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Today, Hurdle3m
Verdict
Verdict
DIPPEDINMOONLIGHT rates a likely improver now handicapping for the first time over hurdles and gets the nod for Emmet Mullins. From The Ashes showed he can be very competitive from his lower hurdle mark when fourth in a big field at Limerick over Christmas and is second choice ahead of last month's Navan scorer Found A Diamond.
Dippedinmoonlight
From The Ashes
Found A Diamond
3m Hcap Hrd
3m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 6. Found A DiamondJ: S. R. MarkeyT: Ross O'Sullivan, IrelandF: 652-62151
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
Verdict2 wins from 5 runs this season. 11/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, heavy) 27 days ago, driven clear. Should remain very competitive off 8 lb higher. 
3. Bal KautoJ: Mr D. L. QueallyT: Declan Queally, IrelandF: 4-3711136- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
Verdict3 wins from 7 runs this season. 9/2, bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Cork (28f, good to soft) 69 days ago, left with too much to do. Switches from chase to hurdles.- 7. DippedinmoonlightJ: D. E. MullinsT: Emmet Mullins, IrelandF: 213-845
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictBumper/Flat winner. Fair form back hurdling in recent months and appeals as a likely improver now handicapping for the first time in this sphere. Leading claims. - 8. From The AshesJ: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, IrelandF: 32-333464
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictOne win from 31 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 13 days ago. Stable in good form. Should go well again. 
4. Find A FortuneJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 4223/2310-- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 329
VerdictCourse winner last January. 14/1, fourteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, heavy) when last seen in February but returns with yard in excellent form and he's the mount of Jack Kennedy from the stable pair.
5. Verdant PlaceJ: S. D. TorrensT: Patrick T. Foley, IrelandF: 8/51314-P8- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictEighth of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 12/1) 27 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Looks competitive on form.
2. Noble BirthJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 3310-6P40- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict33/1, twenty fifth of 28 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Not easy to make a case for.
1. Minella SixoJ: P. ClearyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 12123F0-9- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 133
- Days Since Last Run:
- 162
VerdictCourse winner. 16/1, ninth of 16 in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences in Augusto. Switches from chase to hurdles. Top stable continues in good form but Jack Kennedy seemingly prefers Find A Fortune.
9. Your HonorJ: Danny GilliganT: James A. Nash, IrelandF: 5835-568U- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2023. Unseated rider in handicap chase (50/1) at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 12 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers back on.- Unnamed Favourite
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