Saturday 13 January · Fairyhouse, Eire
15:07 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase
- Distance
- 2m 5f 175y
- Going
- Soft (Yielding to Soft in places)
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 18500
- Runners
- 6
Race preview
NEVERADULLMOMENT could appreciate going up in trip. On his last start in Thurles, he kept on well in third over an extended 2m2f and the form got a boost when the horse five lengths behind him in fourth came out and won in Limerick. There are no trip issues with Gold Bullion, who won his maiden hurdle over an extended 3m in Cork. He has had two runs over fences since then and was placed both times. He is a significant threat, despite shouldering top weight. Arthur Moore has always thought a fair bit of Hands Of Gold, who has landed two races over flights. He faced stiff tasks in his first couple of chases, but should have a part to play here. Where It All Began could enjoy this small field, while French import Intense Raffles would be interesting if strong in the market ahead of his Irish debut. He has won twice over hurdles and once on the Flat in his native country.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intense Raffles | 22/435-7 | D A Jacob | T Gibney | 11 6 | 13-2 | |
| 2 | Where It All Began | 523P-53 | Jack Kennedy | G Elliott | 11 11 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | Wellington Hill | 7562-39 | Danny Mullins | Ms M Mullins | 11 4 | 7-2 | |
| 4 | Neveradullmoment | 312843 | Mark Walsh | J P Dempsey | 11 7 | 15-8 | |
| 5 | Gold Bullion | 14/3-133 | Rachael Blackmore | H De Bromhead | 12 0 | 3-1 | |
| 6 | Hands Of Gold | 7117-59 | Ricky Doyle | A L T Moore | 11 10 | 10-1 |