Leopardstown 28 December 2011
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Well beaten at 50-1 behind Daring Article when fourth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Well beaten at 50-1 behind Daring Article when fourth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Finished 18l behind Make Your Mark when fifth of 15 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (soft) last month.
Finished 18l behind Make Your Mark when fifth of 15 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from three starts. Ran out when 11-2 here over 2m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Midnight Game earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from three starts. Ran out when 11-2 here over 2m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Midnight Game earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Toostrong when fifth of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Toostrong when fifth of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Cash And Go when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Cash And Go when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Turban when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Turban when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Thurles over 2m (soft) last month.
Well beaten at 14-1 behind Formidableopponent when seventh of 25 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Well beaten at 14-1 behind Formidableopponent when seventh of 25 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Beaten 17l behind Powerstation at 33-1 when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Beaten 17l behind Powerstation at 33-1 when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 13-8fav at Punchestown over 2m (soft) last month, beating Sizing Gold by 11l.
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 13-8fav at Punchestown over 2m (soft) last month, beating Sizing Gold by 11l.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Mississippi River when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Mississippi River when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races and two chases from ten NH starts. Finished 14l behind Monksland when fifth of 21 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in three hurdle races and two chases from ten NH starts. Finished 14l behind Monksland when fifth of 21 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in June). Well beaten at 20-1 behind Cash And Go when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in June). Well beaten at 20-1 behind Cash And Go when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (soft) last month.
Half-brother to Howaya Pet, won four times in chases between 3m and 4m, three times in point to point races at 3m, twice over hurdles at 3m and in NH flat race at 2m 4f. Well beaten at 50-1 when 9th of 21 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy).
Half-brother to Howaya Pet, won four times in chases between 3m and 4m, three times in point to point races at 3m, twice over hurdles at 3m and in NH flat race at 2m 4f. Well beaten at 50-1 when 9th of 21 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy).
Full brother to Grangeclare Gold, won five times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f and on the flat at 1m 6f. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Formidableopponent when 13th of 25 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Full brother to Grangeclare Gold, won five times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f and on the flat at 1m 6f. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Formidableopponent when 13th of 25 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Well beaten at 4-1 behind Mississippi River when seventh of 16 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 4-1 behind Mississippi River when seventh of 16 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Half-sister to Whatuthink, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f, in NH flat race at 2m 3f, in a chase at 2m and on the flat at 1m 6f.
Half-sister to Whatuthink, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f, in NH flat race at 2m 3f, in a chase at 2m and on the flat at 1m 6f.
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 12-1 behind A Country Girl when 9th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Wexford over 2m (soft) in October.
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 12-1 behind A Country Girl when 9th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Wexford over 2m (soft) in October.
Point-to-point winner MAKE YOUR MARK was most impressive when landing a Punchestown bumper on his debut under Rules. He tackles hurdles for the first time but should be open to further improvement and gets the vote. The progressive Competitive Edge was forced through the rail shortly after the start here on Monday but was third to subsequent Grade 1 winner Cash And Go prior to that. Zerashan showed little at Fairyhouse on his hurdling bow but was smart on the Flat and can't be written off yet.
Make Your Mark looked a really exciting hurdling prospect when running out an impressive winner of his only bumper start and gets the nod ahead of Competitive Edge. Home Farm is expected to improve on his debut effort and can get third.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 6f on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 15-8fav at Punchestown over 2m 6f (heavy) in October, beating Sin Palo by 3/4l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 6f on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 15-8fav at Punchestown over 2m 6f (heavy) in October, beating Sin Palo by 3/4l.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Lancetto when last of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to firm) in October.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Lancetto when last of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to firm) in October.
A winner at 9-4 in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Ceol Rua by 3l.
A winner at 9-4 in a hurdle race at Wexford over 2m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Ceol Rua by 3l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 9-2fav at Wexford over 2m 2f (soft) in October, beating Little Barney by 12l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 9-2fav at Wexford over 2m 2f (soft) in October, beating Little Barney by 12l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 12l behind Staying Article at 12-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Cheltenham and Galway this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 12l behind Staying Article at 12-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Cheltenham and Galway this season.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Brought down when 13-2 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Schinkel earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Brought down when 13-2 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Schinkel earlier this month on his latest outing.
Placed in four hurdle races from 11 starts. Third of 22 behind Kyle's Turn beaten 5l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in four hurdle races from 11 starts. Third of 22 behind Kyle's Turn beaten 5l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Bay Of Kotor when fifth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Bay Of Kotor when fifth of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all six starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in July). Well beaten at 33-1 behind Kyle's Turn when 21st of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all six starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in July). Well beaten at 33-1 behind Kyle's Turn when 21st of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Down Under when 13th of 25 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Down Under when 13th of 25 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Beaten 8l behind Knockieran at 20-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 2f (yielding) in October.
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Beaten 8l behind Knockieran at 20-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 2f (yielding) in October.
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from eight starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Kyle's Turn when 10th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from eight starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Kyle's Turn when 10th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Formidableopponent when 23rd of 25 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Formidableopponent when 23rd of 25 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) last month.
In an open affair, CAIRDIN makes the most appeal. Only out of the first two once in six starts, he opened his account over timber at the second time of asking with a game win in the mud over 2m6f at Punchestown. He appears to have the speed to handle this drop in trip and may be well treated on his handicap debut. The dangers are headed by Leah Claire, a comfortable winner over 2m at Wexford latest. Munsaab and House Rules could go close too.
Masked Phantom is accorded plenty of respect with AP McCoy doing the steering but Munsaab won with such authority at Wexford at the end of October that it's not hard to envisage him following-up, despite the handicapper having his say. Star of Aragon is taken to pick up minor place money, though House Rules and Worldor are also in with an each-way shout.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when evens fav at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Son Amix by 2l.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when evens fav at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Son Amix by 2l.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 6f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Quietly Fancied by 1 1/2l.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 6f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Quietly Fancied by 1 1/2l.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up having jumped the last when 5-4fav in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in a Grade 1 chase won by Bog Warrior on his latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up having jumped the last when 5-4fav in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in a Grade 1 chase won by Bog Warrior on his latest outing.
A winner of a chase at 2m 1f on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4l by Luke's Benefit when second of 16 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a chase at 2m 1f on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4l by Luke's Benefit when second of 16 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 8-11fav in the Group 2 Ladbrokes Casino Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown over 2m 6f (soft) last month, beating Four Commanders by 7l.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase when 8-11fav in the Group 2 Ladbrokes Casino Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown over 2m 6f (soft) last month, beating Four Commanders by 7l.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Last Time D'albain when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Last Time D'albain when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-4fav at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Cadogan by 4l.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 6-4fav at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Cadogan by 4l.
Winner of four hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Beaten 31l by Bog Warrior when second of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft).
Winner of four hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Beaten 31l by Bog Warrior when second of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft).
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 4f and 2m on good and heavy ground. Beaten 2l by Allee Garde when second of 14 at 2-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 4f and 2m on good and heavy ground. Beaten 2l by Allee Garde when second of 14 at 2-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month.
This can go the way of LAST INSTALMENT, who is unbeaten in two starts over fences. He landed a Punchestown Grade 2 with ease and should take the step up in class and trip in his stride. Allee Garde won nicely at Clonmel on his chasing debut but has a lot more on his plate here, while Cheltenham Festival winner First Lieutenant's jumping went to pot in the Drinmore but he landed a Grade 3 at Cork before that and could bounce back. Raptor and Son Amix are worth consideration at longer odds.
Last Instalment has taken to chasing really well this season and looks to have an excellent chance of claiming a first Grade 1 win. An on-song First Lieutenant would be a danger to all, whilst Allee Garde is capable of better over fences.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 11l behind Voler La Vedette when fifth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Lismullen Hurdle at Navan over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 11l behind Voler La Vedette when fifth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Lismullen Hurdle at Navan over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) last month.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 4l by Voler La Vedette when second of 4 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft).
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 4l by Voler La Vedette when second of 4 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft).
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Third of 4 behind Zaidpour beaten 14l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Tara Hurdle at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy).
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Third of 4 behind Zaidpour beaten 14l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Tara Hurdle at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy).
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 8-1 when 11th of 24 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (yielding) in May.
Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 8-1 when 11th of 24 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (yielding) in May.
Has won ten hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A winner at 7-4 in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Mourad by 4l.
Has won ten hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A winner at 7-4 in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Mourad by 4l.
Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-1jt-fav at Punchestown over 2m (soft) last month, beating Capellanus by 3l.
Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-1jt-fav at Punchestown over 2m (soft) last month, beating Capellanus by 3l.
Providing her stamina holds out, VOLER LA VEDETTE should take all the beating. She's yet to score beyond 2m5f but has obliged 10 times from 17 starts over timber and had plenty in hand when landing the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse earlier in the month. Mourad has something to find with her on that evidence but will improve for the trip, having landed this 12 months ago, and is the main threat. Dare To Doubt, a Grade 2 winner at the start of the year and successful on his Punchestown comeback, is not out of it either.
Voler La Vedette may well be getting a couple of lb's less from Mourad than she did when beating him in the Hatton's Grace last time, but is still expected to be able to confirm that form. Dare To Doubt is still on the up and is the biggest danger of the remainder.
Has won five hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Rubi Light beaten 34l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy).
Has won five hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Rubi Light beaten 34l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy).
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 20-1 in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup at Punchestown over 3m 1f (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Vic Venturi by 11l.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 20-1 in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup at Punchestown over 3m 1f (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Vic Venturi by 11l.
Winner of a NH flat race and six chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 5l by Rubi Light when second of 7 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy).
Winner of a NH flat race and six chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 5l by Rubi Light when second of 7 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy).
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Finished 1 1/4l behind Bostons Angel when fourth of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 RSA Chase at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in March.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Finished 1 1/4l behind Bostons Angel when fourth of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 RSA Chase at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in March.
Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 13-2 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Aon Chase at Newbury over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing in February, beating What A Friend by a head.
Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 13-2 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Aon Chase at Newbury over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing in February, beating What A Friend by a head.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 11-4fav in the Group 1 JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal over 3m (soft) last month, beating Sizing Europe by 1 1/4l.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 11-4fav in the Group 1 JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal over 3m (soft) last month, beating Sizing Europe by 1 1/4l.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Quantitativeeasing when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Spinal Research The Atlantic 4 Gold Cup at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good).
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Quantitativeeasing when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Spinal Research The Atlantic 4 Gold Cup at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good).
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 5-2jt-fav in the Group 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month, beating Joncol by 5l.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 5-2jt-fav in the Group 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) earlier this month, beating Joncol by 5l.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m 3f to 4m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 20 behind Dynaste beaten 9l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m 3f to 4m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 20 behind Dynaste beaten 9l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) last month.
QUITO DE LA ROQUE is unbeaten in five starts this calendar year and can land his third Grade 1 prize. Despite beating subsequent Tingle Creek hero Sizing Europe in a Grade 1 at Down Royal last month, he shaped as though he'd improve a fair bit for that first outing since May and gets a confident nod to strike again. Rubi Light comfortably got the better of Joncol in the John Durkan at Punchestown, with Cooldine third, and should be able to confirm placings, while Noland is two from two in Ireland and cannot be ruled out.
Quito de La Roque's record is hard to fault, but with the ground less testing than usual for this time of year, he could struggle to cope with the speedier Rubi Light, who is clearly at the top of his game. Joncol is the likeliest candidate to chase them home.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Staying Article when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Staying Article when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Has won five hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Dariak when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Has won five hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Dariak when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Baby Whizz by 3 1/2l.
He has won three hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Baby Whizz by 3 1/2l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Madame Mado when 23rd of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to firm and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Madame Mado when 23rd of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 14l behind Blazing Tempo when last of 5 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 14l behind Blazing Tempo when last of 5 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good ground (latest flat win was in August). Well beaten at 16-1 behind Popcorn when 11th of 16 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 2f (soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good ground (latest flat win was in August). Well beaten at 16-1 behind Popcorn when 11th of 16 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 2f (soft) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 13l behind Staying Article at 5-1fav when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 13l behind Staying Article at 5-1fav when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Delphi Mountain when sixth of 14 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 1f (good to soft) in August.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Delphi Mountain when sixth of 14 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Killarney over 2m 1f (good to soft) in August.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 7-1 at Thurles over 2m 2f (heavy) in a chase won by Bishopsfurze last month on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 7-1 at Thurles over 2m 2f (heavy) in a chase won by Bishopsfurze last month on his latest outing.
QUISCOVER FONTAINE could land the spoils here. With the joint-highest timber rating of 123 (with Wilde Wit Pleasure), he is still 20lb lower than his chase figure and may have just needed the run when finishing down the field on his seasonal reappearance at Fairyhouse earlier this month. The hat-trick seeking Dul Ar An Ol looks an obvious danger, while multiple Graded winner Beau Michael cannot be left out of calculations.
Dur Ar An Ol is now getting a run at his racing and is thriving as a result, so looks a solid option to complete the hat-trick. Pires hasn't been in much form over fences of late but is reunited with Ruby Walsh so could be the biggest threat, ahead of Wilde Wit Pleasure, another who is returning to hurdling after a spell over the larger obstacles.
Beaten 11l by Monksland when second of 14 at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Down Royal over 2m (soft) last month.
Beaten 11l by Monksland when second of 14 at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Down Royal over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Priests Road when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) in April last year.
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Priests Road when sixth of 16 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) in April last year.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Colin S McKeever in Ireland.
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Colin S McKeever in Ireland.
Half-brother to Sanagas, won four times between 1m 3f and 1m 5f including a Group 3 race. Third of 14 behind Ut Love beaten 3 1/2l at 7-1 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 2m (good) in June.
Half-brother to Sanagas, won four times between 1m 3f and 1m 5f including a Group 3 race. Third of 14 behind Ut Love beaten 3 1/2l at 7-1 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 2m (good) in June.
Beaten 16l behind Hats And Heels at 14-1 when 9th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Cork over 2m (soft) last month.
Beaten 16l behind Hats And Heels at 14-1 when 9th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Cork over 2m (soft) last month.
BIG GENERATOR made a promising start to his career when chasing home subsequent hurdle winner Monksland in this sphere at Down Royal last month and, with improvement expected, he can go one better. Sam Da Vinci displayed a fair level of ability first time out at Tipperary in June and warrants respect now returning, while Willie Mullins' The Bosses Cousin must come into the reckoning too.
A trappy little bumper to solve and, at the likely prices, it may well prove best to side with Sam Da Vinci who shaped well on his debut at Tipperary. Big Generator is an obvious danger, and the market is likely to provide plenty of clues about the chances of The Bosses Cousin.
