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Saturday, May 10, 2025Hurdle2m1f
Verdict
Verdict
PARTY PRESIDENT has proved a different proposition since switched to handicaps in this sphere, following up his Naas victory with a good deal to spare at Clonmel 23 days ago. Appealing as the type to progress further, he can make a bold bid to land the hat-trick returned to novice company. Black Heather, Chortal and Allo Al Khawaneej head up the dangers.
Party President
Black Heather
Chortal
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Black HeatherJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 68/31331-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictGood ground bumper winner who was impressive when making a winning hurdles debut at Naas (2m) in April. Turned in another solid effort making Flat debut when third in a Bellewstown maiden (12.2f) latest and made an interesting yard switch ahead of this return to timber. 
2. Allo Al KhawaneejJ: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, IrelandF: 61-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictFair maiden on the Flat who was well backed and improved on yard/hurdles debut form when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (15.5f, good) 16 days ago, readily. This tougher but he's open to improvement.- 3. ChortalJ: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 495531-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictFair hurdler. Didn't need to be at best when winning 9-runner juvenile hurdle (2/5) at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 28 days ago, easily. This tougher but runners from this yard can never be ignored. - 4. Party PresidentJ: Mr A. LeahyT: Anthony Mullins, IrelandF: 80011-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictPromising type. Two wins from 5 runs last season. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (17f, good, 9/2) 23 days ago, kept up to work. Expected to be bang there. 
5. Following OrdersJ: S. D. TorrensT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 236-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 11 lengths sixth of 14 to Allo Al Khawaneej in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (15.5f, good, 6/4) 16 days ago, losing place when clouting 2 out and beaten before straight. Needs to keep the errors at bay.
6. Ma Belle EtoileJ: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 2314/0462-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictFair hurdler. First run since leaving John E. & Thomas Kiely when creditable second of 20 in novice hurdle (4/6) at Naas (16f, good to soft) 37 days ago. May do better again given that was her first start for 10 months.
7. Ask The BookieJ: D. KingT: Gillian Scott, IrelandF: 4/4030U89-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictFair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. Ninth of 11 in novice chase at this course (17.1f, good to soft, 150/1) 20 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
8. King In LoveJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Sean Aherne, IrelandF: 8880312P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictWinner in hurdle at Naas in March. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Fairyhouse (16.1f, soft) 19 days ago, seeming to go wrong before third. Rates a likely candidate to bounce back.- Unnamed Favourite
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