14:35 Naas
Saturday 28 January 2017
All13:0013:3014:0014:3515:1015:4516:20
Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase (Grade 3)
- 5YO plus | Class 1 | 3m | Yielding | 8 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:36 | Winning time: 6m 27.7s
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Won his first two over fences, found out in Doncaster Grade Two subsequently and likely to find this mission tough as well.
Consistent over fences in three starts and got off the mark in fine style at Fairyhouse when stepped up to this three-mile trip.
Form of his Drinmore second looks positive now, though some concerns over the three-mile trip having been pulled up at Kempton in Grade One novice event last month on sole attempt. Set to play his cards late.
Jumping has looked decidedly average since going chasing, too many errors to be confident he'll land a blow on some smart rivals now.
Jumped superbly and had the race in safe keeping a long way from home at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day, steps up in trip now but trainer is in fine form and should go well again.
Yet to be popped the question when falling in Leopardstown Grade One last month, once a very smart prospect over hurdles and previous record over fences suggests he can have a say in this.
Form is rock solid over fences, including last month's Limerick runner-up behind talented stablemate Bellshill, only question hanging over him now is the three-mile trip.
Outclassed in hot Leopardstown contest over Christmas but this is less taxing and previous form entitles him to a fair claim.
Forecasts
A Genie In Abottle (11/4), Balko Des Flos (10/3), Anibale Fly (7/2), Haymount (5/1), Martello Tower (11/2), Briar Hill (11/1), Bay Of Freedom (40/1), Arkwrisht (100/1)
Anibale Fly has the form to warrant maximum respect in this but doubts persist about the trip following his Kempton flop. A Genie In Abottle got off the mark in good style last time out and should give this a bold attempt while Martello Tower and Haymount also look certain to run well. The trainer of Balko Des Flos landed a big pot at Gowran on Thursday and he can score again here with the recent Fairyhouse winner. He too must prove his stamina but the trainer called it perfectly with his Thyestes winner so his judgement is respected. Briar Hill is not out of this if he stands up but Bay Of Freedom is likely to find a few of these rivals too good.
1. Balko Des Flos
2. A Genie In Abottle
3. Haymount
Prize Money
1st: €26,550.002nd: €8,550.003rd: €4,051.004th: €1,799.005th: €900.006th: €450.00
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