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EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase
(Grade A) of €100,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 5f. 4.20
2m. 5f. Hcap Chase 5-y-o plus 12 Declared
EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase
(Grade A) of €100,000.00- Formscan
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1st - €59,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00 Overcast
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - REAL STEEL has plenty on his plate under joint top-weight but might have the class to win. He has always been a smart performer and while he has yet to win at Graded level, he was in contention when falling in a Grade 1 hurdle in December 2017 and has comes here following some good efforts in defeat in Grade 1 chases. His latest effort saw him finish second in the Ryanair Gold Cup at Fairyhouse and being a 6yo, is open to some more progression and will appreciate the drop in class today. Other joint top-weight Hardline is a previous Grade 1 winner, at Limerick last Christmas, and is clearly very able at best. He disappointed at Cheltenham latest but will also appreciate the drop in class today and may well prove better at a return to a middle distance today. Poker Party is proven in this handicap grade and comes here in excellent form. He now competes from a 138 rating, 10lbs higher than when winning at Naas in February and while that will anchor him somewhat, he should still be in the shake-up today. Jetz was well held at Thurles in March (when left a remote second) and has a little to prove running from 147 today while Scoir Mear comes here in excellent form having won his latest start from 9lbs lower but might ideally prefer a longer stamina test. Beyond The Law won his beginners chase at Cork latest and has a nice low weight today while Pravalaguna has done very well over fences in recent times and should go well on handicap debut with trip and ground in her favour.
A limited handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the previous two National Hunt seasons.
Weights - In accordance with HRI Directive 3 (ii) (a); the maximum stipulated weight in this race; is 11st 10lb and the minimum stipulated; weight is 10st 3lb
Penalties - After calculation of the handicap a winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Alternative Handicap
Arcadio (GER)-Hidden Reserve(Heron Island)
hd+(52)
c1
bf
(Mrs Janet Williamson)
Rated 151
In the last 3 years Hardline (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Beyond The Law (IRE) | 2 | |
26th Dec 2018 Limerick(2m 3f 160yds, Novice Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: soft, soft to heavy in places. Chase: soft, yielding to soft in places.) Hardline (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-10) K M Donoghue 36.00L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-10) A Ring (7 ran) | ||
24th Apr 2018 Punchestown(2m 100yds, Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Hardline (IRE) 8th (25/1 11-12 Rated 140) S W Flanagan 24.00L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 9th (66/1 11-12 Rated 135) B J Cooper (10 ran) | ||
Real Steel (FR) | 1 | |
27th Dec 2017 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Soft, yielding in places Chase: Yielding, soft in places) Hardline (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-10) D N Russell Real Steel (FR) fell (11/4 11-7) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
Jetz (IRE) | 2 | |
3rd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m 5f , Novice Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places (Hdle/bumper), Good, Good to Firm in places (Chase)) Hardline (IRE) 3rd (7/2 11-10 Rated 150) J W Kennedy 3.50L in front of Jetz (IRE) 4th (14/1 11-10 Rated 144) R M Power (6 ran) | ||
26th Dec 2018 Limerick(2m 3f 160yds, Novice Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: soft, soft to heavy in places. Chase: soft, yielding to soft in places.) Hardline (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-10) K M Donoghue 26.00L in front of Jetz (IRE) 4th (4/1 11-10 Rated 144) R M Power (7 ran) | ||
In the last 3 years Real Steel (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Hardline (IRE) | 1 | |
27th Dec 2017 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Soft, yielding in places Chase: Yielding, soft in places) Hardline (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-10) D N Russell Real Steel (FR) fell (11/4 11-7) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
Beyond The Law (IRE) | 2 | |
26th Jan 2019 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 100yds, Chase, Yielding) Real Steel (FR) 1st (6/4Fav 11-12) P Townend 10.00L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-12 Rated 125) A Ring (10 ran) | ||
16th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Real Steel (FR) 11th (33/1 11-5 Rated 147) D J Mullins Beyond The Law (IRE) pulled up (50/1 11-5 Rated 139) R M Power (20 ran) | ||
Pravalaguna (FR) | 1 | |
14th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 3f 168yds, Chase, Good to Soft (soft in places)) Real Steel (FR) 6th (13/2 11-4 Rated 152) P Townend 61.00L in front of Pravalaguna (FR) 9th (14/1 10-11 Rated 144) D J Mullins (10 ran) | ||
Jetz (IRE) | 1 | |
1st Apr 2018 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hurdle, Soft To Heavy (Heavy In Places)) Jetz (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-5 Rated 140) R M Power Real Steel (FR) pulled up (10/1 11-5 Rated 143) D J Mullins (8 ran) | ||
In the last 3 years Jetz (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Hardline (IRE) | 2 | |
3rd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m 5f , Novice Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places (Hdle/bumper), Good, Good to Firm in places (Chase)) Hardline (IRE) 3rd (7/2 11-10 Rated 150) J W Kennedy 3.50L in front of Jetz (IRE) 4th (14/1 11-10 Rated 144) R M Power (6 ran) | ||
26th Dec 2018 Limerick(2m 3f 160yds, Novice Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: soft, soft to heavy in places. Chase: soft, yielding to soft in places.) Hardline (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-10) K M Donoghue 26.00L in front of Jetz (IRE) 4th (4/1 11-10 Rated 144) R M Power (7 ran) | ||
Beyond The Law (IRE) | 3 | |
13th Jan 2019 Punchestown(2m 4f , Novice Chase, Good (Hurdle), Good, Good To Yielding In Places (Chase)) Jetz (IRE) 3rd (7/2 11-1 Rated 145) R M Power 17.25L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-1) A Ring (7 ran) | ||
26th Dec 2018 Limerick(2m 3f 160yds, Novice Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: soft, soft to heavy in places. Chase: soft, yielding to soft in places.) Jetz (IRE) 4th (4/1 11-10 Rated 144) R M Power 10.00L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-10) A Ring (7 ran) | ||
19th Mar 2017 Navan(2m , Bumper, Heavy) Beyond The Law (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-7) R A Doyle 3.25L in front of Jetz (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-11) Miss K Harrington (12 ran) | ||
Real Steel (FR) | 1 | |
1st Apr 2018 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hurdle, Soft To Heavy (Heavy In Places)) Jetz (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-5 Rated 140) R M Power Real Steel (FR) pulled up (10/1 11-5 Rated 143) D J Mullins (8 ran) | ||
Oscar (IRE)-Coming Home(Exit To Nowhere)
hd+(20)
(Cornforth,stephenson,barlow & Rutherfo)
Rated 143
In the last 3 years Louis Vac Pouch (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Ah Littleluck (IRE) | 1 | |
14th Apr 2018 Aintree(3m 149yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Ah Littleluck (IRE) 3rd (10/1 11-2 Rated 135) A E Lynch 29.50L in front of Louis' Vac Pouch (IRE) 17th (11/1 11-12 Rated 145) R Johnson (20 ran) | ||
Great Pretender (IRE)-Arnette(Denham Red)
(10)
c1
(Bruton Street IV)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Pravalaguna (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Real Steel (FR) | 1 | |
14th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 3f 168yds, Chase, Good to Soft (soft in places)) Real Steel (FR) 6th (13/2 11-4 Rated 152) P Townend 61.00L in front of Pravalaguna (FR) 9th (14/1 10-11 Rated 144) D J Mullins (10 ran) | ||
In the last 3 years Poker Party (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Beyond The Law (IRE) | 2 | |
24th Feb 2019 Naas(2m 4f , Hcap Chase, Good, Good To Yielding In Places (Hdle/bumper, Selective Watering),) Poker Party (FR) 1st (11/2 11-4 Rated 128) Rachael Blackmore 19.06L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 6th (9/1 11-9 Rated 133) B J Cooper (13 ran) | ||
29th Sep 2017 Gowran Park(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Beyond The Law (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-12) R M Power 25.00L in front of Poker Party (FR) 5th (20/1 11-12) A E Lynch (15 ran) | ||
R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) | 2 | |
6th Dec 2018 Clonmel(2m 72yds, Novice Chase, Hurdle; Yielding, soft in places. Chase: Yielding, good in places) R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 1st (10/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler 9.00L in front of Poker Party (FR) 5th (10/1 11-9) D Robinson (15 ran) | ||
18th Nov 2018 Cork(2m 5f , Novice Chase, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) fell (12/1 11-12 Rated 114) M A Enright Poker Party (FR) unseated rider (16/1 11-9 Rated 114) D Robinson (18 ran) | ||
Lord Of England (GER)-Quintana(Fantastic Light)
ts+(12)
d1
(SoftCo)
Rated 137
In the last 3 years Quamino (GER) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) | 1 | |
2nd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good To Yielding (Hdle/bumper), Good (Chase)) Quamino (GER) 1st (14/1 11-1 Rated 132) B J Cooper 4.00L in front of R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 4th (8/1 10-10 Rated 127) Donagh Meyler (14 ran) | ||
Exit To Nowhere (USA)-Princess Rosie(Roselier)
(46)
(John P McManus)
Rated 135
In the last 3 years Scoir Mear (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) | 3 | |
10th Mar 2019 Naas(3m , Hcap Chase, Yielding (H'dle) Yielding to Soft (Chase)) De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 5th (7/1 10-0 Rated 132) N P Madden 19.50L in front of Scoir Mear (IRE) 7th (14/1 9-3 Rated 127) D J O'Keeffe (14 ran) | ||
27th Dec 2018 Leopardstown(3m 100yds, Hcap Chase, Good To Yielding (Hurdle), Good (Chase)) Scoir Mear (IRE) 10th (20/1 10-4 Rated 130) C D Maxwell 40.50L in front of De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 16th (13/2 10-7 Rated 133) N P Madden (27 ran) | ||
8th Dec 2018 Navan(2m 4f , Hcap Chase, Good (Hurdle), Good-Yielding (Chase); Changed to Yielding on both tracks after Race 1) De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 1st (13/8Fav 9-11 Rated 119) N P Madden 17.00L in front of Scoir Mear (IRE) 6th (16/1 10-8 Rated 130) M P Walsh (17 ran) | ||
Ah Littleluck (IRE) | 2 | |
7th Jan 2017 Cork(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Scoir Mear (IRE) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-3 Rated 131) B J Geraghty Ah Littleluck (IRE) pulled up (14/1 11-1 Rated 129) J M Moore (10 ran) | ||
27th Nov 2016 Navan(2m 6f 140yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding To Soft) Scoir Mear (IRE) 2nd (7/1 10-0 Rated 122) J J Burke 14.00L in front of Ah Littleluck (IRE) 9th (20/1 10-3 Rated 130) M P Flanagan (16 ran) | ||
Beyond The Law (IRE) | 1 | |
17th Nov 2018 Punchestown(2m 4f , Novice Chase, Good, Good To Yielding In Places) Scoir Mear (IRE) 7th (16/1 11-12 Rated 131) M P Walsh Beyond The Law (IRE) fell (7/1 11-12) D J Mullins (9 ran) | ||
Vinnie Roe (IRE)-Heartlight(Accordion)
ts8hd9(54)
(John P McManus)
Rated 132
In the last 3 years De Name Escapes Me (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Ah Littleluck (IRE) | 1 | |
26th Apr 2018 Punchestown(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding To Soft) De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 3rd (33/1 10-11 Rated 127) S W Flanagan 33.13L in front of Ah Littleluck (IRE) 16th (16/1 11-1 Rated 131) A E Lynch (25 ran) | ||
Scoir Mear (IRE) | 3 | |
10th Mar 2019 Naas(3m , Hcap Chase, Yielding (H'dle) Yielding to Soft (Chase)) De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 5th (7/1 10-0 Rated 132) N P Madden 19.50L in front of Scoir Mear (IRE) 7th (14/1 9-3 Rated 127) D J O'Keeffe (14 ran) | ||
27th Dec 2018 Leopardstown(3m 100yds, Hcap Chase, Good To Yielding (Hurdle), Good (Chase)) Scoir Mear (IRE) 10th (20/1 10-4 Rated 130) C D Maxwell 40.50L in front of De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 16th (13/2 10-7 Rated 133) N P Madden (27 ran) | ||
8th Dec 2018 Navan(2m 4f , Hcap Chase, Good (Hurdle), Good-Yielding (Chase); Changed to Yielding on both tracks after Race 1) De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 1st (13/8Fav 9-11 Rated 119) N P Madden 17.00L in front of Scoir Mear (IRE) 6th (16/1 10-8 Rated 130) M P Walsh (17 ran) | ||
Westerner (GB)-Thegoodwans Sister(Executive Perk)
ts+(12)
(Ann & Alan Potts Limited)
Rated 130
In the last 3 years Beyond The Law (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Scoir Mear (IRE) | 1 | |
17th Nov 2018 Punchestown(2m 4f , Novice Chase, Good, Good To Yielding In Places) Scoir Mear (IRE) 7th (16/1 11-12 Rated 131) M P Walsh Beyond The Law (IRE) fell (7/1 11-12) D J Mullins (9 ran) | ||
Poker Party (FR) | 2 | |
24th Feb 2019 Naas(2m 4f , Hcap Chase, Good, Good To Yielding In Places (Hdle/bumper, Selective Watering),) Poker Party (FR) 1st (11/2 11-4 Rated 128) Rachael Blackmore 19.06L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 6th (9/1 11-9 Rated 133) B J Cooper (13 ran) | ||
29th Sep 2017 Gowran Park(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Beyond The Law (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-12) R M Power 25.00L in front of Poker Party (FR) 5th (20/1 11-12) A E Lynch (15 ran) | ||
Hardline (IRE) | 2 | |
26th Dec 2018 Limerick(2m 3f 160yds, Novice Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: soft, soft to heavy in places. Chase: soft, yielding to soft in places.) Hardline (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-10) K M Donoghue 36.00L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-10) A Ring (7 ran) | ||
24th Apr 2018 Punchestown(2m 100yds, Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Hardline (IRE) 8th (25/1 11-12 Rated 140) S W Flanagan 24.00L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 9th (66/1 11-12 Rated 135) B J Cooper (10 ran) | ||
Real Steel (FR) | 2 | |
26th Jan 2019 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 100yds, Chase, Yielding) Real Steel (FR) 1st (6/4Fav 11-12) P Townend 10.00L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-12 Rated 125) A Ring (10 ran) | ||
16th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Real Steel (FR) 11th (33/1 11-5 Rated 147) D J Mullins Beyond The Law (IRE) pulled up (50/1 11-5 Rated 139) R M Power (20 ran) | ||
Jetz (IRE) | 3 | |
13th Jan 2019 Punchestown(2m 4f , Novice Chase, Good (Hurdle), Good, Good To Yielding In Places (Chase)) Jetz (IRE) 3rd (7/2 11-1 Rated 145) R M Power 17.25L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-1) A Ring (7 ran) | ||
26th Dec 2018 Limerick(2m 3f 160yds, Novice Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: soft, soft to heavy in places. Chase: soft, yielding to soft in places.) Jetz (IRE) 4th (4/1 11-10 Rated 144) R M Power 10.00L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-10) A Ring (7 ran) | ||
19th Mar 2017 Navan(2m , Bumper, Heavy) Beyond The Law (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-7) R A Doyle 3.25L in front of Jetz (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-11) Miss K Harrington (12 ran) | ||
Mahler (GB)-Star Of Hope(Turtle Island)
ts+(50)
(Peter O Duffy)
Rated 127
In the last 3 years Ah Littleluck (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) | 1 | |
26th Apr 2018 Punchestown(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding To Soft) De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 3rd (33/1 10-11 Rated 127) S W Flanagan 33.13L in front of Ah Littleluck (IRE) 16th (16/1 11-1 Rated 131) A E Lynch (25 ran) | ||
Scoir Mear (IRE) | 2 | |
7th Jan 2017 Cork(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Scoir Mear (IRE) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-3 Rated 131) B J Geraghty Ah Littleluck (IRE) pulled up (14/1 11-1 Rated 129) J M Moore (10 ran) | ||
27th Nov 2016 Navan(2m 6f 140yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding To Soft) Scoir Mear (IRE) 2nd (7/1 10-0 Rated 122) J J Burke 14.00L in front of Ah Littleluck (IRE) 9th (20/1 10-3 Rated 130) M P Flanagan (16 ran) | ||
Louis' Vac Pouch (IRE) | 1 | |
14th Apr 2018 Aintree(3m 149yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Ah Littleluck (IRE) 3rd (10/1 11-2 Rated 135) A E Lynch 29.50L in front of Louis' Vac Pouch (IRE) 17th (11/1 11-12 Rated 145) R Johnson (20 ran) | ||
Getaway (GER)-Alwayshavnpleasure(Oscar)
(12)
(Mark McDonagh)
Rated 127
In the last 3 years Revelyn Pleasure (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Poker Party (FR) | 2 | |
6th Dec 2018 Clonmel(2m 72yds, Novice Chase, Hurdle; Yielding, soft in places. Chase: Yielding, good in places) R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 1st (10/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler 9.00L in front of Poker Party (FR) 5th (10/1 11-9) D Robinson (15 ran) | ||
18th Nov 2018 Cork(2m 5f , Novice Chase, Yielding, yielding to soft in places) R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) fell (12/1 11-12 Rated 114) M A Enright Poker Party (FR) unseated rider (16/1 11-9 Rated 114) D Robinson (18 ran) | ||
Quamino (GER) | 1 | |
2nd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good To Yielding (Hdle/bumper), Good (Chase)) Quamino (GER) 1st (14/1 11-1 Rated 132) B J Cooper 4.00L in front of R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 4th (8/1 10-10 Rated 127) Donagh Meyler (14 ran) | ||
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2018 Kemboy 6 11-10 P Townend 11/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2017 Woodland Opera 7 11-6 R M Power 11/4Fav (Mrs John Harrington)
2016 Avant Tout 6 11-8 P Townend 11/2 (W P Mullins)
2015 Blood Cotil 6 11-0 P Townend 11/1 (W P Mullins)
2014 Operating 7 10-7 R M Power 12/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2013 Madam Bovary 7 10-3 R M Power 20/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2012 Like Your Style 8 10-3 M P Walsh 12/1 (Edward P Harty)
2011 Wishfull Thinking 8 11-10 R Johnson 11/4JFav (Philip Hobbs)
2010 Chasing Cars 8 10-3 R M Power 10/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2009 Equus Maximus 9 10-7 R Walsh 3/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2008 Scotsirish 7 11-10 R Walsh 8/1 (W P Mullins)
2007 Alexander Taipan 7 11-10 R Walsh 4/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2006 Olney Lad 7 10-11 J A McCarthy 25/1 (Mrs P Robeson)
2005 Pay It Forward 7 10-5 R M Power 7/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2004 Liscannor Lad 6 9-10 P W Flood 14/1 (D T Hughes)
2003 Rule Supreme 7 11-7 D J Casey 12/1 (W P Mullins)
2002 It's Himself 10 10-8 G E Tormey 6/1 (A J Martin)
2001 Sackville 8 12-0 D J Casey 4/5Fav (Miss F M Crowley)
2000 Feathered Leader 8 10-12 N Williamson 6/1 (A L T Moore)
1999 Jocks Cross 8 10-7 A P McCoy 14/1 (Miss Venetia Williams)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
Long Handicap Ah Littleluck 10-0, R'evelyn Pleasure 10-0.
First Time - In a Chase Handicap Hardline, Real Steel, Pravalaguna, Louis' Vac Pouch, Jetz» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 7/2 Hardline, 4/1 Real Steel, 5/1 Poker Party, 7/1 Jetz, 10/1 Scoir Mear, Louis' Vac Pouch, Pravalaguna, 14/1 Beyond The Law, Quamino, 16/1 De Name Escapes Me, 25/1 R'evelyn Pleasure, 33/1 Ah Littleluck.
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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.