Irish amateur rider has his first ride in Britain for in-form Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill stable at Leicester
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FAIRYHOUSE
1 December 2024
Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Yielding
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- 9
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- Hurdle
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- Turf
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Romeo Coolio
Selected at:
10/11
Runner-up in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and looked smart when winning a 2m1f novice hurdle at Down Royal on his hurdling debut. Has always been held in high regard and now he can show what he’s made of.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Impressive Grade 3 Navan winner; Kennedy deserts but still a big player
241-11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | NvHG3 | 11-1 | 1/7 | Mr Percy (5L) | 4/6F | - | 132 |
| 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 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Tipperary Grade 3 win off a strong pace; more needed here though
-21421
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 132
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Gd/Y | NvHG3 | 11-1 ht | 1/4 | Sunchart (½L) | 11/10F | 132 | 124 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Y/Sft | NvH | 11-7 ht | 2/5 | Zariygann (6½L) | 5/6F | 132 | 125 |
| 30 Jul 24 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Gd | NvHL | 11-6 ht | 4/8 | Gale Mahler (18½L) | 6/4F | 132 | 114 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Gd | MdH | 11-7 ht | 1/22 | Kimy (15L) | 13/8F | - | 131 |
| 17 May 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 ht | 2/11 | Haveigotnewsforyou (nk) | 5/2 | - | 120 |
| 11 Feb 24 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 ht1 | 4/14 | Helvic Dream (4¾L) | 7/2 | - | 117 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
Classy Flat performer unexposed on just second hurdles run; Townend's pick
1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 194
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Sft | G2 | 9-9 t | 9/9 | Kyprios (35L) | 40/1 | 105 | 75 |
| 18 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-7 t | 1/16 | Lmay (1¼L) | 4/1 | 100 | 108 |
| 21 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 1/15 | Starcrossed Lover (9L) | 4/5F | - | 131 |
| 6 Nov 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | L | 9-7 | 3/4 | Lion's Pride (5¾L) | 14/1 | 107 | 106 |
| 9 Sep 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | G3 | 9-7 | 4/7 | Bay Bridge (6½L) | 50/1 | 108 | 110 |
| 30 Apr 23 | Lon Longchamp | 15.5f VSft | G3 | 9-1 | 8/10 | Big Call (9½L) | 15/1 | - | 105 |
Sligo maiden winner appears the lesser likely of the Mullins' quintet
1
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 115
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 17f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 23/30 | The Euphrates (32L) | 40/1 | 93 | 63 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 13f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 15/22 | Fighter (12½L) | 11/1 | 93 | 83 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 20.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/10 | Love Like This (12L) | EvensF | - | 124 |
| 4 Nov 23 | Slu Sluzewiec | 16f Sft | 9-6 | 2/7 | Jolly Jumper (1L) | - | - | ||
| 1 Oct 23 | Slu Sluzewiec | 13f GS | 9-6 | 6/11 | Le Destrier (11½L) | - | 91 | ||
| 2 Sep 23 | Slu Sluzewiec | 14f Gd | 9-6 | 3/4 | Petit (5¾L) | - | - |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Jumped super for maiden win; potentially high-class novice and Kennedy's pick
125-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/16 | Ivybrook (18L) | 2/13F | - | 128 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 5/12 | Redemption Day (18L) | 5/1 | - | 115 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 2/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (1¾L) | 18/1 | 117 | 135 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-9 | 1/5 | Sporting Glory (1¼L) | EvensF | - | 113 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Too keen in Cesarewitch; remains unexposed as a hurdler
1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 67
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 18f Sft | 2Hc | 9-2 | 12/24 | Alphonse Le Grande (11½L) | 5/1J | 97 | 92 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/11 | The Mediator (5L) | 15/8F | - | 126 |
| 11 Aug 22 | Dea Deauville | 9.5f Sl | 9-3 | 5/10 | Falvio (2½L) | 33/10J | - | 86 | |
| 12 Jul 22 | Cha Chantilly | 10f Gd | 9-1 b1 | 8/8 | Integrant (5¼L) | 29/1 | - | 94 | |
| 29 Jun 22 | Hmb Hamburg | 16f Gd | L | 9-0 | 9/9 | Diamantis (13½L) | 3/1 | - | - |
| 29 May 22 | Bad Baden-Baden | 11f Gd | G2 | 9-0 | 5/7 | Alter Adler (9¾L) | 14/1 | - | 98 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Return to better ground may suit but others probably more progressive
67-215
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: 138
Days: 65
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Sft | HcHL | 11-10 | 5/15 | Frankendael (8½L) | 7/2J | 138 | 133 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 18.5f Gd/Y | NvH | 11-12 | 1/5 | Ninth Titan (14L) | 10/11F | 134 | 138 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 16f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-9 | 2/15 | Volantis (shd) | 17/2 | 129 | 134 |
| 17 May 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 12f Gd | Hc | 9-3 h | 6/11 | A Piece Of Heaven (7½L) | 10/1 | 81 | 75 |
| 3 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NvH | 11-12 h1 | 7/14 | Eagle Fang (9¾L) | 16/1 | - | 122 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 6/8 | Mirazur West (16L) | 3/1 | - | 112 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Very useful handicapper but surprising if he is good enough here
411926
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: 137
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 11-6 t | 6/12 | Doyen Quest (11L) | 12/1 | 140 | 134 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 22f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-5 t | 2/10 | Four Clean Aces (½L) | 18/1 | 133 | 138 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 17f Gd | Hc | 9-3 t | 30/30 | The Euphrates (96L) | 125/1 | 96 | - |
| 17 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 14f Gd | G3 | 9-9 tv | 5/5 | Grosvenor Square (65L) | 66/1 | 96 | 22 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Y | HcHL | 10-10 t | 9/18 | The Wallpark (30L) | 16/1 | 133 | 109 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Kln Killarney | 23f Gd | HcH | 10-9 t | 1/10 | Black Bamboo (nk) | 6/1 | 125 | 133 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Recent Navan maiden winner faces an altogether different class of opposition here
P-2331
Age: 6
Weight: 10-11
OR: 113
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | MdHM | 11-2 v | 1/21 | Qualimita (2L) | 12/1 | 105 | 116 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Gd | NvHL | 10-7 v | 3/6 | Oscars Brother (67L) | 25/1 | 105 | 59 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Cur Curragh | 14f Y | Hc | 9-13 v | 6/19 | Pachmena (3½L) | 18/1 | 74 | 79 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Ros Roscommon | 12f Sft | Hc | 9-11 v | 3/9 | Prairie Angel (9¾L) | 5/1 | 74 | 65 |
| 7 Oct 24 | Kln Killarney | 11f Hy | Md | 9-4 v | 1/6 | Nelson Muntz (shd) | 5/4 | 74 | 77 |
| 10 Sep 24 | Gal Galway | 12f Y | MdF | 9-11 v | 4/7 | Dark Oak (2¾L) | 11/2 | 74 | 74 |
Verdict
Gordon Elliott holds a very strong hand, ROMEO COOLIO narrowly preferred to recent Grade 3 winner Bleu De Vassy
Romeo Coolio
Betting Forecast:
11/10 Romeo Coolio,
11/4 Bleu De Vassy,
11/2 Belloccio,
12/1 Sea Of Sands,
14/1 Tounsivator,
16/1 Gaucher,
20/1 Plontier,
Zeeband,
66/1 Cast A Spell
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