KRABAT ran well in a messy contest at Clonmel a fortnight ago and is worth chancing back over fences despite his poor strike-rate. Soloman Lane is feared most ahead of Big Debates, who landed a similar contest here at Christmas.
Krabat
Soloman Lane
Big Debates
2m7f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Big Debates
J: J. SmithT: Robert Tyner, Ireland
F: 5-008041P
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
C&D winner in December. 7/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, heavy) 49 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Enters calculations back chasing.
2. Flash De Touzaine
J: Donagh MeylerT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland
F: UP0-24596
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
102
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.7f, good, 28/1) 102 days ago. Back down in trip.
3. Lake Chad
J: Niall MooreT: Philip Fenton, Ireland
F: 09141371
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
3 wins from 11 runs this season. 28/1, won 13-runner handicap chase at Thurles (16f, good) 35 days ago, just holding on. Work to do back up in trip.
4. Fairyhill Run
J: D. KingT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 450582PP-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
466
Verdict
C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Off 15 months. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Must prove she retains ability and the betting may guide.
5. Krabat
J: C. M. QuirkeT: Michael J. McDonagh, Ireland
F: 2-6852552
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy, 5/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Poor strike rate (1-32 under Rules) but respected back over fences.
6. Pakens Rock
J: Phillip EnrightT: Darren Collins, Ireland
F: 54120-598
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
230
Verdict
Last of 8 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.9f, good, 15/2) 7 months ago, soon off bridle. First run for yard after leaving Barry T. Murphy.
7. Soloman Lane
J: R. A. BerryT: Martin Hassett, Ireland
F: 302P1-P32
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 12 in handicap chase at Gowran (20f, heavy, 11/1) 26 days ago. May have won with a better jump at the last then and one to consider.
8. Decimation
J: C. P. McNamaraT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 258-05426
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
148
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.2f, good, 4/1) 148 days ago, unable to sustain effort.