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15:30 Leopardstown (IRE)
'Money Back On Fallers' At Coral.ie Novice Chase (Grade 2) (Class 1)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €42,000 added
- Winner: €25,199
- 2nd: €7,980
- 3rd: €3,779
- 4th: €1,259
- Form 4-11122
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey B J Cooper
chased leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd 4 out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, left 2nd after last, ridden and no impression, dropped to 3rd close home
- Form 4-3FP32
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey D F O'Regan
held up in rear, 4th halfway, kept wide and went 2nd 4 out, slight mistake 2 out, no impression before last, left in front early run-in, ridden and kept on, headed close home
- Form 121-7U3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 123
chased leader, slight mistake 5th, in rear when fell 8th
- Form 1231-11
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
led, 6 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 2 out, travelled well and 4 lengths clear when sprawled badly on landing last, rider lost iron and dropped to 3rd, stayed on well run-in to lead again close home
- Form 6F-1321
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
chased leader, slight mistake 1st, 3rd halfway, mistake 8th, slight mistake in 4th 4 out, soon pushed along and no extra after 2 out
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Verdict
Willie Mullins has saddled Vautour and Djakadam to win the last two of these and KILLULTAGH VIC should provide the hat-trick. Last year's Martin Pipe winner followed up in a Grade 1 at Punchestown before a very impressive debut success over fences at Fairyhouse and though taking on a better opponent here in Lord Scoundrel it will be a surprise if he's beaten. Gordon Elliott's charge has to concede 3lb thanks to his Grade 3 victory at Cork and he's come up against classy performers in his two subsequent starts. The remaining trio look to be playing for a place with Blair Perrone, who ran his best race for a while over the track and trip on heavy going last time, possibly the best of them.
Formwatch
Lord Scoundrel (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 3, dist behind Ttebbob (11-0) at Navan 2m 1f (1) hvy in Dec.
Blair Perrone (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, 8th halfway, went 5th after 3 out and 4th approaching last, kept on well into 2nd run-in, nearest at finish, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Zabana (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 3f hvy in Dec.
Captain Hox (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) In touch, slow 1st, chased leaders 4 out, never a threat, 3rd of 5, 13 1/4l behind Pain Au Chocolat (10-7) at Haydock 2m (2) hvy in Dec.
Killultagh Vic (IRE) 1-5fav (11-12) Chased leaders, disputed from 3rd, jumped left at 5th, led before 6th, eased clear before last, not extended, won at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Dec beating Arctic Skipper (11-12) by 15l, 11 ran.
Walk To Freedom (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Towards rear, progress on outer before 5th, 4th halfway, ridden after 2 out, left 2nd and slightly hampered after last, soon led, kept on well to assert closing stages, won at Navan 2m 1f hvy in Dec beating Mckinley (11-12) by 4l, 11 ran.