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Tipperary 18:10

Race 3 Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (2m)

3rd Jul 25

Horse
Gaucher
Jockey
P Townend
Trainer
W P Mullins
First up we've got Gaucher, a 6-year-old gelding, racing at Tipperary over 2 miles in the Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle at 18:10. Trained by W P Mullins and ridden by jockey P Townend, Gaucher enters the race with a decent live price of 5. Despite having not raced in the last 30 days, Gaucher shows some promising stats over longer terms with a win in one of the three races in the last 180 days. With W P Mullins and P Townend having a solid partnership, especially at Tipperary, this combination has yielded high success previously, suggesting they might be a strong contender today. Following Gaucher, we have Winter Fog, another mature runner from the W P Mullins stable. At 11 years old, Winter Fog is carrying slightly less weight than Gaucher and comes in with a live price of 6.5. The veteran gelding's recent form might not be as moreish as one would hope, having not secured a win in the last six months, but his higher overall experience and previous performances over similar distances at Tipperary could provide an edge. W P Mullins's ongoing form at this track remains robust, which could help Winter Fog in overcoming recent dips. Our third horse to watch is Batman Girac, racing out of the same stable as our top two picks under W P Mullins, guided by jockey J J Slevin. At a younger age of 5, Batman Girac boasts a live price of 10, sitting him in the middle of the pack. Though his recent form doesn't shout winner with only one win in his last ten starts over 720 days, trained by Mullins might just give him the strategic push needed. His price reflects a potential for value if conditions play to his strengths, particularly given his modest strike rate over comparable distances. In this mix, Gaucher stands out as the predicted favorite, considering his pairing with top jockey Townend under the masterful eye of Mullins, despite lacking recent race finishes. A shout also goes to Stormalong at a distant 29, the dark horse wildcard candidate if you're feeling a flutter on a long shot. Best of luck to all, and remember, always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 3rd July 2025

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Course & Distance SR 28.00% (from last 25 races)

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