Tipperary
Thursday, May 8, 2025Chase2m
Verdict
Verdict
Having jumped and travelled well when narrowly denied at Limerick last time, BIG ISLAND may set the standard on his return to 2m. In The Trenches arrives on the back of his 2 best runs to date and should be in the mix, while Mount Ferns is open to improvement over fences having been tenderly handled on his chase debut.
Big Island
In The Trenches
Mount Ferns
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 1. In The TrenchesJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 33808423-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictRemains a maiden after 18 runs but second in a handicap in March and matched that form when 7/4, third of 4 in novice chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly. - 2. Big IslandJ: C. M. QuirkeT: W. J. Lanigan, IrelandF: 52P20/0P2-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictLeft previous chasing efforts behind after 3 months off when second of 13 in handicap chase (10/1) at Limerick (19.6f, good) 37 days ago, jumped and travelled well, edged out dying strides. Return to 2m should be fine on that evidence. Warrants plenty of respect. 
3. ItsalonglongroadJ: Shane O'CallaghanT: Charles Coakley, IrelandF: F1P67535-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictShaped better than the beaten distance (13 lengths) when 16/5, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft) 24 days ago, having been well backed. Should be competitive back over fences.
4. Elusive PrinceJ: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 3/U240265-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictSuccessful on sole outing in points. Fair maiden hurdler but yet to threaten in handicaps. Dam is a half-sister to top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Road To Respect. Interesting on chase debut.
5. Inchidaly CopperJ: Mr L. Burke-OttT: Alexander Ott, IrelandF: 5/5071441-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 214
VerdictCareer best when winning 11-runner handicap chase (5/1) at Killarney (23.4f, soft), forging clear. Faces a different test down markedly in trip after 7 months off but has gone well fresh. Not ruled out.- 6. Mount FernsJ: C. P. McNamaraT: Eric McNamara, IrelandF: 096/817F6-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 84
VerdictWinner of a hurdle at Listowel in September. Running well when fell in handicap hurdle at Limerick prior to being a considerate introduction to chasing when sixth of 13 in handicap chase (14/1) at Clonmel (16.7f, soft) 84 days ago. Open to improvement. 
7. Warm In GoreyJ: G. B. NoonanT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 48378210-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 159
VerdictTypically less than fluent when last seen finishing well held over fences. Below form twelfth of 24 on most recent outing over hurdles at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 12/1) back in November but remains on a fair mark if he can put it all together back over larger obstacles.
8. Midnight EagleJ: J. P. ShinnickT: Aengus King, IrelandF: 007P5681-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictSeem to benefit from being ridden more positively when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, good to soft) 28 days ago. May progress again on chase debut.
9. Charlies PrideJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Paul Power, IrelandF: 614/00-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictFailed to justify support (returning from nearly a year off) when sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, good to soft, 13/2) 17 days ago. Needs to leave that run well behind on chase debut.
10. Keep Me PostedJ: Miss L. CostelloT: T. S. Costello, IrelandF: 06898/88-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictWas beaten by more than lack of fitness after 11 months off when below form eighth of 14 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 8/1) 24 days ago. Down in trip with something to prove.
11. OnebrightblueroseJ: Kevin A. MurphyT: Patrick Cronin, IrelandF: 08086924-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictArrives on the back of her two best runs of the season, latest when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Clonmel (17f, good) 21 days ago. Should be competitive back over fences.
12. Added BonusJ: Phillip EnrightT: Brendan Maurice Walsh, IrelandF: 82P72787-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictTwo wins from 47 NH runs. 28/1, creditable 8ΒΌ lengths seventh of 12 to Midnight Eagle in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can build on that back over fences.
13. The Eye Of TullaJ: Philip DonovanT: Brian M. McMahon, IrelandF: PPBP0706-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictAgain showed little (after 5 months off) when 33/1, sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Down in trip but other preferred.- Unnamed Favourite
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