Showed a spark when second in a claiming hurdle at Sligo 27 days ago, stepping down in class; effective over the trip and has experience of today's going. The class drop softens that effort, though, and he needs more in this competitive handicap context, ranked fifth on our figures.
Form last 69880-2
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
74SR—RPR100OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Eyeeye's 74 Saturday Rating, 16/1 odds, and poor form (9880-2) carrying top weight 12-0 make this a weak outsider.
Third on her most recent outing in a beginners' chase at Listowel, stepping back over hurdles now which suits her well; effective at 2m-2m4f and has experience of today's conditions. She landed a win in recent starts in this sphere and remains a respected contender at this level.
Form last 686-133
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
92SR—RPR97OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Rated 92 with consistent form figures of 86-133 and carrying 11-11 at 5/1, Whispering Willow shows mid-tier each-way potential.
Sound over this distance and on today's going until a below-par effort at Wexford last time when she raced prominently and was comfortably held; the first-time hood is applied as connections seek improvement. Yet to win in recent starts but ranked sixth on our figures.
Form last 6670-48
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
74SR—RPR96OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
A Saturday Rating of 74, poor form (670-48), and 14/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects in this handicap hurdle.
Back to form at Listowel last time when beaten just three-quarters of a length with a clear chance, dropping in class off a 2lb lower mark; generally consistent over hurdles and effective at 2m on this type of surface. Rated top on our figures with a tongue-tie applied for the first time, she holds strong claims.
Form last 60679-2
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
89SR—RPR95OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Solid 89 Saturday Rating and recent second in form give Patty O'Farrell mid-tier appeal at 4/1 carrying 11-9.
Fourth beaten 3l in a novice hurdle at Downpatrick last time, she remains unexposed at this distance and acts with give in the ground; the first-time tongue-tie applied here could aid her. The trainer is out of form currently, but she rates a leading threat ranked second on our figures.
Form last 6625-4
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
80SR—RPR98OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Rated just 80 with weak 625-4 form and sent off at 11/1, Annie's Angel lacks market support or form to compete.
Well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel on his latest start, he has shown limited form in his last three runs and sits 14th on our figures. A tongue-tie is tried for the first time and handicapping could unlock something, but significant improvement is required.
Form last 68/08
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
59SR—RPR91OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
A Saturday Rating of 59, 25/1 odds, and form reading 8/08 combine to make Slowdownbarney a deeply unconvincing outsider.
Third at Downpatrick 22 days ago in a handicap hurdle, though she tired in the closing stages having raced prominently; effective at 2m-2m2f over hurdles and acts with cut. There is scope to build on that effort if she settles better, though the trainer has had no success in recent weeks.
Form last 66P-083
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
75SR—RPR91OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Carrying top weight of 11-5 with a Saturday Rating of 75, inconsistent form reading 6P-083, and 10/1 odds signal weak market confidence.
Briefly showed promise before fading in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last time, a performance suggesting the trip stretched him; effective around 2m and the first-time cheekpieces may help him sharpen up. A much-needed improvement is required to trouble the principals, ranked ninth on our figures.
Form last 669-920
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
67SR—RPR93OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
A Saturday Rating of 67, outsider odds of 22/1, and poor recent form of 69-920 make Walk Win a weak contender carrying 11-3.
Down the field in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick on her latest start, she has shown little in recent efforts which include a fall; rated well below the majority of these on our figures. Capable of getting slightly further in time, but considerable improvement is needed here.
Form last 6950F-0
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
72SR—RPR91OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Long odds of 16/1, poor form of 950F-0, and a low Saturday Rating of 72 make Copper Rocker an unattractive proposition.
Held on her handicap debut at Listowel last time, she has not built on a promising early showing in recent runs; effective at 2m and acts on decent ground with the first-time hood applied here. Ranked third on our figures and there is a case for her, though consistency is what is needed.
Form last 63806-6
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
72SR—RPR86OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Long absence, poor recent form (3806-6), and a high weight of 11-0 at 12/1 make Cool Summer an unconvincing 72-rated outsider.
Below par at Clonmel last time but has shown she can run creditably at this trip, including a third placing in recent starts; effective at 2m-2m6f on good ground and acts on today's surface. First-time blinkers are applied and she may do better when her jumping holds together, ranked 11th.
Form last 65039-0
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
75SR—RPR86OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Carrying top weight of 11-0 with poor form of 5039-0 and a low Saturday Rating of 75 at 10/1 outside the market makes Gentle Annie unconvincing.
Beaten some way in a handicap hurdle at Wexford on her most recent start, she has failed to make an impression in her last four outings and has yet to find conditions that suit; rated 18th on our figures. A tongue-tie is applied for the first time but much is needed at this level.
Form last 6000-9
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
66SR—RPR85OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
A Saturday Rating of 66, odds of 16/1, and a form string of 000-9 confirm Del Boys Diva holds no realistic winning claims.
Landed a handicap at Wexford last time by a head off a 4lb lower mark, handling the drop in trip well and going through the race in taking fashion; effective at 2m-2m3f on a sound surface and has run over today's going. A year off the track is the main concern, but he sits fourth on our ratings and has clear ability.
Form last 67/751-
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
85SR—RPR85OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Rated 85 with poor recent form figures of 7/751- and carrying 10-13 at 5/1 outside the market, Highland Earl lacks strong winning claims.
Beaten 4l on his most recent outing at Dundalk, though he has found handicaps difficult across his last four starts; showed form prior and acts on today's going. Returning from a break and needs significant improvement to feature, sitting 16th on our figures.
Form last 600/00-
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
68SR—RPR84OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Long odds of 14/1, a poor Saturday Rating of 68, and a winless form string of 00/00- justify just 2/5 stars.
Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel 31 days ago, he has shown little in his last three starts; ranked 17th on our figures and rated below the majority of this field. Making his handicap debut here and a significant step forward is required for him to factor.
Form last 60-00
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
55SR—RPR83OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Rated just 55 with blank form of 0-00 and dismissed by the market at 33/1, China Grill offers minimal winning prospects.
Well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time, a form line that typifies his recent record — seventh in four of his last five starts; effective at 2m-2m3f and acts on any going. Some consistency to his efforts but has yet to win, with a modest strike-rate the persistent obstacle.
Form last 6773-77
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
69SR—RPR72OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Outsider odds of 11/1, a poor form reading of 773-77, and a low Saturday Rating of 69 undermine any winning case.
Off the track for over a year since finishing unplaced at Ballinrobe, where he struggled for pace before making some late headway; unproven in handicap company with much to prove on his return. A tongue-tie is applied here, though he sits 15th on our figures and significant progress is needed.
Form last 6P/80-
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
57SR—RPR79OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Rated just 57 with poor form (P/80-) and dismissed by the market at 22/1, Gold Gatewood offers little appeal.
Beaten down the field on his handicap debut at Clonmel last time, failing to get into contention at any stage; that form across his last four outings demands improvement. A tongue-tie is applied for the first time and significant progress is required, ranked 12th on our figures.
Form last 6700-0
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
58SR—RPR90OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
A Saturday Rating of 58, rank outsider odds of 33/1, and a winless form string of 700-0 collectively mark Urban War as the weakest contender.
Beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time, held up and never able to get into the race as the trip extended; effective at 2m-2m3f and has experience of today's going. A former Listed-placed performer in Germany who may have more to offer in this sphere in time, ranked 10th on our figures.
Form last 6900-5
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
85SR—RPR95OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Poor form figures of 900-5 and a Saturday Rating of 85 make 5/1 odds insufficient value at 11-9.
Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer),
Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync.
Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.
Whispering Willow owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (51) and market confidence (77). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.
5/1Gavin CromwellKeith Donoghue
70%Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner
Patty O'Farrell
Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.
4/1 · Peter Maher✓ Value Signal
Slowdownbarney
Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.
25/1 · Dermot A McLoughlin◈ Chamber Memory
Balanced
Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.
Highland Earl (SR:85, 5/1, 10-13) posts the joint-highest SR in the field alongside Goin', but crucially carries 12lb less than top-weight Eyeeye and 10lb less than Patty O'Farrell and Goin', giving a meaningful weight advantage over rivals of similar or lower ability. His GoingFit:+ confirms he handles today's good ground, and jockey Brian Hayes brings an 11% career strike rate — the strongest booking in this contest. The 367-day absence is a clear concern, but trainer Liam Cusack has brought him back off a MarkMv:+4 suggesting connections believe he's ready; the lack of market drift (no Mkt:out flag) is mildly encouraging in a field where almost every other runner has drifted. At 5/1 in a wide-open 0-100 heat, the weight-and-going combination makes him the best-value play.
Each-way alternative: Patty O'Farrell.
Main danger: Patty O'Farrell — Patty O'Farrell (SR:89, 4/1, 11-9) is actually the highest-SR runner in the field, posts a DistFit:+ confirming she handles this trip, and jockey Danny Gilligan strikes at 11% — the combination of proven distance form and strong jockey booking makes her the most likely danger, offset only by a MarkMv:+6 and a trainer operating at just 2%.