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Today, January 18, 2026Hurdle1m7f

Verdict

In a wide-open handicap, it could pay to take a chance GARRYBELLO who returns on a handy mark and is partnered by Jack Kennedy for the first time. Last year's runner-up Jazzy Matty shaped well at Cheltenham last time and remains one to be interested in off his lower hurdles mark, while Chichester Park, Eachtotheirown and Fiver Friday head the list of possible improvers.

Garrybello
Jazzy Matty
Chichester Park

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

6. Chichester Park
J: D. KingT: A. J. Martin, Ireland
F: 341
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Chased home promising pair when encouraging third on hurdle debut prior to finding less than looked likely in a bumper. Back on track over hurdles when winning 13-runner novice hurdle (3/1) at this course (16.1f, soft) 29 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and should have more to offer.
3. Eachtotheirown
J: Sean FlanaganT: Barry Connell, Ireland
F: 22-15
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Runner-up both bumpers and went one better in Galway maiden hurdle on reappearance in October (solid form). Still looked in need of experience when well held fifth in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 15/2) last time and could resume progress now handicapping.
8. Fiver Friday
J: E. StaplesT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 13-772
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who has made an encouraging start for Gavin Cromwell, took strong hold when second of 11 in competitive and well-run handicap hurdle at this course (16.1f, good to soft) 29 days ago, no match for winner. In good hands and could improve.
2. Jazzy Matty
J: Danny GilliganT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
F: 12216-P05
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
86
Verdict
2023 Fred Winter winner who finished second in this race last year prior to winning Grand Annual at Cheltenham. Shaped encouragingly on reappearance when fifth in 20-runner handicap at Cheltenham (19.9f, good) 86 days ago. Back down in trip and still one to be interested off lower hurdles mark.
9. Free Flow
J: Donagh MeylerT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 631-8007
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner in March (sole success) and step back in right direction when 33/1, creditable seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 22 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Return to this course offers some hope but others look better treated.
7. Garrybello
J: J. W. KennedyT: Thomas Cooper, Ireland
F: 44F77/P3-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
186
Verdict
Shaped well from long way back when third at Kilbeggan on last hurdles start and ran creditably on Flat when last seen in July. Drops back to 2m on hurdles return but is well-treated on best form and booking of Jack Kennedy catches the eye. One to note, especially if backed.
12. Shinnhill
J: Alex HarveyT: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland
F: 471-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
552
Verdict
Comfortable winner of a 14-runner novice hurdle (7/2) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) on qualifying run in July 2024. Off since (left Neil McKnight) but one to consider if market vibes are positive on handicap/stable debut.
4. Immutable
J: D. E. MullinsT: Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland
F: 51/6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Fairly useful on Flat. Promising winner of Cork maiden hurdle (Pinot Gris in third) prior to 18-month lay-off. Ran well on Flat prior to going too hard back over hurdles at Punchestown (16f, heavy, 14/1) 38 days ago. Could be worth another chance on handicap bow.
13. Harrys Dream
J: Caragh MonaghanT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 76-087514
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Bounced back to his best to get off the mark when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle over C&D and backed that up with a creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 9/1) 22 days ago. In good heart but will need another step forward in better company.
10. Piccolo Player
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 6169
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Beat subsequent winner to land a 2m maiden hurdle at Limerick in heavy ground in November but has since found graded/listed handicap company too hot. Still early days and this looks more realistic.
11. Someones Wish
J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 28294-188
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Landed second jumps success in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in October and finished creditable eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 28/1) 22 days ago, never landed a blow. Could be competitive if more severe headgear has the desired effect.
5. Black Bamboo
J: R. A. DoyleT: John Joseph Murphy, Ireland
F: 7838-0400
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventeenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 33/1) 35 days ago. Down in trip but appears to have returned in a lull.
1. Feud
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Richard John O'Brien, Ireland
F: 11-02P090
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Useful handicapper at best. Out of sorts recently, 33/1, sixteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 22 days ago. On handy mark but only considered if supported.
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