The Mouse Morris-trained Whatsnotoknow should be tough to beat in the Templemore Beginners Chase at Thurles today.
The six-year-old won his maiden hurdle at this track a year ago, before taking his chance in the Supreme Novices won by Shishkin in Cheltenham where he was beaten after being hampered at the second last.
The Mahler gelding made his chasing bow at Punchestown in November but dropped away after a mistake five from home.
But he stepped-up on that effort significantly at this venue two weeks later, when finishing runner-up to Franco De Port, who has gone on to win a Grade 1 at Leopardstown over Christmas and, last weekend, came through to finish second to star stable-companion Energumene in the Arkle at Leopardstown.
Whatsnotoknow reverted to hurdling here last time – racing off 118 he again filled the runner-up berth, beaten by Blanketontheground.
He looks capable of getting off the mark over fences and has been found a good opportunity here, against Exit Poll,and the Harrie.
Thurles was deemed fit for racing following a 7.30am inspection this morning,
A Status Yellow weather warning remains in place, with sleet and snow showers forecast. The situation will be monitored on an ongoing basis.
Peter O’Hehir's tips
1.45.Whatsnotoknow
2.15.Shopping Around
2.50.Schone Aussicht (Nap)
3.20.Crosshill
3.50.Dunboyne
4.25.Presenting Point
4.55.Cool Jet
Next Best
1.45.Exit Poll
2.15.Chalky White
2.50.Gorki D’airy
3.20.Broomfields Jeremy
3.50.Salt Wind
4.25.Memory Of Youth
4.50.Perfect Attitude
Double : Schone Aussicht and Crosshill.
O’Hehir’s Longshot : Otzi (4.25.)
