13:35 Thurles

Thursday 22 October 2020

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www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase

Off time: 13:35 | Winning time: 4m 42.6s

Last Encounter^t²²

Age: 10| Weight: 12-0| J: Mr P A King⁽⁵⁾| T: James King| OR: 113

12/1

One win from 23 NH runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2015. 33/1, below form third of 10 in novice chase at Punchestown (20.9f, soft) 22 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor.

Form: 3753-F3

Ar Eagla Na Heagla^b,t¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: D F O'Regan| T: Francis Casey| OR: 112

9/1

Respectable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 9/1) 12 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkers back on.

Form: 31-6365

Whatsinthecorner^t¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: B J Cooper| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 112| CD

9/2

C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in September. 7/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at Tipperary (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Yard in good form.

Form: 166133

Thegoaheadman^p¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Gavin Brouder⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 111

17/2

Eleven runs since last win in 2019. Sixth of 10 in novice chase (8/1) at Kilbeggan (19.9f, soft) 10 days ago. Another who has been given a chance by the handicapper.

Form: 3P-8556

Western Sea²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Simon Torrens⁽⁵⁾| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 111| C

7/1

Pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (20.9f, soft, 12/1) 22 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 43P-52P

Misty Millie^t¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G Donnelly| OR: 109

16/1

Fair winner at 12f on flat. Creditable fourth of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 25/1) 12 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut.

Form: 18F34-4

Sizing Solution^t²⁶

Age: 12| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr R James⁽⁷⁾| T: J T R Dreaper| OR: 109

18/1

Veteran performer. 25/1, bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 52 days ago. Looks competitive on form.

Form: 273-443

All The Chimneys^p⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 11-8| J: T Ryan⁽⁵⁾| T: W J Austin| OR: 107| C

17/2

Course winner. 14/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17f, soft) 5 days ago. Fancied to give another good account.

Form: 094-023

Archer's Up^v⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Gary Noonan⁽⁷⁾| T: P Neville| OR: 107

66/1

Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Bit below form sixth of 11 in novice chase (33/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 7 days ago. This should reveal more.

Form: 7069-96

Ciankyle⁵^{(ex 5)}

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: M J Bolger| T: P Cluskey| OR: 102| D

3/1

2 wins from 5 runs this season. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase (10/3) at Ballinrobe (19.4f, soft) 5 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty. Not taken lightly.

Form: 6-671F1

Steer Clear²³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Aidan Kelly⁽⁷⁾| T: P Roche| OR: 107| BF

12/1

2/1, pulled up in minor event chase at this course (20.8f, heavy), held when slow before 3 out and pulled up before last. One to note in the betting on return.

Form: 0322PP-

Fightfortheroses¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: E Bolger| OR: 101

16/1

Useful winner at 12f on flat. Sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Tipperary (17f, good to soft, 4/1) 18 days ago. Another who is worthy of note if strong in the betting.

Form: 090096

Vinnwarr^t³⁸¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Sean Flanagan| T: L P Cusack| OR: 100

25/1

Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Tipperary (20f, soft) when last seen 12 months ago. Yet to match hurdles form over larger obstacles and he may need this on return.

Form: 58/9787-

Non-Runners

Lily Trotter¹⁷

Weight: 11-0| Age: 7

T: E McNamara J: Reserve 1

Rippon Lodge⁵

Weight: 10-13| Age: 7

T: J P Ryan J: Reserve 2

Gold Sun²²

Weight: 10-13| Age: 7

T: R Tyner J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Ciankyle (3/1), Whatsinthecorner (9/2), Gold Sun (11/2), Western Sea (7/1), All The Chimneys (17/2), Thegoaheadman (17/2), Ar Eagla Na Heagla (9/1), Steer Clear (12/1), Last Encounter (12/1), Fightfortheroses (16/1), Misty Millie (16/1), Sizing Solution (18/1), Lily Trotter (20/1), Vinnwarr (25/1), Rippon Lodge (33/1), Archer's Up (66/1)

CIANKYLE showed no ill effects from a late spill at Clonmel when resuming winning ways in convincing fashion at Ballinrobe 5 days ago and, wisely turned out under a penalty, he may well be up to making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts. Whatsinthecorner is enjoying a productive season and is feared, along with Last Encounter and Sizing Solution.