December 27 / 15.00 Leopardstown

15.00

Yielding

Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £97345.13
  • 3m 0f 100y
  • 27 runners
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Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Listed Race)

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 76-431

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Point, bumper and hurdle winner for Eugene O'Sullivan got off the mark over fences on third attempt for current yard when comfortably taking 2m5f Cork beginners last month; switched ownership since and likely market mover on handicap chase debut but inexperience a possible negative.
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8th

2

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

16:02 Leopardstown

Meetingofthewaters

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: W P Mullins

Big improver over fences on joining this yard last season, notably running away with 3m Paddy Power here and good third in Ultima at Cheltenham; two runs here this term well below best, in Paddy Power and never landing a blow off considerably lower hurdles mark at DRF; another with a bit to prove right now.

14/1

13th

26

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Meetingofthewaters

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

midfield

15/8

13th

26

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Meetingofthewaters

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

midfield

15/8

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3F5-44 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Close third in this race last year off 136 and went on to finish good fifth in Irish National; well held twice in Grade 3 events this term (inadequate 2m latest) but return to handicap company and 3m could see a much improved showing here (cheekpieces fitted).
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3rd

3

9th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 174y

16:45 Naas

Panda Boy

11st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Only chase win was in a beginners' event at Punchestown in 2022; best handicap form represented by second placing in 27-runner Paddy Power at Leopardstown last season; disappointed when 7-1 chance in same event this season; plenty to prove as a result.

12/1

12th

12

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Panda Boy

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

visibility reduced by fog, midfield

10/1

12th

12

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Panda Boy

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

visibility reduced by fog, midfield

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 0P-465 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner off 131 hasn't run to that level since although fair effort in Munster National; beaten a fair way back hurdling latest and needs to bounce back to repeat last year's success.
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12th

10

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 24y

13:15 Punchestown

Real Steel

10st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Has put it together on the big day over fences more than once, winning the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown two years ago, and last time in the blinkers when winning the Munster National at Limerick; relatively unexposed over hurdles and is 18lb lower; likely to go from the front here and could be thereabouts.

6/1

12th

10

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 24y

13:15 Punchestown

Real Steel

10st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Has put it together on the big day over fences more than once, winning the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown two years ago, and last time in the blinkers when winning the Munster National at Limerick; relatively unexposed over hurdles and is 18lb lower; likely to go from the front here and could be thereabouts.

6/1

1st

14

20th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Limerick

Real Steel

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: E McNamara

jumped well, made all, kept on well from last, ridden out

16/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6643-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Better known for his hurdling exploits; won on chasing debut at Fairyhouse in January after a long absence but found Grade 1 waters too deep; recent Thurles return just okay and probably on a high enough mark in first handicap chase; tongue-tie tried.
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5th

1

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

16:02 Leopardstown

James Du Berlais

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Sole win in 13 chases came in a Fairyhouse beginners' event over two years ago but has run some mighty races in defeat, notably second in the Topham at Aintree; too keen on Ascot comeback run in December and quite tame effort under top-weight over C&D at DRF last month; bit to prove at the moment.

9/1

11th

1

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

James Du Berlais

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Sole win in 12 chases came in a Fairyhouse beginners' event over two years ago but has run some mighty races in defeat, notably third in this last year and fine second in the Topham Chase at Aintree; too keen on Ascot comeback run in December and entitled to come on for that.

11/2

11th

1

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

James Du Berlais

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Sole win in 12 chases came in a Fairyhouse beginners' event over two years ago but has run some mighty races in defeat, notably third in this last year and fine second in the Topham Chase at Aintree; too keen on Ascot comeback run in December and entitled to come on for that.

11/2

Form: 3U3P-4

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Quite highly tried as a novice, ending campaign when pulled up when favourite for Irish National; again well-supported on seasonal return in valuable 3m1f Cheltenham handicap in October, saddle slipping when creditable fourth to stablemate Whacker Clan; Blackmore remains loyal and could well have more to offer (tongue tie tried).
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4th

1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 42y

16:15 Thurles

Amirite

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

1-12 over fences, has failed to add to his score since landing a beginners' event at Fairyhouse in 2022; has often been well supported in major handicaps including when unplaced favourite for the 2023 Irish Grand National; 2024 form included second in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan; almost three years since he won a maiden hurdle by 30l

100/30

7th

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Amirite

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, jumped right 4th, weakened after 3 out

6/1

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Amirite

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Often well found in the market and yet has gone 0-10 since a successful debut over fences; looks handicapped about right but could have a fitness edge on some of these for his bang-in-form Irish trainer and conditions will be more suitable than when it was soft in the Kerry National last time.

6/1

Form: 54P-54 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
2022 Kerry National winner had quite a light campaign afterwards when well held; well beaten on last month's seasonal return in Lismullen Hurdle but can be expected to come on for that and rider's claim a positive.
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12

12th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Busselton

10st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No win over jumps since 2022 Kerry National at Listowel (3m, good) but ended 2024 with two very respectable sixths over C&D (good/soft) and ran about as well as could have been expected in a Grade 2 hurdle last month; still unexposed in cross-country races and the refitted blinkers can aid; interesting.

7/1

4th

2

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 180y

14:40 Navan

Busselton

11st 3lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, disputing second 8th, weakened approaching last

20/1

4th

2

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 180y

14:40 Navan

Busselton

11st 3lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, disputing second 8th, weakened approaching last

20/1

Form: U7-5F8 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Sole chase win came in 2022 Leinster National at Naas but only beaten a short-head by Real Steel in this race last year off today's mark for Noel Meade; three runs for current yard since returning in November have been well below best however.
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5th

6

21st Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 3

15:40 Ffos Las

Diol Ker

10st 7lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Nothing like the force of old and yet to be placed after five starts for Evan Williams but last month's Lingfield fifth (2m7f, heavy) was a step back in the right direction and he's far too well handicapped to be ruled out here, albeit he'd appeal more on slower ground.

16/1

5th

5

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

Class 3

14:55 Lingfield

Diol Ker

11st 4lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Smart at his best but ended his time in Ireland looking a shadow of his former self and that has continued for new yard; way down the weights but this 11yo is hard to latch on to at the moment.

16/1

5th

5

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

Class 3

14:55 Lingfield

Diol Ker

11st 4lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Smart at his best but ended his time in Ireland looking a shadow of his former self and that has continued for new yard; way down the weights but this 11yo is hard to latch on to at the moment.

16/1

Form: -21711 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Revelation since returning in July over fences, winning three of four starts including big pots in Midlands National at Kilbeggan and Kerry National at Listowel, jumping soundly and staying really well; back from a break and 10lb higher than at Listowel but only fifth start over fences and likely more to come.
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16th

7

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Desertmore House

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Martin Brassil

towards rear

20/1

16th

7

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Desertmore House

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Martin Brassil

towards rear

20/1

11th

10

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Desertmore House

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

visibility reduced by fog, midfield

16/1

Form: 4P4-3P C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to chase debut win at Navan a year ago although Galway Plate third was a solid run; let down by jumping in Troytown on latest and blinkers now replace cheekpieces worn then.
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5th

8

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Hollow Games

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

11/2

3

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 54y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

Hollow Games

12st 4lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Inconsistent last term and soundly beaten fifth on reappearance in a point-to-point last month; however, he represents a top Irish yard and will have strong claims if at the top of his game in this first hunter chase.

4/1

3rd

1

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

18:15 Clonmel

Hollow Games

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

jumped left on occasions, led, briefly disputed lead early, headed when not fluent and pushed along briefly 3 out, soon joined winner, ridden and bit short of room when outpaced before 2 out, soon lost second, kept on but no impression after last

7/4

Form: 276P-4 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Winner of two novice chases last season and best efforts when twice second in Grade 1 novices here; fourth to Idas Boy on seasonal return at Punchestown last month but not so sure this extended trip will suit.
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9th

3

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

16:02 Leopardstown

Adamantly Chosen

11st 3lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won beginners' at Down Royal last season but has struggled in handicaps; bit more encouraging effort in first-time cheekpieces here last month at DRF when only fading before last over this trip, having tended to jump right; good bit to find with Monbeg Park on that run however.

15/2

5th

7

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Adamantly Chosen

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Won beginners' at Down Royal last season but has struggled in handicaps; cheekpieces now tried but hard to fancy.

50/1

5th

7

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Adamantly Chosen

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Won beginners' at Down Royal last season but has struggled in handicaps; cheekpieces now tried but hard to fancy.

50/1

Form: -11336 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back novice chases at Wexford in the summer on decent ground; let down by jumping in much more testing conditions when tried at 3m in Troytown latest so questions to answer here.
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10

1st May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:00 Punchestown

Watch House Cross

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, brought down 5 out

12/1

10

1st May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:00 Punchestown

Watch House Cross

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, brought down 5 out

12/1

9th

9

14th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Watch House Cross

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Faded in the 2m5f Coral Cup last March; won small-field novice chases at Wexford (2m, yielding; 2m4f, good to yielding) later but has found 3m on testing ground beyond him in competitive handicaps since; the return to 2m4f should suit but he needs to put a subsequent early fall behind him.

25/1

Form: 3-3305

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to Listowel beginners' win last season but some solid runs in good handicap company, including third in both the Mayo and Midland Nationals; bit to find with a couple of these on recent Punchestown run however.
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14th

8

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win in 14 chase starts came in 2022; creditable runs in the Plate at Cheltenham and the Galway Plate but more recent 3m efforts have been poor; plenty to find.

25/1

14th

8

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win in 14 chase starts came in 2022; creditable runs in the Plate at Cheltenham and the Galway Plate but more recent 3m efforts have been poor; plenty to find.

25/1

18th

11

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

visibility reduced by fog, midfield

28/1

Form: /12P-1

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
Promising in novice company in 2021-22 season, winning at Cork before a narrow defeat in a Grade 3 at same venue; returned from year's absence in fine fettle to win 2m6f Punchestown handicap last month, seeing it out well; 7lb higher now but could have more improvement in him upped in trip on only fifth chase start.
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6th

1

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 2

15:55 Doncaster

Idas Boy

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

in touch with leaders, weakened before 3 out

25/1

10th

6

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Idas Boy

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

16/1

1st

2

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Idas Boy

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel Meade

One of two runners for yard; dual chase winner has missed plenty of time in his career; was poor in the Mayo National behind some of these but a bit better at Killarney since; needs a fair bit more.

16/1

Form: /23-59 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Seasoned campaigner hasn't won since taking 3m Navan handicap two years ago; okay run in Munster National but well held in Troytown and remains opposable despite declining mark.
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2

12th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Cheltenham

Run Wild Fred

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

His solitary chase win from 19 attempts came back in 2021; subsequently runner-up in the National Hunt Chase here (3m6f, good to soft) four months later but he has plenty to prove on his two most recent completed runs and he was brought down at Fairyhouse last month.

40/1

Form: 6P-071

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Was gaining first win outside of novice company when much improved in 2m5f Navan handicap early this month, winning going away in testing conditions under today's rider; well worth another try at 3m but 10lb penalty makes this tough.
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4th

5

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Embittered

11st 0lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

midfield, not fluent 1st, outpaced and lost position after 3 out

9/4

4th

5

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Embittered

11st 0lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Smart chaser on his day for Gigginstown; has shown very little in three starts for this local yard and hasn't run over hurdles for a long time; drops markedly in class and he'd win this at a canter on his best form but it's hard to know how much ability he retains; the market should reveal plenty.

9/4

Form: /1465/ D

Last run: 699 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Sole win chasing came after near year's absence in 2021 Munster National at Limerick (soft); hasn't been seen since fifth in 2022 Thyestes Chase but runs well fresh; others preferred.
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8th

14

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Ontheropes

12st 0lb

J: Mr Charlie Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Won the 2021 Munster National for Willie Mullins and contested plenty of other strong handicaps for that yard, not beaten far in last season's Scottish National; best days are surely behind him now at 11, but he won a point in January and ran well when dividing Ryehill and Its On The Line at Naas (3m1f, soft); assured stamina ticks a big box and he could have some say.

25/1

2nd

8

8th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 175y

16:50 Naas

Ontheropes

12st 0lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Ex-Willie Mullins; winner of the 2021 Munster National; showed a hint of his best form again when fifth in last season's Scottish National; made a winning start for Tom/Charlie Mullins in a point last month.

8/1

2nd

8

8th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 175y

16:50 Naas

Ontheropes

12st 0lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Ex-Willie Mullins; winner of the 2021 Munster National; showed a hint of his best form again when fifth in last season's Scottish National; made a winning start for Tom/Charlie Mullins in a point last month.

8/1

Form: 174B/3

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Emerged from 30 months absence to finish second in a point-to-point in October before fine third in Troytown Chase following month under positive ride; could go well here under talented 5lb claimer.
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20

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Fakir Dalene

10st 10lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

visibility reduced by fog, towards rear, pulled up before 4 out

66/1

20

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Fakir Dalene

10st 10lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

visibility reduced by fog, towards rear 3rd

66/1

9th

11

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

14:30 Navan

Fakir Dalene

11st 3lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Gordon Elliott

Third to stablemate Coko Beach in this race last year after making a lot of the running; non-finisher in three subsequent races in valuable handicaps, including Thyestes and Kim Muir, up against it.

25/1

Form: 4221-P D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo off the mark chasing in 3m Fairyhouse handicap at Easter (soft) but dropped out quickly on return to action in last month's Troytown Chase; hard to see him improving enough to feature.
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7th

6

20th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 3f 0y

14:25 Punchestown

Macs Charm

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

1-10 over fences and generally disappointing since Fairyhouse win almost two years ago; fair effort when fifth in last year's Thyestes, eighth in same race this year, held by several of these; addition of cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

16/1

8th

12

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 1f 0y

14:48 Gowran Park

Macs Charm

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

1-9 over fences but has run well in defeat; good effort in this last year to finish an 8l fifth off 141; should be nearing peak fitness after two runs this season and has dropped to 135; has course form figures of 1225; may have been trained for this and could go well at a price.

33/1

Form: 1/15/8

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Impressive novice chase winner over 2m7f two years ago but seen only twice since, latest after 22 months absence when getting tired and dropping away in 2m5f Cork handicap last month; entitled to come on for that and only 9yos fourth chase outing.
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0

17

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

En Beton

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: W P Mullins

led, bad mistake and headed 9th, soon pulled up

25/1

8th

1

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Cork

En Beton

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

prominent, led 1st, headed but prominent before 2nd, mistake 8th

100/30

2

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 2f 0y

16:55 Killarney

En Beton

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Off 467 days; makes handicap chase debut; last seen finishing fifth in Grade 3 at Naas, beaten 45l; had shown promise before that effort, landing beginners chase at Punchestown in impressive fashion by 21l; only his third start over fences and is coming off a long lay-off so this might be a big ask, although he clearly has the ability to feature.

8/1

Form: 060-57

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Last season was a washout and has been switched to cross-country this term, running okay without really landing a blow at both Punchestown and Cheltenham; reduced mark back in handicap but opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Enjoy Dallen

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

disputed lead, weakened quickly before 2 out

12/1

7th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Enjoy Dallen

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Two-time chase winner but his last win came in January 2021; has form figures of 56544 over the banks at this venue; needs more to hit the frame.

18/1

7th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Enjoy Dallen

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Two-time chase winner but his last win came in January 2021; has form figures of 56544 over the banks at this venue; needs more to hit the frame.

18/1

Form: 2F-0F7

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of minor chases last season but record in big handicaps is poor, most recently never sighted behind Idas Boy at Punchestown; headgear combination now tried.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

15

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Upping The Anti

10st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

20/1

10th

15

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Upping The Anti

10st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

20/1

5th

4

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Navan

Upping The Anti

11st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Had been struggling this winter but definite step back in the right direction at Naas last time when only beaten 2l; will relish the longer trip and he acts on this ground.

6/1

Form: 2F2-11 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life, coming here on the back of wins in 2m3f Limerick handicap chase and when taking advantage of much lower hurdles mark over 3m at Punchestown (both on soft); first attempt at 3m over fences and could improve again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Jody Ted

11st 6lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown (soft) in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

25/1

12th

15

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Jody Ted

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

50/1

19th

22

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Jody Ted

10st 10lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

towards rear

66/1

Form: 9/33-5

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Dual Navan hurdles winner in early 2021 is 0-4 chasing, inadequate trip on last month's seasonal return at Fairyhouse; unknown quantity entering handicap company here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

24

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Gars De Sceaux

10st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

in rear throughout, detached before 9th, soon pulled up

12/1

5th

3

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 110y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Gars De Sceaux

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Point winner in 2020; won a maiden and novice hurdle at Navan in the opening months of 2021; ran only once the following season and only twice last season, when soundly beaten in third in races at Navan and Gowran; still young enough to make an impact over fences but needs further than this.

13/2

3rd

3

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:20 Gowran Park

Gars De Sceaux

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, mistake 5th, steadied 9th, pushed along before straight, lost third before 3 out, reminder and no extra after 3 out, left in modest third last

100/30

Form: 4P-5P6

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Dour stayer's only chase win came in 3m7f Punchestown handicap back in 2021; not much to take from this season so far and would be a surprise if he played a major role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Mister Fogpatches

11st 7lb

J: Ms C A Walsh

T: P A Fahy

Pretty useful over fences on his day but was tailed off on Flat debut at Listowel in September over 1m6f and shown very little over jumps since.

20/1

0

25

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Mister Fogpatches

10st 8lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

never better than midfield, detached 3 out (usual 4 out), pulled up approaching last

50/1

6th

7

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

3m 5f 130y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Mister Fogpatches

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: P A Fahy

prominent, soon went second, lost position after 3 out, no extra from 2 out

25/1

Form: 0P6F-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Strong stayer who won over 3m5f at Fairyhouse a year ago but no comparable form since, none too fluent on last month's seasonal return in Troytown; of limited appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:30 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

led, not fluent and briefly headed 10th, pushed along before 16th

7/1

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:30 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Won't fail through lack of stamina but was pulled up on final two starts for Gordon Elliott during the winter and has not yet built upon his fairly respectable stable debut in March; tailed off when fourth of five here on Saturday (3m1f, good to soft); needs a sudden revival.

7/1

4th

4

25th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

17:40 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

led, headed 5th, not fluent 9th, lost second 11th, soon nudged along, lost third after 12th, lost ground quickly from 14th, tailed off from 3 out

11/2

Form: /16-88 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner for Henry de Bromhead, notably 2m6f Punchestown handicap last season (heavy); couple of underwhelming runs for current yard this term, none too fluent in Troytown last time; opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

4th May 2024

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Royal Thief

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

50/1

8

4th May 2024

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Royal Thief

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

50/1

Form: F953-U

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Sole chase win came over 2m6f at Galway last season; beaten when unseating in Cork National on seasonal return and hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 170y

15:34 Limerick

Flash De Touzaine

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Liz Doyle

Sole chase win came off this mark in Galway handicap over this trip in October 2022 in testing conditions; okay run at Fairyhouse in early December but good bit more needed.

8/1

6th

14

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

3m 5f 160y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Flash De Touzaine

10st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

1-16 record over fences does not inspire confidence; managed a couple of good runs during the summer; two more recent efforts less inspiring.

20/1

6th

14

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

3m 5f 160y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Flash De Touzaine

10st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

1-16 record over fences does not inspire confidence; managed a couple of good runs during the summer; two more recent efforts less inspiring.

20/1

Non-runners

Chemical Energy, Ha D'or

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €89.20
Straight Forecast €53.31
Tricast €1346.47
Trifecta €3637.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Meetingofthewaters

The Irish Sun:

Amirite

SPOTLIGHT:

Jody Ted

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chemical Energy

TOPSPEED:

Fakir D'alene