14:20 Tipperary

Sunday 1 October 2017

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TheTote.com Handicap (70-100)

Off time: 14:22 | Winning time: 2m 7.84s

(8)

Sister Blandina^v¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: D P Linehan⁽⁵⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 95

5/1

Respected as she should handle the ground and no issues with the trip; but carries 8lb more than for her win at Galway earlier in the month and faces a very stiff test, so requires another personal best to cope with top weight.

Form: 347321

(6)

On The Go Again^t¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Gary Carroll| T: M Mulvany| OR: 89

5/1

In great heart under both codes and comes here chasing a fourth straight victory after winning over hurdles at Listowel last time. Reverts to the Flat on a 5lb higher mark than for his Bellewestown victory, so is another that needs to up the ante.

Form: 216311

(9)

Perle De La Mer^h1¹²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: W J Lee| T: W McCreery| OR: 91

16/1

Faced some decent types in her short career and would be giving weight away all round if not for her age. Only previous try on heavy came in a Group 3 - this is much easier and she will have a big say if the hood has the desired effect.

Form: 15-44

(5)

World War^p¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR: 89

7/2

At the top of his game just now and posted an encouraging effort on similar ground last time out. Takes a further drop in trip here but cannot be discounted in his current frame of mind. Place claims at least once more.

Form: 564422

(7)

Ontheiflist^t,v¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: S Foley| T: H Rogers| OR: 87

14/1

Got off the mark in good style at Roscommon on his penultimate start and far from disgraced from 7lb higher latest. Races from the same mark here and will be a threat if the combination of a visor and tongue tie continues to work.

Form: 353512

(2)

Roibeard^t¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Declan McDonogh| T: E O'Connell| OR: 80| BF

6/1

Form has been in and out this term but comes here on the back of a couple of decent performances. Back up the ratings as a result but has won off this mark, so dangerous to underestimate.

Form: 280932

(11)

Ace Of Diamonds^p1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: L F Roche| T: D K Weld| OR: 79

12/1

Won over 1m2f at Leopardstown in April but found life tougher after reassessment. Latest efforts wouldn't be good enough, so first-time cheekpieces may not be enough to get him back to winning ways.

Form: 28-1460

(1)

Stormingin^h¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Gary Halpin⁽³⁾| T: C O'Dwyer| OR: 78

18/1

Not shown much since winning a maiden at Cork last year. Only a fair effort on his recent debut for his new yard and needs to up his game plenty to get involved at the business end.

Form: 81-U006

(4)

Stoked¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-5| J: Rory Cleary| T: L Comer| OR: 72

4/1

Swapped around a few stables but generally is a reliable enough type to give it a good go. Reasonable efforts of late since joining his current trainer and doesn't have too much to find to at least scrap it out for the minor honours.

Form: 001-234

(10)

Total Demolition^v1¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-4| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁵⁾| T: J Larkin| OR: 70

33/1

Claims on the best of his efforts but this season's form has been a bit of decline; not one to trust implicitly and difficult to fancy despite his attractive current mark.

Form: 380066

Non-Runners

(3)

Ottilie¹⁵

Weight: 9-0| Age: 4

T: E Lynam J: Chris Hayes

Forecasts

World War (7/2), Stoked (4/1), On The Go Again (5/1), Sister Blandina (5/1), Roibeard (6/1), Ace Of Diamonds (12/1), Ontheiflist (14/1), Perle De La Mer (16/1), Ottilie (16/1), Stormingin (18/1), Total Demolition (33/1)

A tough one to call but there could be some mileage to be gained in cutting PERLE DE LA MERE some slack as she has bits and pieces of form that more than stand up to scrutiny and she could be good value in a tricky little race. World War is consistent and has very solid claims on recent efforts, while Ontheiflist doesn't have too much to find and is capable of going close if on song. Sister Blandina and On The Go Again are others that add a bit of spice but both face a tough test at the weights.