Leopardstown
Hurdle2m
Verdict
Verdict
A cracking renewal of this Grade 1 event and Willie Mullins' highly-promising LOVE ME TENDER is fancied to take this step up in class in his stride and extend his unbeaten run to four. Gordon Elliott's Skylight Hustle is feared most on the back of an impressive Fairyhouse victory, although Le Divin Enfant, Talk The Talk and Koktail Brut all have better days ahead of them and need factoring in too.
Love Me Tender
Skylight Hustle
Le Divin Enfant
2m Grd1 Nov Hrd
2m Grd1 Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. Le Divin EnfantJ: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 44-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictEx-French recruit who scored impressively in 17-runner novice hurdle at Thurles (16f, good to soft, 1/6) on IRE NH debut 30 days ago. Interesting prospect for top yard. - 5. Skylight HustleJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 4-21
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictSon of Jukebox Jury who confirmed hurdling debut promise when easy winner of 24-runner maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 4/5) 28 days ago. Very much one to consider with plenty more to come. - 3. Love Me TenderJ: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 111
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 83
VerdictMaintained his unbeaten record when easily landing the odds in 6-runner Joe Mac Novices' Hurdle at Tipperary (16.1f, good to soft) 83 days ago by 6½ lengths from Whimsy. Has to be taken seriously in his bid to go 4-4. 
6. Talk The TalkJ: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 2-11- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictHas made a highly promising start in this sphere and followed Limerick success with stylish victory in 6-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Firmly in the picture.
1. Koktail BrutJ: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 1443-511- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictUseful hurdler. Career best when winning 8-runner Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle (8/13) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 27 days ago by head from Blake. Trainer going well. Open to more improvement.
7. The Passing WifeJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 142/311-33- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictUseful hurdler who posted an excellent 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Koktail Brut in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 27 days ago. May well do better still. Considered.
4. Mister PessimisticJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 11- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictReadily made it 2-2 this season with victory in 14-runner novice hurdle at Cork (16f, good to soft, 4/11) on hurdles bow 55 days ago. This demands lots more but he shouldn't be underestimated.
8. CarrigmoornaspruceJ: Mr D. L. QueallyT: Declan Queally, IrelandF: 21132-112- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
VerdictUseful bumper winner. Impressive hurdling debut scorer at Listowel before a very good 1¼ lengths second of 9 to Full of Life in Grade 3 hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 57 days ago. Open to more progress.- Unnamed Favourite
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