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Handicap Hurdle | Jumps | 2m 1f 89y

Going: Good

Verdict

John Ryan has his team in excellent shape and LE DIABLO (nap) can keep up the good work following a recent second at Wexford. He faces a likely danger in Max Meridius who has run respectably in two outings on the Flat at Leopardstown since his last hurdles start. Houndsworth needs to prove that his Cork was not a fluke. [Alan Sweetman]

E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 3

3
Le DiabloJ: J J SlevinT: J P Ryan1-7052Weight 11st 7lbsAge 5
5/2
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding), followed that with a couple of ordinary runs off revised mark; good chance now following a return to form with Wexford second; yard has been among the winners lately and tongue-tie added.
2
HoundsworthJ: Phillip EnrightT: M M Mcniff8017-6Weight 11st 7lbsAge 4
11/4
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 36
Shock win when bolting up at 40-1 off 93 at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick last month.
7
Max MeridiusJ: Danny MullinsT: T Mullins009-05Weight 10st 9lbsAge 5
5/1
- OR: 85
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 11
Ended last Flat season with a respectable fifth on handicap debut in a 25-runner 1m2f Curragh race on heavy ground; fit from hurdling before beginning new Flat campaign with an encouraging fifth at Leopardstown; not as good at that venue last time, but may improve on previous hurdling form.
4
Doctor ConfusionJ: Darragh O'KeeffeT: H De Bromhead68/6P-Weight 11st 6lbsAge 5
5/1
- OR: 97
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 348
Some promise in two maiden hurdles in 2024 but was disappointing when favourite on return at Tipperary early last season; pulled up on handicap debut last August; absent since; from a top stable, so not ruled out
1
Bhean SaibhreJ: Peter SmithersT: A A HowardU1-4P8Weight 11st 12lbsAge 5
15/2
8/1
- OR: 103
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 18
Had been mixing Flat and hurdling action to useful effect before an off-day at this venue in May; hard to fancy after another poor run at Limerick.
5
ValsorpresaJ: Harry SextonT: Richard Daniels0095-6Weight 11st 3lbsAge 8
8/1
17/2
- OR: 93
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 55
Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; Galway fifth (2m, good to yielding) last October was best effort since joining this yard; should be better for his run at this track in May.
6
MarlparkJ: Daniel KingT: J P Ryan200-4PWeight 10st 9lbsAge 7
12/1
- OR: 85
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 45
Has shown his best form at Clonmel, but was pulled up at that venue on his most recent start; previous fourth at Limerick was no more than satisfactory.
9
At The WingsJ: Michael KenneallyT: N Lee0000-7Weight 10st 0lbsAge 6
20/1
18/1
- OR: 77
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 8
Took a small step in the right direction on seasonal debut at Sligo, much more required; 2lb wrong but useful 5lb claimed.
8
Ballinvasas BestJ: Sean O'KeeffeT: S Ryan446/0Weight 10st 6lbsAge 8
28/1
- OR: 82
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 51
Some promise in 2024 maiden runs; tailed off at Listowel in May on first run after a long layoff; handicap debut now.