Formscan By Michael Graham - THE KING OF PRS has made a more than promising start to his chasing career and could post his third victory in this discipline. After winning his first two races over fences in Wexford and Limerick, he finished third in a valuable handicap chase at Lingfield so the form is in the book. Hgranca De Thaix may have finished last of five in a rated novice chase at Punchestown, however, that run can be viewed in a better light after the winner followed up in a Grade 3 at the same track. Battle Of Ridgeway has shown that he is going to be a better chaser than hurdler. He was an easy winner of a beginners' chase at this track in November and has since finished runner-up on a couple of occasions. He should be involved in the distribution of prize money. Captains Nephew is another to consider while Willywampus' winning form is on better ground.

Dansant (GB)-Sweet Youghal Bay(Oscar)
ts4(32)
d1
(Mr Damien Dillon)
Rated 130

Saddler Maker (IRE)-Kapica De Thaix(Kadalko)
(72)
(Barry Connell)
Rated 127

In the last 3 years Hgranca De Thaix (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Captains Nephew (IRE) | 1 | |
7th Oct 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds, Chase, Soft, yielding to soft in places) Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 3rd (9/2 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan 20.00L in front of Captains Nephew (IRE) 5th (14/1 11-12) D J O'Keeffe (13 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Captains Nephew (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Hgranca De Thaix (FR) | 1 | |
7th Oct 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds, Chase, Soft, yielding to soft in places) Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 3rd (9/2 11-12) M J M O'Sullivan 20.00L in front of Captains Nephew (IRE) 5th (14/1 11-12) D J O'Keeffe (13 ran) | ||
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Zoffany (IRE)-Fanzine(Medicean)
ts6(67)
c1
(Mrs Valerie Courtney)
Rated 118

In the last 3 years Willywampus (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Battle Of Ridgeway (IRE) | 1 | |
17th Dec 2023 Thurles(2m 2f 57yds, Hcap Chase, Yielding) Willywampus (IRE) 1st (8/1 11-8 Rated 112) B W Harvey .50L in front of Battle Of Ridgeway (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-5 Rated 111) C Stone-Walsh (11 ran) | ||
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Califet (FR)-Scent With Love(Winged Love)
ts9(26)
c1
bf
(David O'Mahoney Electrical Services Ltd )
Rated 116

In the last 3 years Battle Of Ridgeway (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Willywampus (IRE) | 1 | |
17th Dec 2023 Thurles(2m 2f 57yds, Hcap Chase, Yielding) Willywampus (IRE) 1st (8/1 11-8 Rated 112) B W Harvey .50L in front of Battle Of Ridgeway (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-5 Rated 111) C Stone-Walsh (11 ran) | ||
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Sunnyvilla (IRE) | 1 | |
27th Jan 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 1f 65yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Battle Of Ridgeway (IRE) 2nd (18/5Fav 11-5 Rated 114) L A McKenna 20.25L in front of Sunnyvilla (IRE) 8th (25/1 11-4 Rated 108) S F O'Keeffe (10 ran) | ||
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Sunday Break (JPN)-Reine Irlandaise(Lost World)
ts+cp+(153)
cd2
(Nicholas Teehan)
Rated 109
Won When Rated 124-115-109



Mustameet (USA)-Shenamar(Beneficial)
cp1(26)
(Tarzan Bloodstock)
Rated 106

In the last 3 years Sunnyvilla (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Battle Of Ridgeway (IRE) | 1 | |
27th Jan 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 1f 65yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Battle Of Ridgeway (IRE) 2nd (18/5Fav 11-5 Rated 114) L A McKenna 20.25L in front of Sunnyvilla (IRE) 8th (25/1 11-4 Rated 108) S F O'Keeffe (10 ran) | ||
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WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
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.