First reserve; got off the mark in testing ground at Limerick last December; solid efforts on contrasting ground at Limerick and Kilbeggan last twice; squeak if getting in.
SR98RPR112Form41024-AI2★Votes—
SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Maiden showed plenty of promise in bumpers and has run some fine races over hurdles, the best of which when a close second over 2m7f at Cork; not as good over 2m4f last time but the step back up in trip can help on handicap debut; chance.
SR91RPR118Form2P522-AI2★Votes—
SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
His three hurdle wins have come at Fairyhouse up to this trip; has run some cracking races in defeat including third off this mark at Cork last time; a player with a repeat.
SR86RPR113Form00053-AI1★Votes—
SR 86 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
Dual hurdle winner over 2m has been well beaten over fences and hurdles the last twice; the cheekpieces worn last time are left off; this trip is new territory.
SR88RPR114Form02898-AI2★Votes—
SR 88 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Has been mostly chasing in the last year, winning a Kilbeggan beginners' over 2m5f; mightn't have lasted 3m2f last time and this trip back off a lower hurdles mark can suit; chance.
SR88RPR115FormP3P63-AI1★Votes—
SR 88 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over 2m last October and some decent runs in defeat after; a lesser effort when last seen over 2m7f and this trip is a question on return.
SR87RPR114Form14455-AI1★Votes—
SR 87 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
Showed some ability in points without winning; also showed up well on hurdles debut before two lesser runs; up in trip on handicap debut; check the market.
SR91RPR115Form33505-AI2★Votes—
SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Got off the mark over hurdles in a Thurles handicap in February over 2m7f (sft); a decent chasing debut later the same month; is 9lb higher back in this sphere on livelier ground so a bit to prove.
SR102RPR116Form/0213-AI2★Votes—
SR 102 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Hints of ability in maiden hurdles last year for Ross O'Sullivan; pulled-up in a h'cap on debut for this yard; blinkers return after the cheekpieces last time.
SR93RPR118Form9840P-AI1★Votes—
SR 93 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer),
Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync.
Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.
Aine's Lad owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (57) and market confidence (79). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.
9/2Matthew J SmithJames Smith(5)
71%Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner
Johnny Cakes
Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.
- · P J Rothwell✓ Value Signal
Malbas
Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.
33/1 · Edward Buckley◈ Chamber Memory
Balanced
Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.
Aine's Lad leads the field with SR 102 and is trading at . The Saturday Rating places it clear of the field on ability. Weight of 11-4 is manageable for a horse of this class.
ShortlistAine's Lad, Dalmatic, Rhythmic Tune, Johnny Cakes, Jetaway Nana