14:30 Naas

Sunday 24 February 2019

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Paddy Power 6th Bet Free Novice Handicap Chase (Grade B)

5YO plus | 2m 4f | 13 Runners | Turf | Weighed In

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 5m 10.60s

Impact Factor^h¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: R M Power| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 134| BF

7/2

One of three making their handicap debut in this contest and can build on a number of promising starts since the turn of the year. Entered in the Listed Close Brothers handicap at the festival and respected here.

Form: F83222

Kildorrery^h²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: M J Stenson⁽⁷⁾| T: T M Walsh| OR: 134| D

9/1

Distance winner and second of seven over this trip in a Punchestown novice chase in November. Has made late headway in a couple of starts since the turn of the year over shorter trips and one for the shortlist back up in distance.

Form: 514246

Beyond The Law^t²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: B J Cooper| T: M F Morris| OR: 133

9/1

Fell on chase bow at Punchestown in November and not disgraced in a couple of graded contests since before a promising second of 10 last month at Fairyhouse. Westerner gelding holds strong place claims.

Form: P9-F552

Orion D'Aubrelle^p¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 133

25/1

Struggling of late in the Paddy Power and Grand National trial at Punchestown earlier this month. One to watch in the market dropping in trip for yard who hold a 36% win and place strike rate at this meeting in the last four years.

Form: 531P0P

Poker Party²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 128| CD

11/2

Previous progressive runs were rewarded when the Gentlewave gelding bagged his first win over the larger obstacles last month in a novice handicap chase over C&D. Open to significant improvement and a leading player.

Form: 56U521

Getaway Kid²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Sean Flanagan| T: N Meade| OR: 126| D

12/1

Made a winning debut over fences when netting a Down Royal beginners contest over this trip in December. Beaten since but requires consideration holding an entry in the Close Brothers handicap at the festival.

Form: 5-231F5

Uisce Beatha⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: J J Slevin| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 126

11/2

Off the mark for powerful connections over the larger obstacles at the fourth time of asking when bagging a Fairyhouse beginners contest last month by 2L. Likely to improve on handicap debut and one to consider.

Form: 2P5051

Monatomic¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: D F O'Regan| T: G Elliott| OR: 125

14/1

Under pressure in third when falling at the last in a Punchestown novice chase earlier this month following a win over 2m at Down Royal last month. Strong claims for yard who boast a 41% win and place strike at this meeting since 2015.

Form: 22351F

Peacocks Secret^b²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Danny Mullins| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 124| CD

12/1

In good form recently over the larger obstacles winning three out of his last six starts including a win over C&D in November off a 14lb lower mark. Respected holding a couple of Cheltenham festival entries.

Form: 611F12

Stowaway Forever^b1²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: L P Dempsey| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 121

13/2

19 race maiden and without success in seven starts over fences though not disgraced in a number of runs since November. Will need a couple to falter in first-time blinkers.

Form: 433F32

Allardyce²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-7| J: Phillip Enright| T: E J O'Grady| OR: 117

20/1

Winner of a 2m5f beginners' contest at Cork in November, though since well held last month in 2m4f Fairyhouse novice event and on handicap debut here over C&D. Unlikely to play a role in the finish.

Form: 783149

Art Of Security^t⁵⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: J M Moore| T: N Meade| OR: 117| C| D

16/1

Useful dual hurdles winner yet to reach that level of performance in five chase starts including a 30L defeat at Cork when last seen in January. Liable to find a couple stronger.

Form: 6U8907

Runyon Rattler¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-3| J: A W Short⁽³⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 111| D

50/1

Decent 125-rated hurdler without success in five starts over fences, well held and never nearer on each occasion. Plenty to prove in this contest.

Form: 5346U7

Forecasts

Impact Factor (7/2), Poker Party (11/2), Uisce Beatha (11/2), Stowaway Forever (13/2), Kildorrery (9/1), Beyond The Law (9/1), Getaway Kid (12/1), Peacocks Secret (12/1), Monatomic (14/1), Art Of Security (16/1), Allardyce (20/1), Orion D'Aubrelle (25/1), Runyon Rattler (50/1)

The solid and consistent POKER PARTY can land the spoils here for a yard that usually perform well at this meeting since 2015 holding a 38% win and place strike rate. Fairyhouse beginners chase winner last time out, Uisce Beatha would not have to improve much on handicap debut to play a role here and can hit the frame along with the Mouse Morris-trained Beyond The Law.