Matchbook Betting Exchange Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2)

Off time: 14:27 | Winning time: 4m 12.70s

Westport Cove^h,t⁵⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 144| D

9/4

Has shown consistent form over fences, winning a maiden and performing well in Grade 3 company. Won a Grade 3 Chase at Roscommon (4/6) in field of 6 when making all 55 days ago. Can make his presence felt in this higher grade with his bold, front-running style.

Form: 224-121

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Fleur In The Park²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Cian Quirke| T: A Slattery| D

10/11

Has taken well to chasing with a 2nd place in a conditions race at Gowran Park. First of 7 in maiden chase at Wexford (11/10) 27 days ago, jumping better as race wore on and well on top at finish. Looks capable of making the step up to graded company over fences.

Form: 4423-21

Relieved Of Duties^t³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Danny Gilligan| T: G Elliott| OR: 137| D

11/2

Useful hurdler who has made a promising start over fences, winning a maiden chase at Fairyhouse. Second of 7 in novice chase (12/1) at Cheltenham 30 days ago, making good ground from the top of the hill despite not being fluent at the last. Sure to progress further in this sphere.

Form: 04-F512

Kilbarry Saint^t¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: C O'Keeffe| OR: 128| D

16/1

Finished second of 6 in L chase at Clonmel (15/2) 17 days ago, keeping on after going second two out but flattered by proximity to winner. May find this Grade 2 company too hot.

Form: 44245-2

Qualimita^t¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Jordan Gainford| T: G Elliott

14/1

Previously placed in hurdles before switching to chasing, finishing 2nd of 7 at Gowran Park (9/1) 15 days ago where she jumped well and pulled clear behind winner. Faces tougher test in this Grade 2.

Form: 325F-22

Forecasts

Fleur In The Park (10/11), Westport Cove (9/4), Relieved Of Duties (11/2), Qualimita (14/1), Kilbarry Saint (16/1)

FLEUR IN THE PARK has taken impressively to chasing, building on a promising debut second to dominate at Wexford, jumping better throughout and winning with plenty in hand. This Grade 2 looks well within reach. Westport Cove brings solid graded form after his front-running Grade 3 success, while Relieved of Duties caught the eye when finishing strongly at Cheltenham despite jumping errors.