Leopardstown

12:40 ✓ Result

Irish Daily Star Handicap Hurdle

Date 2023-12-28
Distance 2m4f
Class
Going Heavy
Type Hurdle
Surface Turf
Age Band 4yo+
Prize €8,850
Winning Time 5m 30.10s (slow by 37.10s)

Result

Non-Runners / Other

Status Horse SP
P.U. 50/1

Runners (31)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)
# Silk Horse Jockey / Trainer Wt Gear Form OR RPR TS Last Crs Dst Val Scr EW Odds
11
West Away
Bay
J:Mr A Harvey(7)
T:John C McConnell
J:Mr A Harvey(7)
T:John C McConnell
164 t 678-01
112
120
99
+2
21.2
0.88/1
7/2
22%
Left previous form behind when relish step up in trip latest; 11lb higher; respected
6
Music Of Tara
Bay
J:Rachael Blackmore
T:Henry De Bromhead
J:Rachael Blackmore
T:Henry De Bromhead
167 t 9322-3
115
123
106
+4
25.9
0.75/1
3/1
25%
Point winner; good runs in defeat under rules though and should relish return to 2m4f
8
Almuhit
Bay
J:Donagh Meyler
T:Emmet Mullins
J:Donagh Meyler
T:Emmet Mullins
166 62660-
114
118
92
+10
20.4
1.88/1
15/2
12%
Promise in maiden hurdles last season and interesting recruit for new yard up in trip
2
Heliko Conti
Bay
J:Sean O'Keeffe
T:Paul Nolan
J:Sean O'Keeffe
T:Paul Nolan
168 79-472
116
116
102
+11
18.7
2.75/1
11/1
8%
Winner on h'cap bow in March; lost his way before return to form with 2nd latest; up 4lb
R31
Rockbrook
Bay
J:Darragh O'Keeffe
T:P J Rothwell
J:Darragh O'Keeffe
T:P J Rothwell
149 00-226
97
120
99
+6
13.9
2.75/1
11/1
8%
0-7; hit the crossbar on first two runs this term but lesser effort latest; reserve
13
Stormy Judge
Grey
J:Richard Condon(5)
T:P A Fahy
J:Richard Condon(5)
T:P A Fahy
163 05P/74
111
113
85
+9
17.8
3.00/1
12/1
8%
Smart form over fences a few seasons ago; hinted at revival over timber latest
10
Ludus
Bay
J:Jack Kennedy
T:Gordon Elliott
J:Jack Kennedy
T:Gordon Elliott
164 1204-0
112
115
89
+10
17.6
2.75/1
11/1
8%
Maiden hurdle winner; ran okay on return but doesn't look particularly well treated
19
Power Hour
Bay
J:Jake Coen(5)
T:M A Gunn
J:Jake Coen(5)
T:M A Gunn
161 452-34
109
122
72
+11
16.1
4.50/1
18/1
5%
Twice placed in maiden hurdles and okay comeback when distant 4th behind Gr 1 winner
26
Clonbury Bridge
Brown
J:Benjamin P Kennedy(7)
T:J P Dempsey
J:Benjamin P Kennedy(7)
T:J P Dempsey
154 tb -0P453
102
120
107
+12
16.8
5.50/1
22/1
4%
On losing run over hurdles but ran with credit behind Ragin Cajun last month; interesting
15
Brideswell Lad
Bay
J:J J Slevin
T:Seamus Neville
J:J J Slevin
T:Seamus Neville
161 1-861F
109
117
45
+19
22.7
5.50/1
22/1
4%
Heavy fall over fences when last seen but won over hurdles prior to that; up 8lb
1
A Great View
b/br
J:Mark Walsh
T:Denis W Cullen
J:Mark Walsh
T:Denis W Cullen
168 p 891P86
116
121
98
+16
19.7
7.00/1
28/1
3%
Veteran; winner at Ballinrobe in August; better at 3m these days
4
Hollow Sound
b/br
J:Ricky Doyle
T:Luke Comer
J:Ricky Doyle
T:Luke Comer
168 /52P-7
116
121
97
+14
17.6
8.25/1
33/1
3%
Sole win came in 2019 but went close in February and promising return run latest
9
Doctor Parnassus
Bay
J:Tom Harney(7)
T:Richard John O'Brien
J:Tom Harney(7)
T:Richard John O'Brien
165 599P0-
113
104
83
+13
16.7
7.00/1
28/1
3%
Has run okay on Flat since joining new yard; out of form over timber in Britain previously
R29
Skinnider
Bay
J:Sean Flanagan
T:Martin Hassett
J:Sean Flanagan
T:Martin Hassett
152 701-36
100
120
76
+11
13.2
10.00/1
40/1
2%
Winner at Cork towards the end of last season and probably needed her return; reserve
22
Doyenna
Bay
J:Michael O'Sullivan
T:Mrs Lorna Fowler
J:Michael O'Sullivan
T:Mrs Lorna Fowler
159 185-P6
107
115
106
+13
14.8
10.00/1
40/1
2%
Won from 5lb lower last term but not at best this year and wants quicker ground
24
Mary's Pride
Bay
J:Jody McGarvey
T:Edward Cawley
J:Jody McGarvey
T:Edward Cawley
158 015-0P
106
120
-
+12
14.6
10.00/1
40/1
2%
Won h'cap hurdle at Fairyhouse last term but nothing 2 runs this season
18
Poets Cottage
Bay
J:Neil Ryan(7)
T:Noel Meade
J:Neil Ryan(7)
T:Noel Meade
161 346-36
109
117
93
+13
15.5
10.00/1
40/1
2%
0-13; 3rd on return before lesser run latest; needs to improve stepping up in trip
7
Ossifer Hops
Bay
J:Sam Ewing
T:Gordon Elliott
J:Sam Ewing
T:Gordon Elliott
167 p -123P0
115
121
106
+19
20.7
20.00/1
80/1
1%
Maiden hurdle winner in May; lost his way a bit of late and might want it quicker
16
Imperial Ruler
Bay
J:Michael J Molloy(7)
T:Dermot A McLoughlin
J:Michael J Molloy(7)
T:Dermot A McLoughlin
161 tp 4-F000
109
122
91
+14
15.1
20.00/1
80/1
1%
Won maiden hurdle 2 seasons ago but poor form in h'caps this season; cheekpieces on
3
Hidden Land
Chestnut
J:Mr B Lawless(7)
T:Andrew Kinirons
J:Mr B Lawless(7)
T:Andrew Kinirons
168 h 20F7-5
116
115
33
+15
16.9
25.00/1
100/1
1%
Flat winner in September; good mark but suspicion she wants it quicker than what's likely
27
Politicise
Bay
J:Carl Millar(7)
T:Nigel Thomas Slevin
J:Carl Millar(7)
T:Nigel Thomas Slevin
154 tp -26P57
102
116
-
+12
13.6
25.00/1
100/1
1%
Beaten a nose in a chase at start of the season but struggling since; similar hurdle mark
NR
Top Moon
Bay
J:TBC
T:Aidan Anthony Howard
J:
T:Aidan Anthony Howard
168 /96-60
116
115
60
40d
16.5
Losing run goes back to chase success in 2021; patchy since but return to further may help
NR
Clever Currency
Chestnut
J:TBC
T:Paul W Flynn
J:
T:Paul W Flynn
163 t 842129
111
122
111
11d
25.3
Went close in h'cap hurdle in Sept' before chase win; tailed off in h'cap hurdle latest
NR
Ahead Of The Posse
Bay
J:TBC
T:Gavin Cromwell
J:
T:Gavin Cromwell
162 -42367
110
123
110
40d
18
Tailed off in beginners' company on last few starts; form working out and feasibly treated
NR
Penny Jar
b/br
J:TBC
T:Patrick Downey
J:
T:Patrick Downey
161 tp 13-34F
109
122
92
35d
14.8
Fell early at Thurles latest; out of form on the level previously; others on better marks
NR
Ragin Cajun
Bay
J:TBC
T:Matthew J Smith
J:
T:Matthew J Smith
161 tb 981410
109
119
103
12d
24.8
Won 2 of last 4 but now needs another career best and disappointed latest
NR
Simpletwistoffaith
Bay
J:TBC
T:Patrick J F Hassett
J:
T:Patrick J F Hassett
161 45-257
109
119
79
37d
14.8
2nd in a maiden hurdle on yard debut but lesser runs since; must improve back up in trip
NR
Wild Hunt
Bay
J:TBC
T:Denis Gerard Hogan
J:
T:Denis Gerard Hogan
159 t 0P8-78
107
115
15
1d
14.3
Losing run mounting up; unplaced in 5 runs this year including yesterday
NR
Hunting Brook
Bay
J:TBC
T:Gordon Elliott
J:
T:Gordon Elliott
156 t 6P-117
104
114
63
26d
13.5
Highly promising start for this yard winning two on spin but thwarted in hat-trick bid
NR
Yulong Voice
b/br
J:TBC
T:Shane Nolan
J:
T:Shane Nolan
153 t 27156-
101
112
-
482d
18.8
Won at Limerick in July 2022 but wants quicker ground and off 482 days
NR
Blenheim Belle
Bay
J:TBC
T:Mark Michael McNiff
J:
T:Mark Michael McNiff
150 791P43
98
116
96
42d
17.3
Some good runs in defeat since winning at Cork in August; others on better marks; reserve
Horse bet365 William Hill Ladbrokes Unibet Boyle Sports
West Away
7/2 3/1 3/1 3/1 3/1
Music Of Tara
3/1 3/1 3/1 3/1 3/1
Almuhit
15/2 15/2 7/1 7/1 7/1
Heliko Conti
9/1 11/1 10/1 17/2 10/1
Rockbrook
11/1 11/1 11/1 10/1 11/1
Stormy Judge
12/1 17/2 10/1 17/2 10/1
Ludus
10/1 11/1 10/1 11/1 10/1
Power Hour
16/1 18/1 16/1 16/1 16/1
Clonbury Bridge
16/1 22/1 20/1 18/1 20/1
Brideswell Lad
22/1 22/1 20/1 20/1 20/1
A Great View
25/1 28/1 25/1 20/1 25/1
Hollow Sound
33/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 20/1
Doctor Parnassus
28/1 28/1 25/1 22/1 25/1
Skinnider
40/1 33/1 33/1 33/1 33/1
Doyenna
40/1 40/1 40/1 40/1 40/1
Mary's Pride
40/1 40/1 40/1 40/1 40/1
Poets Cottage
40/1 40/1 33/1 28/1 33/1
Ossifer Hops
80/1 50/1 50/1 50/1 50/1
Imperial Ruler
80/1 80/1 80/1 50/1 80/1
Hidden Land
100/1 80/1 80/1 66/1 80/1
Politicise
100/1 80/1 80/1 66/1 80/1

Predictor

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

1st Music Of Tara
25.9
OR: 16.3 Form: 3 Odds: 6.7
3/1
2nd Clever Currency
25.3
OR: 15.3 Form: 10 Odds: 0
3rd Ragin Cajun
24.8
OR: 14.8 Form: 10 Odds: 0
4 Brideswell Lad
22.7
OR: 14.8 Form: 7 Odds: 1
22/1
5 West Away
21.2
OR: 15.5 Form: 0 Odds: 5.7
7/2
6 Ossifer Hops
20.7
OR: 16.3 Form: 4 Odds: 0.5
80/1
7 Almuhit
20.4
OR: 16 Form: 1.5 Odds: 2.9
15/2
8 A Great View
19.7
OR: 16.5 Form: 2.3 Odds: 1
28/1
9 Yulong Voice
18.8
OR: 12.8 Form: 6 Odds: 0
10 Heliko Conti
18.7
OR: 16.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.2
11/1
11 Ahead Of The Posse
18
OR: 15 Form: 3 Odds: 0
12 Stormy Judge
17.8
OR: 15.3 Form: 0 Odds: 2.5
12/1
13 Ludus
17.6
OR: 15.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.1
11/1
14 Hollow Sound
17.6
OR: 16.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.1
33/1
15 Blenheim Belle
17.3
OR: 12 Form: 5.3 Odds: 0
16 Hidden Land
16.9
OR: 16.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4
100/1
17 Clonbury Bridge
16.8
OR: 13 Form: 2.6 Odds: 1.2
22/1
18 Doctor Parnassus
16.7
OR: 15.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1
28/1
19 Top Moon
16.5
OR: 16.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0
20 Power Hour
16.1
OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4
18/1
21 Poets Cottage
15.5
OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8
40/1
22 Imperial Ruler
15.1
OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4
80/1
23 Doyenna
14.8
OR: 14.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6
40/1
24 Penny Jar
14.8
OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0
25 Simpletwistoffaith
14.8
OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0
26 Mary's Pride
14.6
OR: 14 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6
40/1
27 Wild Hunt
14.3
OR: 14.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0
28 Rockbrook
13.9
OR: 11.8 Form: 0 Odds: 2.1
11/1
29 Politicise
13.6
OR: 13 Form: 0.3 Odds: 0.4
100/1
30 Hunting Brook
13.5
OR: 13.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0
31 Skinnider
13.2
OR: 12.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7
40/1

Ratings

HorseORRPRTS
Heliko Conti
116
116
102
A Great View
116
121
98
Hollow Sound
116
121
97
Hidden Land
116
115
33
Top Moon
116
115
60
Music Of Tara
115
123
106
Ossifer Hops
115
121
106
Almuhit
114
118
92
Doctor Parnassus
113
104
83
West Away
112
120
99
Ludus
112
115
89
Stormy Judge
111
113
85
Clever Currency
111
122
111
Ahead Of The Posse
110
123
110
Power Hour
109
122
72
Brideswell Lad
109
117
45
Poets Cottage
109
117
93
Imperial Ruler
109
122
91
Penny Jar
109
122
92
Ragin Cajun
109
119
103
Simpletwistoffaith
109
119
79
Doyenna
107
115
106
Wild Hunt
107
115
15
Mary's Pride
106
120
Hunting Brook
104
114
63
Clonbury Bridge
102
120
107
Politicise
102
116
Yulong Voice
101
112
Skinnider
100
120
76
Blenheim Belle
98
116
96
Rockbrook
97
120
99

Last Run

HorseLast RunStatus
Wild Hunt 1d ago Quick return
Clever Currency 11d ago Quick return
Ragin Cajun 12d ago Quick return
Hunting Brook 26d ago Fit
Penny Jar 35d ago Fit
Simpletwistoffaith 37d ago Fit
Top Moon 40d ago Fit
Ahead Of The Posse 40d ago Fit
Blenheim Belle 42d ago Fit
Yulong Voice 482d ago Long break
West Away
Music Of Tara
Almuhit
Heliko Conti
Rockbrook
Stormy Judge
Ludus
Power Hour
Clonbury Bridge
Brideswell Lad
A Great View
Hollow Sound
Doctor Parnassus
Skinnider
Doyenna
Mary's Pride
Poets Cottage
Ossifer Hops
Imperial Ruler
Hidden Land
Politicise