IE - Naas - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

20.2f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Heavy (Soft to Heavy in places)

14.5K

VIEW

Verdict

PRENDS GARDE A TOI was an encouraging second on chase debut and can confirm that promise returned to beginners' company, though the Willie Mullins-trained chase newcomers Funiculi Funicula and King Alexander make plenty of appeal as alternatives.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Surpassed hurdles form when second of 10 in novice chase (6/1) at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences. Out of depth in Grade 2 since but should get back on the up returned to this company. 1st Pick 8 Prends Garde A Toi (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Surpassed hurdles form when second of 10 in novice chase (6/1) at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences. Out of depth in Grade 2 since but should get back on the up returned to this company.
3	Useful winner at 17f over hurdles. 14/1, creditable 22¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Final Demand in Champion Novices' Hurdle at Punchestown (20.6f, good to soft). Makes chase debut. 2nd Pick 3 Funiculi Funicula (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	96	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Useful winner at 17f over hurdles. 14/1, creditable 22¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Final Demand in Champion Novices' Hurdle at Punchestown (20.6f, good to soft). Makes chase debut.
5	Useful handicap hurdler who made a successful start for Willie Mullins (formerly with Nicky Henderson) in 3m Fairyhouse event in January. Better than ever when third in handicap at Sandown when last season. Respected sent chasing after 7 months off. 3rd Pick 5 King Alexander (Ire) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	88	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Useful handicap hurdler who made a successful start for Willie Mullins (formerly with Nicky Henderson) in 3m Fairyhouse event in January. Better than ever when third in handicap at Sandown when last season. Respected sent chasing after 7 months off.

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