13:40 Thurles
Thursday 9 February 2017
All13:4014:1014:4515:1515:4516:2016:55
Templemore Beginners Chase
- 5YO plus  |  2m 45y  |  Soft  |  16 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 13:41Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 19.7s
T:Â Mrs J HarringtonJ:Â M P Walsh
Tracked leaders, soon 4th, slightly slow 2nd, went 3rd from 7th, on terms 2 out travelling smoothly, led between last 2, pushed out to assert run-in and stayed on well, comfortably op 4/9 tchd 1/2
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Ruby Walsh
Disputed lead early, slight mistakes 1st and 3rd, soon raced in 2nd, on terms from before 3 out, headed but still close up next, no impression and kept on same pace from last op 11/2
T:Â Peter FaheyJ:Â J J Burke
Disputed lead early, soon led, jumped slightly left at times, joined from before 3 out, headed between last 2, one pace in 3rd from last op 8/1
T:Â W HarneyJ:Â R C Colgan
Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, pushed along after 7th in 4th, no impression in 5th when left 4th at last and badly hampered, one pace
T:Â J P RyanJ:Â T N Brett (7)
Mid-division, moderate 9th at 4th, moderate 8th after 7th, no impression and one pace 3 out
T:Â H De BromheadJ:Â D Robinson (5)
Towards rear, mistake 1st, no impression 3 out but some headway into mid-division 2 out, one pace op 33/1 tchd 20/1
T:Â J P DempseyJ:Â I J McCarthy
Held up, not fluent 4th where moderate 11th, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out
T:Â E BolgerJ:Â J S McGarvey
Held up, slight mistake 1st, moderate 11th at 4th, pushed along 6th, headway but no impression into straight, slight mistakes last 2, one pace op 33/1 tchd 20/1
T:Â R DonohoeJ:Â D E Mullins
Mid-division, moderate 8th at 4th, slightly slow 6th, no impression 3 out, slightly impeded last, one pace
T:Â D E FitzgeraldJ:Â P D Kennedy (3)
Mid-division, moderate 7th at 4th, moderate 5th after 7th, no impression and one pace 3 out
T:Â J P DempseyJ:Â L P Dempsey
Held up, slightly slow 2nd, moderate 10th at 4th, no danger 3 out, slightly impeded at last
T:Â D QueallyJ:Â B J Foley (7)
Towards rear for most, never a factor
T:Â S J MahonJ:Â B T O'Connell
Chased leaders, jumped slightly left 1st, soon raced in moderate 5th, lost place 7th, weakened 3 out, completely tailed off
Also Ran
T:Â A J MartinJ:Â S W Flanagan
Soon raced in moderate 6th, slight mistake 7th, soon moderate 7th, no impression 3 out, fell last tchd 16/1
T:Â K ThorntonJ:Â D Meyler (3)
Towards rear, not fluent and unseated rider 4th tchd 25/1
T:Â D HoganJ:Â D G Hogan
Held up towards rear, improved into moderate 6th after 7th, 4th into straight, no impression when fell last op 66/1 tchd 25/1
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Non-Runners
17
Dont Kick Nor Bite17
Weight: 11-5|Â Â Age: 6
T: R Tyner  J: Reserve 1
NR
18
Double Island14
Weight: 11-12|Â Â Age: 8
T: H De Bromhead  J: Reserve 2
NR
1
Blackmail19
Weight: 11-12|Â Â Age: 9
T: A J Martin  J: D N Russell
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€1.40Pl:€1.02, €1.50, €2.00EX:€3.70Trifecta:€8.70SF:€3.22
Forecasts
Don't Touch It (2/7), Blackmail (3/1), Dicosimo (6/1), O Ceallaigh (7/1), Teacher's Pet (16/1), Dollar And A Dream (20/1), Simiel (25/1), Floral Fantasy (25/1), Cloudy Morning (25/1), Joxer (33/1), Manuka (33/1), The Irregular (33/1), Who's Cross (66/1), Routes Choice (66/1), St Agnes Church (66/1), Moonunderwater (100/1), Mount Masada (100/1)
Blackmail was one to note on his second start over fences at Leopardstown in December. He appeared set to challenge but didn't sustain his effort in the home straight. The drop in trip should suit him but the same can be said of DON'T TOUCH IT. Jessica Harrington's runner has some smart form as a hurdler at two-miles and has run well enough on two chase starts over further to suggest a race like this is well within his compass now. O Ceallaigh faded a bit tamely last time at Limerick but he's shown enough in three starts over fences to merit some consideration while Cloudy Morning is an intriguing recruit as he's been in fine fettle over timber. Dicosimo remains as something of an enigma and is tough to recommend, despite clearly having talent.
1. Don't Touch It
2. Blackmail
3. Cloudy Morning
Prize Money
1st: €7,392.002nd: €2,292.003rd: €1,092.004th: €493.005th: €192.00
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