Leopardstown
Tomorrow, Hurdle2m7f
Verdict
Verdict
BALLYBURN can turn around last month's Hatton's Grace form with Teahupoo and cement his position at the head of the market for the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Last season's Stayers' Hurdle winner Bob Olinger should also be on the premises, while Home By The Lee's record in this race makes him a dangerous one to discount.
Ballyburn
Teahupoo
Bob Olinger
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. BallyburnJ: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 1/11215-22
- Price History:
- 2.38
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 160
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictHigh-class novice hurdler in 2023/24. Also a Grade 1 novice chase winner last season and made a very good return to hurdling when only narrowly denied by Teahupoo in Hatton's Grace on reappearance, looking unlucky having met some interference. Leading claims. - 6. TeahupooJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 11/122-11
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 162
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictVery smart hurdler who added to his excellent record fresh when edging out Ballyburn to land a third successive win in the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse 4 weeks ago. Should go well again. 
7. The Yellow ClayJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 211112-F2- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 156
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictVery smart hurdler. 8/15, respectable 2¾ lengths second of 5 to Colonel Mustard in Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20.2f, heavy) 41 days ago.- 2. Bob OlingerJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 1122/221-
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 164
- Days Since Last Run:
- 290
VerdictHigh-class hurdler who was last seen winning 13-runner Stayers' Hurdle (8/1) at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) in March by 1¾ lengths from Teahupoo. Prominent showing likely if resuming in similar form. 
3. Home By The LeeJ: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 3/3611UP-6- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 160
- Days Since Last Run:
- 241
VerdictWinner off this race in 2022 and 2024, beating Bob Olinger by 6 lengths last year. Below-form 13 lengths sixth of 11 to Teahupoo in Champion Stayers' Hurdle (9/1) at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Visored first time on return.
4. Mystical PowerJ: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 121/166P-U- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 151
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictSmart hurdler. Running well when unseated last in Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 11/1) 28 days ago won by Teahupoo. although he was weakening at the time.
5. Rockys DiamondJ: Mr D. L. QueallyT: Declan Queally, IrelandF: 1314-0124- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 154
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictSmart hurdler. 8 lengths fourth of 5 to Oscars Brother in Florida Pearl Novices' Chase (15/8) at Punchestown (24.2f, soft) 36 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Visor on first time.
8. JetaraJ: Danny GilliganT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 153143-33- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 145
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictSmart hurdler. Course winner. Seven wins from 24 NH runs. 10/3, 6¾ lengths third of 5 to Colonel Mustard in Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20.2f, heavy) 41 days ago, finishing tired. Bit to find here.- Unnamed Favourite
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