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Verdict
Verdict
This looks wide open and CLONMACASH could be the answer. If Neo Smart puts her best foot forward she will be a threat, while Never Shout Never is another who could have a say if able to bounce back. The Denis Hogan-trained duo Alfred Tennyson and Heart of Eternity also make some appeal.
Clonmacash
Neo Smart
Never Shout Never
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
12. Salah BelleJ: N. M. CrosseT: Ms Sheila Lavery, IrelandF: 549/09755-- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictCourse winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Good fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 37 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.- 8. ClonmacashJ: R. P. ClearyT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 64212094-
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 24 runs last year. Latest win at the Curragh in August. 16/5, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Couldn't rule out. 
6. Oiche RuaJ: S. McCullaghT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 30734516-- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 15/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Place possibilities.
4. VenetianJ: Reese HolohanT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 09421247-- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in October. First run since leaving Sean Davis when below form seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
2. Musical ActJ: P. McGettiganT: Ciaran Murphy, IrelandF: 725/088-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictEighth of 10 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Readily passed over.- 5. Neo SmartJ: Nicola BurnsT: J. S. Bolger, IrelandF: 67342960-
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Last of 13 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Wouldn't be without hope if able to bounce back. 
1. Alfred TennysonJ: H. J. HorganT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 4553/91-- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 202
VerdictBlinkered for 1st time, didn't need to improve to win 13-runner maiden at Limerick (7f, good, 4/1), well positioned. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Aidan O'Brien. Makes handicap debut.
10. AmemriJ: D. S. O'SullivanT: David Marnane, IrelandF: 11008585-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
Verdict5-time C&D winner. Four wins from 10 runs last year. 22/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 44 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.- 11. Never Shout NeverJ: G. P. HalpinT: Andrew McNamara, IrelandF: 42058277-
- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCourse winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Last of 7 in handicap at this course (5f, 14/1) 35 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has good chance on pick of form. 
3. Heart of EternityJ: L. F. RocheT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 334-- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 184
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 8 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 9/2). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Appleby. Makes handicap debut.
9. VibratoJ: K. J. LeonardT: Cian Michael Collins, IrelandF: 64918600-- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 85
VerdictLatest win at Southwell in August. 28/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving L J Morgan.
7. Giselles DefenceJ: S. P. DavisT: Sean Davis, IrelandF: 32218470-- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictLatest win at Epsom in July. First run since leaving Ian Williams when last of 12 in handicap (50/1) at this course (10.7f) 37 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
14. Rough DiamondJ: J. S. DaltonT: John G. Carr, IrelandF: 63448/978-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 94
VerdictC&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, eighth of 14 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good). Off 94 days. First run for yard after leaving Mark Loughnane.
13. Gobi StarJ: S. A. WallaceT: James M. Barcoe, IrelandF: 4706000/0-- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictC&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 125/1, last of 14 in handicap at this C&D 37 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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