Killarney
Tomorrow, May 11, 2025Hurdle2m1f
Verdict
Verdict
The betting will prove useful in assessing the chances of a few but WESTMINSTER MOON was smart on the level in Germany and, with a recent spin on the Flat likely to have brought him on, he could be worth chancing now his attentions switch to hurdling for the first time. Romany Brown and Dream Diamond are a couple of the more likely threats, with the returning Western Princess another to note on her respective hurdles bow.
Westminster Moon
Romany Brown
Dream Diamond
2m1f Mdn Hrd
2m1f Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. Westminster MoonJ: D. KingT: A. J. Martin, Ireland
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictSmart performer on Flat in Germany (stays 1¼m) for Andreas Wohler. Changed hands for €260,000 and shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off when tenth of 16 in handicap at Cork (10.4f, soft) 22 days ago. Interesting hurdles debutant for shrewd stable. 
19. IfallgoeswellJ: ReserveT: Charles Byrnes, IrelandF: B223-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 6/4, creditable third of 14 in bumper at Kilbeggan (15.5f, good) 17 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Reserve 3.- 14. Romany BrownJ: Jack DoyleT: P. M. J. Doyle, IrelandF: 32334-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictLightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 11/4, good fourth of 14 in bumper at Kilbeggan (15.5f, good) 17 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles and he's one of the likelier types. 
8. Chasing BluesJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 8-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
Verdict€100,000 Walk In The Park gelding who failed by a long chalk to meet market expectations when eighth of 11 in bumper at Navan (16f, soft, 3/1) on NH debut 50 days ago. Hood fitted for hurdles debut and no great surprise to see a better showing.- 9. Dream DiamondJ: Sam EwingT: Michael G. Kennedy, IrelandF: 3267-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 14 in bumper (25/1) at Cork (19f, soft) 21 days ago. Pick of his hurdles form last year gives him sound claims of being in the mix. 
16. Western PrincessJ: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 9/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 512
Verdict€35,000 3-y-o, Westerner filly who makes plenty of appeal on paper but raced far too freely and folded quickly when last of 9 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) on NH debut 17 months ago. Absent since but represents top stable and surprise where she not capable of better now hurdling. Hooded.
3. Grey FableJ: Donagh MeylerT: Karl Thornton, IrelandF: 578-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 190
VerdictFair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) in November. Will need to jump better if he's to figure back from 6 months off.
17. County FinalJ: ReserveT: Eric McNamara, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€70,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/very smart chaser Champ Kiely and fairly useful chaser Moscowsowhat. Wears tongue strap. Reserve 1.
10. EyeeyeJ: Jack G. GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, IrelandF: 3-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictModest maiden on the Flat for Iain Jardine and ran to a similar level starting out for new yard when third of 14 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (15.5f, good) on NH debut 17 days ago. Could do better in this sphere but handicaps likely to be more his bag.
15. WholelotofbusinessJ: G. B. NoonanT: Eoin Christopher McCarthy, IrelandF: 63/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 467
VerdictTwice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 40/1). Off 15 months.
4. Status GreenJ: C. M. QuirkeT: Joseph G. Murphy, IrelandF: 00-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictFair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 40/1, may of needed first start for 5 months when eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 30 days ago. Will have handicaps as an option after this.
18. Bubba YeatsJ: ReserveT: S. Curling, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictYeats gelding. Dam (h95), lightly raced over hurdles, 1½m winner on Flat. Reserve 2.
11. HarrowhillJ: Conor ClarkeT: Ray Hackett, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€10,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Typical Thomas and fairly useful hurdler Nell's Well. Unplaced completed start in points, fell last time (Mar 23).
2. Dragon Of MaltaJ: B. W. HarveyT: P. F. O'Donnell, IrelandF: 7-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictFair handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) but sent off at long odds and he offered little starting out over hurdles/after 6 months off when last of 7 in minor event hurdle at Cork (16.3f, soft, 250/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. That was a stiff task however, so this should reveal more.
7. Back To CaliJ: Mr A. LeahyT: John Joseph Hanlon, IrelandF: 0-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictMaiden pointer with a mixed pedigree. Never involved when thirteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. This should reveal more.
1. AkmaamJ: A. M. McCurtinT: Donncha Duggan, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 86
VerdictFair handicapper on Flat (stays 10.5f), below form last 3 starts, eleventh of 13 in claimer at Dundalk (1m) 86 days ago. Switched yards ahead of hurdles debut and others make greater appeal.
6. Glory SkyJ: Phillip EnrightT: Ray Hackett, IrelandF: 000-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict7f winner on Flat who hasn't offered a great deal of short-term encouragement in a trio of maiden hurdle runs since returning from a lengthy absence this year. Can only be watched.
12. Moment Of PrayerJ: Kevin A. MurphyT: Ian O'Connor, IrelandF: 0-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 231
VerdictBarely A Moment gelding. Dam ran twice over hurdles. Last of 13 in bumper at Listowel (16f, good, 125/1) on NH debut in September. Hood/tongue tie applied for return/hurdles debut
13. Red Or WhiteJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: John Patrick Ryan, IrelandF: 70-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictTwice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 15 in bumper (50/1) at Clonmel (19.9f, good) 24 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.- Unnamed Favourite
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