A potential match between ASTERION FORLONGE and Fil Dor. The latter had quite a hard race in the Grand National 2 weeks ago so last year's winner Asterion Forlonge gets the vote.
Asterion Forlonge
Fil Dor
Mister Policeman
3m Grd 3 Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Asterion Forlonge
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 5261-2652
Price History:
1.44
Age:
11
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
157
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Smart chaser. C&D winner. Seven wins from 26 NH runs. 6/4, respectable second of 6 in minor event hurdle at Thurles (22.2f, good) 36 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Won this last year and big player.
3. Fil Dor
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: P212433P
Price History:
4.20
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
148
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Smart chaser. Latest win in chase at Thurles in November. Pulled up in Grand National last time but this much more suitable.
2. Mister Policeman
J: J. J. SlevinT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 1/1311-PP
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
148
Days Since Last Run:
263
Verdict
Smart hurdler. Latest win in chase at Thurles in March 2024. 10/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, good to soft), behind from halfway. Off 8 months.
5. Lonesome Boatman
J: Tiernan Power RocheT: Sean Joseph Allen, Ireland
F: 3F743
Price History:
101.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Fairly useful chaser. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 34 lengths third of 5 to Fun Fun Fun in Gr 3 chase (50/1) at Limerick (24.7f, soft) 28 days ago. Up against it.
4. Hascoeur Clermont
J: Shane O'CallaghanT: Charles Coakley, Ireland
F: 520P2706
Price History:
101.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Unreliable type. 11/2, below form sixth of 11 in claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 82 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Out of depth.