Pierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase (Grade 3)

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 5m 15.00s

Committee Meeting²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: D Robinson| T: P J Rothwell

125/1

Just fair at best over hurdles and was pulled up on Punchestown chasing debut.

Form: 1-4366P

Common Practice^p,t¹⁹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Simon Torrens| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 131

12/1

Useful over hurdles and made a successful chasing debut in impressive fashion at Wexford (2m) in July. Wasn't suited by the way the race developed back there last time and remains with potential. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 910-P15

Drumgill⁸⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Daniel King| T: J P Ryan| OR: 125| C

16/1

Sprung a surprise when winning on chasing debut here in November. Respectable fourth back over hurdles since but faces a stiff task here.

Form: 480414

High Class Hero²³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 148| C| D

2/13

Confirmed promise of chasing bow when winning 8-runner maiden chase (8/15) at Punchestown (22.7f, soft) 23 days ago, bit in hand. Open to further improvement and has excellent claims.

Form: 11P2-21

Prairie Dancer^b⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: J J Slevin| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 136| CD

13/2

Useful chaser. C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. 125/1, fell in Scalp Novices' Chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) 41 days ago won by Ballyburn. This more suitable.

Form: P-2611F

Non-Runners

Fun Fun Fun³⁴

Weight: 10-8| Age: 7

T: W P Mullins J: J J Slevin

Forecasts

High Class Hero (2/13), Fun Fun Fun (2/1), Prairie Dancer (13/2), Common Practice (12/1), Drumgill (16/1), Committee Meeting (125/1)

HIGH CLASS HERO confirmed the promise of his chasing debut when landing the odds with a bit in hand at Punchestown last month and can take the step up in grade in his stride with further improvement on the cards. Common Practice wasn't ideally suited by the way the race developed at Wexford on his most recent outing and remains with potential.