15:10 Leopardstown

Saturday 2 February 2019

All12:5013:2514:0014:3515:1015:4516:20

Ladbrokes Dublin Chase (Grade 1)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 1f  |   Good to Yielding  |   5 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:10  |   Winning time: 4m 0.8s
1st
Horse silk
2
811-10
4/9f
T: W P MullinsJ: Ruby Walsh
Raced in 4th, left in 3rd approaching 1st where left 2nd and slightly impeded, closed travelling smoothly from final fence, led over 1f out, quickly asserted, stayed on well, easily op 8/15 tchd 4/7
2nd
Horse silk
6
3
12/1
T: H De BromheadJ: Rachael Blackmore
In rear, slightly impeded 1st, jumped slightly right at times, closed approaching final fence, soon pushed along, 2nd final furlong, one pace op 14/1 tchd 11/1
3rd
Horse silk
6
4
4/1
T: H WhittingtonJ: G Sheehan
Raced in 2nd, left in lead approaching 1st, hit 6th, pushed along from final fence, headed over 1f out, dropped to last final furlong, no extra

Also Ran

T: P A FahyJ: A E Lynch
Raced in 3rd, left in 2nd approaching 1st where fell op 8/1
PU
Horse silk
6
14/1
T: H De BromheadJ: R M Power
Led until pulled up injured approaching 1st

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Non-Runners

5
Horse silk
Simply Ned37
Weight: 11-10|  Age: 12
T: N G Richards  J: M P Walsh
NR

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€1.30Pl:€1.02, €3.90EX:€6.10Trifecta:€18.20SF:€6.84

Forecasts

Min (4/9), Saint Calvados (4/1), Simply Ned (13/2), Castlegrace Paddy (9/1), Ordinary World (12/1), Special Tiara (14/1)

Verdict

MIN was a Grade 1 winner on his reappearance in the John Durkan and, dropping in distance, this test is perfect for him. He had no problem dispatching old rival Simply Ned in this a year ago and, admirable as that veteran is, he looks vulnerable despite his gallant Christmas win over C&D. A bigger danger could be Saint Calvados, the second British raider. He won well at Naas on his reappearance and cannot be harshly judged having finished behind Altior and Un De Sceaux since in the Tingle Creek. His best days are in front of him but he may be hassled here by Special Tiara in front, and that isn't ideal. Castlegrace Paddy ran well last-time-out over C&D.
  1. Min
  2. Saint Calvados
  3. Simply Ned

Previous Winners

2018
Min
Weight: 11-10  |Age: 7
11/8

Prize Money

1st: €73,750.002nd: €23,750.003rd: €11,250.004th: €4,999.005th: €2,500.006th: €1,250.007th: €875.00

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