Preference is for NOBLE TALENT, who found improvement when scoring at Gowran earlier this month and begins handicapping in this sphere off a decent mark. Invictus Machin and Mr Saxobeat can also make their presence felt.
Noble Talent
Invictus Machin
Mr Saxobeat
2m5f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Falco Blitz
J: G. B. NoonanT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 34110-6d54
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
136
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
12/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Limerick (24f, good to soft) 35 days ago. One of likelier contenders.
2. Lucky Zebo
J: M. P. O'ConnorT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 3181-7680
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
132
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Below form tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 43 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Trainer going well. Others more persuasive.
3. Battle It Out
J: C. G. O'DwyerT: Conor O'Dwyer, Ireland
F: 9F3414-3U
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
14/1, running below form when unseated rider in novice chase at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Not taken lightly.
4. Now Where Or When
J: Sam EwingT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
F: 63P/57496-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
212
Verdict
Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.8f, good, 18/1). Off 7 months. Back down in trip. Can make presence felt.
5. Invictus Machin
J: K. E. BuckleyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 07FF42-61
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
93
Verdict
Career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase (12/1) at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft) in August. Claims off this 8 lb higher mark with the drop back in trip unlikely to be a major issue.
6. Aarons Day
J: Donagh MeylerT: Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
F: 5F5P/PP0P
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
33/1 and visored for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (19.7f, heavy) 28 days ago, pulled up before last. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes limited appeal.
7. Happy Dreams
J: C. M. QuirkeT: Michael J. McDonagh, Ireland
F: 261766-0F
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
No impact on return at Gowran last month and fell early on in handicap chase (12/1) at Wexford (19.7f, heavy) since. Others more appealing.
8. King Ferdinand
J: Mr Alan O'SullivanT: Eugene M. O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 2-0619U65
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
14/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at this course (28f, good) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Each-way claims.
9. Mr Saxobeat
J: Miss Anna McGuinnessT: T. Gibney, Ireland
F: P5-404532
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Turned in best effort of season, in first-time tongue strap, when good second of 8 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.7f, heavy, 9/1) 28 days ago. Can race off same mark here and warrants respect. Engaged 1.35 Punchestown Saturday.
10. Noble Talent
J: C. Stone-WalshT: T. J. Nagle Jnr, Ireland
F: 1U05-5241
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Off the mark at third time of asking in this sphere when landing 16-runner novice chase (11/1) at Gowran (20f, good) 15 days ago, driven out. Likely has more to offer on switch to handicapping and is one for shortlist.
11. Salmanino
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland
F: U2214/PP-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
237
Verdict
Failed to complete both starts last term and best watched on return here.
12. Casey West
J: S. D. TorrensT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 921-67
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
191
Verdict
Winner in chase at Clonmel in January. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (20.4f, good, 20/1). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive.
13. Atacanter
J: D. KingT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 53520-U34
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Bit below form fourth of 8 in novice chase (9/1) at Sligo (21.1f, good) 53 days ago. Up against it.