Savills Maiden Hurdle – Leopardstown

Leopardstown

12:05

Savills Maiden Hurdle

Date 2023-12-28

Distance 2m4f

Class

Going Heavy

Type Hurdle

Surface Turf

Age Band 4yo

Prize €8,850

Winning Time 5m 25.50s (slow by 32.50s)

Result

Pos	Horse	SP	Btn
1st	Jade De Grugy (FR) Paul Townend · W P Mullins	5/4F	Won
2nd	Butcher Hollow (IRE) Sean Flanagan · Thomas Cooper	3/1	15
3rd	Whale Harbour (IRE) Donagh Meyler · Gavin Cromwell	10/1	11
4th	Cobra Queen (IRE) Rachael Blackmore · Henry De Bromhead	16/1	3
5th	Gold In The Rivers (IRE) Jack Kennedy · Gordon Elliott	9/2	2.25
6th	Pax (IRE) Jody McGarvey · C A Murphy	100/1	0.3
7th	Jerk (FR) Patrick M O'Brien · William Durkan	150/1	0.2
8th	Slieve Carran (IRE) Michael O'Sullivan · Patrick T Foley	66/1	0.3
9th	Bossofthebrownies (IRE) Gavin Brouder · M F Morris	100/1	1
10th	Joyeux Vivo (FR) Mark Walsh · John E & Thomas Kiely	9/2	14
11th	Muskerry Rock (IRE) Ricky Doyle · M F Morris	200/1	1.75
12th	Jack Du Large (FR) Jake Coen · Gordon Elliott	125/1	0.05
13th	Miss Gherkin (IRE) J J Slevin · Peter Croke	50/1	12
14th	Notnowboy (IRE) Richard Condon · Louise G Lyons	250/1	69

Non-Runners / Other

Status	Horse	SP
P.U.	Fairytale New York (IRE) Peter Carberry · A J Martin	40/1
P.U.	Little Hero (IRE) Cian Walsh · Paul Mulligan	250/1

Runners (21)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
17	Jade De Grugy Bay J:Paul Townend T:W P Mullins	J:Paul Townend T:W P Mullins	154	—	1-	-	-	-	452d	—	—	-22	26.3	0.23/1	10/11 52%
Easy winner of 1m4f AQPS race in France last year, almost sure to be involved
3	Butcher Hollow Bay J:Sean Flanagan T:Thomas Cooper	J:Sean Flanagan T:Thomas Cooper	161	—	1-12	-	122	32	19d	—	—	-8	13.2	0.83/1	10/3 23%
Point and bumper winner, beaten by a smart horse on hurdling debut, strong contender now
5	Gold In The Rivers Bay J:Jack Kennedy T:Gordon Elliott	J:Jack Kennedy T:Gordon Elliott	161	—	—	-	-	-	—	—	—	-11	4.4	1.50/1	6/1 14%
Half-brother to six winners, cost E220,000 at the 2022 Derby Sale, one for the shortlist
8	Joyeux Vivo Bay J:Mark Walsh T:John E & Thomas Kiely	J:Mark Walsh T:John E & Thomas Kiely	161	—	3-26	-	114	101	28d	—	—	-3	4.2	2.50/1	10/1 9%
Definite promise in a bumper and on hurdling debut; low-key run at Thurles on latest
15	Whale Harbour Bay J:Donagh Meyler T:Gavin Cromwell	J:Donagh Meyler T:Gavin Cromwell	161	—	5	-	107	58	47d	—	—	-6	2.5	3.50/1	14/1 7%
Might have gone close but for a bad mistake when fifth on hurdling debut at Down Royal
16	Cobra Queen Bay J:Rachael Blackmore T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Rachael Blackmore T:Henry De Bromhead	154	—	31-3	-	118	59	41d	—	—	0	4.2	5.50/1	22/1 4%
Point winner, meets tougher opposition than when third on hurdling debut at Wexford
4	Fairytale New York Bay J:Peter Carberry T:A J Martin	J:Peter Carberry T:A J Martin	161	—	—	-	-	-	—	—	—	-5	1.7	5.00/1	20/1 5%
Third foal out of Busted Tycoon who won four races over hurdles and two on the Flat
13	Slieve Carran Bay J:Michael O'Sullivan T:Patrick T Foley	J:Michael O'Sullivan T:Patrick T Foley	161	h	41-624	-	-	-	16d	—	—	-2	0.6	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Point bumper, best of his three bumper runs when second at Thurles, below best on latest
12	Pax Bay J:Jody McGarvey T:C A Murphy	J:Jody McGarvey T:C A Murphy	161	—	8	-	86	47	33d	—	—	-1	0.3	25.00/1	100/1 1%
Jumping was ragged on his debut at Punchestown, likely to need more experience
19	Miss Gherkin Bay J:J J Slevin T:Peter Croke	J:J J Slevin T:Peter Croke	154	—	450-74	-	104	91	30d	—	—	-1	0.2	25.00/1	100/1 1%
Some ability in bumpers and also when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Tramore, huge task here
6	Jack Du Large Bay J:Jake Coen(5) T:Gordon Elliott	J:Jake Coen(5) T:Gordon Elliott	161	—	50	-	109	47	19d	—	—	-1	0.3	37.50/1	150/1 1%
Well held by Butcher Hollow on running at Navan, stable's second-string here
2	Bossofthebrownies Bay J:Gavin Brouder(5) T:M F Morris	J:Gavin Brouder(5) T:M F Morris	161	—	—	-	-	-	—	—	—	-2	0.6	20.00/1	80/1 1%
Dam did not show much but is a half-sister to Dromnea who won four races for this stable
7	Jerk Chestnut J:Patrick M O'Brien(7) T:William Durkan	J:Patrick M O'Brien(7) T:William Durkan	161	—	0-850	-	111	64	26d	—	—	0	0.2	50.00/1	200/1 0%
Fair fifth at Limerick on penultimate start, little apparent chance an overall form
10	Muskerry Rock Bay J:Ricky Doyle T:M F Morris	J:Ricky Doyle T:M F Morris	161	—	0-	-	-	-	247d	—	—	-1	0.2	37.50/1	150/1 1%
Never involved in a bumper at Punchestown on his only start last season, trip should suit
11	Notnowboy Bay J:Richard Condon(5) T:Louise G Lyons	J:Richard Condon(5) T:Louise G Lyons	161	p	—	-	16	-	47d	—	—	0	0.1	62.50/1	250/1 0%
Huge price when completely tailed off in a 2m maiden hurdle at Gowran, cheekpieces on now
18	Little Hero Bay J:Cian Walsh(7) T:Paul Mulligan	J:Cian Walsh(7) T:Paul Mulligan	154	—	0-0F	-	73	33	19d	—	—	0	0.1	62.50/1	250/1 0%
250-1 shot when fell at first in Navan maiden in which Butchers Hollow was second
NR	Big Chou Bay J:TBC T:Noel Meade	J: T:Noel Meade	161	—	45	-	121	10	19d	—	—	—	0	—	—
Made a satisfactory hurdling debut over 2m3f at Naas, found 2m less suitable in a bumper
NR	Kings Hill Grey J:TBC T:Paul John Gilligan	J: T:Paul John Gilligan	161	—	04	-	137	111	2d	—	—	—	0	—	—
Gave a hugely improved display when fourth behind No Flies On Him here on Tuesday
NR	Tell Us This Bay J:TBC T:Gavin Cromwell	J: T:Gavin Cromwell	161	—	080	-	102	52	19d	—	—	—	0	—	—
Room for improvement in his jumping, will be of more interest in handicaps in time
NR	Queen Of Seduction Bay J:TBC T:Mrs John Harrington	J: T:Mrs John Harrington	154	—	—	-	-	-	—	—	—	—	0	—	—
Experienced 84-rated Flat handicapper with 2-17 record, good chance she will stay 2m4f
NR	Rosalys Bay J:NON-RUNNER T:Henry De Bromhead	J:NON-RUNNER T:Henry De Bromhead	154	t	1-4	-	116	89	103d	—	—	—	7	—	—
Non-runner

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Ladbrokes	Unibet	Boyle Sports
Jade De Grugy	5/6	10/11	4/5	5/6	8/11
Butcher Hollow	10/3	3/1	11/4	10/3	10/3
Gold In The Rivers	6/1	5/1	9/2	4/1	6/1
Joyeux Vivo	10/1	10/1	9/1	9/1	9/1
Whale Harbour	15/2	14/1	12/1	9/1	9/1
Cobra Queen	16/1	22/1	20/1	18/1	18/1
Fairytale New York	20/1	16/1	14/1	12/1	14/1
Slieve Carran	40/1	66/1	50/1	33/1	33/1
Pax	100/1	80/1	66/1	66/1	66/1
Miss Gherkin	100/1	100/1	100/1	100/1	100/1
Jack Du Large	66/1	150/1	125/1	100/1	100/1
Bossofthebrownies	80/1	40/1	40/1	33/1	33/1
Jerk	200/1	200/1	200/1	125/1	200/1
Muskerry Rock	100/1	150/1	150/1	125/1	125/1
Notnowboy	250/1	250/1	200/1	200/1	250/1
Little Hero	250/1	250/1	200/1	200/1	250/1

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Jade De Grugy

26.3

OR: 0 Form: 10 Odds: 16.3

10/11

2nd

Butcher Hollow

13.2

OR: 0 Form: 7 Odds: 6.2

10/3

3rd

Rosalys

OR: 0 Form: 7 Odds: 0

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Gold In The Rivers

4.4

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 4.4

6/1

Joyeux Vivo

4.2

OR: 0 Form: 2.1 Odds: 2.1

10/1

Cobra Queen

4.2

OR: 0 Form: 3 Odds: 1.2

22/1

Whale Harbour

2.5

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 2.5

14/1

Fairytale New York

1.7

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 1.7

20/1

Slieve Carran

0.6

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6

66/1

Bossofthebrownies

0.6

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6

80/1

Pax

0.3

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.3

100/1

Jack Du Large

0.3

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.3

150/1

Miss Gherkin

0.2

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.2

100/1

Jerk

0.2

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.2

200/1

Muskerry Rock

0.2

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.2

150/1

Notnowboy

0.1

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.1

250/1

Little Hero

0.1

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0.1

250/1

Big Chou

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Kings Hill

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0

—

Tell Us This

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0

—

Queen Of Seduction

OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Jade De Grugy	—	—	—
Butcher Hollow	—	122	32
Gold In The Rivers	—	—	—
Joyeux Vivo	—	114	101
Whale Harbour	—	107	58
Cobra Queen	—	118	59
Fairytale New York	—	—	—
Slieve Carran	—	—	—
Pax	—	86	47
Miss Gherkin	—	104	91
Jack Du Large	—	109	47
Bossofthebrownies	—	—	—
Jerk	—	111	64
Muskerry Rock	—	—	—
Notnowboy	—	16	—
Little Hero	—	73	33
Big Chou	—	121	10
Kings Hill	—	137	111
Tell Us This	—	102	52
Queen Of Seduction	—	—	—
Rosalys	—	116	89

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Kings Hill	2d ago	Quick return
Slieve Carran	16d ago	Fit
Butcher Hollow	19d ago	Fit
Jack Du Large	19d ago	Fit
Little Hero	19d ago	Fit
Big Chou	19d ago	Fit
Tell Us This	19d ago	Fit
Jerk	26d ago	Fit
Joyeux Vivo	28d ago	Fit
Miss Gherkin	30d ago	Fit
Pax	33d ago	Fit
Cobra Queen	41d ago	Fit
Whale Harbour	47d ago	Fresh
Notnowboy	47d ago	Fresh
Rosalys	103d ago	Long break
Muskerry Rock	247d ago	Long break
Jade De Grugy	452d ago	Long break
Gold In The Rivers	—	—
Fairytale New York	—	—
Bossofthebrownies	—	—
Queen Of Seduction	—	—