IE - Fairyhouse - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

24.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Heavy

11.5K

VIEW

Verdict

DUFFYS HODEY has proven himself a fairly useful hurdler since his sole start over fences last year and he could well have more to offer as a chaser. He's narrowly preferred to The Little Yank who went close from this sort of mark earlier in the year, while chase debutant Hitthehayson shapes as though he'll appreciate this longer trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Course winner was well-backed when pulled up on chase debut in January 2024. Progressive over hurdles last season, winning 3 times up to 2½m and just outstayed by an improver when second at Punchestown (23f) in February. Looks interesting back over fences. 1st Pick 7 Duffys Hodey (Ire) Jockey: Mr C. J. Shine Trainer: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland J: Mr C. J. Shine T: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland	96	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Course winner was well-backed when pulled up on chase debut in January 2024. Progressive over hurdles last season, winning 3 times up to 2½m and just outstayed by an improver when second at Punchestown (23f) in February. Looks interesting back over fences.
2	Has gone close from this sort of mark over fences and has been in good form over hurdles of late, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20.2f, heavy, 25/1) 4 days ago. Can go well off a quick turnaround and makes appeal back up in distance on return to chasing. 2nd Pick 2 The Little Yank (Ire) Jockey: Miss Olive Nicholls Trainer: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland J: Miss Olive Nicholls T: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland	100	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Has gone close from this sort of mark over fences and has been in good form over hurdles of late, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20.2f, heavy, 25/1) 4 days ago. Can go well off a quick turnaround and makes appeal back up in distance on return to chasing.
3	Much improved for a stable switch opening his account at Roscommon (20.2f) in September prior to following up at Downpatrick (21.8f). Not ideally positioned on the inside rail on softer ground when fourth at Wexford last time but he could get back on track upped in trip on chase debut. 3rd Pick 3 Hitthehayson (Ire) Jockey: Mr Alan O'sullivan Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland J: Mr Alan O'sullivan T: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland	96	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Much improved for a stable switch opening his account at Roscommon (20.2f) in September prior to following up at Downpatrick (21.8f). Not ideally positioned on the inside rail on softer ground when fourth at Wexford last time but he could get back on track upped in trip on chase debut.

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