'It could be the race of the year' - John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase preview
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NAVAN
16 November 2024
Saturday 16th November
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Bar One Racing For Auction Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 50y
- Going: Yielding
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- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 47 in the last 14 days (28%)
Jumped well for ready Fairyhouse maiden win; potentially smart novice
2241-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 18.5f Gd | MdH | 11-12 | 1/9 | John The Spark (25L) | 6/4F | - | 132 |
| 18 Apr 24 | Clo Clonmel | 18.5f Sft/Hy | NHF | 11-9 | 1/8 | Champagne Kid (7L) | 4/1 | - | 115 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Hy | NHF | 11-9 | 4/8 | Joystick (29L) | 2/1 | - | 86 |
| 3 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-5 | 2/10 | Petit Secret (hd) | 4/1 | - | 113 |
| 27 Oct 23 | Sli Sligo | 18f Sft | NHF | 11-6 | 2/9 | Will Wilde (2½L) | 4/5F | - | 109 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Much better Flat performer but steadily improving hurdler; more on his plate here
149-32
Age: 7
Weight: 11-1
OR: 128
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-5 p | 2/18 | Kala Conti (1¾L) | 8/1 | 125 | 130 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Cur Curragh | 12f Y | 11-7 p | 3/11 | Smooth Tom (3¾L) | 7/2 | 101 | 86 | |
| 27 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Sft | HcHL | 10-10 | 3/15 | Frankendael (4L) | 8/1 | 124 | 123 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-7 p1 | 5/14 | This Songisforyou (3L) | 50/1 | 101 | 102 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Cur Curragh | 10f Hy | G3 | 9-5 | 5/10 | White Birch (9¾L) | 18/1 | 105 | 93 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | HcHL | 11-2 | 9/12 | Effernock Fizz (36L) | 15/2 | 125 | 93 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Probably needs to improve to play a major role on yard debut and ideally wants it softer
U401F-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: 127
Days: 205
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 24 | Per Perth | 20f Sft | 3HcH | 11-12 | F/7 | Rambo T () | 16/5 | 128 | 120 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | MdH | 11-4 | 1/16 | Faulty (nk) | 9/1 | - | 125 |
| 30 Jan 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-5 | 10/14 | Mistergif (85L) | 2/1 | - | 41 |
| 1 Jan 24 | Trm Tramore | 17f Hy | MdH | 11-4 | 4/14 | Boldog (19L) | 6/5F | - | 102 |
| 9 Dec 23 | Nav Navan | 16f Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | UR/26 | Jigoro () | 15/8F | - | - |
| 25 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y/Sft | NHF | 11-6 | 2/16 | Predators Gold (2L) | 10/1 | - | 119 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Limerick 4yo maiden winner type to keep improving and has to be respected
U1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-1
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 16.5f Gd | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/17 | Rapparee Champ (3¼L) | 5/6F | - | 117 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Gd | 4yMdH | 11-7 | UR/18 | Tonaghneave Well () | 2/5F | - | - |
| 3 Sep 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 14f Gd | Md | 9-9 | 1/11 | Winter Fog (7L) | 5/4 | 79 | 90 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 14f Sft | Hc | 10-0 | 2/13 | Toll Stone (nk) | 13/8F | 73 | 80 |
| 24 Jun 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 9.5f Gd | Md | 9-9 | 2/8 | Expound (½L) | 13/8F | - | 79 |
| 17 Oct 23 | Lls Lyon-La Soie | 11f St | 3y | 9-2 t | 2/10 | Piscopia (¾L) | 10/1 | - | 77 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Well-bred Punchestown maiden winner a smart prospect but ideally might want further
22-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: -
Days: 179
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/15 | Omniscient (1¼L) | 4/5F | - | 119 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 2/9 | Harbour Highway (3½L) | 6/5F | - | 119 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yNHF | 11-10 | 2/12 | Goldinthemountains (2L) | 3/1 | - | 119 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 47 in the last 14 days (28%)
Looked a stayer when winning at Galway so surprising he is dropped in trip here
17-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 21.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/7 | I Am Lorenzo (4½L) | 9/4 | - | 121 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft/Hy | NHF | 11-6 | 7/7 | Redemption Day (19½L) | 13/2 | - | 107 |
| 28 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | NHF | 11-9 | 1/5 | Sounds Victorius (nk) | 1/2F | - | 114 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Progressive mare; ground remaining in her favour and can't be ruled out
-21122
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: 126
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | NvHG3M | 11-0 | 2/8 | Sansrisk (3½L) | 4/1 | 123 | 128 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Gd | HM | 10-6 | 2/5 | Lot Of Joy (8½L) | 11/10 | - | 122 |
| 28 Aug 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | HM | 10-12 | 1/8 | Dame Rapide (8½L) | 5/2 | - | 124 |
| 23 Jul 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 17.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 10-6 | 1/14 | Fatal Flaw (10L) | 13/8F | - | 118 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | MdH | 10-6 | 2/13 | Bridgehead (2¼L) | 16/5 | - | 104 |
| 13 May 24 | Ros Roscommon | 12f Sft | MdF | 9-4 h | 3/7 | Chemdawg (2L) | 2/1F | - | 73 |
Verdict
A very open renewal in which maiden winners BLEU DE VASSY and Mywayofthinkin could be the ones to concentrate on
Bleu De Vassy
Betting Forecast:
15/8 Bleu De Vassy,
7/2 Mywayofthinkin,
11/2 Helvic Dream,
7/1 Royal Hollow,
8/1 Mr Percy,
Patter Merchant,
12/1 Milo Lises
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