Gowran Park
Today, Hurdle2m
Verdict
Verdict
EL CAIROS, a promising novice hurdler last season, probably did well to finish as close as he did having been tight for room on more than one occasion during the latter stages in the Galway Hurdle in July and makes most appeal on these terms. Gaucher has to concede weight all round but arrives fit and in good form from the Flat, so is much respected, while Ebony King is also of interest back in this sphere having showed marked improvement when scoring on the level at Listowel last week.
El Cairos
Gaucher
Ebony King
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. El CairosJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon ElliottF: 15/2F15-47
- Price History:
- 2.25
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 143
- Days Since Last Run:
- 65
VerdictCreated a good impression over hurdles last season, winning a maiden at Thurles before finishing fifth in the Supreme at Cheltenham. Disappointing in Grade 1 at Punchestown in April but shaped well fitted with a tongue tie on his handicap debut at Galway (2m) in July and has leading claims. - 1. GaucherJ: P. TownendT: W. P. MullinsF: 6414/4451-
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 150
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictSmart hurdler who ran a fine race in last year's Galway Hurdle prior to resuming winning ways in Grade 3 at Tipperary, albeit fortunate on the day. Has shown equally smart form on the Flat this year, including when fourth in Group 3 at Leopardstown 3 weeks ago. Much respected back over hurdles. - 3. Ebony KingJ: C. M. QuirkeT: A. SlatteryF: 11F2-
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictShowed good speed when winning a bumper/maiden hurdle last summer. Acquitted himself well when runner-up in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse in April and showed improved form when opening his account on the level in 1¾m at Listowel last week. Interesting back over hurdles. 
5. Mister PessimisticJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de BromheadF: 1169-8- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 157
VerdictPoint winner who also scored on first 2 starts under Rules, a bumper at Listowel before landing the odds in maiden hurdle at Cork. Found out in top novice company next 2 outings but was again below form back in calmer waters at Punchestown when last seen in April.
6. SamuiJ: Danny GilliganT: Gordon ElliottF: 0170/7-25- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictShowed the benefit of a recent run on the level when second of 6 in conditions event at Down Royal (3m, good) in August. Not in the same form at Galway, however, and this return to 2m isn't sure to suit.
2. Balko DangeJ: B. HayesT: Philip FentonF: 4513F6F-0- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 129
- Days Since Last Run:
- 158
VerdictUseful hurdler who was running well before the turn of the year, including when winning at Navan. This year's efforts not as inspiring, though, and didn't appear to be making up much ground when throwing in a trademark mistake in the heat of the race at Punchestown on latest outing in April.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite