13:35 Punchestown

Sunday 12 January 2020

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Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-116)

Off time: 13:36 | Winning time: 5m 29.60s

Chavi Artist¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: T Ryan⁽⁴⁾| T: T Mullins| OR: 116

11/2

His sole success so far came over hurdles at Fairyhouse (2m) last February; has been well held on his completed appearances over fences this season often let down by his jumping.

Form: 8006B5

Ard Na Carraig^p,t¹¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: B Browne| T: O McKiernan| OR: 115

16/1

Has ability over fences evidenced by a useful performance at Thurles in November; slightly disappointing earlier this month at Fairyhouse and has a point to prove at present.

Form: 837F20

Archer's Up^t1,v⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Gary Brian Noonan⁽⁴⁾| T: P Neville| OR: 111

18/1

Hard to make a case for following a couple of dismal chasing efforts in November beaten 64L and 48L; needs to bounce back in a big way to have a say in this contest.

Form: 7-18706

My Manekineko⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 11-7| J: Gavin Brouder⁽⁴⁾| T: J Nash| OR: 111

12/1

Still without a success in 18 starts over the larger obstacles with the Authorized gelding having little or no luck in a number of starts since September; could be on a decent mark based on Newcastle run in November.

Form: 323265

Roxboro Road^b¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Simon Torrens⁽⁴⁾| T: T M Walsh| OR: 111| D

13/8

Was in fine form last Spring but has not had the best of luck on his last two starts (slipped up here and fell early last time out at Leopardstown; excellent chance if back to form but needs better fortune.

Form: 1-6P9SF

Well Joey^t¹⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: A W Short| T: P Stafford| OR: 110| D

7/1

Pulled up on latest chase start at Hexham after completing a hat-trick of wins previously; back to form over hurdles last time and looks to have a great chance.

Form: 21-11P3

Persian Wind^t¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: C J Orr⁽²⁾| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 105

9/1

Generally consistent chaser/hurdler who wins his fair share of races; needs to bounce back from disappointing run last time out at Leopardstown but starting to look well handicapped.

Form: F41P39

Lacken Bridge²⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 10-10| J: Sean O'Keeffe⁽²⁾| T: G M Doyle| OR: 100

10/1

Winner of two of his 14 starts over fences; well held in a number of starts at the end of last season and on return to action at Naas last month; plenty to find.

Form: 9745-55

Flynsini¹⁶

Age: 12| Weight: 9-12| J: C P McNamara⁽²⁾| T: P M Cloke| OR: 88| C| D

6/1

Three from 33 over fences the veteran has ran with plenty of credit in a number of starts over fences in the last month including finishing fifth of 15 beaten 17L at Limerick; needs a few to falter but not without a chance.

Form: 858-465

Forecasts

Roxboro Road (13/8), Chavi Artist (11/2), Flynsini (6/1), Well Joey (7/1), Persian Wind (9/1), Lacken Bridge (10/1), My Manekineko (12/1), Ard Na Carraig (16/1), Archer's Up (18/1)

WELL JOEY notched up a hat-trick over fences last year between March and September before pulling up on his final start before a break in October. He showed his well being with a fair performance over hurdles recently at Down Royal and may prove too good for these rivals. Persian Wind was disappointing last time out but if back to his best form then he could give the selection most to do. Flynsini showed he still has relish for chasing when running very well recently at Limerick. With some luck, he has excellent each-way claims at the very least.