Leopardstown
Tomorrow, December 27, 2024Hurdle2m
Verdict
Verdict
Though this represents a big step up in class, KARNIQUET may well take it in his stride having looked a fine prospect when making a winning start for his powerful new connections in a Tramore maiden last month. Gordon Elliott fields two strong candidates in Romeo Coolio and Bleu de Vassy, with the former marginally preferred of the duo, despite failing to land the odds in the Royal Bond last time. The selection's stablemates Karafon and Sea of Sands should also make their presence felt.
Karniquet
Romeo Coolio
Bleu De Vassy
2m Grd1 Nov Hrd
2m Grd1 Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. Romeo CoolioJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 12-512
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictPromising type. 1/2, good 2½ lengths second of 8 to Tounsivator in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) 26 days ago. Probably capable of better still and he's a leading contender. - 1. Bleu De VassyJ: D. J. GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 2241-11
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictPromising sort. Career best when winning 7-runner For Auction Novices' Hurdle (4/6) at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago by 5 lengths from Mr Percy, pushed out. Strong contender for the yard (also represented by Romeo Coolio) that has won 3 of the last 5 renewals of this contest. - 5. KarniquetJ: Mr P. W. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 22-1
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictUseful hurdler. First run since leaving Mme I. Pacault when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, heavy, 4/5) on debut for new yard 31 days ago, forging clear. Open to improvement and he shouldn't be underestimated. 
7. Sea Of SandsJ: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 13- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictTwice-raced winner over hurdles. 5¼ lengths third of 8 to Tounsivator in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good, 11/1) 26 days ago. The betting should help point to where he sits in the pecking order, being one of 3 from the Willie Mullins yard.
4. KarafonJ: Daryl JacobT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 35-1- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictFair maiden on the Flat. Fairly useful hurdler. Won 18-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 7/4) 24 days ago, cosily. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Karniquet.
3. Eastern LegendJ: Keith DonoghueT: J. S. Bolger, IrelandF: 8-5422- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictLightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Useful Flat winner. Very good second of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft, 7/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Will surely get his head in front over hurdles before long but probably biting off more than he can chew here.
2. Court Of AppealJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: N. Hynds, Ireland- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 478
VerdictFair Flat winner. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (22/1) at Gowran (8f, good). Off 15 months ahead of this hurdles bow and sports a first-time hood. Faces a very tall order.- Unnamed Favourite
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