14:55 Leopardstown

Wednesday 26 December 2018

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'Bet Through The Racing Post App' Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:55 | Winning time: 4m 5.50s

Tycoon Prince^t³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 142| BF| CD

12/1

After a promising start over fences last season he failed to finish in three of last four. Good second although flattered on return in action packed Grade 3 but lesser effort since and overall impression is that his handicap is high enough.

Form: FP9P-25

Cubomania^t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: D N Russell| T: G Elliott| OR: 137| D

5/1

Progressive sort has won four times over fences since August and left impression he's still improving when falling two out in the Grade 1 Drinmore latest when still in the hunt which was surprising given 50/1 odds. Strong claims here.

Form: 11314F

Bel Ami De Sivola^t¹²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Mark Walsh| T: N Meade| OR: 135| D

8/1

Lone win over fences a novice contest and subsequent starts in handicaps left the impression he was too high including pulled up most recently. Back from a break here but others more compelling.

Form: 813-36P

Arcenfete^t⁸⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Brian Hayes| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 131| D

12/1

Lightly raced sort won first two over fences despite not looking a natural over them and again made errors latest before finally falling four out. Clearly has plenty of ability but jumping would have to be a major concern.

Form: 66-911F

Quamino^t²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Sean O'Keeffe⁽⁷⁾| T: P Nolan| OR: 129

10/1

Only average over hurdles but made nice impression on debut over fences at Fairyhouse and subsequent third at Punchestown again a merit worthy effort. Looks the sort to improve plenty over fences so not ruled out here.

Form: 12-2613

Teacher's Pet^t²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: L P Dempsey| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 129

9/1

One of the more experienced horses in the race after 18 starts but continues in good form as shown latest with a third to take her to this career high mark. Vulnerable to less exposed types here especially over this trip.

Form: 0PB483

Monbeg Chit Chat⁵⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 127

5/1

Won twice in the summer before clearly out of sorts next. Step in the right direction latest after a break at Down Royal with a fair fourth so can build on that but still has to prove effectiveness off this sort of mark.

Form: 3-F1104

Grand Partner^p³¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: D J Mullins| T: T Mullins| OR: 125| C

7/2

Yet to win over fences but four of his five hurdle wins come at this course and far from disgraced the last twice in competitive handicaps (third and fourth respectively). Genuine each-way claims here back on favoured track.

Form: F-25P34

Tisamystery^p³⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-3| J: D P Holden⁽⁷⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 119| CD

6/1

Won this race 12 months ago but not at his best in subsequent summer campaign. Latest Cork second however after a break was encouraging and now looks setup to make a bold bid despite 4lb higher mark this time around.

Form: F-39952

Presenting Mahler¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: Danny Mullins| T: J P Ryan| OR: 115| D

20/1

Four-time chase winner not made the frame in six starts since Listowel success in September and despite sliding handicap she still looks too high and up against it.

Form: 50P740

Non-Runners

Kildorrery²⁸

Weight: 11-2| Age: 5

T: T M Walsh J: M J Stenson

Sunsetstorise⁶⁰

Weight: 10-8| Age: 10

T: G Elliott J: M A Enright

Forecasts

Grand Partner (7/2), Cubomania (5/1), Monbeg Chit Chat (5/1), Tisamystery (6/1), Kildorrery (7/1), Bel Ami De Sivola (8/1), Teacher's Pet (9/1), Quamino (10/1), Tycoon Prince (12/1), Arcenfete (12/1), Sunsetstorise (12/1), Presenting Mahler (20/1)

Novice CUBOMANIA has already achieved more than most of these as a four-time winner over fences and despite falling last time out he gets the nod given his progressive nature and overall solid jumping. There are dangers aplenty with last year's winner Tisamystery certainly high among them for in-form Henry De Bromhead who runs three here. Also fancied is Grand Partner who is running well and now runs at his favourite track for the first time over fences.