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15:20 Leopardstown (IRE)
O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Class 1)
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 107y
- Going: Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €150,000 added
- Winner: €90,000
- 2nd: €30,000
- 3rd: €15,000
- 4th: €7,500
- Form 5/2132-5
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 161
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Mark Walsh
rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace without threatening
- Form PD/14-12
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 156
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
tracked leaders, bad mistake 4th and soon lost place, mistake 7th, soon eased and pulled up
- Form 6F22-55
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 152
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
always towards rear, never a factor, hampered 1st, mistake 5th, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra
- Form 6643-44
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 149
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D A Jacob
mid-division on inner, 8th halfway, 4th 5 out, ridden and no impression before last, 5th when left 3rd at last, kept on one pace
- Form 276P-40
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 148
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
mid-division, not fluent 7th, ridden in 10th and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 6P-071P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Carl Millar
always towards rear, never a factor, bad mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 54P-546
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 146
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
always towards rear, never a factor, mistake and hampered 1st, slow next, not fluent 7th, hampered 9th, no extra, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 1143-64
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey G Brouder
towards rear, hampered 1st, mid-division when hampered 5 out, ridden in 9th and no impression after 2 out, weakened
- Form 412152
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Liam Quinlan
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 76-4311
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Brian Hayes
towards rear when hampered and unseated rider 1st
- Form U16F-PP
- Age 10
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
mid-division, 4th halfway, 6th when mistake and pecked 5 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakened
- Form 434-223
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey S D Torrens
mid-division, slightly hampered 5 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, mistake last, kept on one pace without threatening
- Form 4P4-3P9
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
rear of mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 9th
- Form 113360
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
mid-division when fell 1st
Riaan (IRE)
70- Form 01P-144
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, 5th halfway, 2nd 5 out, ridden to challenge before last, 3rd when left 2nd at last, no impression on winner, kept on one pace
- Form 261/2-22
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 5 out, headway travelling well entering straight, challenged before last, pushed along to dispute when not fluent and left in lead at last, ridden clear run-in, kept on well, easily
- Form 40F-244
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 135
mid-division, mistake 4th, pushed along in 7th 2 out, ridden and no impression in 6th when left 4th at last, kept on one pace
- Form 1/21U-78
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
tracked leaders, hampered 6th, 3rd halfway, in touch in 7th when fell 5 out
- Form 5U8-098
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 133
mid-division, slow 3rd, ridden and no impression after 3 out, bad mistake next, weakened
- Form 3014-90
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Phillip Enright
towards rear, never a factor, jumped right and bumped rival 1st, pushed along in 11th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening
- Form 5426-31
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey M P O'Connor
rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th and no impression after 2 out, hampered last, kept on one pace
Chavez (IRE)
22- Form 61/U1-55
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey K Callaghan
led, 4 lengths lead 3 out, pushed along and reduced lead entering straight, soon strongly pressed, headed before last, no impression in 4th when fell last
- Form 241-1F5
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Conor Stone-Walsh
mid-division, hampered 4th, 7th halfway, 6th 2 out, pushed along early straight and challenged before last, disputed lead and every chance when fell last
- Form 5-F2631
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey M M McDonagh
towards rear when hampered and unseated rider 1st
- Form 3P0-FP2
- Age 12
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 129
tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, 2nd halfway, 3rd 5 out, ridden and no impression in 5th entering straight, no extra
Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Fakir D'Oudairies (FR) 11-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 3 out, kept on same pace, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Fugitif (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Dec.
Classic Getaway (IRE) 2-5fav (11-3) Mid-division, progress to 2nd at 7th, led before 2 out, all out run-in, headed closing stages, not match winner, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Jungle Boogie (11-0) at Tramore 2m 7f (1) hvy in Jan.
Vanillier (FR) 20-1 (11-6) Led, slight mistake 5th and headed, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, dropped to moderate 5th entering straight, no impression, 5th of 7, 23l behind Sir Gerhard (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 3f hvy in Dec.
James Du Berlais (FR) 12-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, close up and disputed before 6th, led 6 out, joined and ridden last, soon headed, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 4th of 27, 10l behind Meetingofthewaters (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Dec.
Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 7th halfway, closer in 4th 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, soon no extra, 10th of 27, 32 1/2l behind Meetingofthewaters (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Dec.
Embittered (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden after 2 out, no extra entering straight, pulled up last, at Leopardstown 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Dec.
Busselton (FR) 33-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 2 out, ridden entering straight, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 27, 12 1/2l behind Meetingofthewaters (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Dec.
Indiana Jones (FR) 4-1 (10-8) Raced keenly tracking leaders out wide, went close 3rd after 8th, outpaced and ridden 2 out, weakened badly run-in, 4th of 6, 6 1/4l behind Elixir De Nutz (10-7) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Nov.
Lucid Dreams (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 3 3/4l behind Uncle Phil (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp (1) sft in Jan.
Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Prominent briefly, soon settled mid-division, slight mistake 7th, progress into 4th after 2 out, travelled well in 2nd early straight, switched left before last, disputed and jumped left last, soon ridden to lead, kept on strongly closing stages, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Dec beating Panda Boy (11-3) by 4 1/2l, 27 ran.
El Barra (FR) 33-1 (12-0) Tracked leader until 12th, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before next, at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in Dec.
Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) Rear, 5th at 6th, detached in 4th at 10th, effort 3 out, stayed on approaching straight, 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Gaelic Warrior (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f (1) hvy in Dec.
Hollow Games (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2 out, 9th of 27, 32l behind Meetingofthewaters (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Dec.
Watch House Cross (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra before last, 11th of 27, dist behind Meetingofthewaters (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Dec.
Riaan (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) In touch, improved to 2nd after 7th, 3rd after 9th, 4th after 4 out, headway after 2 out, almost on terms last, no extra closing stages and dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Percy Warner (11-0) at Cork 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Heart Wood (FR) 11-8 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and no impression on leader before 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 9l behind Blood Destiny (11-4) at Naas 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Cool Survivor (IRE) 2-1 (11-12) Led, headed before 12th, 3rd at 14th, not fluent 3 out, no extra before last, dropped to moderate 4th run-in, 4th of 6, 22 3/4l behind Embassy Gardens (11-12) at Punchestown 3m hvy in Dec.
Drumbear 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden after 3 out, dropped to moderate 6th and mistake 2 out, weakened, 8th of 11, dist behind Harvard Guy (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Fire Attack (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) Led early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, lost place after 4 out and dropped towards rear 2 out, no extra, 8th of 10, 26l behind The Folkes Tiara (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Good Time Jonny (IRE) 25-1 (12-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, slow 2nd, pushed along before 5 out, no extra after 3 out, 10th of 12, 36 1/2l behind Pats Choice (11-8) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Percy Warner (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) In rear, 9th after 7th, headway to 5th after 4 out, took closer order before 2 out, led narrowly before last, kept on best closing stages, won at Cork 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov beating Battle Of Mirbat (10-4) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Chavez (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 2nd and 4th, 6th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along entering straight, 5th and ridden approaching last where slight mistake, no impression run-in, 5th of 11, 12l behind Uncle Phil (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp (1) sft in Jan.
Perceval Legallois (FR) 28-1 (11-12) Raced last throughout, not fluent 3rd and 5th, ridden after 3 out, no impression straight, last of 5, dist behind I Am Maximus (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Birchdale (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, not fluent 15th, improved into 2nd 4 out and challenged from 2 out where not fluent, led before last and ridden clear run-in, won at Punchestown 3m sft in Nov beating Vital Island (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Top Ville Ben (IRE) 10-3 (10-8) Led, jumped well, pushed along before last, ridden and headed final 110 yards on flat, no extra, 2nd of 4, 3 1/4l behind Mac Tottie (11-7) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Dec.