14:30 Cork

Saturday 6 January 2018

All12:2012:5013:2513:5514:3015:0515:40

McCarthy Insurance Group Beginners Chase

  • 5YO plus  |   2m 4f  |   Heavy  |   10 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:30  |   Winning time: 5m 44.4s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Burgas11
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Sean Flanagan| T: N Meade| OR:  135
10/3
Has yet to get off the mark after six runs over fences, but has been taking on some decent performers, including Sutton Manor at Down Royal last time. Has a clear chance in this company.
2
Horse silk
Carrigmoorna Mattp120
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: A E Lynch| T: V Halley| OR:  117| D
20/1
Fair hurdler who has been beaten quite a long way on both starts over fences. Connections reach for first-time cheekpieces in a bid to find extra.
3
Horse silk
Drumconnor Ladt10
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: R Loughran| T: A Keatley| D
14/1
The winner of one of his four starts over hurdles, he made a fair start over fences, following a break, at Leopardstown recently. Can win over the bigger ostacles, but faces quite a stiff task.
4
Horse silk
100/1
Winning point-to-pointer who drew a blank in nine starts over hurdles, Makes his chasing debut and looks one of the less likely types.
Landed a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in April, one of his six starts over timber. Makes his debut over fences following a lay-off and the market will indicate the strength of his chance.
6
Horse silk
Livelovelaugh35
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| BF| D
4/7
Useful novice/handicap hurdler last season who made his chasing debut at Fairyhouse last month when third to a couple of talented rivals. Jumped well that day and, given he should strip fitter this time, looks the one to beat.
7
Horse silk
Mannin Islandp,t48
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-12| J: D F O'Regan| T: S J Mahon| OR:  111
28/1
Without a victory over hurdles or fences at the age of 10. Not without signs of ability in five starts over fences, but others have stronger claims.
8
Horse silk
8/1
Winner of one of his three hurdles starts, but 0-3 over fences and was beaten a long way at Navan last time. Still early days for him and cannot be ruled out.
9
Horse silk
Oathkeeper135
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: J J Slevin| T: J P O'Brien| BF| D
14/1
Bumper and hurdles winner who was going well when falling on his chasing debut at Galway. Pulled up at Killarney last time and, while it is not beyond the realms of possibility he will bounce back, he does have questions to answer.
10
Horse silk
Spare Brakest27
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: Phillip Enright| T: R Tyner
50/1
Won a handicap hurdle at Listowel in September, but two subsequent runs over fences have not been so productive. Faces a stiff task.

Forecasts

Livelovelaugh (4/7), Burgas (10/3), Midnight Escape (8/1), Drumconnor Lad (14/1), Oathkeeper (14/1), Carrigmoorna Matt (20/1), Mannin Island (28/1), Hidden Charmer (33/1), Spare Brakes (50/1), Hawk Eye Down (100/1)

Verdict

Burgas has been running against some decent prospects, but will find this company more to his liking and has to go on the short list. However, narrow preference is for LIVELOVELAUGH, who made a pleasing debut over fences at Fairyhouse and can step up on that effort. Midnight Escape and Drumconnor Lad are not ruled out, while Oathkeeper would be a threat if returning to his best after a poor run last time.
  1. Livelovelaugh
  2. Burgas
  3. Midnight Escape

Previous Winners

2017
Uncle Danny
Weight: 11-12  |Age: 8
33/1

Prize Money

1st: €8,932.002nd: €2,769.003rd: €1,320.004th: €594.005th: €232.00

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