Race cards · Thu 1 Jan
Thursday 1 January · Tramore, Eire
14:25 O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3)
- Distance
- 2m 6f 170y
- Going
- Soft
- Class
- 1
- Prize
- EUR 37500
- Runners
- 7
Race preview
HEART WOOD was no match for the subsequent King George third Gaelic Warrior when fourth in the Grade 1 John Durkan at Punchestown in November, but he won a similar race to this at the same track in October and ought to go well now his sights are lowered. Champ Kiely slipped up after clipping heels in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown four days ago and would have a chance if none the worse for that mishap. Keep Croke Park in mind too for the in-form Gordon Elliott yard.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart Wood | 242P-14 | Darragh O'Keeffe | H De Bromhead | 11 6 | 2-1 | |
| 2 | Ile Atlantique | 115UF-3 | Sean O'Keeffe | W P Mullins | 11 8 | 11-2 | |
| 3 | Croke Park | 1127-33 | Jordan Gainford | G Elliott | 11 12 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | Perceval Legallois | 6411F-P | Sean Flanagan | G P Cromwell | 11 0 | 20-1 | |
| 5 | Champ Kiely | 4131-2S | Paul Townend | W P Mullins | 11 12 | 2-1 | |
| 6 | Gentleman De Mee | 75414-4 | Danny Mullins | W P Mullins | 11 0 | 14-1 | |
| 7 | Classic Getaway | 32166-4 | Shane Fitzgerald | W P Mullins | 11 8 | 14-1 | |
| NR | Maxxum | 61P1-43 | Danny Gilligan | G Elliott | 11 0 |