14:10 Down Royal

Thursday 26 December 2019

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Metcollect Handicap Chase (0-102)

Off time: 14:11 | Winning time: 5m 35.80s

Pegase Amour¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Keith Donoghue| T: L Lennon| OR: 100

20/1

Failed to make an impression on either of his two appearances over fences so far, including when he was sixth of 10 runners at Downpatrick (2m3f). Needs to improve to be in the mix off top weight here.

Form: 632342

Golden Sunset¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: N P Madden| T: N Madden| OR: 95| BF

4/1

Produced his best run yet last time when he was second of seven at Tramore (2m5½f) after going off as the 11/4 favourite. Has gone up just 2lb for that near miss and is down in trip slightly. Leading contender.

Form: 7P0-792

Sliabh Mhuire Lass^p,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr D O'Connor| T: Mrs G O'Connor| OR: 95

5/1

Has had a lot of success in point-to-points but is 0-4 under Rules. Was on 1¾L off the winner in third place of 12 at Clonmel (2m2f) last time on her handicap debut. Has gone up 3lb. One to think about.

Form: 112-P73

Mash Potato⁷⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: P E Corbett| T: J H Black| OR: 93

16/1

Scored over fences at Clonmel (2m5f) three runs ago. Has struggled to follow that up since with two disappointing appearances. Set for his first run for his new yard here. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 064170

An Droichead Gorm¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Simon Torrens⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 92

11/4

Is still a maiden after nine starts, however, he has been much better since jumping fences. He was third of seven last time at Tramore (2m5½f). Down in trip and has 1lb more on his back. One to consider.

Form: 96-63P3

Robin De Roost^p³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Mr N McParlan⁽⁵⁾| T: T Gibney| OR: 92| D

9/1

Has been successful twice over fences but his last win came in July 2017. Was second of 11 two starts back at Punchestown (3m1f), however, he failed to build upon on that as he was pulled up at that same course (2m6f) last time. Not one to ignore.

Form: 9-6462P

Carried^h¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: P J O'Hanlon⁽⁷⁾| T: R K Watson| OR: 90

7/1

Dual-purpose gelding who has been successful on the AW on the Flat but has yet to score over obstacles. He was fourth of seven on his latest effort over fences at Tramore (2m5½f). Needs to improve.

Form: 55/69P4

Laughing Trix^p1³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: C D Maxwell| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 90

20/1

Scored in a point-to-point on her debut, however, she has failed to hit the frame in eight attempts under Rules, including when she was eighth of 11 on her last attempt at Thurles (2m2f). Cheekpieces are on for the first time. Others appeal more.

Form: 7-00008

Drummullagh Rocky^t³³¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: E Walsh⁽⁷⁾| T: S McParlan| OR: 85| D

16/1

His sole success so far came over hurdles at Perth (2m4f) where he was a surprise 100/1 winner. Has been well held on his six starts over fences, including when he was fifth of 15 last time over this C&D. Has been eased 10lb but needs to find more.

Form: 0/57695-

Lisnagreggan²⁶⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: Mr N Gault⁽⁷⁾| T: S Millar| OR: 85

11/1

Has won three times in point-to-points but is 0-6 under Rules. He was sixth of 10 in a hunters chase at this course (2m3½f) back in March after going off at 33/1. Set for handicap debut now. Best to watch.

Form: 4F1263-

Vodka Society⁵¹¹

Age: 11| Weight: 10-9| J: B Browne⁽⁵⁾| T: D P Dunne| OR: 85

20/1

Yet to prevail in nine attempts on the track. His last appearance was at Galway (2m6½f) in August 2018 where he was 11th of 14 as a 100/1 shot. Needs to take a huge stride forward on what he has shown to date.

Form: 809P/60-

Ilsnepasserontpas^t³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: A W Short⁽³⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 82

8/1

Is still a maiden after 12 starts. She was much better last time out when she was fourth of 16 at Fairyhouse (2m7½f) on her seasonal reappearance. Remains off the same mark here and is down in trip. Worth consideration.

Form: P4UP-74

Mr Bolt^p,t¹⁶

Age: 14| Weight: 9-13| J: Dillon Maxwell⁽⁷⁾| T: S McParlan| OR: 75

20/1

A veteran who has a good record in point-to-points but has been unable to transfer his form across to Rules. He hit the frame at Downpatrick (2m7½f) two starts back but was disappointing on his latest effort at Tramore (2m5½f). Others appeal more.

Form: 32P437

Forecasts

An Droichead Gorm (11/4), Golden Sunset (4/1), Sliabh Mhuire Lass (5/1), Carried (7/1), Ilsnepasserontpas (8/1), Robin De Roost (9/1), Lisnagreggan (11/1), Drummullagh Rocky (16/1), Mash Potato (16/1), Pegase Amour (20/1), Mr Bolt (20/1), Laughing Trix (20/1), Vodka Society (20/1)

GOLDEN SUNSET went close to his first win last time at Clonmel when he finished second and he should be taken to record his success here as he is capable of building on that. An Droichead Gorm was not far away at Tramore on his latest appearance and is likely to be challenging in the closing stages once again, while Sliabh Mhuire Lass hit the frame on her handicap debut at Clonmel earlier this month and is worth including in your calculations.