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Today, December 26, 2024Chase3m
Verdict
Verdict
BETTER DAYS AHEAD claimed the notable scalp of Slade Steel in making a successful switch to chasing at Navan on his reappearance and appeals as the sort to take high rank in the 2½m-3m novice division this winter, so he's narrowly preferred to his stablemate Croke Park, who held on gamely to land the Drinmore at the beginning of the month. Stellar Story was hardly impressive in landing the odds in the Florida Pearl but is surely capable of a good deal better.
Better Days Ahead
Croke Park
Stellar Story
3m Grd1 Nov Chs
3m Grd1 Nov Chs
- 1. Better Days AheadJ: D. J. GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 0/F1421-31
- Price History:
- 2.20
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictPoint/bumper winner who reached a smart level over hurdles, landing the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham in March. Claimed the notable scalp of Slade Steel when making a winning chase debut over 20.7f at Navan and he possesses the potential to take high rank in the 2½m-3m novice division this winter. - 4. Stellar StoryJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 1/13241-41
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictSmart performer over hurdles, winner of the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham in March, and landed the odds when making a winning chase debut in the Florida Pearl at Punchestown (24.2f, soft) last month, all out to hold on. Open to improvement. - 3. Croke ParkJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 2117P-11
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictFell short at the highest level over hurdles but belied odds of 22/1 when making all in the 5-runner Drinmore at Fairyhouse (2½m, good) at the beginning of this month. Had the run of the race that day but open to further improvement nonetheless. 
2. Buddy OneJ: Jack G. GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, IrelandF: 5P42-4134- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictSmart hurdler who made the frame in top stayers' events at the big festivals during the spring. Landed the odds in a 3-runner affair at Galway (22.5f, good to soft) on debut in this sphere in October but has come up short in listed events the last twice. Looks up against it.- Unnamed Favourite
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