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Tomorrow, December 15, 2024Chase2m
Verdict
Verdict
CHEERFUL CHAP was unlucky to bump into a handicap blot at Clonmel on his return 12 days ago and remains unexposed as a chaser. The progressive Money Heist is the obvious threat as he bids for the hat-trick on return, with his stablemate Midnight It Is completing the shortlist.
Cheerful Chap
Money Heist
Midnight It Is
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Dont Go YetJ: C. P. MillarT: Edward Cawley, IrelandF: 42/3136-85- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictCourse winner. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap chase (12/1) at Fairyhouse (17f, good) 15 days ago.- 2. Midnight It IsJ: Sean FlanaganT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 73714351-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 323
VerdictCareer best when winning 10-runner handicap chase (5/1) at Fairyhouse (17.3f, heavy), keeping on well. Off 10 months. Can make presence felt. - 3. Money HeistJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 15/411-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 339
VerdictCareer best when winning 10-runner handicap chase (7/4) at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy), readily. Off 11 months. Should progress. 
4. Folly MasterJ: B. W. HarveyT: Tom Dreaper, IrelandF: 700011F-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 266
VerdictLatest win in chase at Thurles in March. Evens, running below form when fell in handicap chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy). Off 8 months. Significantly back down in trip.
5. StarmanJ: M. J. M. O'SullivanT: Anthony McCann, IrelandF: 15343-465- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 65
Verdict22/1, fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut.
6. Clonshire RiverJ: K. E. BuckleyT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, IrelandF: 02-F72263- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict20/1, third of 4 in novice chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut.
7. Someones WishJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 45613282- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictWinner in chase at Downpatrick in September. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap chase (2/1) at Thurles (16.6f, good) 24 days ago.
8. Clonbury BridgeJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: J. P. Dempsey, IrelandF: 1-0027320- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
Verdict28/1, creditable tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Down in trip.- 9. Cheerful ChapJ: J. P. O'SullivanT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 054211-32
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictFairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. 9/2, very good second of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, soft) 12 days ago. Has good chance on form. 
10. A Great BuzzJ: S. D. TorrensT: Robert Tyner, IrelandF: 077938-U- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictUnseated rider in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy, 18/1) on debut over fences 49 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time.- Unnamed Favourite
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