Down Royal
Today, December 26, 2024Chase2m4f
Verdict
Verdict
A few are in with a shout but EL CHAMPO is taken to gain a deserved first success in this sphere on the back of some very solid placed efforts. Lightkeeper shaped with promise on his recent chasing bow when fourth at Cork and is next on the list ahead of in-form duo Prince Palace and Global Export.
El Champo
Lightkeeper
Prince Palace
2m4f Beg Chs
2m4f Beg Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. El ChampoJ: T. Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 39-322242
- Price History:
- 2.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFairly useful and reliable chaser who posted a good second of 12 in novice chase (5/2) at Cork (21.2f, soft) 13 days ago. Player in his bid for a deserved breakthrough victory. 
9. BanprionsaJ: Sean FlanaganT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 21P0-0- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictLightly-raced winner over hurdles. Creditable tenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 20/1) 26 days ago. Much respected on her chase debut.- 4. LightkeeperJ: C. P. MillarT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 5-3821P44
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Encouraging fourth of 12 in novice chase at Cork (21.2f, soft, 4/1) on his debut over fences 13 days ago. Stable in good form. Well in the mix. 
8. Step OutJ: Liam QuinlanT: Stuart Crawford, IrelandF: 22U21252- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictWinner in hurdle at Downpatrick in August. Good second of 3 in handicap chase (3/1) at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft) on his debut over fences 43 days ago. Can go well.- 7. Prince PalaceJ: H. E. SextonT: P. A. Fahy, IrelandF: 23792-465
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictFairly useful chaser. Excellent fifth of 13 in novice chase (200/1) at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 26 days ago. Can make presence felt. 
1. Beau WalkingJ: C. SmithersT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 33333-485- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFair hurdler. 17/2, got back on track when fifth of 12 in novice chase at Cork (21.2f, soft) on debut over fences 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs considering.
3. Global ExportJ: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 99-305585- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictFairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Excellent fifth of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft, 40/1) 23 days ago. One to consider.
5. Make The PlanJ: Phillip EnrightT: Oliver McKiernan, IrelandF: 0850/20-P0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
Verdict250/1, tenth of 12 in novice chase at Naas (20.1f, good to soft) on debut over fences 10 days ago. Hooded for 1st time with lots more required.
6. On Lovers WalkJ: T. P. HarneyT: Ross O'Sullivan, IrelandF: 2392-0257- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFair hurdler. Made mistakes when a well-held seventh of 12 in novice chase (18/1) at Cork (21.2f, soft) on his debut over fences 13 days ago. Needs to take a step forward.- Unnamed Favourite
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