14:00 Punchestown

Sunday 5 February 2017

All13:3014:0014:3015:0015:3016:0016:30

Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

  • 4YO plus  |   3m  |   Soft to Heavy  |   20 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:01  |   Winning time: 6m 25.3s
1st
Horse silk
19
11/2
T: W P MullinsJ: D E Mullins
Rear of mid-division, headway 3 out, switched to inner and ridden entering straight, improved to go 2nd at last, led inside final furlong, stayed on well close home op 5/1
2nd
Horse silk
2 ¼
17
10/1
T: G ElliottJ: Rachael Blackmore (5)
Tracked leaders, 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, led before last, strongly pressed at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home op 12/1 tchd 9/1
3rd
Horse silk
1 ¾
2
10/1
T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: D N Russell
Tracked leaders, 7th 5 out, 8th 2 out, soon ridden, went 3rd at last, kept on without threatening leaders run-in op 9/1
4th
Horse silk
½
7
8/1
T: P G KellyJ: D J Mullins
In rear, headway on outer 3 out, pushed along in 10th next, went moderate 4th at last, kept on same pace op 7/1
5th
Horse silk
5 ½
9
610-3
9/1
T: G ElliottJ: M P Walsh
Mid-division, 12th 2 out, soon pushed along, moderate 10th at last, kept on without threatening, never nearer op 12/1
6th
Horse silk
1 ½
5
14/1
T: J P O'BrienJ: J J Slevin (5)
Tracked leader in 2nd, led and mistake 3 out, slight mistake and headed next, soon ridden, dropped to 6th at last, kept on one paced op 16/1
7th
Horse silk
1 ¾
6
20/1
T: A J MartinJ: B J Geraghty
Mid-division, pushed along in 6th 2 out, no impression before last op 16/1
8th
Horse silk
nk
16
25/1
T: W J BurkeJ: J J Burke
Tracked leaders, improved to lead 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, no impression run-in
9th
Horse silk
2
13
18/1
T: N MeadeJ: S W Flanagan
Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2 out, soon weakened op 20/1
10th
Horse silk
1 ½
11
28/1
T: A FlemingJ: D F O'Regan
Rear of mid-division, 9th 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
11th
Horse silk
8
12
14/1
T: G ElliottJ: J W Kennedy
Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 7th and again 5 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, weakened op 12/1 tchd 16/1
12th
Horse silk
hd
3
25/1
T: A McNamaraJ: S G McDermott
Led, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened
13th
Horse silk
sh
14
20/1
T: C ByrnesJ: P Townend
Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor op 25/1
14th
Horse silk
2 ½
1
50/1
T: G ElliottJ: C M Collins (7)
Always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
15th
Horse silk
2
20
16/1
T: Madeleine TylickiJ: R C Colgan
Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
16th
Horse silk
21
18
33/1
T: Mrs S A BramallJ: A Ring (3)
Mid-division on outer, 8th 5 out, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
17th
Horse silk
6
15
20/1
T: D HoganJ: D G Hogan
Always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor op 25/1

Also Ran

BD
Horse silk
4
20/1
T: G ElliottJ: C D Timmons (5)
Mid-division, brought down 5 out op 18/1
F
Horse silk
8
4/1f
T: W P MullinsJ: Ruby Walsh
Mid-division, 10th when fell 5 out op 9/2
PU
Horse silk
10
66/1
T: M F MorrisJ: M A Enright
Mid-division on outer, slight mistake 2nd, slight mistake again 5th and pushed along, pulled up before next

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€6.50Pl:€1.80, €2.60, €2.60, €2.50EX:€74.60Trifecta:€439.70Tricast:€569.95SF:€57.08

Forecasts

The Crafty Butcher (4/1), Isleofhopendreams (11/2), Presenting Percy (8/1), Glenloe (9/1), Sutton Manor (10/1), Oscar Sam (10/1), Exactoris (14/1), Woodford Island (14/1), First To Boogie (16/1), Mahler Ten (18/1), Gallant Oscar (20/1), Our Vinnie (20/1), Jack The Wire (20/1), Carrig Cathal (20/1), Inch Rise (25/1), Val De Ferbet (25/1), Chain Gang (28/1), Diamond Cauchois (33/1), Taglietelle (50/1), Argentino (66/1)

Verdict

This looks as fiercely competitive as would be expected, 20 runners and more than half the field could be given credible chances on recent form. Oscar Sam produced a career-best to win over this trip at Leopardstown a fortnight ago, he's up 7lb but could be capable of defying the handicapper for a trainer that won this contest in 2014. He brings the likes of Sutton Manor and Woodford Island right into contention while Mahler Ten and Presenting Percy were ahead of him over Christmas at Leopardstown. Runner-up that day was ISLEOFHOPENDREAMS, coming from an unpromising position on the inside rail before flying home on the outside to be denied in a head bobber. Despite the extra weight, he looks sure to grab a prize like this at some stage. The same trainer saddles The Crafty Butcher who has been in fine fettle in two runs since joining this yard. He is sure to run another big race in this while Carrig Cathal is an intriguing recruit to handicapping with a valuable claim to aid his chances. Glenloe is also starting a handicap for the first time and makes plenty appeal. 1. Isleofhopendreams 2. Oscar Sam 3. Glenloe

Prize Money

1st: €16,297.002nd: €5,035.003rd: €2,384.004th: €1,060.005th: €398.00

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