Monday 16th September

rossom

One for me tomorrow in the shape of 5.45 Listowel Railway Zira 8/1. Absolutely huge price in my books and wouldn't be at all surprised if the price doesn't last too long. Write up to come.

Bet365 only have 4 horses priced up in the race which is really weird!

Edit: Everything now SP

hucklebuck

No Cash Flow 4/1 in the last at Listowel looks good value. He flashed home in the same race as Pierlow and I think he was just too far back at the business end.

I would be surprised if he doesnt win.

Gavin "shels"

hucklebuck wrote: »

No Cash Flow 4/1 in the last at Listowel looks good value. He flashed home in the same race as Pierlow and I think he was just too far back at the business end.

I would be surprised if he doesnt win.

On him myself.

Slattsy

Ha, backed him at lunch. Was only 7/2 in PP though

I also backed Tropical Three in the 5.45, going against Ross here but TT has been laid out for this race and any softening of the ground will suit.

hucklebuck

Gavin "shels" wrote: »

On him myself.

If you are OW and dont win, I WILL find you and I WILL kill you.

Overthelast

Slattsy wrote: »

I also backed Tropical Three in the 5.45, going against Ross here but TT has been laid out for this race and any softening of the ground will suit.

Tropical Tree's form is the best in the race imo. Having said that, its a fillies race, with many off the track for some time so I'm not getting involved.

Good luck with it.

rossom

5.45 Listowel

Railway Zira 5/1

I have been waiting a long time for Harry Kelly's 5 year old mare to make her hurdling debut and I think she is going to turn into a very smart performer for her small but excellent trainer. A winner of 2 of her 3 starts in bumpers to date, Railway Zira made an impressive winning debut at Killarney back in July 2012 when she overcame significant greeness to beat the very talented Klepht on her first visit to the racecourse as she asserted late on to score by half a length. Despite pulling in the early stages and looking a very raw talent, she showed a very game attitude to score for Pa King in a race that looks very strong form. The runner up Klepht, who had 3 P2P starts prior to this bumper, has developed into an extremely useful chaser winning a competitive handicap off a mark of 137 at the Punchestown Festival this year whilst there was a few more decent horses in behind in the shape of Waylander and Coolmill. For one reason or another Railway Zira was very disappointing when a tailed off last on her 2nd start at Galway last September but you can definitely put a line through that effort and she couldn't have been more impressive on her 3rd and final racecourse start when scoring by an emphatic 10L at Fairyhouse back in February under a penalty in a race that again has worked out well. Tracking the leaders on the inside rail throughout, Railway Zira took up the running under a strong drive inside the final couple of furlongs and she stretched away from her rivals when driven all the way to the line to score a really impressive success. The runner up Dante's Firth (clear of 3rd) hasn't been seen since but she showed some decent bumper form prior to that when winning at Thurles and finishing a clear 2nd behind Noel Meade's unbeaten Owen Mc. Additionally, the 4th home Vic Dancer won a bumper on her only start since and it was an excellent display from Railway Zira.

Harry Kelly's Mare comes here on the back of a 223 day absence which isn't any concern as she goes really well fresh and I think it says an awful lot about how highly she is thought of by her small stable that she attempts to land this valuable nearly €15,000 price on her first start over timber as opposed to going for an easy Maiden Hurdle. Looking at the opposition, a few decent sorts line up in the shape of Tropical Three and Chiltern Hills who both bring very solid form over hurdles but they have to concede Railway Zira 5lb given they have been successful over timber before. I expect Harry Kelly to have Railway Zira extensively schooled and his other really promising Mare Que Pasa was successful on hurdling debut and I therefore have no concern about this 5 year old mare's readiness for this. I think its going to take a very, very decent rival to beat her today if she translates her bumper form to hurdling as I firmly believe that she will be a Black Type Madre in due course and think she could have a really big Novice Hurdling season in front of her. Davy Condon takes the ride and seems to be the stable's jump jockey of choice when available and this terrific small stable continue their excellent form with Que Pasa winning earlier this week. If jumping fluently and spot on for this, I think Railway Zira is going to take an awful lot of beating tonight and I fully expect her to land this contest. I think Railway Zira is potentially a very, very decent Mare.

rossom

Overthelast wrote: »

Tropical Tree's form is the best in the race imo. Having said that, its a fillies race, with many off the track for some time so I'm not getting involved.

Good luck with it.

Definitely the one to beat in my books and has the best form over hurdles in this field. I really think Railway Zira could be a very smart Mare though and I think she'll take stacks of beating if jumping fluently.

Overthelast

rossom wrote: »

Definitely the one to beat in my books and has the best form over hurdles in this field. I really think Railway Zira could be a very smart Mare though and I think she'll take stacks of beating if jumping fluently.

ok, best of luck with it Rossom. Has the makings of a good race!

Howjoe1

Looked like it needed the run Rossom. ran a bit flat. maybe tomorrow Rossom.

Brady was on Todayfm a few weeks back saying he has a couple line up for this week. I'll keep eyes peel. didnt spot any in tomorrow's runners.

Johner

Little King Robin ran a blinder, was last one off the bridle and only reeled in late by a good sort. Not sure why she was dropped that far back in trip though. Should win plenty of races. (We own the mare shes by so hopefully anyway!)

rossom

Don't think she ran flat think she just needs further. Even from early on Davy Condon bounced her the odd time. I'll be incredibly keen if she's over 2m4f+ NTO

sting60

rossom wrote: »

Don't think she ran flat think she just needs further. Even from early on Davy Condon bounced her the odd time. I'll be incredibly keen if she's over 2m4f+ NTO

Wrong track and would like long straight over further on stiff track.Fentons in the last is fancied .Friend of mine bred one here and its a pig as i told hom not to use the shocking Scorpion.

jimjamcos

Your one doing the interviewing for TG4 is hilariously bad! Just told Taffe that he'd "a good fella on board" in the last.. The fella being Katie Walsh! :pac:

Slattsy

Slattsy wrote: »

Ha, backed him at lunch. Was only 7/2 in PP though

I also backed Tropical Three in the 5.45, going against Ross here but TT has been laid out for this race and any softening of the ground will suit.

I will not be backing any horse ridden by a Mr. P.Power (7) ever again.

jimjamcos

Slattsy wrote: »

I will not be backing any horse ridden by a Mr. P.Power (7) ever again.

Very poor. Never had the horse in a position to win.

Slattsy

jimjamcos wrote: »

Very poor. Never had the horse in a position to win.

As soon as i seen him out the back i knew my fate. He could have been told to hold the horse up, which is fair enough, but he was brutal once he 'tried' to ride him when it got serious 2f out. Nina would have won on it 5 lengths

superfurry1

Note to self do not bet against derek o' connor in bumpers.:o

Motivator

Slattsy wrote: »

I will not be backing any horse ridden by a Mr. P.Power (7) ever again.

He's riding plenty of winners for Pat Flynn & Henry De Bromhead.

Slattsy

Motivator wrote: »

He's riding plenty of winners for Pat Flynn & Henry De Bromhead.

That's great.

JP Magnier has also ridden winners...

Thanks for stopping by though.

hucklebuck

Slattsy wrote: »

I will not be backing any horse ridden by a Mr. P.Power (7) ever again.

He got him beat last time out by being too far back and he clearly didn't learn from that.

hucklebuck

Slattsy wrote: »

That's great.

JP Magnier has also ridden winners...

Thanks for stopping by though.

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