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Thursday 26 July 2018

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

  • 4YO plus  |   3m  |   Good (Good to Firm in Places)  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 19:21  |   Winning time: 6m 5.1s
1st
Horse silk
8
7/4f
T: R HackettJ: Mr E P O'Brien (7)
Led, mistake 5th, joined briefly from 8th, soon led again, went on from before straight, pushed out and reduced lead at the finish op 2/1 tchd 13/8
2nd
Horse silk
1 ¾
2
33/1
T: N MaddenJ: N Bashford (7)
Raced in 2nd, on terms briefly from 8th, soon pushed along and headed, not go with winner from before straight until kept on well without getting there run-in
3rd
Horse silk
7
6
33/1
T: M PhelanJ: A Ring (3)
Chased leaders, 3rd at 8th, lost position and slight mistake next, not fluent 10th, no impression and kept on without threatening straight
4th
Horse silk
4
1
10/3
T: G P CromwellJ: G N Fox
Chased leaders early, 6th at 8th, no impression and kept on without threatening straight, not fluent at last tchd 3/1 and 7/2
5th
Horse silk
1 ¾
7
18/1
T: T G McCourtJ: D Meyler
Chased leaders, soon 3rd, some slight mistakes, 4th at 8th, ridden 4 out, kept on same pace from before straight op 16/1 tchd 20/1
6th
Horse silk
½
5
7/1
T: J P O'BrienJ: B J Geraghty
Chased leaders, some slight mistakes, soon raced in 5th, progress from before straight, soon one pace op 6/1 tchd 15/2
7th
Horse silk
2 ½
9
20/1
T: O McKiernanJ: B Browne (5)
Held up, 8th at 8th, some progress from before straight, soon one pace op 16/1 tchd 14/1
8th
Horse silk
7
3
9/2
T: V HalleyJ: P T Enright
Held up, soon in rear, no impression from before straight tchd 4/1
9th
Horse silk
19
10
10/1
T: J P O'BrienJ: M P Walsh
Held up, soon towards rear, 7th at 8th, no impression from 3 out, soon no extra

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4
Horse silk
Fred The Foot116
Weight: 11-8|  Age: 6
T: J C McConnell  J: J M Moore
NR

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€2.80Pl:€1.10, €3.80, €8.30EX:€45.60Trifecta:€498.20Tricast:€1,424.86SF:€58.31

Forecasts

Wee Tiger (7/4), Running In Heels (10/3), Carrigready (9/2), Fred The Foot (13/2), North Carolina (7/1), State Of The Art (10/1), Kalamkan (18/1), Famous Day (20/1), Whatever It Takes (33/1), Batchelors Walk (33/1)

Verdict

North Carolina looks the most intriguing of the McManus trio as he makes his handicap debut off what appears a fair mark judged by those who finished closest to him when Stormy Ireland routed his opponents at Fairyhouse. The market should be informative but it seems wise to go with the proven wellbeing and stamina of Running In Heels and WEE TIGER. The former has been on the upgrade lately but a 6lb rise for a hard fought Bellewstown success makes her more vulnerable. The selection relished the quick conditions and an easy lead to score last time. Conditions will be similar here and he has not been punished too harshly by the handicapper.
  1. Wee Tiger
  2. Running In Heels
  3. North Carolina

Prize Money

1st: €9,240.002nd: €2,865.003rd: €1,365.004th: €615.005th: €240.00

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