20:30 Roscommon
Monday 8 May 2017
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Boyle Beginners Chase
- 4YO plus  |  2m 61y  |  Good  |  8 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 20:30Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 6.40s
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Has been struggling since joining this yard, falling in only previous chase start over 2m2f on yielding ground at Thurles in December. Out of form over hurdles in two subsequent outings and makes limited appeal on first start since January.
Modest record of 3/54 under rules, he is anything but reliable but his current handler is a master of finding winnable races for just this type of horse. Last month's chase starts at Tramore and Kilbeggan hinted he might not be far from breaking his duck over fences.
Trainer has got the best from him, winning twice over hurdles last summer and scoring again from a mark of 97 over 2m3f at Down Royal in March. First try over fences and wouldn't to be discounted with any certainty.
Won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in September in sole rules success from 16 attempts, he showed some promise on first chase start at Down Royal in October but has been very much struggling in three outings since. Off since January and hard to fancy here despite addition of blinkers and a tongue tie.
Just the one start over fences came at Kilbeggan over 2m4f a year ago. Sent off favourite but jumping errors rather let him down, was given a considerate ride and a better showing may be forthcoming now. Should be fit enough after hurdles spin at Punchestown recently.
Just foiled in bold attempt to run the finish from her rivals on chase bow at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good) last month, the front two were nicely clear of the remainder and this lightly-raced mare could gain compensation in this with first-time cheekpieces added for this shorter trip.
Lightly-raced over jumps, finished a pleasing third on chase bow at Kilbeggan over 2m5f last month. Has a bit to find with At Rainbow's End on that evidence and previous hurdles form.
Modest hurdler, just the one win in 17 attempts in that sphere, goes chasing for the first time here and has a positive jockey booking. Went close over 1m3f on the Flat at Limerick last month so fitness shouldn't be a concern.
Non-Runners
3
Kilcaragh Boy17
Weight: 11-12|Â Â Age: 8
T: Miss D O'Shea  J: Rachael Blackmore
NR
5
Oighear Dubh97
Weight: 11-12|Â Â Age: 6
T: A J Martin  J: Phillip Enright
NR
Forecasts
Dawerann (5/2), At Rainbow's End (5/2), Solar Heat (11/2), My Painter (6/1), Tiliver (7/1), L'Attesa (12/1), All About Alfie (16/1), Kilcaragh Boy (16/1), Oighear Dubh (16/1), Patricks Park (20/1)
AT RAINBOW'S END made a positive start to her chasing career last month at Kilbeggan, just failing to score under a positive ride. With an in-form rider restored to the plate, the drop in distance and first-time cheekpieces appear to be positives on her side and the decision to tackle this contest instead of the mares' only race over a longer trip earlier on the card may be rewarded. My Painter, third in that race, has plenty on to reverse the form. Tiliver is worth noting as there's every chance his jumping will have improved following a tame effort when fancied at Kilbeggan a year ago and he's fit for this run. Dawerann is no star in the Elliott yard but there have been some encouraging signs recently and it won't be a surprise if the trainer places him to win sooner rather than later.
- At Rainbow's End
- Dawerann
- Tiliver
Prize Money
1st: €7,700.002nd: €2,388.003rd: €1,137.004th: €512.005th: €200.00
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