Flyingbolt Novice Chase (Grade 3)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 4m 34.2s

1^st

Ball D'Arc

611-1

6/4

T: G ElliottJ: B J Cooper

Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead when left in clear lead 3 out, stayed on well from 2 out, easily op 11/8

2^nd

Tully East

711-1

7/1

T: A FlemingJ: D F O'Regan

Held up in last throughout, detached from 5th, not fluent 7th, not fluent again 4 out, left moderate 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression on easy winner op 8/1

Also Ran

Ballyoisin

611-1

4/5f

T: E BolgerJ: B J Geraghty

Led, took keen hold, joined and every chance when fell 3 out op 5/6 tchd 9/10

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Non-Runners

Identity Thief³⁵

Weight: 11-10| Age: 7

T: H De Bromhead J: B J Cooper

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€2.40EX:€5.20Trifecta:€0.00SF:€7.82

Forecasts

Identity Thief (4/5), Ballyoisin (4/5), Ball D'Arc (6/4), Tully East (7/1)

An intriguing four-runner contest that is likely to revolve around IDENTITY THIEF. He had lofty aims for this season and began with two impressive wins but things have gone awry since. All was not right at Christmas and he forfeited the chance to put the record straight when unseating at the first last month. He has risks, but on song should be winning this race. Ballyoisin gets 9lb from him and was impressive in scoring at Leopardstown last month so he ought to ensure the selection receives a thorough test. Ball D'arc is held by Identity Thief on their Punchestown meeting in November while Tully East is expected to settle for a minor role in this company. 1. Identity Thief 2. Ballyoisin 3. Ball D'arc