Killarney

Today, July 18, 2025Hurdle2m6f

GREATNESS AWAITS has improved for the switch to Cian Collins, posting a career best when scoring at Cartmel last month. He can continue his upward trajectory (with headgear refitted) and is preferred to Coole Cherry who may be able get back on track following a break, while My Gaffer was successful on his only previous hurdles start here and has claims if seeing out this longer trip.

  • Greatness Awaits
  • Coole Cherry
  • My Gaffer
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 4. Winning Smut
    J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 3625/245-1
    Price History:
    4.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    53
    Verdict
    Fairly useful hurdler didn't need to improve on first run since leaving M. Hourigan when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.6f, good) 53 days ago. In excellent hands and remains of interest back in a handicap.
  • 8. Coole Cherry
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 253/53129-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    265
    Verdict
    Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in September and improved again when runner-up at Listowel (24f) but failed to see out race when ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Galway (21.9f, good to soft, 6/1) in October. Reunited with Paul Townend and may well get back on track following a break.
  • 6. Bitofajokelike
    J: J. CoenT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
    F: 09P92-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    65
    Verdict
    Runner-up at Cork in April and backed that up when off the mark in a 15-runner novice hurdle at Tipperary (25f, good to soft) 65 days ago, always holding on. No surprise to see him step forward on handicap hurdle debut.
  • 10. Greatness Awaits
    J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
    F: 311522-41
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    In fine form for Alastair Ralph earlier this year and built on promise shown on debut for current connections when better than ever to win a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, soft) 19 days ago. In good hands and may well improve again with headgear refitted.
  • 1. Fiveonefive
    J: Mr J. H. WilliamsonT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
    F: 085F7-891
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    12-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Better than ever when winning valuable Cartmel handicap (17.2f) for third time in a row last month. Had clearly been campaigned with that race in mind and Jordan Gainford now rides stable's other runner. Tackles much longer trip here but can still be competitive off 4 lb higher mark.
  • 3. Zoffanien
    J: J. P. ShinnickT: Terence O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 0353/F032-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    123
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    On a long losing run but creditable placed efforts in big-field handicap hurdles earlier this year and not disgraced back on the Flat (despite not posing any real win threat) when sixth of 21 in handicap at Navan (14f, good) 41 days ago. Respected back over hurdles with cheekpieces refitted.
  • 7. Derryville
    J: Phillip EnrightT: S. Curling, Ireland
    F: 2325-3152
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    3
    Verdict
    Fair bumper performer who made a successful start over hurdles (21.7f) at Tramore and has shaped though in need of a greater test of stamina on subsequent starts. Looks to be some pace on here and could step forward if this develops into a truly-run race.
  • 5. My Gaffer
    J: D. E. MullinsT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
    F: 7145-1320
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    119
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Latest win came at this course (20.3f) in May and not disgraced in better races prior to doing too much too soon when thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 13 days ago. Better judged on his previous form and isn't without a chance if seeing out the longer trip.
  • 11. Caesar Rock
    J: C. G. O'DwyerT: M. F. Morris, Ireland
    F: 532F4P7-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Better known as a chaser and did find more for pressure than often the case when second of 6 in novice chase at Tipperary (19.7f) 17 days ago, had run of things but finished clear of rest. Remains to be seen if he can back that up from lower hurdles mark (first hurdles start for over 3 years).
  • 2. Open To Question
    J: Donagh MeylerT: Noel Meade, Ireland
    F: 195/17879-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    181
    Verdict
    Dual 2m hurdle winner failed to build on promise of previous run when ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft, 14/1). Market may guide expectations on return from 6 months off.
  • 9. Zefiro Dodville
    J: H. E. SextonT: Adrian Sexton, Ireland
    F: 51/9-89
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott but little impact in two starts over fences for that yard prior to finishing well held on stable debut at Bellewstown (24.5f, good) 13 days ago, jumped sketchily. Looks to have plenty to find with cheekpieces on for first time.
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