I MASKED DU POTIER has yet to race under Rules but assuming he handles the fences fine, he may well be up to the task given his ability in points. Similar comments apply to Arkhill so he's a threat, along with the more exposed West of Carrig.
I Masked Du Potier
Arkhill
West Of Carrig
3m Mdn Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Arkhill
J: Mr L. P. ShanahanT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Mount Nelson gelding. Dam (c128/h119) French hurdler/chaser who won at 2m-2½m. Cosily off the mark in points at second attempt in March.
2. Ask Mike
J: Mr D. DoyleT: Michael Butler, Ireland
F: 56-5
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Winning pointer. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 11 in hunter chase at Thurles (25.1f, good to soft) 46 days ago.
3. Bigbraveboy
J: Mr J. G. MurphyT: James William Hannon, Ireland
F: 3-78
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Eighth of 13 in hunter chase at Gowran (25f, heavy, 40/1) 44 days ago.
4. Chiefs Kingdom
J: Mr B. T. StoneT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
F: 3726434-5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
333
Verdict
Fair hurdler. Fifth of 6 in novice chase (12/1) at Limerick (22.7f, good) 11 months ago. Warmed up for this with a runner-up effort between the flags.
5. Cold Old Fire
J: Mr Adam FeeneyT: R Hurley, Ireland
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Dual-winning pointer. 16/1, seventh of 8 in hunter chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Up against it.
6. Drive On Jimmey
J: Mr A. Burke-OttT: P. J. Healy, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Imperial Monarch gelding. Dam unraced. Winning pointer, runner-up last time.
7. Dromleigh
J: Miss L. CostelloT: Seamus Murnane, Ireland
F: 342F-404
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Fair chaser. 28/1, respectable fourth of 8 in hunter chase at Down Royal (19.6f, good) 35 days ago. Back up in trip.
8. I Am Rocco
J: Mr L. E. WilliamsT: Brian M. McMahon, Ireland
F: F0320975
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
146
Verdict
Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy, 9/1) 146 days ago. Maiden pointer.
9. I Masked Du Potier
J: Ms P. R. BriseldenT: P. M. J. Doyle, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Masked Marvel gelding. Dam, placed over fences in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Penn Da Benn. Multiple-point winner including alst 2 starts so he warrants respect.
10. Long Road
J: Mr B. J. WalshT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Second of 8 in hunter chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 28/1) on NH debut 7 days ago, running on.
11. Made U Look
J: Mr Alan O'SullivanT: Eugene M. O'Sullivan, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Altruistic gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Pearlofflorida, stays 23f. Dam unraced out of lightly-raced sister to Florida Pearl. Off mark in points at the fourth attempt last month.
12. Manlikemike
J: Mr J. W. HendrickT: Denis Paul Murphy, Ireland
F: 5P
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
241
Verdict
40/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (25f, good) on hurdles bow, beaten quickly 2 out. Dual-winning pointer (fell last time).
13. Midnight Moonshine
J: Mr B. DunleavyT: D. Deacon, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam (c102/h110) 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m). Wears tongue strap. Winning pointer who made the frame last time.
14. Mohera Prince
J: Mr B. BarryT: Sean Aherne, Ireland
F: U
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
66/1, unseated rider in hunter chase at Thurles (25.1f, good to soft) on NH debut 46 days ago. Carried out in a point 3 weeks ago.
15. Mount Rinjani
J: Mr J. P. CollinsT: G. Ahern, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Mount Nelson gelding. Wears visor. Maiden pointer, unplaced last week.
16. Sampoet
J: Mr M. J. KenneallyT: Terence Leonard, Ireland
F: 8-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
466
Verdict
Eighth of 13 in hunter chase at Clonmel (21f, heavy, 33/1) last year but has enjoyed a bit more success in points since.
17. Tennessee Titan
J: Mr T. WalshT: Seamus Neville, Ireland
F: 5442/365P-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
598
Verdict
Modest hurdler. 11/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft) on debut over fences, beaten when blundered 3 out. Winner between the flags but pulled up last time.
18. West Of Carrig
J: Mr A. J. BrowneT: Don Browne, Ireland
F: 80/058-33U
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Fair chaser. Unseated rider in minor event chase (125/1) at Cheltenham (26.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago, beaten at the time. This is easier.
19. Cebu City
J: ReserveT: D. Deacon, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€7,500 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Dam point winner. Runner-up on third of 3 starts in points. RESERVE.