13:55 Thurles
Thursday 9 March 2017
All13:5514:2515:0015:3516:1016:4517:15
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Beginners Chase
- 5YO plus | 2m 2f | Soft to Heavy | 12 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:55 | Winning time: 5m 1.4s
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Sligo debut over fences didn't offer much encouragement, been back hurdling since where also largely disappointing, first run since Christmas.
Wasn't beaten far in a novice handicap chase at Clonmel last month over this sort of trip, been hurdling since but certainly should enter the equation on these terms.
Unplaced in five starts over hurdles and poor showings in two AW outings at Dundalk this year, very hard to fancy on chasing debut.
Made her fair share of mistakes at this venue last month over two-miles on what was just second chase start. Upped in trip and may do better in time but hard to put forward here.
Just the two runs under rules to date, going close in a Bumper at Down Royal last August having been pulled up over hurdles previously. Not always reliable in point-to-points but did score when last seen in that sphere in October.
A fair performer on her day, but not always relied on to give her best. One positive run from two over fences thus far and if repeating that clearly has a chance to score.
Run well enough in two starts over fences this season to merit consideration for place claims in this race.
Wouldn't have matched some of these over hurdles, something of a concern that she was well behind when refusing on last sighting at Wexford in October, one to watch for now.
Jumping concerns after two starts in this sphere last month, needs to improve fencing technique first and foremost before threatening.
Has a chance if standing up but unseated rider last month at Fairyhouse and pulled up previously so there are obvious concerns.
Unplaced in five starts under rules, jumping over hurdles not always fluent. First start over the larger obstacles and may do better at this game in time.
Needs a bit more than she has shown in three chase starts. Has come up against some potentially smart rivals in that sequence however and this ought to be less demanding.
Non-Runners
5
Head Turner25
Weight: 11-7| Age: 6
T: P A Fahy J: D N Russell
NR
14
Zipporah7
Weight: 11-7| Age: 10
T: Miss D O'Shea J: Rachael Blackmore
NR
Forecasts
Knockraha Pylon (15/8), Blazing West (7/2), Monbeg Rose (11/2), Zipporah (6/1), Routes Choice (8/1), Head Turner (8/1), Floral Fantasy (11/1), Leaders Questions (12/1), Hide The Biscuit (14/1), Balofilo (25/1), Marygale Bridge (25/1), Roisin A Chroi (33/1), Micras (50/1), Coral Pearl (200/1)
BLAZING WEST put up her best showing over fences at Clonmel last month to be second, she has plenty experience in her locker and has been getting the hang of things. She is fit having run over hurdles since and appears to have a fair chance of taking this contest. Monbeg Rose unseated her rider last time at Fairyhouse but would be a real threat now if getting around in one piece. Knockraha Pylon clearly has ability but she isn't prone to showing it with great consistency and is overlooked on that basis. Head Turner and Zipporah, both new to chasing, are interesting while Routes Choice could be capable of an improved effort.
- Blazing West
- Monbeg Rose
- Routes Choice
Prize Money
1st: €9,239.002nd: €2,865.003rd: €1,365.004th: €615.005th: €240.00
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