Much improved over hurdles recently, CROWSATEDAPPLETART holds plenty of interest back chasing here off a 14lb lower mark on ground he handles. Recent winners Lilian Bland and Spinning Web head the list of dangers, with Clonbury Bridge another to consider. [Alan Hewison]
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Proving a better chaser than hurdler, notably latest two runs here on better ground, narrowly beaten in 2m handicap before relishing step up to today's trip to land 2m5f beginners nine days ago; up 7lb for those runs but more improvement likely on preferred ground.
Won C&D mares' beginners' chase in 2022 for Henry de Bromhead but has had only three runs since, most recently tailed off on yard debut in 2m6f handicap here in January after 633-day absence; entitled to come on for that but watching brief advised for now.
Was gaining second win over fences when landing Fairyhouse handicap over this trip in January under today's rider; brought down at the first at Leopardstown 12 days ago; has form on this better ground so one to consider.
Gained a first win under rules in handicap here in November over slightly further (good), heavy ground may have been against him latest two starts; don't rule out him bouncing back.
Sole chase win (from 13 attempts) came in 2m Tramore handicap last September (good) off 93; lost her form afterwards and likely best watched on return from a short break.
Last year's winner had been consistent in defeat until recording second career win in 2m5f Navan mares' handicap early this month in emphatic style, seeining it out strongly in favoured testing conditions; 5lb rise fair but quicker ground here may not be ideal.
Just fair maiden hurdler, best form at around 2m4f-2m6f; back from a break for chase debut here last month, no threat over inadequate trip but staying on when effectively brought down at last in 2m handicap; back to a more suitable trip here but inexperience a concern.
In good form in the autumn, winning Clonmel handicap chase (good) over this trip and following up in 2m Tipperary handicap hurdle; hat-trick foiled off 9lb higher mark in 2m Naas handicap chase when jumped right; bit to prove now but return to this trip and ground should suit.
Three hurdle wins at around 2m, rarely tried over this sort of trip; pick of four attempts chasing came when third in 2m2f handicap here last season off 1lb higher; others preferred.
Modest strike rate hurdling and 0-5 chasing, best effort when made plenty of use of in finishing close fourth in 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap won by Clonbury Bridge in January; didn't seem to stay 2m7f at Limerick on Thursday.
Won 2m4f Limerick handicap chase last year and has been in fine form hurdling this term, winning at Limerick and Cork and most recently chasing home a clear-cut winner at former venue in December; back from a short break and resumes over fences off a 14lb lower mark than hurdles so of obvious appeal.
