Tom Eaves heads to the Curragh for one ride on Sunday and the British raider is 20/1
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21 February 2025
Friday 21st February
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South West Rail Solutions Ltd Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 161y
- Going: Heavy
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Well held in Listed race last time but form of earlier Chepstow win puts him in the mix
17
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: -
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | NHFL | 11-2 t | 7/14 | Windbeneathmywings (23L) | 16/1 | - | 106 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 t1 | 1/10 | Jordans Cross (½L) | 9/1 | - | 108 |
Unable to land a significant blow on debut at Bangor last April; not seen again since
7-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 307
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 44yNHF | 11-0 | 7/12 | Doctor Kildare (25L) | 20/1 | - | 67 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (30%)
Second rules run was probably better than his debut but he needs to improve again here
56
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 71
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 6/12 | Legal Weapon (6½L) | 66/1 | - | 90 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Gd | 4NHF | 11-2 | 5/6 | El Cairos (17L) | 7/1 | - | 90 |
Out of a half-sister to smart jumper Calipto but probably best watched on debut
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Out of a fairly useful 2m-2m7f hurdle winner and represents a good stable
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Made some late headway but never looked dangerous when eighth at Chepstow in November
8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 91
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 8/13 | Sinnatra (17½L) | 25/1 | - | 84 |
Bought for £8,000 after dead-heating in soft-ground Irish point in November; rules debut
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Split two previous winners when second at Aintree on rules debut in December; big player
2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 57
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | 2NHF | 11-2 | 2/6 | Dalston Lad (2L) | 3/1 | - | 100 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (32%)
Clear second to a subsequent Listed runner-up on debut over C&D last month
2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/7 | Realco (2¼L) | 5/2 | - | 100 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (30%)
Bought for £120,000 soon after winning snugly on Irish point debut in December
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (36%)
Half-sister to a low-grade 3m hurdle; others appeal more
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: -
3
Ben Lomond
T: Daisy Hitchins
7
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 85
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 24 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f GS | 5NHF | 10-9 | 7/8 | Doctor Blue (24L) | 25/1 | - | 72 |
7
King Sacre h
1
T: Nigel Hawke
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
14
Royale Blue
T: Nigel Hawke
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: -
Days: -
Verdict
The Blue Room is respected but UPTOWN DANDY bumped into a useful rival here last month and is given the verdict today.
Uptown Dandy
Betting Forecast:
5/2 The Blue Room,
9/4 Uptown Dandy,
4/1 Walk Tall,
7/1 It's Top,
10/1 Rouban,
20/1 Claim The Throne,
Idaho Bridge,
25/1 Pop's Folly,
33/1 Gimarias,
Miss Tiara,
50/1 Aceofadiamond,
Ben Lomond,
King Sacre,
Royale Blue
Relevant Tips
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