'Thursday is his for the taking' - Aidan O'Brien treble on Day 3 of Royal Ascot
21 hours ago
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26 May 2025
Monday 26th May
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McHale Pro Glide Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 2f 72y
- Going: Good
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- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Useful on Flat, best effort over hurdles when third in a Grade 2 on penultimate start
15836-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 144
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 t | 6/8 | Final Demand (68L) | 22/1 | - | 88 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | NvHG2 | 11-4 t | 3/8 | Irancy (2¼L) | 12/1 | 129 | 141 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | NvHG3 | 11-1 t | 8/8 | Gaucher (63L) | 4/1 | - | 71 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Y | NvHG2 | 11-4 t | 5/8 | Tounsivator (9½L) | 7/2 | - | 128 |
| 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 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Not at his best since 2023 campaign, failed to take advantage of drop in class at Cork
P4405-
Age: 10
Weight: 11-2
OR: 139
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 16f Sft | H | 11-2 | 5/7 | Smooth Tom (20L) | 5/1 | 142 | 116 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | HcHG3 | 11-7 | 12/16 | Kargese (8½L) | 80/1 | 145 | 139 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | HG1 | 11-12 | 4/5 | State Man (29L) | 80/1 | 144 | 130 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | HG2 | 11-8 | 4/5 | Constitution Hill (8¼L) | 18/1 | 146 | 130 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-10 | PU/12 | The King Of Prs () | 14/1 | 136 | - |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-12 | 4/6 | Brighterdaysahead (33L) | 200/1 | 144 | 139 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has been keeping good company over fences, 2023 Galway Hurdle runner-up, leading chance
3133-3
Age: 9
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 25 | Kln Killarney | 20.5f Y | ChG3 | 10-11 t | 3/7 | Hercule Du Seuil (12L) | 3/1 | 148 | 140 |
| 1 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 t | 3/6 | Majborough (14½L) | 40/1 | 144 | 148 |
| 2 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 14f Y | 9-2 t1 | 4/8 | Falcon Eight (2L) | 18/1 | 97 | 96 | |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cor Cork | 20f Gd | NvChG3 | 11-0 | 3/9 | Gorgeous Tom (10½L) | 3/1 | - | 130 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 17f Gd | Hc | 9-6 | 16/30 | The Euphrates (21L) | 28/1 | 99 | 82 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Gal Galway | 18.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 1/11 | Shecouldbeanything (2¼L) | 5/2 | - | 130 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Recent handicap winner at Killarney, in good heart but not suited by the race conditions
7145-1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-2
OR: 117
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 25 | Kln Killarney | 20f Y | HcH | 10-7 | 1/10 | Popova (3¼L) | 7/2J | 110 | 118 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 17f Y | HcCh | 10-12 | 5/7 | Coming Up Easy (19L) | 8/1 | 119 | 104 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Lim Limerick | 18f Gd/Y | NvHcCh | 11-5 | 4/6 | Coming Up Easy (30L) | 11/4 | 120 | 97 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20.5f Sft | Ch | 11-5 | 1/13 | Union Station (1¼L) | 8/1 | - | 120 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Thu Thurles | 15.5f Gd | HcH | 10-13 | 7/9 | Samui (25L) | 11/2 | 113 | 94 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | HcH | 11-1 | 9/18 | Jeaniemacaroney (15½L) | 9/1 | 114 | 104 |
Very capable hurdler/staying Flat handicapper, can only be watched after three years off
2P5/3/
Age: 11
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 1120
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 22 | Dro Down Royal | 19.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 p | 3/9 | Gallyhill (2½L) | 9/2 | - | 129 |
| 17 Apr 22 | Cor Cork | 16f Hy | H | 11-2 | 5/7 | Irascible (20L) | 18/1 | - | 122 |
| 10 Oct 21 | Cur Curragh | 16f Y | Hc | 9-4 | 2/30 | Line Out (1½L) | 10/1 | 88 | 99 |
| 18 Sep 21 | Nmk Newmarket | 18f GF | 2Hc | 8-2 | 1/9 | Live Your Dream (2L) | 15/8F | 79 | 88 |
| 3 Sep 21 | Dro Down Royal | 18f Gd | Hc | 10-0 | 2/9 | Anyonecanhaveitall (¾L) | 3/1 | 78 | 85 |
| 6 Aug 21 | Wex Wexford | 20f Gd | Ch | 11-11 | PU/6 | Roi De Dubai () | 11/10F | - | - |
Verdict
The versatile JESSE EVANS (nap) reverts from chasing with fair prospects of exploiting a 6lb concession from Belloccio
Jesse Evans
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Jesse Evans,
15/8 Belloccio,
3/1 Fils d'Oudairies,
14/1 Turnpike Trip,
25/1 My Gaffer
Relevant Tips
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