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14:55 Leopardstown (IRE)
Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Grade B)
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 3m 50y
- Going: Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €150,000 added
- Winner: €83,999
- 2nd: €30,000
- 3rd: €15,000
- 4th: €7,500
- Form 6514U-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 149
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
soon chased leaders, improved to lead 4th, joined after 3 out, led entering straight, pushed out to assert after last, kept on strongly, comfortably
- Form 221-12P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 149
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr R James
held up, progress into 8th 5 out, ridden and no extra 2 out
- Form 1/P5F2-P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 148
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey C P McNamara
mid-division best, towards rear 5 out, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 86052/P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 146
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D J Mullins
always towards rear, no extra before 3 out, weakened
- Form 3F21-P3
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey C D Maxwell
chased leaders, 5th halfway, lost place before 2 out, ridden in 12 after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 5F14-14
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey P D Kennedy
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 5P/111-5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on same pace
- Form 15P-P2P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 143
held up, progress 5 out, 6th next, close up 3 out, soon disputed, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, no extra before last
- Form 2206-50
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey J S McGarvey
mid-division, progress into 7th before 2 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form P/7071-P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey E O'Connell
mid-division early, ridden in rear at 9th, soon no extra, pulled up before 4 out
- Form P/3132-4
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey B J Cooper
mistake 1st, always towards rear, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form 18U-113
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
mid-division, mistake 2nd, soon towards rear, trailing 5 out, pulled up before next
- Form 11-1121
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division, weakening when bad mistake 2 out, pulled up before last
- Form 2/3F3-44
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D F O'Regan
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 1134-PP
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, lost place 4 out, ridden in 13th after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 43020-8
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey E Walsh
chased leaders, 6th halfway, disputed briefly after 3 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace
- Form 4U352-9
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
mid-division, progress into before 9th 2 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 75143-5
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey S D Torrens
mid-division, ridden and no impression after 2 out
- Form 244U6-2
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
soon led and disputed, headed 4th, remained close up, disputed briefly after 3 out, ridden and no extra 2 out, weakened
- Form 42120-1
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd before last, kept on same pace, no impression on winner
- Form 07136-3
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer G O'Loughlin
- Jockey Ben Harvey
mid-division, progress into 8th before 2 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 42511P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, mistake last
- Form 355135
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 136
- Form 132F-0U
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 136
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Several trainers have multiple entries and Paul Townend chooses Castlebawn West of Willie Mullins' trio. A very good third in a Grade B handicap at Punchestown last month he's lightly-raced and still on the upgrade. Home By The Lee, a Grade 3 novice winner at Cork, makes his handicap debut and looks best of Joseph O'Brien's three while Farclas heads the Gordon Elliott contingent and looks set for a good winter after a promising comeback. Henry De Bromhead is mob-handed and Minella Times looks one for the shortlist under Rachael Blackmore after jumping so well at Listowel. Jonjo O'Neill sends LOCK'S CORNER from the UK and the six-year-old, who has won three of his four races over fences, looked progressive at Kempton and can take this for J P McManus.
Formwatch
Castlebawn West (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, 6th after 3 out, ridden after 2 out and 4th when pecked slightly last, kept on one pace into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 17, 8 1/2l behind Daly Tiger (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Milan Native (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Pushed along briefly early, chased leaders, 5th after 11th, on terms from 5 out, headed approaching straight, soon weakened and pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Class Conti (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Waited with, 18th at 7th, pushed along after 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, at Navan 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Saturnas (FR) 16-1 (11-7) Waited with 12th at 5th, slightly impeded 5 out, slight mistake 4 out, soon no impression, pulled up before last, at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Captain Cj (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 9th, 7th after 11th, pushed along in 5th approaching straight, no impression and jumped slightly left 2 out, ran on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 20, 14 1/2l behind Court Maid (11-1) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Discordantly (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Soon led and disputed, bad mistake 2 out and headed, soon no extra, 4th of 22, 22l behind The Jam Man (10-6) at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Farclas (FR) 20-1 (11-2) Chased clear leader, 6th halfway, soon lost place, some headway after 3 out and kept on one pace in straight, 5th of 17, 12 1/4l behind Daly Tiger (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Roaring Bull (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Mid-division, not fluent 4th, not fluent 11th, soon raced in 13th, no impression before 5 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Fitzhenry (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, 10th at 8th, one pace from before straight, 11th of 22, dist behind The Jam Man (10-6) at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Monbeg Notorious (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Waited with, not fluent 2nd, soon in rear and pushed along briefly, quickly detached, pulled up before 7th, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Dunvegan (FR) 13-2 (10-13) Chased clear leader, closer in 2nd halfway, disputed briefly after 4 out, 4th entering straight and mistake 2 out, no impression approaching last, under pressure and kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 17, 12l behind Daly Tiger (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Home By The Lee (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Waited with in rear, pushed along briefly 5th, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along again briefly from 3 out and closed, not match front pair from before 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 4, 13 1/4l behind Envoi Allen (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) sft in Nov.
Lock's Corner (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) Chased leader until after 4th, chased leaders, mistake 10th, ridden and went 2nd again before 2 out (normal 3 out), led 2 out, stayed on strongly, won at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Nov beating Rocco (11-6) by 3l, 10 ran.
Speak Easy 13-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 3rd when slight mistake 4 out, ridden in moderate 4th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, dist behind Energumene (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Plan Of Attack (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Waited with, 14th at 8th, no extra from 4 out and pulled up before 3 out, at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Trainwreck (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, 7th from 6th, 5th approaching 4 out where slight mistake, soon weakened, 8th of 11, dist behind Home By The Lee (11-2) at Cork 2m 4f (1) sft in Nov.
Myth Buster (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Towards rear, not fluent 4th and 6th, 13th from halfway, badly hampered 10th and no impression from 4 out, 9th of 16, dist behind Chavi Artist (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp hvy in Nov.
Ten Ten (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) A little slow at 1st, waited with, a little keen, moderate 13th at 5th, closed up to chase leaders approaching straight, kept on same pace from between last 2, 5th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Barnaviddaun (10-4) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Choungaya (FR) 17-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, a little slow 2nd, not fluent 4th, not go with principals 4 out, left 3rd from next, left 2nd and impeded from 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 2nd of 10, 18l behind Eurobot (12-0) at Thurles 2m 6f sft in Nov.
Minella Times (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway 5 out, progress in 4th approaching 2 out and ridden to challenge last, led run-in and kept on well, won at Listowel 2m 6f hcp sft in Sep beating Beyond The Law (11-5) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Mitchouka (FR) 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, a little keen, no impression in moderate 3rd when slight mistake 3 out, ridden and kept on one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 4, 12 3/4l behind Annamix (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Aforementioned (FR) 16-1 (10-13) Waited with, pushed along at stages from early, soon towards rear, reminder 5th, last at 8th, no impression and slight mistake 7 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Run Wild Fred (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Pushed along briefly 2nd, chased leaders and pushed along at stages after, 5th after 6th, dropped to last from 8th, no impression and mistake 4 out, 5th of 7, dist behind Eklat De Rire (12-0) at Punchestown 3m 2f hvy in Dec.
Scoir Mear (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Waited with, 18th after 11th, soon improved, under pressure in 6th before straight, soon one pace, 5th of 20, 27 1/2l behind Court Maid (11-1) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Elwood (FR) 10-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, not fluent 2nd, 10th at 5th, bad mistake 7 out and unseated rider, at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.