Punchestown
Tomorrow, Hurdle2m7f
Verdict
Verdict
Though his wellbeing has to be taken on trust following a 13-month absence, WARMER DAYS AHEAD is otherwise pretty appealing. His form figures in handicap hurdles in 2024 read 42313 and he'll have every chance if raring to go. Sallap is unlucky not to be bidding for the hat-trick, as she looked set to follow up her Clonmel succes when falling at the final flight at Thurles two weeks later. She will be a threat granted a clear round, while Comeonarchie is capable of a bold show, too.
Warmer Days Ahead
Sallap
Comeonarchie
3m Hcap Hrd
3m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
7. Lough NigaraJ: R. A. DoyleT: Eoin Griffin, IrelandF: 34/64-7332- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictGood second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy, 11/4) 18 days ago, running on late. Strong claims.- 15. SallapJ: E. StaplesT: S. Curling, IrelandF: 00-99401F
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictWinner in hurdle at Clonmel in October. Fell in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.7f, good to soft, 9/2) 54 days ago probably would have won. Can make presence felt. 
6. Pebble BleuJ: M. J. KenneallyT: Colin Motherway, IrelandF: 628F44F1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCareer best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft, 13/2) 14 days ago, having run of race. Up 4 lb.
16. County ChampsJ: P. ByrnesT: Brian M. McMahon, IrelandF: 8444-3282- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
VerdictCreditable second of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Tipperary (23.3f, soft) 64 days ago, keeping on well. Record stands at 0-13, but should make his presence felt.
14. Oogum BoogumJ: Shane FitzgeraldT: David Kenneth Budds, IrelandF: 6-F625353- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictRemains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Creditable third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft, 11/2) 14 days ago. Live each-way contender.
13. Johnny CakesJ: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 440613-50- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. 3/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Smackwater JackJ: Eoin WalshT: Mrs Denise Foster, IrelandF: 67/52-1477- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in June. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 16/1) 35 days ago. Needs to bounce back.- 2. Warmer Days AheadJ: J. I. DugganT: Oliver McKiernan, IrelandF: 084/23193-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 392
VerdictWinner in hurdle at Roscommon in September 2024. Good third of 14 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Fairyhouse (23.5f, good), better placed than most. Off 13 months. Expected to be bang there. 
3. John StoreyJ: Mr P. W. GleesonT: Liam P. Cusack, IrelandF: 1770-0876- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictBelow form sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 20/1) 35 days ago. Just 1 lb above last winning mark and will be a threat if on-song.
5. Eagle TerraceJ: C. Stone-WalshT: Noel C. Kelly, IrelandF: P/657-8085- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 81
VerdictFifth of 11 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, soft, 33/1) 81 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Opposable.
9. Elusive PrinceJ: Dylan WhelanT: James M. Barcoe, IrelandF: 65-8P090U- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictRemains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Unseated rider in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 18 days ago. Readily passed over.
12. Volez VousJ: B. P. KennedyT: D. Deacon, IrelandF: 99P011-26- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictSixth of 18 in handicap chase at Thurles (21.4f, good to soft, 18/1) on debut over fences 40 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.- 11. ComeonarchieJ: Mr J. R. MartinT: F. G. Hand, IrelandF: 86223-478
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 60
VerdictEighth of 11 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and could have a say if he responds well to the new headgear. 
1. Arctic PiperJ: S. D. TorrensT: Patrick T. Foley, IrelandF: 45954F-07- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictBelow form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20f, good to soft, 14/1) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. Brave CroghaJ: Mr J. YoungeT: I. Madden, IrelandF: 35-050909- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
Verdict25/1 and hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, soft) 44 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
4. RajsaladJ: C. G. O'DwyerT: Conor O'Dwyer, IrelandF: FP-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 290
VerdictPulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, soft), pulled up after next. Off 9 months.- Unnamed Favourite
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