12:10 Leopardstown

Sunday 29 December 2019

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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123)

Off time: 12:11 | Winning time: 5m 32.10s

Charlie Stout^t⁴⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: E O'Connell⁽⁴⁾| T: S Nolan| OR: 123

14/1

Broke his maiden over fences three starts back at Galway (2m2f). Was third of eight on his latest appearance at Fairyhouse (2m). Is back up in trip. Set for his chase handicap debut here. One for the shortlist.

Form: 6-32123

Colms Dream^h,t¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: D J Hand⁽⁴⁾| T: K Thornton| OR: 123| CD

66/1

A C&D winner who has failed to finish in his last four starts, including at Navan (3m) on his last outing as he was pulled up after the fifth fence as a 66/1 shot. Has been is eased 2lb but recent form is a big worry.

Form: 07P/PF-P

Mindsmadeup^p1³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: A W Short| T: M J Smith| OR: 122

14/1

Was a winner over hurdles at Listowel (3m) back in September but has not followed up since. He was 13th of 17 in a handicap hurdle at Navan (2m6f) last time. Will wear cheekpieces for the first time on his return to fences. Others are preferred.

Form: 121460

Onefortheroadtom^b¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Liam McKenna⁽⁴⁾| T: H Fry| OR: 122| BF

6/1

Is 0-9 over fences, however, he has been running at a much a higher level this, including last time when he went off as the 4/1 favourite in a Grade 3 contest at Cheltenham (3m2f), finishing fifth of 11. Leading contender.

Form: 62F-245

Brex Drago²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: C P McNamara⁽⁴⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 121

14/1

Recorded a hat-trick of wins over hurdles in 2018. Has yet to score in five attempts over fences this season though. Was well held on her latest run when he was sixth of 18 at Navan (2m4f) as a 100/1 shot. Others stand out more.

Form: F-5FU76

Red Jack¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: E Walsh⁽⁴⁾| T: N Meade| OR: 120

10/1

Made a strong start to his career with consecutive wins in bumpers which was then followed up with victory on his hurdles debut. Has yet to add to his tally since. He fell four out at Navan (3m) last time. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 5/6-6F9F

Best Behavior¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: B Browne⁽²⁾| T: O McKiernan| OR: 119

8/1

Has struggled over fences in his four starts so far this season. He unseated his rider on his first two runs, while last time at Naas (2m3f), he was fifth of 17, 23L behind the winner. Needs to improve.

Form: 68-UU95

Brosna George^t¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Ricky Doyle| T: A L T Moore| OR: 119

20/1

Was useful over hurdles last season where he notched up three victories. Yet to score in three attempts over fences, however, he was much better last time when he was second of eight at Navan (2m4f). One to think about.

Form: 16P-862

Final List^p1¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: K Brogan⁽⁴⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 118

14/1

Has had four runs over fences this season without success. Did not fare badly last time though, as he was fourth of seven at Navan (2m4f), beaten by 6L. Will wear cheekpieces for the first time. Others are preferred.

Form: 10-4304

Chavi Artist²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: T Ryan⁽⁴⁾| T: T Mullins| OR: 117

14/1

His sole success so far came over hurdles at Fairyhouse (2m) back in February. Has been well held on his four appearances over fences this season, including latest effort at Pucnhestown (2m) when he was sixth of 13. Needs to improve.

Form: 408006

Peculiar Genius^b⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Sean O'Keeffe⁽²⁾| T: P Nolan| OR: 115

20/1

Was successful over fences at Tramore (2m) in his novice campaign in January 2018. Has been unable to follow that up since. Finished fourth of nine on his return to action at Wexford (2m4f) last month. More is needed.

Form: 243PP-4

Roxboro Road^b⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Simon Torrens⁽⁴⁾| T: T M Walsh| OR: 111| CD

6/1

A C&D winner here back in March when he prevailed by ½L in a 10 runner contest. Was up with the pace last time before slipping up on the bend at Punchestown (2m6½f). Worth consideration off this same mark.

Form: 11-6P9S

Persian Wind^p,t¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: C A Landers⁽²⁾| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 105

16/1

Scored over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m3f) three runs ago. Was back over fences at Navan (2m4f) earlier this month where he was a respectable third of seven from this mark. Has each-way claims here.

Form: 6F41P3

Shanroe Al C¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: K J Brouder| T: K Thornton| OR: 104| BF| D

11/4

Made a winning start over fences at Tipperary (2m4f) where the margin of victory was 17L. He then finished second of seven last time as he aimed to follow up at Navan (2m4f). One for the shortlist again.

Form: 011-112

Fiveaftermidnight^p³³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: P J O'Hanlon⁽⁴⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 103

33/1

Was a winner at Naas (2m4f) two starts back when he came out on top by 3¾L. He was fifth of 14 at Punchestown (2m6½f) on her latest outing. Is down 2lb but will need to find more from this mark.

Form: P45015

Non-Runners

Rocky's Silver³³

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: J Dullea J: C J Orr

Uaintseenothingyet²⁸³

Weight: 11-3| Age: 8

T: E P Harty J: Mr L P Gilligan

Forecasts

Shanroe Al C (11/4), Rocky's Silver (9/2), Onefortheroadtom (6/1), Roxboro Road (6/1), Best Behavior (8/1), Red Jack (10/1), Brex Drago (14/1), Final List (14/1), Mindsmadeup (14/1), Uaintseenothingyet (14/1), Charlie Stout (14/1), Chavi Artist (14/1), Persian Wind (16/1), Peculiar Genius (20/1), Brosna George (20/1), Fiveaftermidnight (33/1), Colms Dream (66/1)

This looks a great opportunity for Onefortheroadtom to finally get off the mark over fences where he is dropping down in level from his respectable run in a Grade 3 race at Cheltenham last time. Shanroe Al C has looked good in his two appearance over fences so far and can continue his excellent start to his chase campaign with another big run, while Charlie Stout has already had success over fences and should be in contention here at the business end of the race on his handicap chase debut.