Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1)

Off time: 14:31 | Winning time: 4m 5.5s

1^st

Some Plan

911-12

10/3

T: H De BromheadJ: D N Russell

Soon led, joined 4th, soon headed and tracked leader, not fluent 5th, pushed along from before straight, about a length down when left alone last op 11/4

Also Ran

Bleu Et Rouge

611-12

15/8f

T: W P MullinsJ: B J Geraghty

Soon raced in 3rd, mistake 2nd, mistake and unseated rider next op 5/2 tchd 7/4

Identity Thief

711-12

2/1

T: H De BromheadJ: D J Mullins

Hit 1st and unseated rider op 7/4

Royal Caviar

911-12

5/1

T: W P MullinsJ: Ruby Walsh

Soon tracked leader, on terms 4th, soon led, still travelling smoothly and about a length up when fell last tchd 11/2

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Betting Breakdown

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Forecasts

Bleu Et Rouge (15/8), Identity Thief (2/1), Some Plan (10/3), Royal Caviar (5/1)

Despite Min's withdrawal late this week, a fascinating four-runner field has assembled with all of the protagonists holding realistic claims. Royal Caviar dominated to score easily at Thurles on chase bow but will not get things as easy now while Bleu Et Rouge might just lack the speed to win at this trip in this company. A nagging doubt over Identity Thief's well-being persists given he was pulled up lame here just a month ago. For that reason, stablemate SOME PLAN gets the vote to maintain his upward curve. He has been excellent over fences bar one error at Cheltenham in November but he bounced back in style recently at Naas and can land a second big prize of the week for his Thyestes-winning owner/trainer combination. 1. Some Plan 2. Identity Thief 3. Bleu Et Rouge