'Thursday is his for the taking' - Aidan O'Brien treble on Day 3 of Royal Ascot
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22 May 2025
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Gairdin Glas Handicap Chase Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 1f 110y
- Going: Good
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- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 10 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (38%)
Fairyhouse winner ran well in good Leopardstown handicap after; big player in this
P4415-
Age: 8
Weight: 12-1
OR: 123
Days: 144
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-3 t | 5/17 | Sequestered (20L) | 20/1 | 123 | 115 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y | HcCh | 10-11 t | 1/10 | St Denis's Well (2½L) | 6/1 | 115 | 121 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 t | 4/12 | Fascile Mode (37L) | 40/1 | - | 96 |
| 7 Aug 24 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd | Ch | 11-12 t | 4/8 | Jazzy Matty (4½L) | 9/1 | - | 110 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 25.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 t | PU/11 | Bardenstown Lad () | 10/1 | - | - |
| 17 Jun 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 24.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-6 t | 9/14 | Happy Jacky (26L) | 10/1 | 116 | 96 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Poor favourite in 2m4f Fairyhouse novice last month; surely capable of better up in trip
16054-
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 122
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft/Hy | NvCh | 11-7 | 4/8 | Buachaillbocht (10½L) | 5/4F | 123 | 119 |
| 3 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 5/7 | Golden Joy (15L) | 7/1 | - | 114 |
| 6 Feb 25 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | Ch | 11-12 | 11/15 | Special Cadeau (34L) | 33/1 | - | 103 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 6/12 | Mistergif (35L) | 28/1 | - | 113 |
| 29 May 24 | Wex Wexford | 24f Y/Sft | H | 11-5 | 1/8 | Oscars Brother (nk) | 5/6F | - | 129 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Gd/Y | H | 11-12 | 3/14 | Gorgeous Tom (6L) | 22/1 | - | 126 |
Needed the run when well beaten in Tipperary beginners', wanting a much stiffer test
F333-0
Age: 7
Weight: 11-2
OR: 110
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 25 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 p | 10/14 | Gold Dancer (33L) | 66/1 | 113 | 97 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Trm Tramore | 23f Gd | Ch | 11-12 b | 3/7 | The Friday Man (8L) | 3/1 | - | 114 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Y | Ch | 11-12 b | 3/14 | Marv Michael (14½L) | 17/2 | - | 104 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 23.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 b | 3/8 | Nt Field Minnesota (4¾L) | 8/1 | - | 117 |
| 7 Aug 24 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd | Ch | 11-12 b | F/8 | Jazzy Matty () | 7/1 | - | - |
| 19 Jul 24 | Kln Killarney | 23f Gd | HcH | 10-5 b | 3/10 | Zeeband (1¾L) | 14/1 | 114 | 116 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Would have a chance judged on runner-up finish at Thurles over a year ago; watch market
0452/8
Age: 9
Weight: 10-13
OR: 107
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 25 | Cor Cork | 20f Gd | HcH | 11-7 | 8/14 | Next Stop Paris (17½L) | 40/1 | 106 | 94 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Thu Thurles | 20.5f Hy | HcCh | 11-7 p1 | 2/15 | Lilian Bland (7L) | 12/1 | 107 | 104 |
| 15 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Sft | NvHcH | 11-9 b1 | 5/12 | Silver King (7¼L) | 9/1 | 109 | 106 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Lim Limerick | 20f Hy | HcH | 11-0 | 4/13 | Cato's Revenge (7¾L) | 22/1 | 109 | 109 |
| 17 Dec 23 | Thu Thurles | 25f Y | HcCh | 12-0 | 11/14 | Toofareastiswest (60L) | 8/1 | 109 | 56 |
| 23 Nov 23 | Thu Thurles | 22f Y | Ch | 11-7 | 4/11 | Klassical Dream (25L) | 66/1 | - | 113 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Five-time winner on a losing run since 2021; course winner but others preferred
/4P4-4
Age: 10
Weight: 10-12
OR: 106
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 25 | Dro Down Royal | 26f Gd | HcCh | 10-12 p | 4/7 | Quest With Speed (12L) | 8/1 | 108 | 100 |
| 13 Apr 25 | Dro Down Royal | 26f Gd | HcCh | 11-4 p | 4/8 | Sea Aster (27L) | 22/1 | 110 | 87 |
| 23 Mar 25 | Lim Limerick | 24.5f Y/Sft | HcCh | 11-4 p | PU/11 | Banprionsa () | 20/1 | 112 | - |
| 13 Mar 25 | Lim Limerick | 23f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-13 p1 | 4/7 | Flash De Touzaine (20L) | 14/1 | 117 | 105 |
| 3 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 29.5f Sft | HcChL | 10-2 | PU/18 | Street Value () | 20/1 | 124 | - |
| 5 Nov 23 | Cor Cork | 28f Sft | HcChL | 10-5 | PU/14 | Sir Bob () | 16/1 | 125 | - |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 42 in the last 14 days (26%)
Four-time point winner was an eyecatcher at Killarney 10 days ago; should relish this trip
P0/P-6
Age: 9
Weight: 10-6
OR: 100
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 25 | Kln Killarney | 20.5f Y | HcCh | 11-2 p | 6/15 | Gabriel Ranger (8¾L) | 16/1 | 100 | 95 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | HntCh | 11-7 | PU/12 | Big Interest () | 7/1 | - | - |
| 12 Dec 23 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | HcH | 11-4 | 14/17 | Petit King (85L) | 50/1 | 109 | 31 |
| 26 Nov 23 | Cor Cork | 21f Sft | Ch | 11-9 | PU/14 | Meetingofthewaters () | 66/1 | 109 | - |
| 6 Jul 23 | Tip Tipperary | 20f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-3 p | PU/15 | Watch The Weather () | 28/1 | 112 | - |
| 17 Jun 23 | Dpt Downpatrick | 23.5f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-8 v1 | 3/6 | Sphagnum (10½L) | 4/1 | 110 | 107 |
Jumping issues when outclassed in Kilbeggan beginners' on latest; this is more realistic
33225-
Age: 7
Weight: 10-4
OR: 98
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Y | ChM | 11-4 | 5/7 | Look To The West (39L) | 10/1 | 98 | 98 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Clo Clonmel | 23f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-10 | 2/12 | Ik's Man (9L) | 9/2C | 97 | 100 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Gd | HcCh | 11-5 | 2/13 | General Hubble (4L) | 9/2 | 96 | 100 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-7 | 3/13 | Paddy's Milestone (1¾L) | 7/1 | 100 | 102 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 24f Gd | HcH | 11-9 | 3/17 | Size Five (8L) | 16/1 | 100 | 100 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Ros Roscommon | 21.5f Sft | HcChM | 9-9 p | PU/10 | Kilashee () | 7/2 | 97 | - |
3
The Gradual Slope
J: Mark McDonagh
T: Sean O O'Brien
4P78-5
Age: 8
Weight: 11-6
OR: 114
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 25 | Kln Killarney | 26f Y | HcCh | 10-0 | 5/14 | Cadatharla (23L) | 18/1 | 116 | 99 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 31.5f Y | HcCh | 10-0 | 8/23 | Shanbally Kid (37L) | 20/1 | 117 | 92 |
| 23 Mar 25 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Y/Sft | HcCh | 11-1 | 7/9 | Linden Arden (29L) | 11/1 | 119 | 92 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-8 | PU/20 | Battleoverdoyen () | 22/1 | 120 | - |
| 2 Jun 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20.5f Gd | HcCh | 12-0 | 4/11 | Mousey Brown (10½L) | 12/1 | 120 | 115 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 31.5f Sft | HcCh | 9-13 | 1/21 | Your Own Story (nk) | 22/1 | 114 | 117 |
Verdict
SAM MAGEE has the class to defy top weight. The form of his last two handicap starts looks very strong in the context of this race
Sam Magee
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Emily In Paris,
7/2 Antrim Coast,
13/2 Sam Magee,
7/1 Friends N Commerce,
8/1 Priory Park,
11/1 Fairyhill Run,
12/1 The Gradual Slope,
14/1 Ceroc
Relevant Tips
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