20:10 Roscommon

Tuesday 6 August 2019

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Michael Holland Tyres Handicap Chase (0-95)

Off time: 20:10 | Winning time: 6m 43.90s

Hilltop Supreme⁶⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: K J Brouder⁽⁵⁾| T: D E Fitzgerald| OR: 95

10/1

Still a maiden after eight races. Fell on his second chase start at Tramore (2m6f). Jumped better last time though when seventh of 13 at Clonmel (2m). Considerable step up in trip so has to prove his stamina.

Form: 7885-F7

October Revolution³³²

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr D T McGrath⁽⁷⁾| T: D J McGrath| OR: 95| D

16/1

Was successful over fences at Clonmel (2m6f) three starts back but has been unable to follow it up since then. Was seventh of 14 last time at Wexford (3m1f). This is his first start since then. One to watch on return to action.

Form: 0/06187-

Fairymount Boy¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-9| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: M Hourigan| OR: 92

7/1

Was successful over fences at Downpatrick (2m1f) in June 2018 but has not been able to add to that since then. Was fifth of 18 last time at Tipperary (2m3½f). Down 1lb and up in trip. Is capable of hitting the frame.

Form: 34-P645

Loch Luatha^v¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: R P Treacy⁽⁵⁾| T: L Young| OR: 88| D

8/1

Broke his maiden over fences back in December at Thurles (3m½f). His form since then has been poor. He was fourth of 11 on his latest start at Tipperary (2m7f). Now 3lb lower than last winning mark.

Form: 577-844

See Double You^p²¹

Age: 16| Weight: 11-3| J: Darragh O'Keeffe⁽⁵⁾| T: R McNally| OR: 86| BF| C| D

9/4

Veteran who scored at this track two starts back over 3m1f. Was second of eight last time at Southwell (3m), but 20L behind the winner. Has been eased 5lb by the handicapper. Each-way claims on return to this track.

Form: 358-312

Unchago^t²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: D R Fox| T: M M McNiff| OR: 86

9/2

Still looking for his maiden success after 12 runs. Was second of 13 last time at Uttoxeter over 3m when going off at 7/1. Is down 5lb in the weights which gives him a good chance here. One for the shortlist.

Form: 74-6642

Allied Victory^b,t¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Liam Quinlan⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Ryan| OR: 85

8/1

Experienced chaser who has just the one win from his 26 starts. That sole success came back in October 2014 at Thurles (2m4f). Ran well last time when third of 18 at Tipperary (2m3½f). Remains off the same mark and up in trip. One to consider.

Form: R9-3663

Clorinka^p,t1¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Brian Hayes| T: M Winters| OR: 85| D

25/1

Point-to-point winner but has shown very little under Rules so far. Was seventh of 12 on her chase debut last time at Tipperary (2m3½f) after going off at 66/1. Cheekpieces on for first time. Does need to be improve a lot to be in the mix here.

Form: 4P-1067

Betterthanalright⁵⁰

Age: 13| Weight: 10-11| J: Danny Mullins| T: L Casey| OR: 80| D

33/1

Veteran who has two wins from 38 runs over fences. His last success was at Clonmel over 2m3f in March 2018. Needs to bounce back after being pulled-up at Kilbeggan (3m1f) last time out. Others preferred.

Form: 0P50-8P

Daisy Chicks¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: L P Dempsey| T: E O'Grady| OR: 80| D

4/1

Still a maiden under Rules but came really close to opening success last time at Tipperary (2m3½f) when second of 18. Gone up 3lb for that run but this step up in trip should help as she won over 3m in a point-to-point. Leading contender.

Form: 68P/902

Non-Runners

Yeats Mardy¹¹

Weight: 11-10| Age: 6

T: E Doyle J: Sean O'Keeffe

Forecasts

See Double You (9/4), Daisy Chicks (4/1), Unchago (9/2), Fairymount Boy (7/1), Loch Luatha (8/1), Allied Victory (8/1), Hilltop Supreme (10/1), Yeats Mardy (12/1), October Revolution (16/1), Clorinka (25/1), Betterthanalright (33/1)

DAISY CHICKS produced the best run of her career under Rules so far last time at Tipperary which suggests her opening win is not far away. She is stepping up in trip here which is likely to help as she won over 3m in a point-to-point so expect her to improve again which should be enough to see her take this. Allied Victory does not have a great strike rate, however, expect him to go close at the finish here over this longer trip, while Unchago has to be considered now he is 5lb lower than his second place at Uttoxeter last time out.