Pace & Draw Angles:
This mares-only beginners’ chase lacks confirmed front-runners, but Littlebiggie has made the running in the past and could control a moderate to even tempo. Tramore is a tight, right-handed turning track that rewards tactical speed and fluent jumping. There’s a distinct advantage to racing prominently and avoiding traffic.
Strongest Contenders + Main Dangers + Interesting Outsiders
Strongest Contenders:
- World Of Fortunes – Proven & Progressive (RPR 135): Class standout. Listed and Graded winner over hurdles; beat Miss Cynthia at Doncaster (Listed). Back from a break, but form from last season well clear of this field. Jumps carefully, but stamina and ability not in question. Track should suit her smooth-travelling style.
- Cobra Queen – Improving Chaser (RPR 122): Bumper and dual hurdle winner who was only just denied in a beginners’ chase at Tipperary last time (headed on line). Staying on well and form reads solidly. Going back up in trip is a positive. Best work late; ground suits.
Main Dangers:
- Costanuci – Solid Efforts (RPR 121): Posted back-to-back decent runs over fences in summer; best recent form at Wexford. Triple hurdle winner who is adapting to fences gradually. Still open to improvement in this sphere. Track a slight concern for fluent rhythm.
- Gers Gigi – Regressive Profile (RPR 130 hurdles, 108 chase): Formerly classy over hurdles, but chase form flat. Lacked finishing effort at Wexford twice this summer. May appreciate step up in trip but needs to jump cleaner.
- Littlebiggie – Front-running Type (RPR 129 hurdles, 115 chase): Best when allowed to dictate; placed effort last time in a small field was her best in a while. Up in trip a positive, but may be vulnerable late if pressured.
Interesting Outsiders:
- Coole Cherry – Questionable Stamina (RPR 121): From the Mullins yard and showed promise over hurdles at times. Pulled up latest, but prior efforts at Tramore suggest the track suits. Jumping will be tested.
- Femme Magnifique – Flash of Revival (RPR 121): Has some fair back form but needs to prove she stays this far. Revival over fences last time; could improve for a stiffer test.
- Long Gone – Minor Place Claims (RPR 118): Bumper and maiden hurdle winner; not devoid of ability, but form to date not strong enough. Trip may help, but profile not progressive.
Runner Scores and Suitability Analysis:
- World Of Fortunes: 9/10 – Classy mare, stays, right profile; will handle the track.
- Cobra Queen: 8/10 – Best chase form; profile of a mare still improving.
- Costanuci: 7/10 – Consistent, lacks flash; can be thereabouts.
- Gers Gigi: 6/10 – Talented, but fence form worrying; jumping under pressure a concern.
- Littlebiggie: 6/10 – Can dominate but lacks finishing kick at times; may be a sitting duck late.
- Coole Cherry: 5/10 – Respect yard but stamina doubts remain; risky.
- Femme Magnifique: 5/10 – Could bounce back; profile erratic.
- Long Gone: 4/10 – Needs marked improvement; future in handicaps.
Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days.
Watch out for in-form mares returning quickly; they can be hot.
Each-Way Angles:
Field is 10 – each-way terms available.
- Costanuci looks a possible each-way play in a race likely to fall apart behind the main two. Solid jumper, handles the ground.
Private Tissue Estimate:
- World Of Fortunes – 5/4
- Cobra Queen – 5/2
- Costanuci – 11/2
- Gers Gigi – 13/2
- Littlebiggie – 15/2
- Femme Magnifique – 12/1
- Coole Cherry – 14/1
- Others – 20/1+
Summary + Professional Punter View (Smart Play)
This mares’ beginners’ chase looks to rest between the proven class of World Of Fortunes, whose hurdles form is comfortably superior, and Cobra Queen, who is progressing nicely over fences. A soft pace could see Littlebiggie or Costanuci try to steal it from the front, but they may lack the late kick.
Smart Play:
- Win Selection: World Of Fortunes – clear class act, and the right setup to make a winning chase debut.
- Each-Way Saver: Costanuci – jumping solid, trip suits, and represents value to fill a place.
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