14:00 Leopardstown

Sunday 29 January 2017

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Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors '50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff' Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

Off time: 14:02 | Winning time: 4m 41.00s

1^st

Let's Dance

510-10

8/11f

T: W P MullinsJ: Ruby Walsh

Tracked leader, 3rd after 5th where mistake, impeded and left 2nd at 6th, closed up travelling smoothly before 2 out, soon on terms and led, asserted approaching last, pushed out and stayed on well run-in, comfortably op 5/6 tchd 9/10

2^nd

Kemboy

511-0

7/1

T: W P MullinsJ: Paul Townend

Held up in touch, slightly impeded 6th, mistakes 3 out and 2 out, slightly impeded before straight, soon chased leaders, moderate 2nd at last, kept on same pace

3^rd

Joey Sasa

811-3

6/1

T: N MeadeJ: Sean Flanagan

In rear, 5th after 5th, left 4th next where slightly impeded, bad mistake 7th, improved to chase winner before straight, soon no impression, dropped to 3rd at last, one pace op 9/2

4^th

Peace News

511-0

6/1

T: H De BromheadJ: D N Russell

Tracked leaders, dropped to last after 5th where slightly impeded and pushed along briefly, impeded and slight mistake 6th, under pressure from 3 out, moderate 4th straight, kept on same pace op 9/1

5^th

Montalbano

511-0

14/1

T: W P MullinsJ: Danny Mullins

Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 2nd after 5th where mistake, impeded and left in lead 6th, weakened straight tchd 12/1

Also Ran

Blood Crazed Tiger

611-6

7/1

T: G ElliottJ: Jack Kennedy

Led, slight mistake 5th, fell 6th

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Non-Runners

Sire Du Berlais²⁵⁷

Weight: 11-0| Age: 5

T: G Elliott J: B J Geraghty

Monalee⁴²

Weight: 11-3| Age: 6

T: H De Bromhead J: D J Mullins

Jack The Wire³²

Weight: 11-3| Age: 7

T: D Hogan J: D G Hogan

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€1.50Pl:€1.20, €2.90EX:€7.40Trifecta:€35.00SF:€7.29

Forecasts

Let's Dance (8/11), Monalee (4/1), Joey Sasa (6/1), Peace News (6/1), Kemboy (7/1), Blood Crazed Tiger (7/1), Montalbano (14/1), Sire Du Berlais (20/1), Jack The Wire (66/1)

On paper this looks fiercely competitive, with plenty holding claims and it threatens to be a cracker. LET'S DANCE is one of three for her trainer here as he looks to win the race for the sixth year in a row. She hosed up over C&D last month and merits maximum respect having been selected by the stable jockey. Kemboy was impressive when scoring at Limerick on hurdles debut and is not passed over easily. Monalee's trainer is enjoying an excellent spell and his form suggests he'll go close to landing this prize while Blood Crazed Tiger is also greatly respected on his Naas run earlier this month. Joey Sasa has done precious little wrong ahead of this step up in trip while Peace News could repair his reputation as he also tackles a new trip now. Sire Du Berlais makes his first start in this country and has the potential to be smart. 1. Let's Dance 2. Kemboy 3. Monalee

Prize Money

1st: €26,550.002nd: €8,550.003rd: €4,051.004th: €1,799.005th: €900.006th: €450.00