GalwayRaces.com Beginners Chase

Off time: 16:35 | Winning time: 4m 58.9s

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Odds

Midnight Escape

2/1, 15/8, 2/1, 7/4, 13/8, 7/4, 13/8

6/4

Bel Ami De Sivola

5/2, 11/4, 5/2, 11/4

3/1

Minella Till Dawn

11/2, 9/2, 5/1, 9/2, 4/1

9/2

Damut

8/1, 9/1

10/1

Calino D'Airy

12/1

14/1

Kilfenora

14/1, 12/1

14/1

Close Shave

20/1

16/1

Uaintseenothingyet

33/1

Little Haarth

25/1, 28/1

33/1

Le Curieux

33/1

Weather Watch

50/1

Colette's Choice

66/1

Pursecco

66/1

Time And Times

100/1

SP Book Percentage 126.25

Forecasts

Midnight Escape (6/4), Bel Ami De Sivola (3/1), Minella Till Dawn (9/2), Damut (10/1), Calino D'Airy (14/1), Kilfenora (14/1), Close Shave (16/1), Uaintseenothingyet (33/1), Little Haarth (33/1), Le Curieux (33/1), Weather Watch (50/1), Colette's Choice (66/1), Pursecco (66/1), Time And Times (100/1)

Experience often counts in novice chases so BEL AMI DE SIVOLA gets the nod despite disappointing in his chasing debut. He was the only one to seriously threaten the impressive winner that day and ultimately it cost him second late on. Among the best of these over hurdles also, Noel Meade's charge has the strongest credentials. Gordon Elliott saddles the useful Diamond King to win this last season and he has two interesting runners here. Of the duo unexposed Midnight Escape makes the most appeal. Damut has pieces of form over fences that would put him right in the mix so can't be dismissed.