ST FAZ rates the pick of the weights on the back of his good Tipperary second so gets the vote at the chief expense of Kilbeggan scorer Gaelic Arc. Maidenstreetprince, Dutch Schultz and Aeros Luck can all have a say too in this competitive handicap.
St Faz
Gaelic Arc
Maidenstreetprince
2m1f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
9. St Faz
J: D. E. MullinsT: E. J. O'Grady, Ireland
F: 273333-12
Price History:
4.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Tipperary in May. 7/1, good second of 15 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Big shout at these weights.
3. Aeros Luck
J: Sean FlanaganT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 98F5-3315
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Punchestown in June. 10/3, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago. In the mix.
1. Solitary Man
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Enda Bolger, Ireland
F: 2/1212PP-6
Price History:
4.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
138
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last season. 17/2, 16¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Aeros Luck in handicap chase at Punchestown (16.2f, good) 41 days ago. No forlorn hope.
5. Gaelic Arc
J: H. E. SextonT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 6F08-8941
Price History:
6.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
C&D winner. Much improved when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good, 11/2) 32 days ago, holding on gamely. Not taken lightly.
4. Dutch Schultz
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: U7572-434
Price History:
7.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. 7/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts.
10. Presenting Lad
J: Phillip EnrightT: Mark McNiff, Ireland
F: 11378-558
Price History:
12.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Three wins from 10 runs last season. 28/1, eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago so needs to get back on track.
8. Maidenstreetprince
J: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 446433-F5
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
20/1, respectable fifth of 9 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good) 32 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Can give a good account.
7. Embittered
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Eric McNamara, Ireland
F: 6P874-510
Price History:
26.00
Age:
11
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in June. Tenth of 15 in handicap chase (16/1) at Tipperary (16.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago so needs to bounce back.
2. Fils Doudairies
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: P4405-257
Price History:
17.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
135
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
17¾ lengths seventh of 12 to Jesse Evans in Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft, 33/1) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Dreal Deal
J: S. D. TorrensT: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
F: 563P06-76
Price History:
21.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
19½ lengths sixth of 7 to Embittered in claiming hurdle (11/2) at Sligo (18.4f, good) 38 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell.