable 7¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Cast A Spell in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 16 days ago, plugging on. Drop back in trip here may not be ideal given how she shaped then.

Form: 141P-44

Arch Enemy⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: J Kearney⁽³⁾| T: P Magee| OR: 104| BF| C

25/1

Scored twice on the Flat before opening hurdles account at Fairyhouse (16.5f) in December. Remained in form since, good second of 12 in handicap back at that venue 8 days ago. However, this assignment demands more.

Form: 45/6162

Boghlone Honey^h1²⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-0| J: S D Torrens| T: L P Cusack| OR: 104| D

40/1

Much improved when winning 2 of her 3 starts during second half of 2022 and encouragingly shaped as if retaining ability after 26 months off when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Needs to build on that with a hood fitted.

Form: 001U1/4

Non-Runners

Brucio⁵⁰

Weight: 11-2| Age: 7

T: S R B Crawford J: Ben Bromley

Forecasts

Savante (4/1), Queens Gamble (9/2), Straight Home (11/2), Vischio (8/1), Qualimita (11/1), Cottesloe Sunshine (12/1), Media Naranja (12/1), Phils Choice (16/1), Thisistheway (18/1), Lily Du Berlais (18/1), Cast A Spell (20/1), Brucio (20/1), Jeaniemacaroney (22/1), Arch Enemy (25/1), Kimy (28/1), Deons Diamond (28/1), Disco Dancer (40/1), Amanha (40/1), Boghlone Honey (40/1), Ad Caelum (100/1)

QUEENS GAMBLE showed improved form following 11 months off when an excellent second in the Gerry Fielden at Newbury in November and, with further progress on the cards, she could well be up to conceding weight all round with Rachael Blackmore an eye-catching booking. Savante, Straight Home and Qualimita are others fancied to be in the mix. Phils Choice also makes each-way appeal at likely longer odds, with Jeaniemacaroney also worth a look.