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Sunday 25 November 2018

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Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B)

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 6m 10.90s

Dounikos²¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Liam McKenna⁽⁷⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 150

14/1

Once a smart chasing prospect but last season's form makes him a very hard sell on his return to action lumping weight to all his rivals.

Form: 114PPP-

General Principle^t²³⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G Elliott| OR: 144| C| D

25/1

Last season's Irish National hero, hasn't been spotted since that Fairyhouse success and returns to action from a career-high handicap mark.

Form: 470461-

Out Sam^t,v²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: D N Russell| T: G Elliott| OR: 140

9/1

Impressive reappearance when winning the Cork National this month (3m4f, good to yielding) from Rogue Angel. Has gone up 8lb for that win, but needs to be considered again.

Form: 06P33-1

Raz De Maree²¹

Age: 13| Weight: 11-0| J: G N Fox| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 140| C| D

33/1

Welsh National winner at the turn of the year, out of form since however and finished a long way behind Out Sam at Cork recently.

Form: 2210-00

Rogue Angel^b,t²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-12| J: Paul Townend| T: G Elliott| OR: 138| D

14/1

2016 Irish Grand National winner for Mouse Morris. No win since but typically improved since joining this trainer and showed the fire still burns when close second behind Out Sam in Cork National this month.

Form: P2-2362

Squouateur^t²¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: B J Geraghty| T: G Elliott| OR: 138

12/1

Often touted in this sort of environment but remains 0-13 over fences. Kim Muir run would give him a chance but poor both starts afterwards and doesn't boast a great record fresh. Ability is in there.

Form: 6303BP-

Tout Est Permis²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Sean Flanagan| T: N Meade| OR: 138

9/1

Joined Noel Meade this summer and made impressive start with career-best to win at Galway (2m6½f, yielding) last month. 10lb higher now but needs to be on the shortlist given he had plenty in hand.

Form: 4558-71

Woods Well⁴⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: Donagh Meyler| T: G Elliott| OR: 138

11/1

Not the most consistent last season, though ran in plenty good contests. Improved on reappearance to deny Rashaan at Galway, up in trip now and interesting if backing that run up.

Form: 5P5P6-1

Arkwrisht^t¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 137

12/1

Sixth in the Irish National and has tuned up for this with spin around Naas in 2m Grade 3 earlier in the month. This a more realistic mission and yard going well.

Form: F4076-3

Magic Of Light^p²¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: R M Power| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 136| C

20/1

Ended last term by winning a Mares Handicap Chase at Punchestown over 2m5f on soft ground in first-time cheekpieces (retained). This is tougher on return to action.

Form: 220241-

Space Cadet²¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: B J Cooper| T: G Elliott| OR: 135

20/1

Third in the Thyestes at Gowran in January and second in Leinster National at same track amongst positive showings last term. Failed to complete in two most recent starts however and back from a break here.

Form: 9342PP-

Spider Web⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: L P Dempsey| T: T Mullins| OR: 135| D

7/1

Still making progress in this sphere, as shown when holding off Na Trachtalai Abu to win the Munster National last month. 8lb higher today but capable of staying competitive.

Form: 161-2F1

Eight Till Late^p³

Age: 10| Weight: 10-8| J: C J Orr⁽⁷⁾| T: Francis Casey| OR: 134

20/1

Versatile performer is holding form well, going down battling in Listed contest at Thurles earlier in the week after a late jumping error. Wouldn't like to discount turned out quickly here.

Form: 221313

Mr Diablo^t¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: D J Mullins| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 133

50/1

Was coming back from a long spell on the sidelines when well held at Naas this month over timber. Seems like there is plenty to prove at the moment.

Form: 710B/4-0

Minella Beau²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Ruby Walsh| T: W P Mullins| OR: 132| BF| D

8/1

Was still in a threatening position in the Cork National this month when coming to grief at three out. Ruby Walsh stays faithful and is an unexposed contender.

Form: 30-143F

Timiyan^t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: Mark Walsh| T: G Elliott| OR: 130

20/1

Did some decent late work in the Cork National but still finished in midfield behind a few of these rivals and hard to predict a big turnaround.

Form: F-61070

Na Trachtalai Abu^p,t⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-3| J: D Robinson⁽³⁾| T: J Motherway| OR: 129| D

20/1

Had plenty of these behind when running a stormer to be second to Spider Web in the Munster National last time. Must repeat the dose now, but will be in the mix if doing so.

Form: 623332

Our Father^b,t⁴²

Age: 12| Weight: 10-3| J: Brian Hayes| T: G Elliott| OR: 129| D

33/1

Was returning from almost three years off in the Munster National on first start for this handler. Lightly-raced for a 12-year-old and shaped as if some ability is retained before fading late on, could do better.

Form: 59U92/0

Poormans Hill^p²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-3| J: A Ring| T: G Elliott| OR: 129| D

33/1

Gordon Elliott got an excellent return from him last season but recent run behind Out Sam in the Cork Grand National rather confirmed the suspicion the handicapper has got him cornered now.

Form: 61P7-40

Mine Now²⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 10-2| J: R Loughran| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 128| C| D

20/1

Fine third in the Blazers at the Galway Festival, starting to paddle when falling two out in Listed Wexford contest last time though and vulnerable now.

Form: 0-8333F

Young Turk^t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Ms L O'Neill| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 128| D

16/1

Tipperary winner last month in beginners' event, lacks experience over these obstacles, as evidenced with fall in Cork Grade 3 novice last time. Likely to find out more about himself in this field.

Form: 23-451F

Kylecrue^b⁴²

Age: 11| Weight: 9-13| J: Danny Mullins| T: J P Ryan| OR: 125| D

50/1

Plenty to find seemingly after finishing well down the field in Munster National won by Spider Web latest. Hard to make a case for.

Form: 672368

Swingbridge^b,t¹¹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-12| J: M A Enright| T: G Elliott| OR: 124| D

33/1

Has picked up a couple of prizes in Britain this year over 3m, ran a fair race last time at Ayr (3m, heavy) and returns to Irish shores rated 7lb lower. Could outrun his odds.

Form: 136105

Grand Partner⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 9-11| J: A E Lynch| T: T Mullins| OR: 123| C

20/1

More like it when third in Punchestown handicap chase (2m6½f, good) last week. Runs off the same mark here, albeit should have to improve to match that placing in this line-up.

Form: 5F-25P3

Neddyvaughan^b⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Reserve 1| T: P Roche| OR: 121

28/1

Progressing nicely, denied hat-trick last week at Punchestown (2m6½f, good) having shot up the ratings. More on his plate again if getting in (First Reserve).

Form: 284112

Non-Runners

Ned Stark⁴²¹

Weight: 10-2| Age: 10

T: G Elliott J: J M Moore

Undressed²¹¹

Weight: 9-10| Age: 10

T: W P Mullins J: Reserve 2

Presenting Julio⁹

Weight: 9-10| Age: 10

T: G Elliott J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Spider Web (7/1), Minella Beau (8/1), Tout Est Permis (9/1), Out Sam (9/1), Woods Well (11/1), Arkwrisht (12/1), Squouateur (12/1), Dounikos (14/1), Rogue Angel (14/1), Young Turk (16/1), Undressed (16/1), Magic Of Light (20/1), Grand Partner (20/1), Mine Now (20/1), Eight Till Late (20/1), Space Cadet (20/1), Na Trachtalai Abu (20/1), Timiyan (20/1), General Principle (25/1), Ned Stark (25/1), Neddyvaughan (28/1), Swingbridge (33/1), Poormans Hill (33/1), Raz De Maree (33/1), Our Father (33/1), Mr Diablo (50/1), Kylecrue (50/1), Presenting Julio (50/1)

Gordon Elliott has won the last four renewals and, on weight of numbers alone, he's hard to oppose again. Out Sam showcased his credentials at Cork and will be popular. Runner-up Rogue Angel is admirable and can run well but the one to take from that race might be Minella Beau, fancied and moving well when he came down three out. Spider Web, Tout Est Permis and Eight Till Late all have merit while Arkwrisht should be spot on after his Naas. A sporting chance is taken with SWINGBRIDGE at a big price near the foot of the weights. He's been in good tune in Britain and is rated 7lb lower back in Ireland.