13:35 Down Royal

Thursday 26 December 2019

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Adam & Ann Armstrong Memorial Irish EBF Beginners Chase

Off time: 13:36 | Winning time: 5m 30.5s

Ballymadun^p¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: A W Short⁽³⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| C| D

40/1

A three-time winner over hurdles, including a success at this track back in March. He could only finish sixth of 12 in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m7f) last time out. Set for chase debut here. Best to watch.

Form: 901-676

Bitsandpieces^p²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Simon Torrens⁽⁷⁾| T: M Winters| OR: 121| BF

4/1

Is 0-5 over fences, however, he has gone close to his first chase success on a number of occasions this year. He was third of 15 over the extended 2m trip at Clonmel on his latest appearance. Is up in trip. One to think about.

Form: 13233-3

Cherokee Bill^b⁴⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: M J Stenson⁽⁷⁾| T: N Meade| OR: 112

9/1

Yet to prevail in 15 appearances. He has featured eight times over fences, including last time at Fairyhouse (2m5f) where he was fifth of 10. Has each-way claims given the experience he has in chasing.

Form: 78-7245

Kristian Goingwel²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: B Browne⁽⁵⁾| T: O McKiernan

66/1

Failed to score in six runs over hurdles. He made his chase debut at Thurles (2m2f) on his latest outing where he could only finish eighth of 15 after going off at 100/1. Needs to improve to be in the mix.

Form: 900/P-08

Monstrosity^t²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: D J Hand⁽⁷⁾| T: D A McLoughlin

12/1

Scored over hurdles at Ballinrobe (2m½f) back in May. Fell on his chase debut at Navan (2m½f). Was better last time at Thurles (2m2f) as he finished fifth of 15. Remains open to improvement so he can't be ignored.

Form: 05/4-1F5

Mutadaffeq^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr I P Donoghue⁽⁷⁾| T: G P Cromwell

33/1

Was quite smart on the Flat but won just one of his 12 runs over hurdles. Finished a long way off the winner when he was 11th of 15 at Clonmel (2m½f) on his latest effort. Stepping back up in trip here but others make greater appeal.

Form: 379500

The White Volcano¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: C D Maxwell| T: J Woods| OR: 123| C

9/4

Made a promising start to his chase career when he was second of 10 at Fairyhouse (2m5f), beaten by ½L. Was unable to build upon on that run last time at Navan (2m4f) as he was eighth of 18. Worth consideration.

Form: 1P-4028

Theatre World³²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr J J Codd| T: R O'Sullivan

5/1

Has been successful twice in his last four starts over hurdles, with his latest win coming at Navan (2m6f) on his penultimate run. He was unable to follow that up over the same C&D last time. Set for his debut over fences where he is a big player.

Form: 341214

Touch Of Oscar²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: P E Corbett| T: J P O'Brien| D

5/1

Broke his maiden over hurdles at Clonmel (2m4f) back in May. Has had two runs over fences since. He improved on a modest start at Cork to finish second of 15 at Clonmel (2m½f). Stepping up in trip again. Big player.

Form: 532-172

Drumconnor Girl¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr C Abernethy⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Lambe

50/1

A point-to-point winner who is 0-8 under Rules. Has struggled in handicap company recently. Her latest appearance was at Fairyhouse (2m7f) where she could only finish 10th of 12. Others are preferred.

Form: 763P60

Isle Of Destiny^p,t²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G Elliott| OR: 110| D

11/1

Has featured four times over fences this year. She hit the frame on her first two starts, however, her form has dipped since, including when she unseated her rider at Uttoxeter (2m4f) last time out. Can't be discounted.

Form: 5-4235U

Non-Runners

Montagne D'Argent²¹

Weight: 11-12| Age: 5

T: D H Kelly J: Mr J C Barry

Mr Jacaranda²¹

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: A J Martin J: Miss M O'Sullivan

Forecasts

The White Volcano (9/4), Bitsandpieces (4/1), Theatre World (5/1), Touch Of Oscar (5/1), Cherokee Bill (9/1), Isle Of Destiny (11/1), Monstrosity (12/1), Montagne D'Argent (16/1), Mutadaffeq (33/1), Mr Jacaranda (33/1), Ballymadun (40/1), Drumconnor Girl (50/1), Kristian Goingwel (66/1)

TOUCH OF OSCAR finished second last time at Clonmel on just his second run over fences and he can go one place better here now he is up in trip. He has won over this distance over hurdles and is open to improvement still. Theatre World was in good form over hurdles in handicap company and should be able to go close on his chase debut, while Bitsandpieces has been running well since switching to fences without success so take him to finish in the placings once again.