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Haydock
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Handicap | Hurdle | 1m 7f 144y
Irish Blaze
Despite misgivings in respect of how much ability he retains, IRISH BLAZE is nevertheless tempting on his first run for the in-form Nicky Richards yard. The 9-y-o ended his time with Cian Collins on a downer, but resumes here for new connections on a mark that he'll surely be able to exploit should the change of scenery help spark a revival. The unexposed Cobbler's Boy is an obvious danger now pitched into a handicap, while the hat-trick seeking Saligo Bay is also accorded respect.
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Last available win price
- 4Cobbler's BoyJ: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton82-1Age 55/25/29/4
- OR: 119
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 224
Cost £115,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and, having shaped well when second on hurdles debut in March, he went one better when landing the odds in first-time tongue strap (also first run following a wind op) at Warwick (2m, good) in May. Further progress likely now handicapping.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWarwick2mGoodHurdle1/5Southwell1m 7f 182yGood to SoftHurdle2/9Doncaster2m 128yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Bumper8/16- 2MilldamJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden1/410-9Age 74/15/19/2
- OR: 129
- EQ: Hood and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Better than ever when landing this race off 4 lb lower 12 months ago, but a repeat appears unlikely judged on a poor reappearance display back here 28 days ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHaydock Park2m 2f 191yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle9/9Kelso2m 51yGood to SoftHurdle10/18Haydock Park1m 7f 144yHeavyHurdle1/8Huntingdon1m 7f 171ySoftHurdle4/6Stratford-on-avon2m 70yHeavyHurdle1/5- 5Saligo BayJ: Richie McLernonT: Sam England1231311Age 74/110/37/2
- OR: 118
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 35
Likeable type arrives in the form of his life, making it four wins from last 5 starts (including a victory on the Flat) when successful in an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month, getting the better of an unexposed type. Should go well bidding for a hat-trick off 6 lb higher.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWetherby2mSoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/8Wetherby2mGoodHurdle1/7Wetherby2mGoodHurdle3/5Market Rasen2m 125yGoodHurdle1/12Chester1m 4f 63yGood to SoftFlat1/10- 3Joltin N JivingJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCain218-2Age 515/213/27/1
- OR: 120
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 32
£40,000 Irish point winner who confirmed Rules debut promise when landing a 17f Carlisle novice hurdles in good style in February. Unsurprisingly struggled in an Aintree Grade 1 next time, but back on track when second on return/handicap bow at Kelso (16.2f, heavy). Each-way chance off same mark.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKelso2m 51ySoftHurdle2/6Aintree2m 103yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle8/9Carlisle2m 1fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle1/8Bangor-on-dee2m 145yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle2/11- 9Ip UpJ: Craig NicholT: Jedd O'Keeffe6433-43Age 715/215/28/1
- OR: 113
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Well treated on peak form and has made the frame both starts since returning from a break/wind op, latterly finishing third in an 8-runner Leicester handicap (15.5f, soft). Likely to be on the premises once again.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeicester1m 7f 113ySoftHurdle3/8Carlisle2m 1f 33ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle4/13Fakenham2m 4f 1yGoodHurdle3/5Fakenham2m 3yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle3/7Uttoxeter1m 7f 214yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase4/4- 7Irish BlazeJ: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards/046UP-Age 98/110/19/1
- OR: 116
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 353
Proved more miss than hit over fences last year and failed to complete both starts in handicap hurdles during what turned out to be a truncated 2024/25 campaign. On the upside, this Irish import makes debut for new connections on a potentially handy mark and needs a close look in the betting.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosTramore2m 180yHeavyHurdlepu/9Thurles2m 15yGoodHurdleur/18Cartmel2m 5f 34yGoodChase6/10Punchestown2m 4f 55yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Chase4/13Killarney3m 2fGood to YieldingChase11/15- 8King UlandaJ: Ben SmithT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero133-124Age 511/111/110/1
- OR: 114
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Betting than ever when winning impressively at Carlisle (17.2f, good to firm) on return following breathing operation. Hit the frame twice since, latterly on softer ground at Huntingdon, and will be a player if he goes to post for this. Engaged 2.25 Ascot Friday.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHuntingdon1m 7f 171yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle4/8Worcester2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/14Carlisle2m 1f 33yGoodHurdle1/7Bangor-on-dee2m 145yGoodHurdle3/6Warwick2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle3/7- 6How About NoJ: Sean QuinlanT: Lizzie Quinlan22351-5Age 514/114/112/1
- OR: 117
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 48
Fairly useful winner on Flat for Joseph O'Brien and opened hurdles account in a Catterick novice (15.7f, good to soft) on second start for new yard in January. Performed above market expectations (66/1) when fifth of 13 on return/handicap debut in this sphere at Carlisle and he's one to consider.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle2m 1f 33ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle5/13Catterick Bridge1m 7f 156ySoftHurdle1/5Newcastle2m 6fGoodHurdle5/6Fairyhouse2m 4f 110yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle3/14Down Royal2m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle2/13- 1No Ordinary JoeJ: Benjamin MaceyT: Faye Bramley40-90P0Age 914/114/112/1
- OR: 130
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 8
Useful on his day for Nicky Henderson, but winless since 2022 and there have been few positives to take from his 4 efforts for present connections.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 179yGood to SoftHurdle10/11Newbury2m 4f 118ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/15Cheltenham2m 87ySoftHurdle15/18Uttoxeter2m 3f 207yGoodHurdle9/10Cheltenham2m 4f 56yGood to SoftHurdle12/24