Downpatrick
Tomorrow, Hurdle2m5f
Verdict
Verdict
Difficult to discount any of the sextet but PENNY PERFECT was much improved when making her second start a winning one over C&D last month and she looks the type to go on improving. Faceman has been in fine form under positive tactics and could be dangerous if able to dictate again, while the forecast rain won't inconvenience Sporting Glance who was much improved when off the mark at Galway 11 days ago. Our Zebo deserves an honourable mention given his record at this track.
Penny Perfect
Faceman
Sporting Glance
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Boston RajjJ: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 30-212435- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictFairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Sligo (25.8f) in June and backed that up when second over 17.8f at this track 5 days later. Last seen finishing fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.8f) 43 days ago, needing stiffer test. Slightly longer trip and forecast rain could help.
2. Our ZeboJ: Alex HarveyT: Noel C. Kelly, IrelandF: P21-10231- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictWinner three times over hurdles this year including second C&D handicap win here last month, typically finding plenty for pressure. Faces some less exposed sorts back in novice company but commands respects.- 3. FacemanJ: C. M. QuirkeT: David Harry Kelly, IrelandF: 4390-0121
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictConfirmed bumper form was no fluke when making-all at Kilbeggan in July. Has remained in fine heart, for all he had the run of the race and didn't need to be at best to win a 3-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (20.4f) 36 days ago. Could be dangerous if able to dictate matters again. - 4. Penny PerfectJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 41
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictShowed much improved form on only her second career start when winning a 6-runner novice hurdle aver C&D 25 days ago, finding plenty for pressure and forging clear. From a top yard and should go on improving. - 5. Sporting GlanceJ: E. StaplesT: Cian Michael Collins, IrelandF: 24P-4551
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictProduced a career-best to make a successful handicap debut, winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Galway (22.4f, soft, 4/1) 11 days ago. Won't be inconvenienced by any rainfall and should give another good account. 
6. Following OrdersJ: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 236-422- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCareer-best when second of 15 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20.3f) last month but not in the same form (sweated up beforehand) when a distant runner-up in a novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (18.3f, good) 25 days ago. No surprise to see him return to form back up in trip on easier ground.- Unnamed Favourite
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