Whats On The Menu chasing victory in Derekoneill.com Handicap Chase
Whats On The Menu could prove to be a potent force in the Derekoneill.com Handicap Chase at Punchestown in Ireland on Monday, December 31, 2012. He has never managed to win a race in this format, but has the ability to break the shackles this time around.
All of the contestants attracted towards the race have been struggling for consistency, so it could be anyone’s game at the end of the day. The spectators will definitely enjoy this situation, as they have a chance of witnessing an absorbing battle.
However, the punters will be a touch worried, as they do not have any clear favourites to gamble on. They will have to do a lot of homework in order to choose the best possible option out of the eight entrants.
The ground conditions will play a vital part in determining the outcome of the event. There has been a lot of rain at Punchestown and the freezing temperatures have also not helped the organisers much.
Therefore, the going has become heavy and things could even go worse before the start of action at 13:05 GMT. Everyone will be hoping that the weather gets slightly better, so that the participants can come out without any pressure and give their best shot
for a victory.
Since the overall distance to cover is 2 miles, some of the trainers will be worried about the fitness of their challengers. They would not want to risk an injury and might opt to withdraw from the competition.
However, the one who sits out of the race will miss an opportunity of fighting for a cash prize of €6,900 in the end.
Luke’s Benefit could end up attracting the most number of bets in his favour, as he has won a couple of chase events out of seven attempts. Moreover, he will like the heavy ground more than others.
The Denis Gerard Hogan’s trainee finished as a runner up in his most recent outing under similar circumstances, so his confidence level will be high.
Compared to him, Whats On The Menu will not be in a decent position to shine at Punchestown, but he will get the company of veteran jockey, Ruby Walsh, who knows how to deliver strong results in this format.
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