The progressive FOLLY MASTER resumed winning ways in good style at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and remains one to keep on the right side of. Union Station and Better Times Ahead are feared most.
Folly Master
Union Station
Better Times Ahead
3m Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
8. Union Station
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 3332-4422
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Good second of 14 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (28.3f, good to soft, 4/1) 50 days ago, travelling as well as any. Looks competitive on form.
2. Folly Master
J: Keith DonoghueT: Tom Dreaper, Ireland
F: 00011F-21
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
111
Verdict
Promising individual. 10/11, career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (19.7f, soft) 111 days ago by 3 lengths from Rolly Bowley Boy, plenty in hand. Merits consideration.
7. Better Times Ahead
J: M. P. WalshT: Robert Tyner, Ireland
F: 841/62-296
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap chase (15/2) at Naas (24.8f, soft) 43 days ago. Has good chance on form.
1. Shannon Royale
J: Mr R. JamesT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 15-221P65
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
139
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Punchestown in December. Tailed-off last of 5 to Fun Fun Fun in Gr 3 chase at Limerick (24.7f, soft, 8/1) 29 days ago. Back down in class.
13. Rolly Bowley Boy
J: S. D. TorrensT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 322270-27
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
94
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/4, seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Cork (20f, soft) 94 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on.
4. Cleatus Poolaw
J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 29-4F476P
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase (33/1) at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft) 39 days ago, weakening when jumping left there.
9. Wheres Frankie
J: Donagh MeylerT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
F: 9121P-076
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 72 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
3. Macs Charm
J: B. HayesT: Colm A. Murphy, Ireland
F: PP55-0987
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable seventh of 17 in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, soft) 60 days ago.
6. Battle It Out
J: C. G. O'DwyerT: Conor O'Dwyer, Ireland
F: 414-3U088
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.5f, soft, 8/1) 43 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip.
12. Salmanino
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland
F: 214/PP-2FP
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
17/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (23.8f, heavy) 71 days ago, pulled up after 3 out.
10. Stormy Judge
J: H. E. SextonT: P. A. Fahy, Ireland
F: 9-508UU08
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.6f, good to soft, 28/1) 22 days ago.
5. Pats Fancy
J: Sean BowenT: Rebecca Curtis
F: 0/6-6P
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
125/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft) 39 days ago, pulled up soon after.
11. Street Value
J: Alex HarveyT: J. P. Flavin, Ireland
F: PP5-P095P
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Course winner. 28/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Naas (24.8f, soft) 43 days ago, tailing off 3 out.