15:35 Cork

Sunday 16 April 2017

All14:0014:3015:0515:3516:1016:4517:2017:50

Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 4f  |   Good to Yielding (Good in places)  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:37  |   Winning time: 5m 1.50s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Ancient Sands15
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-12| J: Brian Hayes| T: J E Kiely
16/1
Has made no impression in two starts over fences but commands respect as he was rated 135 over hurdles. The forecast faster ground here will benefit him and an improved display is anticipated.
2
Horse silk
Baily Moonp,t120
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: M A Enright| T: M F Morris| OR:  116
16/1
Off the course four months since pulling up last time. Looks have to have plenty to find to trouble the principals in this.
3
Horse silk
Balbir Du Mathant15
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: R M Power| T: A Fleming| OR:  136
9/4
This will represent his easiest task by far over fences. Unproven on a sound surface but remains the one to beat if handling the conditions.
4
Horse silk
Brought Joe Home471
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: J M Moore| T: T Gibney
66/1
Has looked poor in three runs to date. Has a 15 month absence to overcome and looks easy to dismiss.
5
Horse silk
Clonalig Houset91
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Phillip Enright| T: A J Martin
12/1
Hurdling form would place him behind a number of these. Will be all the better for his debut over fences in January and the quicker surface.
6
Horse silk
Fire In His Eyest140
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott
15/8
Not far behind many of these judged on his hurdling debut. Put away for the spring following a poor showing in the mud last time and now makes his chasing debut.
7
Horse silk
Mount Oliver22
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Robbie Colgan| T: Miss M L Hallahan
80/1
Has failed to get competitive in three runs this year over fences. Hard to see him faring any better here.
8
Horse silk
Red Giant92
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: G N Fox| T: N Meade
11/2
Well beaten in his three previous starts over fences, all on soft/heavy ground. Hurdling form indicates a preference for the forecast faster conditions, but also that he may require a stiffer test.
9
Horse silk
Static Jack198
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Rachael Blackmore(3)| T: Miss Ellmarie Holden
9/2
Has made his mark in point-to-points, bumpers and hurdles. Will no doubt have his day over the larger obstacles too but may require an easier test.

Forecasts

Fire In His Eyes (15/8), Balbir Du Mathan (9/4), Static Jack (9/2), Red Giant (11/2), Clonalig House (12/1), Ancient Sands (16/1), Baily Moon (16/1), Brought Joe Home (66/1), Mount Oliver (80/1)

Verdict

BALBIR DU METHAN has come up against some useful novices this season and will get few easier opportunities to open his account in this sphere. He has only had three runs back from a 12 month absence and should now be in prime condition. Fire In His Eyes has patiently waited for drying ground before making his chasing debut and he makes this race more intriguing based on the progress he was showing during the autumn. Ancient Sands has an official rating of 135 over hurdles. Today's ground gives him a better chance of running close to that mark than for his previous starts over fences. If doing so he would be more than capable of springing a surprise.
  1. Balbir Du Mathan
  2. Fire In His Eyes
  3. Ancient Sands

Prize Money

1st: €10,472.002nd: €3,247.003rd: €1,547.004th: €697.005th: €271.00

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