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Monday, May 26, 2025Hurdle2m6f

STRAIGHT HOME has unsurprisingly raised her game upon a transfer to Willie Mullins and with this step up in trip likely to unlock even more, she can defy a 9 lb rise. Natural Look and Billy Lee Swagger are a couple of potential threats.

  • Straight Home
  • Natural Look
  • Billy Lee Swagger
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 1. Dartan
    J: James SmithT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
    F: 719/208-02
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Course winner. Good head second of 14 to Ad Caelum in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.2f, good, 22/1) 10 days ago, just failing. Blinkers back on.
  • 2. Plains Indian
    J: Mr A. P. RyanT: A. Slattery, Ireland
    F: 564P/14-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Course winner. One win from 2 runs last season. Creditable 9 lengths fourth of 14 to Ad Caelum in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.2f, good, 20/1) 10 days ago. Others look better treated.
  • 3. Chinx Of Light
    J: B. W. HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 57F/8-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    262
    Verdict
    Eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good, 16/1). Off 8 months. Tough to assess at present.
  • 4. Fiveonefive
    J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
    F: 61085F7-8
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    80/1, wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.5f, good to soft) 23 days ago, given he was poorly placed how the race unfolded. Now below last winning mark.
  • 5. Moonovercloon
    J: J. P. ShinnickT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
    F: 3U27U5F-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Killarney (26f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can make presence felt.
  • 6. Golden Temple
    J: Donagh MeylerT: Noel Meade, Ireland
    F: 4456/P110-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    115
    Verdict
    Two wins from 4 runs last season. Creditable second of 5 in minor event (3/1) at Dundalk (12f). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Blinkers back on. Fairly useful hurdler.
  • 7. Watch The Weather
    J: Danny GilliganT: R. P. Cody, Ireland
    F: 33248151-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    123
    Days Since Last Run:
    184
    Verdict
    10/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft), suited by way race developed. Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles.
  • 8. Straight Home
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 370/32171-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    121
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Two wins from 5 runs last season. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (5/2) at this course (21.5f, good) 45 days ago by 4 lengths from Jolie Jewel, well on top finish. Likely to improve again with slight step up in trip only in her favour.
  • 9. Apples Of Bresil
    J: Sean FlanaganT: Barry Connell, Ireland
    F: 33/14312-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    177
    Verdict
    Good second of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 11/4) 177 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Can give a good account.
  • 10. Rockymountainbleu
    J: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
    F: 13344-5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Winner over hurdles at Punchestown in November. Respectable fifth of 15 in minor event hurdle (18/1) at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut from a fair-looking mark.
  • 11. Whatsavailable
    J: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: M. F. Morris, Ireland
    F: 0061020-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. 14/1, reasonable return to action when17½ lengths sixth of 14 to Ad Caelum in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.2f, good) 10 days ago.
  • 12. Natural Look
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
    F: 3P/123P04-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    117
    Days Since Last Run:
    36
    Verdict
    Respectable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Cork (19f, soft) 36 days ago given he was hampered 3 out. Remains one to be interested in.
  • 13. Ad Caelum
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
    F: 1518034-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    115
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle (8/1) at Kilbeggan (24.2f, good) 10 days ago by head from Dartan, all out. 7 lb rise asks for more.
  • 14. Digby
    J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland
    F: 40705441-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    115
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    22/1, improved to win 10-runner handicap chase at Bangor (24.1f, soft) 32 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and he isn't straightforward.
  • 15. Londonofficecallin
    J: D. KingT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 6116/01-8
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    111
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    One win from 2 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in January. 10/1, respectable eighth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Must improve.
  • 16. Billy Lee Swagger
    J: S. D. TorrensT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
    F: 0122/429-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Shaped quite well when fourth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 27 days ago. Not nyet fully exposed.
  • 17. Jolie Jewel
    J: ReserveT: Brian M. McMahon, Ireland
    F: 55036932-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    9/2, creditable 4 lengths second of 9 to Straight Home in handicap hurdle at this course (21.5f, good) 45 days ago. RESERVE.
  • 18. Mic Drop
    J: ReserveT: David M. O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 4194302-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    109
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Fourth of 6 in minor event hurdle (7/1) at Down Royal (24f, good) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. RESERVE.
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