Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Off time: 14:49 | Winning time: 4m 37.05s

Flame Bearer^t²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| BF| C

2/5

Smart hurdler for P. M. J. Doyle who made a promising chase/yard debut after 8 months off when third in 2m4f Naas maiden last month. Sure to improve and win races in this sphere.

Form: 31112-3

Francin⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: R A Berry⁽⁷⁾| T: J A Berry

25/1

Fairly useful chaser. 80/1, not disgraced when third of 5 in minor event chase at Naas (16f, soft) 6 days ago. No forlorn hope.

Form: 11/6353

Highland Charge²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: B J Cooper| T: N Meade| C

7/2

Useful winner at 15f over hurdles. 11/1, encouraging third of 5 in novice chase at this course (16f, heavy) on debut over fences 24 days ago. Should have more to offer.

Form: 62211-3

Slip Of The Tongue¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Simon Torrens| T: P Roche

7/1

Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 4/1, fell 3rd in novice chase at Leopardstown (17f, soft) 18 days ago. Remains with potential.

Form: 2313-4F

Themanintheboots⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Ricky Doyle| T: G Elliott

100/1

Modest hurdler. 66/1, below form ninth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.9f, heavy) 6 days ago. Makes chase debut with more needed.

Form: 4000U9

Forecasts

Flame Bearer (2/5), Highland Charge (7/2), Slip Of The Tongue (7/1), Francin (25/1), Themanintheboots (100/1)

FLAME BEARER made a promising start in this sphere when third at Naas last month and Willie Mullins' new recruit looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go in here. Highland Charge also has better days ahead of him over fences and can chase home the selection ahead of Slip of The Tongue.