IE - Leopardstown - Race 5

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

21.6f

Listed Chase

Turf

Yielding to Soft

52.5K

VIEW

Verdict

THE WALLPARK does need to show his jumping can stand up to the rigours of a big-field handicap chase but he produced a much-improved effort over fences when second in a Navan Graded novice last time and he's won a competitive handicap over hurdles off a higher mark than this. Gorgeous Tom has been given time since his cracking effort in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and is second choice ahead of Broomfield Bijou and Willie Mullins handicap chase newcomer Fishery Lane.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Smart hurdler. Struggled initially over fences but latest 6 lengths second of 4 to Oscars Brother in Grade 2 novice at Navan was a big step forward. Could have a big say in his first handicap chase. 1st Pick 5 The Wallpark (Ire) Jockey: M. P. Walsh Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: M. P. Walsh T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	98	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Smart hurdler. Struggled initially over fences but latest 6 lengths second of 4 to Oscars Brother in Grade 2 novice at Navan was a big step forward. Could have a big say in his first handicap chase.
2	Smart chaser. Creditable fourth of 24 in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (26f, good to soft, 16/1) 93 days ago. Effective over this shorter trip. Considered. 2nd Pick 2 Gorgeous Tom (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	100	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Smart chaser. Creditable fourth of 24 in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (26f, good to soft, 16/1) 93 days ago. Effective over this shorter trip. Considered.
12	Fairly useful chaser. 22/1, first run since leaving J. P. Dempsey when second of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (18f, soft) 11 days ago. Can make presence felt. 3rd Pick 12 Broomfield Bijou (Ire) Jockey: D. King Trainer: James William Hannon, Ireland J: D. King T: James William Hannon, Ireland	99	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Fairly useful chaser. 22/1, first run since leaving J. P. Dempsey when second of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (18f, soft) 11 days ago. Can make presence felt.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.