13:10 Leopardstown
Saturday 3 February 2018
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Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 5YO plus | Class 1 | 2m 6f | Soft | 7 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:13 | Winning time: 5m 48.20s
T: J P O'BrienJ: J J Slevin
Towards rear, not fluent 1st, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along to close approaching straight, headway on outer to challenge from before last, stayed on well run-in to lead near line op 16/1
T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: R M Power
Held up towards rear, a little keen, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along to close approaching straight, soon not much room briefly until quickened between horses to lead narrowly at last, kept on well run-in, headed near line op 6/1 tchd 7/1
T: W P MullinsJ: D J Mullins
Held up, soon raced in moderate 5th, pushed along to close approaching straight, challenged and every chance last, one pace run-in op 11/4 tchd 5/1
T: G ElliottJ: D N Russell
Chased leaders, not fluent 3 out, closed up travelling smoothly approaching straight, pushed along approaching last and briefly on terms, soon headed and one pace tchd 11/4
T: H De BromheadJ: D Robinson
Soon raced in 2nd, not always fluent jumping, pushed along to close approaching straight, on terms approaching last, soon headed and no impression op 9/1 tchd 8/1
T: N MeadeJ: Sean Flanagan
Chased leaders, pushed along to close approaching straight, no impression and one pace from before last op 18/1 tchd 25/1
T: W P MullinsJ: Paul Townend
Led, went on after 3rd and soon clear, reduced lead from before straight and headed approaching last, weakened op 7/2 tchd 13/8
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€41.90Pl:€8.20, €2.40EX:€262.40Trifecta:€1,821.20SF:€145.72
Forecasts
Fabulous Saga (7/4), Dortmund Park (5/2), Carter Mckay (9/2), Jetz (5/1), Dicey O'reilly (14/1), Moyross (16/1), Tower Bridge (25/1)
DORTMUND PARK graduates to Graded company for the first time. That task seemed not insurmountable given his manner of victory last time despite hating the ground. Willie Mullins has taken the last six runnings of this and mounts a strong challenge with Carter McKay and Fabulous Saga. The latter is a dour stayer who could make this a real test from the front. However, the slightly shorter trip is a concern and Carter McKay may find this extra distance an aid to bridging the gap between the potential that has been promised and the delivery of a top-class performance. Dicey O'reilly is highly regarded by connections and cannot be ruled out, but Jetz, Tower Bridge and Moyross have a lot to find.
- Dortmund Park
- Carter Mckay
- Fabulous Saga
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €59,000.002nd: €19,000.003rd: €9,000.004th: €4,000.005th: €2,000.006th: €1,000.00
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