'It could be the race of the year' - John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase preview
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NAVAN
16 November 2024
Saturday 16th November
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Bar One Racing Fortria Chase (Grade 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding
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- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts at this distance (67%)
Two wins from three starts last season, signed off with battling win from Captain Guinness
1/191-
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 165
Days: 200
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 p1 | 1/9 | Captain Guinness (nk) | 6/1 | 161 | 170 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 9/11 | Protektorat (75L) | 4/1 | 162 | 119 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | ChG2 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Pic D'Orhy (1¾L) | 3/1 | 155 | 169 |
| 13 Apr 23 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Saint Roi (1½L) | 2/1 | 152 | 157 |
| 4 Feb 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 2/8 | El Fabiolo (10L) | 8/1 | 150 | 156 |
| 4 Dec 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 3/10 | Mighty Potter (18½L) | 11/4 | - | 142 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (28%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (36%)
Bidding to win this race for the third time, goes well fresh, stable's form a positive
1P312-
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 164
Days: 200
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | 2/9 | Banbridge (nk) | 6/1 | 164 | 168 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/6 | Gentleman De Mee (1½L) | 17/2 | 162 | 168 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y/Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 3/5 | El Fabiolo (14½L) | 16/1 | 162 | 160 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | PU/5 | Dinoblue () | 6/4F | 162 | - |
| 18 Nov 23 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft/Hy | ChG2 | 11-10 | 1/5 | Riviere d'Etel (7L) | 3/1 | 160 | 164 |
| 29 Apr 23 | San Sandown | 15.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/5 | Jonbon (3¾L) | 6/1 | 160 | 165 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 47 in the last 14 days (28%)
A top 2m novice last term, fine winning effort over further on reappearance, strong chance
1221-1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-11
OR: 162
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 19.5f Gd/Y | ChG2 | 12-0 | 1/5 | Pinkerton (2¼L) | 11/10F | 155 | 165 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/10 | Master Chewy (hd) | 11/8F | 155 | 162 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 2/10 | Gaelic Warrior (8½L) | 13/2 | 154 | 161 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y/Sft | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 2/6 | Il Etait Temps (nk) | 10/1 | - | 155 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 1/4 | My Mate Mozzie (1½L) | 16/5 | - | 152 |
| 3 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 2/5 | I Am Maximus (2½L) | 11/4 | - | 155 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (40%)
Failed to win last season, favoured by the race conditions but a risky proposition
242U-3
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: 161
Days: 187
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 24 | Kln Killarney | 20.5f Y | ChG3 | 11-12 ht | 3/4 | Ash Tree Meadow (8¼L) | 8/11F | 162 | 160 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 ht | UR/9 | Banbridge () | 11/2 | 162 | - |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 2/6 | Captain Guinness (1½L) | 16/1 | 164 | 167 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y/Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 ht | 4/5 | El Fabiolo (16½L) | 9/1 | 165 | 158 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 ht | 2/5 | Dinoblue (7½L) | 11/2 | 165 | 157 |
| 25 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y/Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 ht | 4/5 | Energumene (10L) | 13/2 | 167 | 158 |
Useful handicap chaser, appeared not to stay 2m5f at Clonmel and needs to jump better
4-0113
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: 153
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 24 | Clo Clonmel | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-3 tp | 3/6 | Saint Sam (7¾L) | 9/4 | 154 | 149 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 18f Y | H | 11-12 tp | 1/3 | Colonel Mustard (3L) | 10/11F | - | 148 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 17.5f Gd | HcCh | 12-1 tp | 1/11 | The Banger Doyle (½L) | 13/2 | 148 | 151 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-1 t | 15/22 | Pinkerton (36L) | 12/1 | 149 | 119 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | HcChL | 11-5 tp1 | 4/17 | Pinkerton (5¼L) | 16/1 | 148 | 149 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-7 t | 11/16 | Unexpected Party (42L) | 12/1 | 149 | 119 |
Has unseated on his last two chase starts, blinkered now, looks out of his depth
44PU4U
Age: 7
Weight: 11-1
OR: 134
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 24 | Cor Cork | 17.5f Gd | HcCh | 11-10 | UR/6 | The Banger Doyle () | 100/30 | 135 | - |
| 6 Oct 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Gd/Y | HG3 | 11-1 | 4/5 | Daddy Long Legs (19½L) | 22/1 | 135 | 121 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 17.5f Gd | HcCh | 11-7 | UR/11 | Solness () | 7/1 | 135 | - |
| 22 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 17f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-8 | PU/10 | Miss Fourie () | 8/1 | 135 | - |
| 19 Jul 24 | Kln Killarney | 23f Gd | HcH | 11-12 | 4/10 | Zeeband (4¾L) | 9/1 | 135 | 138 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Y | HG3 | 11-1 | 4/8 | Winter Fog (26L) | 10/1 | 136 | 119 |
Verdict
With race-fitness in his favour, FOUND A FIFTY may take the measure of Captain Guinness who bids to win this for the third time
Found A Fifty
Betting Forecast:
15/8 Found A Fifty,
11/4 Gentleman De Mee,
3/1 Captain Guinness,
7/2 Banbridge,
12/1 Solness,
66/1 Senecia
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