April 14 / 16.15 Down Royal

16.15

Yielding

Fibrus Say Bye Bye To Buffering Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Fibrus Say Bye Bye To Buffering Beginners Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: /3-356 D

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at his best for Ronan McNally; has shown ability in five chase starts and would have a squeak if returning to his best.
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3rd

6

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Dreal Deal

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Grade 2 winning novice hurdler who put in a useful display over fences when beating Magic Tricks by 8l in May; not built on that since and was tailed off at Killarney lto (2m1f); needs to bring his A-game.

12/1

6th

3

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:40 Killarney

Dreal Deal

10st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent, not fluent and lost position 8th, weakened 3 out

6/1

5th

3

5th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Dreal Deal

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4 out, brief headway on near side of group before 3 out

5/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 60-022

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner is rated 128 in that sphere and has taken to chasing really well with fine runner-up efforts at Punchestown and Gowran (jumped left); should be closely involved.
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4th

1

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:05 Ayr

Duffle Coat

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart hurdler/chaser who last year won the 2m7f Mayo National at Ballinrobe (2m7f, good) and finished runner-up in the Galway Plate in July (2m6f, good); not been out since pulling up in the Kerry National in September (3m, soft); obvious contender, but best form on better ground (has run creditably on heavy).

5/2

4th

1

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:05 Ayr

Duffle Coat

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart hurdler/chaser who last year won the 2m7f Mayo National at Ballinrobe (2m7f, good) and finished runner-up in the Galway Plate in July (2m6f, good); not been out since pulling up in the Kerry National in September (3m, soft); obvious contender, but best form on better ground (has run creditably on heavy).

5/2

7

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:20 Listowel

Duffle Coat

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Former high-class juvenile has prospered again since going over fences; won the Mayo National in May and has finished second in six of his ten chase starts since February; career-best when runner-up in the Galway Plate, 1/2l in front of stablemate Zanahiyr; has gone up 5lb and Danny Gilligan no longer claims 3lb, but could be in the mix again.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 6538

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point and some promise in three maiden hurdle starts but was well beaten on handicap debut last time (keen over 2m7f); hood could help him run respectably.
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3rd

12

29th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

13:55 Leopardstown

Jasmin De Cotte

10st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

soon disputed lead, not fluent when left in lead 1st, bad mistake when headed and lost ground 8th, soon dropped to rear

20/1

3rd

12

29th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

13:55 Leopardstown

Jasmin De Cotte

10st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

soon disputed lead, not fluent when left in lead 1st, bad mistake when headed and lost ground 8th, soon dropped to rear

20/1

8th

9

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

13:35 Punchestown

Jasmin De Cotte

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Sole victory came in a beginners' chase at Kilbeggan in May; well beaten twice since and might be more effective on better ground; others preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-07PP D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler on his day but has been in poor form on his last number of starts both hurdling and chasing (lame last time); has the rating to run a big race but lots of questions to answer.
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5th

1

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Warwick

Bardenstown Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs S Loughnane

Useful hurdler/chaser when trained in Ireland and still only a 10yo; finished runner-up in latest point three weeks ago; likely contender.

7/1

5th

1

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Warwick

Bardenstown Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs S Loughnane

Useful hurdler/chaser when trained in Ireland and still only a 10yo; finished runner-up in latest point three weeks ago; likely contender.

7/1

Form: 618135 D BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner also won twice over hurdles last year; not bad efforts in defeat off a mark of 125 the last twice and should be capable of running respectably on chasing debut.
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7th

5

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:40 Killarney

Extrapolation

10st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

in touch with leaders, weakened before 3 out, tailed off

5/1

1st

3

27th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, went second and going easily before 2 out, led approaching last, quickened and went clear run-in, easily

13/2

1st

3

27th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, went second and going easily before 2 out, led approaching last, quickened and went clear run-in, easily

13/2

Form: 1P5725

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner up to 3m is rated 119 in that sphere; beaten a long way on chasing debut at Gowran in testing ground but this slightly better ground will suit more; a player.
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13th

17

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:17 Navan

Miss Tempo

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins over hurdles, including over 3m; confirmed stamina with creditable third in 3m2f Wexford handicap chase in August; found wanting in a mares' beginners' chase at Tramore; sprang a surprise when making all to beat a shorter-priced stablemate in a 2m4f handicap at Naas last month; up 10lb for that but still on a handy weight.

9/1

13th

17

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:17 Navan

Miss Tempo

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins over hurdles, including over 3m; confirmed stamina with creditable third in 3m2f Wexford handicap chase in August; found wanting in a mares' beginners' chase at Tramore; sprang a surprise when making all to beat a shorter-priced stablemate in a 2m4f handicap at Naas last month; up 10lb for that but still on a handy weight.

9/1

1st

2

10th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

11:50 Naas

Miss Tempo

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

made all

8/1

Form: 588

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield finishes in three maiden hurdles and likely to improve for whatever he does on chasing debut.
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4th

2

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:32 Limerick

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Made most to win over almost 3m on softish ground at Killarney in October; well held on handicap debut next time but good run from the front over hurdles since.

8/1

4th

2

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:32 Limerick

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Made most to win over almost 3m on softish ground at Killarney in October; well held on handicap debut next time but good run from the front over hurdles since.

8/1

5th

7

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Brave Adam

11st 9lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Had shown little over fences until landing an ordinary beginners' chase at Killarney in October; still held every chance when making a bad error two out in a Fairyhouse handicap chase last time; could go well.

10/1

100/1

Form: 0/9/P-

Last run: 469 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a French bumper in 2019 but only four unplaced runs since; hood on; can't be fancied.
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6

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 31y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Fourbi

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

always behind, detached when fell last

100/1

6

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 31y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Fourbi

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

always behind, detached when fell last

100/1

6

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 110y

15:35 Tipperary

Fourbi

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

Bumper winner in France; was reappearing after long lay-off when down the field on chase debut at Down Royal.

100/1

Form: 3-0000

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins but has been poor over hurdles last number of starts and can't be fancied on chasing debut.
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5

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Falvio

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A McBratney

Flat winner on the continent but 0-14 in this sphere and arrives on the back of a tailed off Flat effort six days ago.

20/1

12th

1

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Falvio

10st 9lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: C A McBratney

in rear

22/1

Form: 851000

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is rated 93 in that sphere but has been poor on last three runs and has loads to find on chasing debut; cheekpieces tried.
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15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Petit Dejeuner

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.

20/1

15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Petit Dejeuner

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Bounced back to form when third at Thurles in November; brought down when still just involved at Naas last month but didn't build on that at Punchestown subsequently; may want rain to be seen at her best.

20/1

5

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

15:10 Punchestown

Petit Dejeuner

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Mrs Denise Foster

1-11 over hurdles; that win came in a handicap hurdle at Limerick off 89 in November 2023 and 2lb lower now; best effort since a 9.75l third at Thurles last month; brought down at Naas two weeks ago; not discounted.

9/1

Form: U13713

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won his third race over hurdles at Listowel in September and a creditable third at Gowran next time off 113; unseated at the first only chase start last year; likely to improve for this run.
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1

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:15 Down Royal

Ballyglass Beauty

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Liam P Cusack

Won his third race over hurdles at Listowel in September and a creditable third at Gowran next time off 113; unseated at the first only chase start last year; likely to improve for this run.

22/1

1

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:15 Down Royal

Ballyglass Beauty

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Liam P Cusack

Won his third race over hurdles at Listowel in September and a creditable third at Gowran next time off 113; unseated at the first only chase start last year; likely to improve for this run.

22/1

3rd

9

30th Sep 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Ballyglass Beauty

10st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Liam P Cusack

Has won two of his last four starts and won going away when bolting up at Listowel last week; effectively 9lb higher (1lb wrong) in a much tougher race but can't be ruled out at present.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta €22.80
Straight Forecast €17.54
Trifecta €150.00

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