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17:00 Fairyhouse (IRE)

Boylesports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap) (Grade A) (Class 1)

  • 26 Runners
  • Distance: 3m 5f
  • Going: Good to Yielding
  • Surface: Turf
  • €250,000 added
  • Winner: €141,000
  • 2nd: €48,500
  • 3rd: €23,500
  • 4th: €8,500
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 7m 40.20s
  • Off Time: 17:00:18
  • 26 Ran
1
Silk - Emerald green & yellow hoops, red cap
40/1
  • Form 0-912F0
  • Age 9
  • Weight 11-7
  • Official Rating 150

mid-division, 15th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no extra approaching last

2
Silk - Emerald green & orange hooped, quartered cap
  • Form 337222
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-3
  • Official Rating 146

towards rear, never a factor, 12th entering straight, no impression from 2 out

3
Silk - MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star
66/1
  • Form 2137P2
  • Age 8
  • Weight 11-2
  • Official Rating 145

disputed early, tracked leaders, mistake 9th, 10th halfway, no extra from 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out

4
Silk - Pink, black sash, pink cap
50/1
  • Form 242F90
  • Age 9
  • Weight 11-0
  • Official Rating 143

held up in rear, slightly hampered 13th, behind when pulled up before 3 out

5
Silk - MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop

Home Farm (IRE)

50 t BFC
12/1
  • Form 513-357
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 142

tracked leaders, 8th halfway, dropped towards rear 6 out, behind when pulled up before 4 out

6
Silk - Emerald green & yellow hoops, white cap
  • Form 14-1246
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 142

tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress to challenge approaching 3 out, ridden early straight, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead close home

7
Silk - Red & royal blue check, royal blue cap
14/1
  • Form P-41421
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-12
  • Official Rating 141

towards rear, never a factor, behind when pulled up before 2 out

8
Silk - PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap
  • Form 14-2211
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-12
  • Official Rating 141

tracked leaders, 7th halfway, no extra after 15th, pulled up before 5 out

9
Silk - RED & BLACK HALVED, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap
33/1
  • Form P-5714P
  • Age 12
  • Weight 10-11
  • Official Rating 140

tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra approaching last, weakened

10
Silk - Emerald green, yellow hoops, blue cap
22/1
  • Form 20-1173
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-11
  • Official Rating 140

rear of mid-division, 12th approaching 5 out, no impression in 10th early straight, kept on one pace

11
Silk - Emerald green, yellow cross sashes, striped cap

Away We Go (IRE)

359 t BFC
25/1
  • Form 400123-
  • Age 11
  • Weight 10-10
  • Official Rating 139

rear of mid-division, 15th approaching 5 out, progress in 6th entering straight, ridden and no extra approaching last

12
Silk - Yellow, royal blue chevron, royal blue chevrons on sleeves, striped cap
  • Form 123122
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-8
  • Official Rating 137

towards rear, some progress 3 out, 8th entering straight, no extra from 2 out, weakened

13
Silk - CERISE
  • Form 72F13U
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-7
  • Official Rating 136

tracked leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 13th, close up when fell 5 out

14
Silk - Maroon, white star & armlet, white cap
  • Form 381243
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-6
  • Official Rating 135

mid-division, 8th approaching 5 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out, under pressure and went 5th before last, kept on one pace

15
Silk - WHITE, gold hoop, black cap
  • Form 311254
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-6
  • Official Rating 135

tracked leaders, 9th halfway, progress to lead approaching 3 out, ridden early straight, kept on under pressure, no extra and headed close home

16
Silk - EMERALD GREEN, yellow chevron & sleeves, red cap
10/1
  • Form P1-2582
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-6
  • Official Rating 135

tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 12th, ridden in 5th entering straight, under pressure and no impression in 6th before last

17
Silk - WHITE, red braces, red cap
40/1
  • Form 831040
  • Age 11
  • Weight 10-6
  • Official Rating 135

mid-division, ridden in 13th entering straight, progress to go 4th before last, kept on one pace

18
Silk - YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star
  • Form 5586-18
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-6
  • Official Rating 135

mid-division, 11th approaching 5 out, ridden in 9th early straight and no extra after 2 out

21
Silk - WHITE, red triple diamond, red sleeves, white diamonds, red cap, white diamonds
  • Form 41F-411
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-3
  • Official Rating 132

held up towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 12th

22
Silk - YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, white sleeves, red cap
33/1
  • Form 63-3301
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-3
  • Official Rating 132

prominent and led from 2nd, joined 9th and headed 11th, pushed along approaching 4 out and soon no extra, weakened and pulled up before 3 out

23
Silk - Emerald green, white stars, white sleeves, em green cap, white stars
  • Form 264339
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-2
  • Official Rating 131

prominent and tracked leader in 2nd, disputed 9th and led from 11th, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out

25
Silk - Maroon, white star and armlets, blue cap
16/1
  • Form 431474
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-1
  • Official Rating 130

mid-division, progress 15th and 6th approaching 5 out, no extra from 3 out, eased, completely tailed off

27
Silk - Emerald green and yellow hoops, yellow cap

Alfie Sherrin

41 p BF
14/1
  • Form 3/374-48
  • Age 11
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 129

rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight

28
Silk - Royal blue, yellow star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap
  • Form 5-11F24
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 129

mid-division, mistake 12th, blundered 15th and lost place, no extra from 4 out and pulled up before 2 out

29
Silk - Emerald green, red hoop, hooped sleeves, red star on cap
20/1
  • Form 4U1159
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 129

towards rear, mistake 5th, never a factor, 15th early straight, kept on from 2 out

30
Silk - Royal blue & yellow stripes, quartered cap
20/1
  • Form F322-62
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 129

mid-division, 11th halfway, progress into 3rd approaching straight, ridden 2 out, under pressure and kept on well run-in

19
NR
  • Form 612131
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-6
  • Official Rating 135

20
NR
  • Form 4-12123
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-4
  • Official Rating 133

24
NR
  • Form 11P-PP3
  • Age 10
  • Weight 10-2
  • Official Rating 131

26
NR
  • Form 31PF-32
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-1
  • Official Rating 130

In depth

Verdict

A glance at the SPs of the last ten winners is enough to intimidate even the bravest of punters. Lion Na Bearnai was a 33/1 chance when successful two years ago but arrives here having been pulled up in the Grand National. Cause Of Causes, runner-up in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown, occupied the same spot in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham where a last-fence blunder cost him the race. He's been raised 6lb which looks a bit harsh. Home Farm finished a close third in this a year ago and looks to have been laid out for another crack though he was behind Cause Of Causes at Leopardstown. Tammys Hill has only been running in point-to-points or hunter chases for three years so it was difficult to assess him and connections can't be too unhappy with a mark of 135 for the Cheltenham Foxhunter winner. GOONYELLA attracted good support here a year ago but his saddle slipped and he had to be pulled up. He showed how unfortunate he was by scoring at Punchestown a couple of weeks later and has been brought along quietly to make amends for last year's demise. He's given the nod though Daring Article is at the right end of the weights and looks to have a real chance as he's been running very well over trips too short in preparation for a crack at this and his stable has been in excellent form. Away We Go came here a year ago with a victory under his belt and looked the likely winner until run out of it by Liberty Counsel. He hasn't run since third in the bet365 at Sandown three weeks later but there's no doubt he'll be fit enough for this, as will The Westerner Boy and Rogue Angel, both looking to have each-way chances from the foot of the weights.

Formwatch

Cantlow (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 12th of 22, 22l behind Doctor Harper (11-3) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd.

Cause Of Causes (USA) 13-2 (11-8) Held up, headway going well before 4 out, went 2nd next, produced to challenge when blundered and lost momentum last, unable to recover, rallied towards finish, 2nd of 23, 1 3/4l behind Spring Heeled (11-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f (2) gd in Mar.

Make A Track (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) Held up in 4th, rear 7 out, progress into 3rd 4 out, challenged 3 out, soon ridden in 2nd, no impression on winner before 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Yes Tom (11-0) at Down Royal 3m 2f chs in Mar.

Oscars Well (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mistake 1st, mid-division, driven when blundered 2 out, soon beaten, 18th of 28, 25l behind Whisper (11-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Mar.

Home Farm (IRE) 9-2fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, progress to dispute lead briefly 3 out, headed next, weakened before straight, 7th of 12, 20l behind Pass The Hat (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f Handicap Chase (Grade B) (5yo+) sft in Mar.

Shutthefrontdoor (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, blundered 17th, mistake next, headway after 4 out, blundered badly 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Midnight Prayer (11-6) at Cheltenham 4m Listed Amateur Novice Chase (5yo+) (1) gs in Mar.

My Murphy (IRE) 7-1fav (11-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on to challenge 2 out, joined leader last, led run-in, kept on well closing stages, won at Navan 3m nov chs sft in Mar beating More Madness (9-11) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.

Touch The Eden (FR) 2-1fav (11-3) Soon prominent, led briefly 3rd, led before 8th, headed after 9th, led again from 7 out, mistake 4 out and joined, led and went on from before 2 out, stayed on well to maintain advantage run-in, won at Limerick 3m nov chs G2 (1) in Mar beating Letter Of Credit (11-3) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.

Lion Na Bearnai (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Towards rear, headway into mid-division 22nd (2nd bechers), weakened 25th (2nd valentines), behind when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Pineau De Re (10-6) at Aintree 4m 3f (1) gs, 40 ran.

Pendra (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) In touch, mistake 6th, headway 4 out, went 2nd and switched inside approaching 2 out, every chance when hit last, soon lost place, kept on same pace in 3rd flat, 3rd of 19, 3 1/2l behind Present View (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f (1) gs in Mar.

Away We Go (IRE) 6-1fav (10-6) Held up towards rear, steady headway travelling well before 4 out, chasing leading pair when blundered 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 19, 15l behind Quentin Collonges (10-12) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr '13.

Letter Of Credit (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) In rear, improved to track leaders travelling smoothly before straight, chased winner from after 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Touch The Eden (11-3) at Limerick 3m nov chs G2 (1) in Mar.

Mullaghanoe River (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along into close 2nd and with every chance when mistake and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Bright New Dawn (11-10) at Naas 2m 4f nov chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Mar, 5 ran.

Folsom Blue (IRE) 10-3 (11-3) Prominent, slight mistake 4th, tended to jump slightly left, led after 9th, not fluent 7 out & headed, slow jump next, close up on outer from before straight, chased winner before 2 out, soon dropped to 3rd and no impression, kept on well closing stages, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Touch The Eden (11-3) at Limerick 3m nov chs G2 (1) in Mar.

Golden Wonder (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Held up, 11th at 6th, progress on outer approaching 5 out, prominent travelling smoothly from next, moderate 5th 2 out, closed last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in,, 4th of 19, 4l behind Jupitor (10-10) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs sft.

Goonyella (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th before straight, 3rd 2 out, 2nd and no impression from before last, edged left run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Don Poli (10-13) at Clonmel 3m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) hvy in Feb.

Jamsie Hall (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division on inner and took keen hold, 12th 4 out, ridden after next, no impression, 10th of 16, 24l behind Allez Vic (10-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 in Mar.

Sraid Padraig (IRE) 11-1 (10-8) Mid-division on inside, blundered 9th, chased leaders after 3 out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 8th of 23, 18l behind Ballynagour (10-9) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Mar.

Gallant Oscar (IRE) 11-2 (10-1) Mid-division, good headway from 4 out, 4th next, went 2nd travelling well next, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Naas 3m Handicap Chase (Grade B) (5yo+) sft in Mar beating Saoirse Dun (10-7) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.

Toon River (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Soon disputed lead, not fluent 5 out, headed and dropped to 3rd approaching straight, renewed effort from 3 out, on terms next, soon led, clear last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft in Mar beating Abbey Lane (11-12) by 10l, 9 ran.

Clar Na Mionn (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, under pressure in close 6th 2 out, no extra before last, 9th of 16, 16l behind My Murphy (11-10) at Navan 3m nov chs sft in Mar.

Rogue Angel (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Prominent, on terms 4 out, ridden approaching straight, soon headed and weakened from before 2 out, 4th of 6, 22l behind Touch The Eden (11-3) at Limerick 3m nov chs G2 (1) in Mar.

Alfie Sherrin 7-1fav (10-9) Towards rear, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, soon outpaced, no impression from next, 8th of 23, 14l behind Holywell (11-6) at Cheltenham 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Mar.

Daring Article (IRE) 5-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, ridden from next, kept on same pace from last, 4th of 12, 12l behind Pass The Hat (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f Handicap Chase (Grade B) (5yo+) sft in Mar.

Heaney (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Soon chased leaders, 4th into straight, no extra last, 9th of 28, 22l behind Rockyaboya (10-3) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs 0-145 sft in Dec.

Saoirse Dun (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, progress into 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th next, went 4th at last, kept on run-in to go 2nd at line, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Gallant Oscar (10-1) at Naas 3m Handicap Chase (Grade B) (5yo+) sft in Mar.

Tammys Hill (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Mid-division, headway and in touch 15th, challenged going well 3 out, stayed upsides until driven to lead flat, kept on, won at Cheltenham 3m 2f hts chs (2) gd in Mar beating Carsonstown Boy (12-0) by 3 1/2l, 24 ran.

Los Amigos (IRE) 11-4fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, improved to lead on inner 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, headed at last, no extra run-in, dropped to 3rd on line, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Gallant Oscar (10-1) at Naas 3m Handicap Chase (Grade B) (5yo+) sft in Mar.

Rich Revival (IRE) 5-1fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 2nd at last, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Allez Vic (10-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 in Mar.

The Westener Boy (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 6th 2 out, 4th last, kept on run-in to 2nd last strides, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Thunder And Roses (10-13) at Navan 2m 7f nov hdl sft in Mar.