How do they "Class" a handicap race in Ireland ??

Howya Blue, nothing like that in Ireland though i think its a good idea.
Hardly would be 20 handicaps a week even in the height of summer racing.
Obviously each handicap would have its own bands to which horses are eligible, but prizemoney and course can give a bit of a guide ie Bellewstown/Sligo would probably be easier to win in say leopardstown/Curragh. Somebody else might be able to help you more definiately  but thats my take on it.

Thx's for the reply "pa lapsy" 

Hope your well. 

Just trying to get my head round the form in Class 2 races & above in the UK.

Read Irish racing are bringing in 12 £100,000 & 14 £50,000 handicap races for 2013 flat season.   

Might try & keep my "PIN" selections to these races & Listed / Group in Ireland.

Good/Luck. 

"if you~dig" 

Think.....

4.30 Curragh: SWEET LIGHTNING.

Might run well.

PLACE4PROFIT. 

G/L.

"if you~dig" 

You having a crack off these handicaps Bluenose? .
For a 20 runner field Sweet lightning is responsible for nearly 1/2 the amount traded on the whole race.
Much prefer to get involved in the flat myself after they have a few runs,saying that Sweet lightning has done well on his reappearance in seasons past,touch of class with him as well and no worries with trip or ground,open looking race with a few potential improvers in it.
Very best of luck with him Blue.

I think the English system is much simpler for form analysis, can't see why they don't try it here?.

You haven,t lost it Bluey
25 more to go.
Big well done

Thx's "pa lapsy"

Off to the  "SHED" 

good stuff blue

I think they grade them around the concept that half won't be trying and the one for money will win. ;)

Think.....

3.25 F`House: THE PAPARRAZI KID.

Might Run Well..

"Lto bad mistake at the last cost him a place after jumping & travelling well,Ruby takes over up in trip"

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

Looks a "Place4Profit",seems sure to run a decent race for ya,
hope he "finds" today.
Have a good Easter Blue and gl with him.

Ruby a long way back there Blue,not beaten all that far in the end and finishing best.

"PA`LAPSY"

Think it was a "Lets see if he stay's the trip ride" 

Maybe Bluenose,WPM usually does well in the handicaps at Punchestown, pity there was a false start as Ruby had him in a lovely position up the inside in midfield first time around,jumped off nearly last in the actual race.Not sure he would have won in any case as Call Rog did it handy enough.
Think what you have with him is a very good "traveller" who may not find a "gear".A good "place4profit" horse imo. 3 miles seems no prob and looks well suited by it.

Think.....

4.50 F`House:

ROMANESCO (Win Only)

AWAY WE GO.
QUIETLY FANCIED.

PLACE4PROFIT 

Might Run Well.

G/L.

"if you~dig" 

Hard lines Blue,looked all over the winner.

I.R (1.3) 

Bluenose,its a lovely little thread,you,re having a go at hard handicaps and your results so far are very good at big prices as you say "place4profit", fair fecks to ya.

Think...

6.40 Cork: SHERIKA.

Might run well.

PLACE4PROFIT.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

SHERIKA needs 3 miles 

5.30: Sir Des Champs: "Fav but CLASS"

G/L.

"if you~dig" 

You,re back on track Blue,WD, Sherika wasn,t beaten far in Cork but no "cigar"

7.45 Punc: Apache Jack.

Just watched last years race & Apache Jack was murdered before the turn for home.
No mention of this in the "in running" comments in the press.
Wasn't beaten far,might be staying on for a place today.

PLACE4PROFIT.

G/L.

"if you~dig" 

Apache Jack,ran no race 

4.55 Punc: PANTHER CLAW / VESPER BELL.

2 win singles.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

Another one nutted,think Away We Go who you have on the thread could go close at Sandown tomorrow.

1.27 IR   

Will have a look "PA~LAPSY" 

Hope AWAY WE GO runs well for you today "PA~LAPSY" 

5.35 Punc:  THE PAPARRAZI KID

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

Very good Bluenose

Off to the "Shed" 

"PA~LAPSY"

"Think there might be a purple~haze" !! 

"if you~dig" 

Pa no value on away we go when you put that up son.

WELL DONE BLUENOSE ...

WELL DONE BLUENOSE ...

Thx's "WORKRIDER" 

great tip bluenose, knew paparazzi kid, forgot to back that today WD

8.30 Tipp: MORNING WITH IVAN.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

MORNING WITH IVAN "3RD ran ok" 

6.15 Kill: CAOIMHE'S DELIGHT. (Win)

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

CAOIMHE'S DELIGHT 3rd unpl,btn 2 lengths. 

6.20 Naas: GATHERING POWER.

PLACE4PROFIT.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

nice 1 lad, thanks

Well done Bluenose.

Wd bluenose-Nearly always value selections and usually at least make the frame.

6.45 Kilbeggan: ROISIN DUBH.

PLACE4PROFIT.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

a great pub bluenoose.......dont wear ur rangers jersey but mate....lol.......your going well on this thread.......

He is not one of them Richters, hard lines for the place Blue.

4th 

"RICHTERS"

BIRMINGHAM CITY 

One more tonight. 

7.55 KILBEGGAN: MACKEYS FORGE.

PLACE4PROFIT.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

Bit unlucky with getting hampered would have probably won,ran very well all the same WD.

Cheers "PA`LAPSY"

Off to the "SHED" 

"if you~dig" 

4.25 Curragh: JAMESIE.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

L`T`O. Jamesie. Lost. 

8.15 Punc: WITHER HILLS.

PLACE4PROFIT.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

L`T`O "Lost" 

4.50 Curragh:  TODD.

PLACE4PROFIT.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

L`T`O "Lost" 

4.00 D`Royal.

2 win singles.

ALADDINS CAVE.

or

PADDY THE CELEB.

G/L. 

"if you~dig" 

L`T`O. "Think there still running" 

8.10 Rosc: BUNAIRGEAD

G/L.

"if you~dig" 

Good man Bluenose.

L`T`O. Winner 9/2. 

5.05 Tipp: ACAPULCO GOLD.

G/L.

"if you~dig"