Four Cheltenham dark horses that we could see at the Dublin Racing Festival
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27 January 2025
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- Distance: 2m 36y
- Going: Soft
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Selection
Selection
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Sticwiththeprocess
Selected at:
16/1
Sticwiththeprocess may well have finished closer with a better jumping performance on his hurdling debut at Naas earlier this month. Finishing fifth that day, he would have learnt from the experience and could make the frame with a little improvement here.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Absent since well held on yard debut in good-class Leopardstown maiden in December 2023
/3640-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 398
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-7 h1 | 13/23 | King Of Kingsfield (34L) | 80/1 | 101 | 94 |
| 28 Aug 23 | Bal Ballinrobe | 18f Y | MdH | 11-8 | 4/14 | Quarry Rocco (2L) | 12/1 | - | 104 |
| 4 Jun 23 | Klb Kilbeggan | 18.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-8 | 6/14 | Flidais (35L) | 7/2 | - | 75 |
| 2 May 23 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-0 | 3/15 | Lucid Dreams (23L) | 25/1 | - | 105 |
| 20 Apr 23 | Klb Kilbeggan | 15f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-5 | 3/13 | Charlie Luciano (10L) | 80/1 | - | 102 |
| 20 Oct 22 | Thu Thurles | 15.5f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-8 | 13/15 | A Law Of Her Own (98L) | 33/1 | - | 9 |
Not too much to take from two runs, eligible for a mark after this
F0
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-2 | 13/23 | Kopek Des Bordes (37L) | 150/1 | - | 91 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | MdH | 10-11 | F/7 | Jarrive De Mee () | 33/1 | - | 95 |
Some debut promise at Tramore; Rachael Blackmore prefers newcomer Adaliz however
5
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 25 | Trm Tramore | 17f Hy | MdH | 11-4 h1 | 5/15 | More Coko (11L) | 17/2 | - | 97 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (48%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 52 in the last 14 days (27%)
Promising enough Naas hurdles debut and softer ground here should suit; big player
21-4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 4/18 | Shuffle The Deck (3¾L) | 5/4J | - | 123 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Mtn Montlucon-Neris | 15.5f GS | NHF | 10-0 | 1/8 | Kate Countess (8½L) | - | - | |
| 31 Mar 24 | Lig Lignieres | 12f Hy | 4yNHF | 10-1 | 2/11 | Kimi De Mai (hd) | 31/5 | - | - |
Not disgraced here on latest; more needed
06
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 6/21 | Kappa Jy Pyke (33L) | 125/1 | - | 93 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 12/18 | Shuffle The Deck (40L) | 50/1 | - | 87 |
Never involved in both maiden runs, future lies more in handicaps
00
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-5 | 18/21 | Joystick (146L) | 300/1 | - | - |
| 13 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-0 | 11/19 | Kel Histoire (37L) | 80/1 | - | 82 |
Has shown ability in a couple of maidens; more needed but place claims
3-F4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y/Sft | 4yMdH | 10-13 h1 | 4/18 | Laafi (17½L) | 40/1 | - | 107 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 15.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | F/20 | Sky Lord () | 16/1 | - | - |
| 31 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Sft/Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 3/14 | Tranquil Sea (2¼L) | 12/1 | - | 109 |
Okay runs in two point-to-points but hasn't offered a huge amount in two maiden hurdles
80
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-6 h1 | 11/14 | Sommesky (88L) | 100/1 | - | 29 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 15.5f Gd | MdH | 11-5 | 8/18 | Irancy (42L) | 200/1 | - | 77 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Finished lame latest; questions to answer but still respected
24
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | 4yMdH | 10-13 | 4/8 | Party Dress (6L) | 4/11F | - | 88 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 20f Y | 4yMdH | 10-13 | 2/10 | Rue Taylor (5½L) | 7/2 | - | 102 |
Flat winner hasn't really featured in two maiden hurdles; eligible for a mark after this
07
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | MdH | 11-12 t | 7/21 | Kappa Jy Pyke (33L) | 200/1 | - | 93 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 t | 14/23 | Kopek Des Bordes (38L) | 150/1 | - | 90 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Hy | Hc | 9-2 t | 19/20 | Master Dunraven (46L) | 9/2F | 66 | - |
| 5 May 24 | Sli Sligo | 10.5f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-10 t | 1/14 | Not Just Any Eagle (1½L) | 11/4F | 59 | 72 |
| 10 Apr 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 9f Hy | Hc | 9-2 t | 1/15 | Angel On Fire (2¼L) | 7/1 | 49 | 62 |
| 16 Oct 23 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Hy | Hc | 9-0 t1 | 6/16 | Lisabetta (11½L) | 9/1 | 52 | 40 |
Some promise on recent hurdles debut but needs to jump much better
5
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 5/21 | Joystick (19L) | 125/1 | - | 101 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Never sighted when well held on recent C&D debut; may need more time and distance
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | MdH | 11-5 | 14/21 | Kappa Jy Pyke (67L) | 33/1 | - | 59 |
Behind throughout on recent C&D debut; can only be watched
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 20/21 | Kappa Jy Pyke (115L) | 33/1 | - | 11 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 52 in the last 14 days (27%)
Leopardstown fourth behind a stablemate at Christmas puts him right in the mix
54
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 t | 4/23 | Kopek Des Bordes (11L) | 22/1 | - | 117 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 5/14 | Butch Cassidy (22L) | 9/2 | - | 103 |
| 10 Oct 23 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 12f GS | 3y | 9-0 t | 1/6 | Mirzann (nk) | 26/5 | - | 90 |
| 29 May 23 | Lon Longchamp | 12f GS | 3y | 9-0 t | 4/8 | Palais Du Louvre (2¼L) | 13/1 | - | 84 |
| 2 May 23 | Com Compiegne | 12f VSft | 3y | 9-0 t | 2/4 | St James Park (9L) | 11/5 | - | 84 |
| 10 Apr 23 | Agr Angers | 11.5f Sft | 3y | 9-2 t | 1/11 | Korea (¼L) | 13/10F | - | - |
Debutante the pick of Rachael Blackmore so well worth a market check
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Okay bumper efforts but too keen and jumped poorly on recent hurdles debut at Clonmel
360
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 25 | Clo Clonmel | 17f Sft | MdHM | 10-13 | 11/13 | Grainne A Chroi (120L) | 66/1 | - | - |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | NHFLM | 11-7 | 6/7 | Churchfield Sunset (28L) | 100/1 | - | 82 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 16f Y/Sft | NHFM | 11-4 | 3/7 | Glens Lullaby (21L) | 33/1 | - | 86 |
Verdict
KARBAU may have to settle a bit better than at Naas but the softer ground should suit and he gets the nod over stablemate Zillow
Karbau
Betting Forecast:
Evs Karbau,
15/8 Zillow,
15/2 Paul Collins,
8/1 Park That,
14/1 Adaliz,
20/1 Sticwiththeprocess,
25/1 Captain Ryan Matt,
33/1 Arnacoeur,
40/1 Saffronandblue,
50/1 Bannow Blaze,
Nelson County,
Inches Away,
100/1 Nettuno Italia,
Party President,
Summer Is Here,
Vallon Du Plessis
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