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26 December 2024
Thursday 26th December
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I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 15y
- Going: Good To Yielding
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- Runners
- 15
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Bumper winner met trouble in running at Fairyhouse; forgiven that and 2m4f should suit
10
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 15/25 | Ballygunner Castle (23L) | 12/1 | - | 98 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 18.5f Y | NHF | 11-11 | 1/5 | Coral River (1¼L) | 11/4 | - | 110 |
Beaten 10l when last seen in Grade 3 mares' bumper at Punchestown festival; hurdles debut
17-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 239
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG3M | 11-11 | 7/14 | Familiar Dreams (10L) | 16/1 | - | 111 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Sft | NHFM | 11-6 | 1/9 | Ocean Brew (4¾L) | EvensF | - | 110 |
5yo from family of smart US jumper Mario and Festival Bumper winner Rhythm Section
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Showed ability when remote third to easy winner at Cork; steps up in trip by half a mile
89-063
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Y | MdH | 11-5 | 3/18 | Relieved Of Duties (16½L) | 80/1 | - | 104 |
| 16 May 24 | Clo Clonmel | 16f Y | NHF | 11-7 | 6/14 | Fad Eadrainn (12½L) | 40/1 | - | 93 |
| 7 May 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 17f Y | NHF | 12-0 t1 | 11/16 | Sorrentino (17½L) | 25/1 | - | 93 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | NHF | 12-0 | 9/10 | Argento Boy (68L) | 20/1 | - | 44 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 8/12 | Goldinthemountains (17½L) | 66/1 | - | 104 |
Well bred but didn't show much in a point and now tried in headgear combo for rules debut
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Promise in both hurdle starts; tackles 2m4f for first time and bred to get the trip
5-26
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | MdH | 11-5 | 6/25 | Ballygunner Castle (5¾L) | 25/1 | - | 116 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-5 | 2/16 | Romeo Coolio (18L) | 25/1 | - | 98 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Sft | NHF | 11-7 | 5/11 | Big Dee (17L) | 7/2 | - | 99 |
Not shown much in a point/AW bumper; starts off hurdling here and best watched.
8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 10-11 t1 | 8/10 | Bespoke Tailor (19½L) | 28/1 | - | 78 |
Tailed off in Punchestown festival bumper; tongue-tie stays on for hurdling debut
0-
Age: 4
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 240
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 t1 | 20/25 | Sermandzarak (104L) | 50/1 | - | 18 |
Placed in three maidens in 2022, including when close second over this trip; off since May
332/F-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 239
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-8 t | F/23 | Harsh () | 80/1 | 116 | 116 |
| 16 Apr 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 t | 2/22 | Whatsavailable (½L) | 11/1 | 119 | 123 |
| 3 Apr 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 3/16 | Hory (3L) | 4/1 | - | 120 |
| 27 Feb 22 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 3/18 | Bring On The Night (10½L) | 50/1 | - | 122 |
| 12 Feb 22 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 8/25 | Meet And Greet (43L) | 125/1 | - | 87 |
Fourth runner for the Crawfords; homebred is related to winners; tongue-tied for debut
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Fair fifth over this trip on seasonal debut at Navan, early exit since; placed at best
7-245U
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: 109
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 p | UR/19 | James's Gate () | 28/1 | 109 | - |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 5/11 | Wingmen (24L) | 9/1 | - | 101 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Lis Listowel | 16.5f Gd | MdH | 11-4 tp1 | 4/12 | Jet Setting Jim (13½L) | 11/10F | - | 101 |
| 21 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 2/16 | Fenway Park (1¼L) | 11/2 | - | 110 |
| 3 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Sft | NHF | 11-11 p1 | 7/19 | Don'tstopthemusic (28L) | 66/1 | - | 88 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Hy | NHF | 11-11 | 7/9 | Harbour Highway (17L) | 11/1 | - | 104 |
Fair run in hunter chase in May; likely to come on for this hurdling debut after a layoff
5
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 234
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 24 | Dro Down Royal | 23f Gd | MdHntCh | 11-7 | 5/12 | Ballyphilip (12½L) | 11/1 | - | 104 |
Point winner, 3s for hurdling debut at Tramore when well-beaten fourth over 2m5f
4
Age: 5
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 24 | Trm Tramore | 21f Sft/Hy | MdHM | 10-13 | 4/13 | The Great Nudie (29L) | 3/1 | - | 86 |
Showed a glimmer of promise on AW two runs back but best watched on jumping debut.
Age: 4
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 10-2 | 9/11 | The Real Screamer (9¼L) | 33/1 | 64 | 56 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Md | 9-8 | 5/8 | Tribal Star (5¼L) | 150/1 | - | 67 |
| 5 Jul 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 12f Gd | MdF | 10-1 | 8/12 | Comic Book (25L) | 150/1 | - | 48 |
| 14 Jun 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 12f Gd | Md | 9-13 | 9/13 | Brosna Town (16L) | 80/1 | - | 48 |
Big prices when finishing midfield in pair of 2m maidens at Navan; unlikely to contend
00
Age: 4
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 10/19 | Magic Boum (23L) | 80/1 | - | 76 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | MdHM | 11-7 | 10/21 | Cast A Spell (29L) | 100/1 | - | 87 |
Verdict
Both Ballybow and IVYBROOK suffered interference at Fairyhouse, the former will stay well but the latter may have the edge in pace
Ivybrook
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Ivybrook,
11/4 Ballybow,
7/2 Air Of Entitlement,
10/1 Smooth Scotch,
Nastya,
11/1 Syracus Du Houx,
16/1 He's Gorgeous,
20/1 Instinct d'Ainay,
33/1 Savant Du Mesnil,
Telnobody,
40/1 Victor Tango,
50/1 Fisherman's Friend,
Strangford,
Saga Des Aigles,
100/1 Retreat Archie
Relevant Tips
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