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14:55 Leopardstown

Tuesday 26 December 2017

All12:1512:4513:1513:5014:2014:5515:30

'Bet Through The Racing Post App' Handicap Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 1f  |   Yielding (Soft in places)  |   18 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:55  |   Winning time: 4m 14.2s
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1
Horse silk
Pairofbrowneyesp30
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-9| J: R Deegan(7)| T: Barry J Murphy| OR:  138| D
25/1
Unlucky not to have won for two years having gone very close including in better races than this, but has had enough chances for now especially off this weight.
2
Horse silk
Calino D'Airy37
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-8| J: D N Russell| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  137
10/1
Third of four in a Grade 2 last time out and was unbeaten over fences prior to that. High enough in the weights for handicap debut but still can't be ruled out.
3
Horse silk
Ask Nile40
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: Brian Hayes| T: S Neville| OR:  134| D
25/1
Has just a Beginners Chase to his name so far but remains lightly-raced over fences and this handicap debut is easier than the grade 3 he was (a well-beaten) second in last time out.
4
Horse silk
Dysiost68
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-0| J: R M Power| T: D Cullen| OR:  129| CD
12/1
Won this two years ago and went close in last year's renewal. Hasn't been massively impressive since but came into last year's race with a similar profile.
5
Horse silk
Bel Ami De Sivola24
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: J M Moore| T: N Meade| OR:  126
8/1
Remains a maiden over fences but has finished behind some very promising types and represents top connections. Could be capable of hitting the frame.
6
Horse silk
Lake Takapuna38
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: S A Shortall(3)| T: J H Culloty| OR:  126| CD
12/1
Last year's winner but just three starts since and was pulled-up at Cheltenham in the BetVictor Gold Cup. This is easier but revival needed.
7
Horse silk
Landofhopeandgloryp,t92
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-11| J: Mark Walsh| T: J P O'Brien| OR:  133
11/2
Slightly disappointing as a juvenile hurdler last season but has progressed into a nice novice chaser this year, including when taking Grade 3 honours at Roscommon last time. Obvious claims on handicap chase debut.
8
Horse silk
Elusive Ivy24
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-10| J: A E Lynch| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  125| CD
20/1
C&D winner earlier in the year but that was off 5lb lower and form since hasn't been great. Needs further help from the handicapper.
9
Horse silk
Minella Till Dawn10
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-10| J: Donagh Meyler| T: G Elliott| OR:  125
16/1
Didn't realise his potential over hurdles and has been similarly frustrating over fences so far. This seems an unlikely first win for him.
10
Horse silk
Blast Of Koemant41
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-8| J: Phillip Enright| T: R Tyner| OR:  123
11/2
Off the mark over fences at Fairyhouse last time out in impressive style and makes his handicap debut in this sphere now. Should be capable of further progression and opening mark seems fair.
11
Horse silk
Eiri Na Cascap33
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-7| J: I J McCarthy| T: D Hogan| OR:  122| BF
20/1
Definitely better over fences than hurdles but will surely start to find things tricky off this mark having been raised 10lb from his last win.
12
Horse silk
Presenting Mahler16
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-7| J: D E Mullins| T: J P Ryan| OR:  122| D
33/1
This seems to be her trip but her form has dropped off recently (including over hurdles), and she is still 4lb higher than her last win.
13
Horse silk
Caolaneoint24
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-6| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Nolan| OR:  121| C
33/1
Well-beaten in four starts since Punchestown handicap victory back in May, back to the same mark now but this looks tougher.
14
Horse silk
Bobbie's Diamondt24
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-2| J: D F O'Regan| T: A J Martin| OR:  117
11/1
Limited to three starts since April 2016 (his first three over fences), but yet to convince in chases including on handicap debut last time.
15
Horse silk
Just Get Cracking19
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-1| J: R Loughran| T: J Dullea| OR:  116
20/1
Over two years since sole win over fences, and though he has run well in handicaps recently others represent less exposed options.
16
Horse silk
Thirsty Work16
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-1| J: M A Enright| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR:  116| C
7/1
Some form as a novice hurdler but chase form less encouraging so far and tough to build a case for on handicap debut.
17
Horse silk
Tisamysteryp54
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-0| J: Liam Quinlan(7)| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  115| D
16/1
Handicap chase winner at Killarney two starts ago but held off a lower mark than this since and this is a much tougher assignment.
18
Horse silk
The Moochb30
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-10| J: Ms K Walsh| T: P Nolan| OR:  111| CD
8/1
Would have a chance here on his best form but has drawn a blank so far this year. Hinted at a return to form at Navan last time out but others still preferred.

Forecasts

Blast Of Koeman (11/2), Landofhopeandglory (11/2), Thirsty Work (7/1), Bel Ami De Sivola (8/1), The Mooch (8/1), Calino D'Airy (10/1), Bobbie's Diamond (11/1), Lake Takapuna (12/1), Dysios (12/1), Tisamystery (16/1), Minella Till Dawn (16/1), Elusive Ivy (20/1), Just Get Cracking (20/1), Eiri Na Casca (20/1), Ask Nile (25/1), Pairofbrowneyes (25/1), Presenting Mahler (33/1), Caolaneoin (33/1)

14:55 Leopardstown - 26 December 2017 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

Having won this two years ago and then going close last year Dysios is certainly one for the shortlist but the suggestion is LANDOFHOPEANDGLORY. A Group 2 runner-up on the Flat, the son of Galileo never really fufilled his potential over hurdles but has looked much more promising over fences so far including when winning a Grade 3 at Roscommon last time. This is his handicap chase debut but he should be on a workable mark and may well outclass these. Blast Of Koeman looks on a fair mark after winning in novice company at Fairyhouse last time and is another to consider.
  1. Landofhopeandglory
  2. Dysios
  3. Blast Of Koeman

Previous Winners

2016
Lake Takapuna
Weight: 10-6  |Age: 5
J: D J Mullins  |  T: J H Culloty
6/1

Prize Money

1st: €16,912.002nd: €5,225.003rd: €2,475.004th: €1,100.005th: €413.00

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