14:00 Leopardstown

Sunday 29 January 2017

All13:3014:0014:3015:0015:3016:0016:30

Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors '50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff' Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 4f  |   Good (Good to Yielding in places)  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:02  |   Winning time: 4m 41.0s
1st
Horse silk
9
8/11f
T: W P MullinsJ: Ruby Walsh
Tracked leader, 3rd after 5th where mistake, impeded and left 2nd at 6th, closed up travelling smoothly before 2 out, soon on terms and led, asserted approaching last, pushed out and stayed on well run-in, comfortably op 5/6 tchd 9/10
2nd
Horse silk
6
5
511-0
7/1
T: W P MullinsJ: P Townend
Held up in touch, slightly impeded 6th, mistakes 3 out and 2 out, slightly impeded before straight, soon chased leaders, moderate 2nd at last, kept on same pace
3rd
Horse silk
11
3
6/1
T: N MeadeJ: S W Flanagan
In rear, 5th after 5th, left 4th next where slightly impeded, bad mistake 7th, improved to chase winner before straight, soon no impression, dropped to 3rd at last, one pace op 9/2
4th
Horse silk
5
7
6/1
T: H De BromheadJ: D N Russell
Tracked leaders, dropped to last after 5th where slightly impeded and pushed along briefly, impeded and slight mistake 6th, under pressure from 3 out, moderate 4th straight, kept on same pace op 9/1
5th
Horse silk
13
6
14/1
T: W P MullinsJ: D E Mullins
Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 2nd after 5th where mistake, impeded and left in lead 6th, weakened straight tchd 12/1

Also Ran

T: G ElliottJ: J W Kennedy
Led, slight mistake 5th, fell 6th

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Non-Runners

4
Horse silk
Monalee42
Weight: 11-3|  Age: 6
T: H De Bromhead  J: D J Mullins
NR
2
Horse silk
Jack The Wire32
Weight: 11-3|  Age: 7
T: D Hogan  J: D G Hogan
NR
8
Horse silk
Sire Du Berlais257
Weight: 11-0|  Age: 5
T: G Elliott  J: B J Geraghty
NR

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€1.50Pl:€1.20, €2.90EX:€7.40Trifecta:€35.00SF:€7.29

Forecasts

Let's Dance (8/11), Monalee (4/1), Joey Sasa (6/1), Peace News (6/1), Kemboy (7/1), Blood Crazed Tiger (7/1), Montalbano (14/1), Sire Du Berlais (20/1), Jack The Wire (66/1)

Verdict

On paper this looks fiercely competitive, with plenty holding claims and it threatens to be a cracker. LET'S DANCE is one of three for her trainer here as he looks to win the race for the sixth year in a row. She hosed up over C&D last month and merits maximum respect having been selected by the stable jockey. Kemboy was impressive when scoring at Limerick on hurdles debut and is not passed over easily. Monalee's trainer is enjoying an excellent spell and his form suggests he'll go close to landing this prize while Blood Crazed Tiger is also greatly respected on his Naas run earlier this month. Joey Sasa has done precious little wrong ahead of this step up in trip while Peace News could repair his reputation as he also tackles a new trip now. Sire Du Berlais makes his first start in this country and has the potential to be smart. 1. Let's Dance 2. Kemboy 3. Monalee

Prize Money

1st: €26,550.002nd: €8,550.003rd: €4,051.004th: €1,799.005th: €900.006th: €450.00

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