14:30 Leopardstown
Sunday 29 January 2017
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Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1)
- 5YO plus | Class 1 | 2m 1f | Good | 4 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:31 | Winning time: 4m 5.5s
T: H De BromheadJ: D N Russell
Soon led, joined 4th, soon headed and tracked leader, not fluent 5th, pushed along from before straight, about a length down when left alone last op 11/4
Also Ran
T: W P MullinsJ: B J Geraghty
Soon raced in 3rd, mistake 2nd, mistake and unseated rider next op 5/2 tchd 7/4
T: H De BromheadJ: D J Mullins
Hit 1st and unseated rider op 7/4
T: W P MullinsJ: Ruby Walsh
Soon tracked leader, on terms 4th, soon led, still travelling smoothly and about a length up when fell last tchd 11/2
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€4.50EX:€0.00Trifecta:€0.00
Forecasts
Bleu Et Rouge (15/8), Identity Thief (2/1), Some Plan (10/3), Royal Caviar (5/1)
Despite Min's withdrawal late this week, a fascinating four-runner field has assembled with all of the protagonists holding realistic claims. Royal Caviar dominated to score easily at Thurles on chase bow but will not get things as easy now while Bleu Et Rouge might just lack the speed to win at this trip in this company. A nagging doubt over Identity Thief's well-being persists given he was pulled up lame here just a month ago. For that reason, stablemate SOME PLAN gets the vote to maintain his upward curve. He has been excellent over fences bar one error at Cheltenham in November but he bounced back in style recently at Naas and can land a second big prize of the week for his Thyestes-winning owner/trainer combination.
1. Some Plan
2. Identity Thief
3. Bleu Et Rouge
Prize Money
1st: €53,100.002nd: €17,100.003rd: €8,100.004th: €3,600.005th: €1,799.006th: €900.00
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