14:25 Leopardstown
Tuesday 29 December 2020
All12:0512:4013:1513:5014:2515:0015:35
Matheson Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 1  |  2m  |  Soft  |  7 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:25Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 3m 56.40s
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Mr P W Mullins
Held up, 6th at 4th, travelled well and closed in 3rd before last where not fluent, soon 2nd run-in, ridden to lead final 100 yards, ran on well op 6/1 tchd 5/1
T:Â H De BromheadJ:Â Rachael Blackmore
Led, not fluent 3 out, pressed 2 out where not fluent, ridden run-in, soon strongly pressed, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace op 5/1 tchd 13/2
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â B J Cooper
Reared slightly at flagfall, tracked leader, slight mistake at 1st, not fluent in 3rd at 4th, lost place before 2 out, pushed along to 4th before last, ridden and kept on to 3rd close home tchd 25/1 and tchd 33/1
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Mark Walsh
Chased leader, 4th at 4th, slight mistake 3 out, progress to 3rd before 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, weakened in 3rd run-in and dropped to 4th close home op 7/4 tchd 6/4
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â Jack Kennedy
Chased leader, 5th at 4th, improved to 4th before 2 out, dropped to 5th and no impression on leaders before last where eased op 10/3
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Paul Townend
Tracked leader, 2nd at 4th, closed after 3 out, challenged leader 2 out, lost place and weakened before last where eased op 9/1
T:Â G O'LoughlinJ:Â Keith Donoghue
Rear, 7th at 4th, not fluent 4 out, under pressure after 2 out, detached and weakened before last, never a factor
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Beacon Edge30
Weight: 11-12|Â Â Age: 6
T: N Meade  J: Sean Flanagan
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€5.30Pl:€2.80, €2.30EX:€31.40Trifecta:€208.80Tricast:€797.15SF:€34.98
Forecasts
Saint Roi (13/8), Abacadabras (3/1), Sharjah (11/2), Aspire Tower (6/1), Saldier (10/1), Beacon Edge (16/1), Coeur Sublime (18/1), Petit Mouchoir (28/1)
Willie Mullins has dominated this over the years and has a very strong hand again. SAINT ROI wasn't seen to best effect when beaten by Abacadabras in the Morgiana and is taken to reverse the placings and confirm himself a live Champion Hurdle contender. Sharjah is seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race and should also make his presence felt.
- SAINT ROI (FR)
- ABACADABRAS (FR)
- SHARJAH (FR)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €59,999.002nd: €20,000.003rd: €10,000.004th: €5,000.005th: €3,000.006th: €2,000.00
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