Vole gets the vote
The balance of her form tells us she is best at this trip, two and a half miles, and travelling right-handed is also a plus.
You could argue, of course, that she produced a career-best at Cheltenham in March when third in the Ryanair to Albertas Run and Poquelin, but there is no doubt this high-class mare is most comfortable moving in the other direction.
J’y Vole’s latest appearance again emphasised that three miles is too far for her when finishing sixth behind Pandorama in the Lexus at Leopardstown.
Prior to that the eight-year-old made a fine seasonal debut, over two and a half, when three parts of a lengths second behind Tranquil Sea at Fairyhouse.
The Grade 3 Ask and Getaway Coolmore NH Sires EBF Novice Chase should be a cracker, bringing together the Willie Mullins pair, Blazing Tempo and Morning Supreme, against Michael Winters’ For Bill.
Blazing Tempo has been a revelation since joining Mullins and Morning Supreme will be difficult to peg back from the front, if her technique holds up.
But For Bill has been gradually getting her act together, jumps for fun and can make the most of the 8lbs she receives from Blazing Tempo.
On The Fringe, who made a big impression when beating the smart Kilty Storm at the Punchestown Festival in April, gets the nod in the Arctic Tack Stud Hunters Chase.
Resolute Bay, who performed with promise when a remote fourth to the impressive So Young at Leopardstown, is the choice in the INH Stallion Owners’ EBF Maiden Hurdle.
