Ballyhenry looks poetnially well-treated now switched back to hurdles in the 3.30 at Doncaster today and worth a bet at 9/1.
Ben Pauling’s seven-year-old won both his starts in bumpers and after shaping with promise on hurdles debut at Newbury when sixth to Champers on Ice opened his account over the obstacles in good style when beating Label Des Obeaux by 2 1/4 length in a 13-runner novice contest at Kempton.
The runner-up is a useful sort now rated 137 and the third and sevnth home, Atirelarigo and Petite Power, have also won since to give the form a strong look.
He went on to finish a fair third at the same venue before disappointing on handicap debut when pulled-up in a hot 19-runner class 2 contest at Cheltenham off a mark of 125.
Ballyhenry then had his attentions switched to chasing this season, finishing third at Southwell before being well beaten last time out at Lingfield.
He didn’t look at home over the larger obstacles and is now able to race back over hurdles off 124 in this class 3 affair.
That makes him look well weighted if the sitch has the desired effect, especially on his Kempton success.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Ballyhenry (9/1 Betfred, BetVictor, Boylesports, Coral, Sky Bet – BOG)