Punchestown
Monday, February 24, 2025Hurdle2m6fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
MAYO SHIROCCO arrives having tasted success on her only start in points back in October and could be the way to go on hurdles debut before market clues. Creadan Grace is another newcomer to note representing Gordon Elliott, with Milanaway, Affinity Rock and Knocknagoran Lad appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.
Mayo Shirocco
Creadan Grace
Milanaway
2m7f Mdn Hrd
2m7f Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Affinity RockJ: D. J. GilliganT: Cian Michael Collins, IrelandF: 6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
VerdictWinning pointer who ran to a modest level on Rules bow when sixth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Naas (19.6f) 70 days ago, no extra between last 2. May do better with that under her belt.- 2. Creadan GraceJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictKingston Hill mare. Half-sister to useful chaser Creadan Grae, stayed 3m and fair chaser October Revolution. Represents top stable and market confidence behind her would look significant on debut. 
3. CulligJ: S. D. TorrensT: Patrick T. Foley, IrelandF: 900-90- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
VerdictLightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft, 66/1) 70 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
4. Joshuas DaylamiJ: Cian CullinanT: P. G. Fahey, IrelandF: 8645- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 28/1, fifth of 12 in bumper at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 29 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip.
5. JustabitofyoursJ: Jack G. GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictJet Away mare. Dam, unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3½m) Riverside City. Made frame completed start in points (Nov 10). Betting should unearth some clues making Rules/hurdles debut.
6. Knocknagoran LadyJ: B. W. HarveyT: Cian Hughes, IrelandF: 75883- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 73
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, produced best effort yet when third of 19 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 17/2) 73 days ago. Considered.- 7. Mayo ShiroccoJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Colin Bowe, Ireland
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictShirocco mare who won on point debut (Oct 27). Interesting prospect switched to hurdling, especially if the market vibes are positive. - 8. MilanawayJ: D. KingT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 4P823209
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 60
VerdictFair hurdler. Remains a maiden. 18/1, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) 60 days ago. Capable of playing her part if shrugging that effort off. 
9. Neska BlueJ: Phillip EnrightT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLibertarian mare. Placed once from 3 starts in points but offered little equipped with a tongue strap (retained here) when last of 6 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip for hurdles bow.- Unnamed Favourite
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