William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Pos	No.	Dr	Horse	Form	Jockey / Trainer	Age	Wgt	Best decimal odds
—	1	—	Westernersunrise (M) Pulled Up T Has returned in good heart, finishing fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, heavy) 19 days ago, and she'll appreciate this slight drop in grade.	1-03F4P	Philip Donovan J Fahey	7	76.2kg	11 10/1
1st	2	—	One And Only (G) Enjoyed fine campaign over hurdles last season culminating with a second at this track and while it's been a mixed bag over fences this term, the return to hurdling should suit. Could be worth chanci…	0P3P18/	Phillip Enright O McKiernan	8	75.7kg	13 12/1
—	3	—	The Little Yank (G) Pulled Up B Veteran has been pulled up on both starts since winning at Clonmel in January.	1PPPP-3	John Aherne J P Ryan	11	74.4kg	67 66/1
6th	4	—	Roc My Haarth (G) Maiden bounced back to his best when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy) 25 days ago and with the third having won since over fences, he has to enter calculations.	20U261-	Liam Quinlan R Hackett	7	73.9kg	4.33 10/3
—	5	—	Gaelic Des Chastys (G) Placed in 4 consecutive handicaps (3 at this track) since winning at Listowel over fences in September and should give his running again.	312322-	Patrick M O'Brien E McNamara	10	73.5kg	6 5/1
3rd	6	—	Mickey Hulie (G) FAV Lightly-raced maiden showed much improved form when going close at Naas (23.8f, soft) 8 days ago, only bettered by one less exposed than himself. Further progress cannot be ruled out.	90237-1	Sean Flanagan D H Kelly	6	73kg	3.13 85/40
—	7	—	My Friend The Wind (G) Pulled Up P Pulled up on previous 2 starts over hurdles, latterly at Punchestown in January following 4 months off.	75139P	Calum Hogan E McNamara	11	72.6kg	41 40/1
—	8	—	Sock It To Me (G) Pulled Up Low-mileage 5-y-o stepped up on previous efforts when second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, heavy, 14/1) 19 days ago, seemingly more suited by positive tactics. Fifth a winner since a…	90502P	Tiernan Power Roche P J Rothwell	5	72.6kg	7.50 13/2
—	9	—	Ardera Gun (G) T Hit the frame in a bumper/maiden but has made little impact in 3 handicap starts.	74-0007	Paddy Cody E Doyle	6	71.2kg	26 25/1
2nd	10	—	Dalmatic (G) B Course winner in December but not in same form when thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22f, heavy, 12/1) 59 days ago. Wouldn't be a sure thing to bounce back, either.	641/024-	Gary Noonan W J O'Doherty	6	71.2kg	23 22/1
4th	11	—	Without Exception (G) P Better than the result when third at this course in December and similar story (still in contention home turn) when pulled up last time. Slightly longer trip should be in his favour and he cannot be …	1203/P4-	Simon Torrens P J Rothwell	7	71.2kg	21 20/1
—	12	—	Walkmethroughit (G) Pulled Up T Better than the beaten distance on handicap bow but no surprise to see first-time tongue strap fitted having reportedly made a noise when pulled up at Punchestown last time.	9877PP-	Abbie Murphy J Motherway	6	70.8kg	51 50/1
—	13	—	Mullanour (G) Pulled Up Maiden turned in his best effort of the season when second of 15 in 3m handicap hurdle at Clonmel (heavy, 14/1) 14 days ago and looks on a handy mark now.	97P02P	Cian Cullinan W J Martin	7	69.9kg	9.50 17/2
—	14	—	Le Fanu (G) Below form over 2m at this course last month and will need to improve for the marked step up in trip.	03554-1	R Deegan Brendan Walsh	10	69.4kg	13 12/1
5th	15	—	Shanroe Nelson (G) Improved for switch to positive tactics when third at Fairyhouse but was reported to be coughing post-race following chase debut there last time.	9063P5	Ben Harvey K Thornton	7	68kg	8.50 15/2
7th	16	—	Ballingurteen (M) Runner-up sole start in points. Disappointed over trip expected to suit on latest start in maiden, though showed a bit prior to that, and she could well be more competitive now switched to handicaps.	9P72-32	Michael Kenneally T O'Brien	6	67.1kg	13 12/1
—	17	—	La Tene (M) Pulled Up Well beaten both starts since returning from long absence, latest on handicap bow at Clonmel 2 weeks ago. Does at least benefit from a step up in trip.	P39F-P3	Harry Sexton J P Ryan	8	65.8kg	101 100/1
—	18	—	Fortunate Outcome (M) Pulled Up Has run creditably in a couple of handicaps this season, though remains with stamina to prove, even at this slightly shorter trip (pulled up over 3m last time)	PP648P	Daniel King B McMahon	6	63.5kg	29 28/1
—	19	—	Mister Persistence (G) P Little recent form. RESERVE.	0PFP5P	Reserve 1 S O O'Brien	6	65.8kg	—

Betting forecast: Mickey Hulie (85/40), Roc My Haarth (10/3), Gaelic Des Chastys (5/1), Sock It To Me (13/2), Shanroe Nelson (15/2), Mullanour (17/2), Westernersunrise (10/1), One And Only (12/1), Ballingurteen (12/1), Le Fanu (12/1), Without Exception (20/1), Dalmatic (22/1), Ardera Gun (25/1), Fortunate Outcome (28/1), My Friend The Wind (40/1), Walkmethroughit (50/1), The Little Yank (66/1), La Tene (100/1)