Flyingbolt Novice Chase (Grade 3)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 4m 34.2s

Ball D'Arc²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: B J Cooper| T: G Elliott| OR: 142

6/4

Going the right way over fences and won Fairyhouse handicap in good style last month over this trip. Something to find with an on-song Identity Thief.

Form: 311123

Ballyoisin³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: B J Geraghty| T: E Bolger

4/5

A faller on chase debut, he made no such mistake when justifying short price to win minor Leopardstown contest last month at this trip. Won that readily and is clearly improving, deserves his chance.

Form: 31/F1FF-

Tully East²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: D F O'Regan| T: A Fleming| OR: 135

7/1

Last of the finishers in Leopardstown contest where Identity Thief was pulled up at Christmas. Won Thurles beginners' event previously, needs a bit more if these rivals are on song.

Form: 64-1621

Non-Runners

Identity Thief³⁵

Weight: 11-10| Age: 7

T: H De Bromhead J: B J Cooper

Forecasts

Identity Thief (4/5), Ballyoisin (4/5), Ball D'Arc (6/4), Tully East (7/1)

An intriguing four-runner contest that is likely to revolve around IDENTITY THIEF. He had lofty aims for this season and began with two impressive wins but things have gone awry since. All was not right at Christmas and he forfeited the chance to put the record straight when unseating at the first last month. He has risks, but on song should be winning this race. Ballyoisin gets 9lb from him and was impressive in scoring at Leopardstown last month so he ought to ensure the selection receives a thorough test. Ball D'arc is held by Identity Thief on their Punchestown meeting in November while Tully East is expected to settle for a minor role in this company. 1. Identity Thief 2. Ballyoisin 3. Ball D'arc