Pandorama produced an impressive performance to take the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown this afternoon and has been cut to 14/1 (from 33/1) by the sponsors for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.
There had been a bit of gamble on Noel Meade’s gelding as he was backed into 7/2 joint-favouritism having opened up on-course at 6/1. Punters never really had a moment of worry coming to the last as Paul Carberry’s mount was travelling strongly and he powered up the run-in to record a six length victory.
‘Pandorama has proven he can mix it at the highest level with victory in the Lexus Chase and although he has to find more to challenge the very best, time is on his side and there could well be more improvement to come’ said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.
Elsewhere on the card, Mourad continued Willie Mullins’ run of fine form with victory in the woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle and has now been cut to 20/1 (from 25/1) by totesport for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.
So Young took the opening race of the fixture when bolting up in the Madigans Maiden Hurdle and has been introduced into the market for the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle at 16/1 by totesport.
Coral Welsh National – totesport bet: 11/2 Synchronised, 9 Maktu, 10 Dance Island, 11 Bluesea Cracker, Watamu Bay, 14 Dream Alliance, Silver By Nature, 16 Becauseicouldntsee, Hello Bud, Lochan Lacha, Master Overseer, Summery Justice, 20 Arbor Supreme, Beautiful Sound, Exmoor Ranger, Imoncloudnine, Old Benny, 22 Ballyfitz, 25 Royal Rosa, 28 Giles Cross, 33 Ballyfoy, Dashing George, Flight Leader, Hills Of Aran, 40 bar.
¼ 1-2-3-4
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Cue Card, 4 Zaidpour, 12 Toubab, 14 Hidden Universe, Megastar, 16 Dare Me, Sam Winner, 20 Bobs Worth, Kids Cassidy, Prince Of Pirates, 25 Elegant Concorde, Minella Class, Sprinter Sacre, 33 Act Of Kalanisi, Dunraven Storm, Shot From The Hip.
¼ 1-2-3
Irish Independent Arkle Trophy – totesport bet: 8 Ghizao, 10 Finian’s Rainbow, Medermit, 14 Royal Charm, 16 Captain Chris, Get Me Out Of Here, Noble Prince, Surfing, 20 Loosen My Load, Oscar Whisky, 25 Quwetwo, 33 Bellvano, Kilmurry, Vino Griego.
¼ 1-2-3
Stan James Champion Hurdle – totesport bet: 4 Binocular, Hurricane Fly, Menorah, 6 Peddlers Cross, 10 Khyber Kim, 14 Cue Card, Silviniaco Conti, 16 Dunguib, Overturn, Solwhit, 20 Soldatino, Starluck, 25 Get Me Out Of Here, Quevega, 33 Alaivan, Blackstairmountain, Escort’men, Zaynar, 40 General Miller, Mille Chief, Sanctuaire.
¼ 1-2-3
Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 6 Zaidpour, 10 Al Ferof, 14 Megastar, 16 (first show) So Young, Dare Me, Last Instalment, 20 Frawley, Minella Class, 25 Bishopsfurze, Dunraven Storm.
¼ 1-2-3
RSA Chase – totesport bet: 3 Time For Rupert, 7 Mikael d’Haguenet, 12 Quel Esprit, Wayward Prince, 14 Jessie’s Dream, Reve de Sivola, 16 Aiteenthirtythree, Chicago Grey, Wymott, 25 Loosen My Load, Peveril, Wishful Thinking, 33 Alfie Sherrin, Sang Bleu.
¼ 1-2-3
Queen Mother Champion Chase – totesport bet: 7/4 Master Minded, 3 Big Zeb, 8 Woolcombe Folly, 10 Captain Cee Bee, Golden Silver, Sizing Europe, Tataniano, 12 Forpadydeplaster, 16 Gauvain, 20 Kalahari King, Somersby, 25 Riverside Theatre.
¼ 1-2-3
Ladbrokes World Hurdle – totesport bet: 4/6 Big Buck’s, 8 Quevega, 9 Long Run, 12 Karabak, 14 Zaynar, 16 Bensalem, 20 (from 25) Mourad, Celestial Halo, Quel Esprit, 25 Aegean Dawn.
¼ 1-2-3
JCB Triumph Hurdle – totesport bet: 9/2 Sam Winner, 10 Smad Place, 12 Brampour, 20 Bob Le Beau, Comedy Act, Toner d’Oudairies, 25 Donatulo, Empire Levant, Grandouet, Pullyourfingerout, Third Intention, 33 Architrave, Balerina, Captains Dilemma, Maoi Chinn Tire, Pantxoa, Pepite Rose, Titan De Sarti.
¼ 1-2-3
totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup – sponsors bet: 7/2 Imperial Commander, 9/2 Kauto Star, 8 Denman, 10 Diamond Harry, 14 (from 33) Pandorama, Burton Port, 20 Cooldine, Long Run, Punchestowns, Sizing Europe, What A Friend, 25 Midnight Chase, Mikael d’Haguenet, 33 Planet Of Sound, Taranis, The Nightingale, Weird Al.
¼ 1-2-3
John Smith’s Grand National – totesport bet: 20 Big Fella Thanks, Black Apalachi, Don’t Push It, Hello Bud, Merigo, Niche Market, 25 Bluesea Cracker, Notre Pere, Silver By Nature, State Of Play, 33 Arbor Supreme, Backstage, Ballabriggs, The Midnight Club, 40 Character Building, Maljimar, Mon Mome, The Package, Tricky Trickster.
¼ 1-2-3-4
