Pierce Molony Novice Chase

Grade – 3
Course – Thurles
Race Type – Steeplechase
Distance – 2 Miles 2 Furlongs (18F)
Ages – 4yo’s +
Weights –
Sponsor –

Grade 3

Recent Form and Trends

Trends

Age – 5 of the last 7 winners were aged 6 or 7
Price – 2 of the last 7 winners were favourites, 4/7 winners were in the top 3 in the betting
Last Run – 2 of the last 7 winners won on their last run before the Pierce Molony Novice Chase, 6/7 winners ran within the last 41 days
Previous Course Form – 2/7 winners had at least 1 previous run at Thurles, 2/7 winners had at least 1 previous win at Thurles
Previous Distance Form – 5/7 winners had at least 2 previous runs over 17-19 furlongs, 5/7 had at least 1 previous win over 17-19 furlongs
Previous Chase Form – 5/7 winners had at least 3 previous chase runs, 6/7 winners had at least 1 previous chase win
Rating – 4/7 winners were rated 134 or higher
Graded Wins – 1/7 winners had at least 1 previous win in a grade 1-3 race
Season Form – 6/7 winners had at least 2 runs that season, 6/7 winners had at least 1 win that season

Future Form

Trends

Next Run –
1 of the last 6 winners won on their next run after the Pierce Molony Novice Chase, 1/6 placed on their next run
2/6 winners ran in the Ryanair Novice Chase (Punchestown) on their next run, 1 of the 2 won, 0 placed
2/6 winners ran in the Gold Cup Novice Chase (Fairyhouse) on their next run, 1 of the 2 won, 0 placed

Rest of The Season Runs –
5 of the last 6 winners ran in at least 1 more race that season
1/6 won at least 1 more race that season, 1/6 placed in at least 1 more race that season

Cheltenham Festival Run Next Season –
1/6 winners ran in the Champion Chase at the next Cheltenham Festival, 0 of the 1 won, 0 placed