Racecards
16:40 Cork (IRE)
Velvet Cap Handicap Hurdle (80-116)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m 80y
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 20-6142
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 116
mid-division, ridden before 4 out, no impression in moderate 6th after 4 out, weakened before straight, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 6-71
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey B J Cooper
mid-division, progress into 5th 5 out, 2nd before straight, pressed leader 3 out, ridden and slight mistake 2 out, no extra before last where mistake
- Form 23P413
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 114
held up, progress 5 out, 5th after next, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression in 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 2P-341F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey D J McInerney
always towards rear, slow 4th, trailing from 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 6 out
- Form 43P503
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey D F O'Regan
held up towards rear, progress into 6th after 9th, mistake 6 out, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 1-60834
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey J C Gainford
disputed early, tracked leaders after 3rd, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened before 6 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 001-832
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey P T Enright
led and disputed, headed after 3rd, close up and disputed again from before 7th, led 6 out, pressed 3 out, ridden clear before last, eased run-in
- Form U6UU10
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 108
tracked leaders, disputed from 3rd, ridden in 3rd before 6 out, slight mistake 6 out, weakened, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 192071
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer P Kiely
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 5 out, weakened, pulled up before 3 out
- Form F8-921P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey J J Slevin
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 2nd 5 out, slight mistake next, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra 3 out, kept on one pace
Grozni (FR)
237- Form 4-15435
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 105
mid-division, mistake 6 out, ridden and weakened when slight mistake next, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 36443P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
tracked leaders early, mid-division from 4th, dropped towards rear 8th, ridden and weakened before 6 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 546494
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer C O'Keeffe
- Jockey J B Foley
led and disputed, stayed on inner, headed 6 out, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before before 3 out
- Form U86424
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
held up, some progress 5 out, ridden in moderate 7th after 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 46-7070
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey S D Torrens
settled behind leaders, slight mistakes 3rd and 8th, 6th halfway, closer in 3rd and slight mistake 4 out, soon ridden in 4th, no extra in 5th entering straight. weakened and completely tailed off
- Form 6-72405
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 107
- Form 353336
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 98
Verdict
Rajsalad was engaged in the 4.15 at Fairyhouse yesterday. Martha Divine stepped up to 2m6f to land a maiden at Punchestown and a mark of 116 looks manageable. Wild Hunt is progressing though has another 3lb to carry after failing to complete a hat-trick over 3m here last month. The latter's yard also run Ballyadam Destiny, a winner at Thurles before finding quicker ground against him at Limerick. Caesar Rock stepped up on previous form when scoring at Wexford but a chance is taken on the fitness of ONE FOR JOE. Charles Byrnes' charge won a Killarney maiden on good ground last summer and, though not seen since August, the lack of a run is rarely a problem for one from his yard. Thedancingfarrier has gained both victories to date on this track.
Formwatch
Itsnotinit (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, mistake and reminders 3rd, not fluent 5th, 4th halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden in 3rd and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace to go 2nd run-in, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Egality Mans (11-12) at Wexford 3m 1f hvy in Mar.
Martha Divine 25-1 (10-13) Chased clear leader, 3rd halfway, closer after 2 out and challenged last, ridden and led run-in, kept on well closing stages, won at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb beating Emily Roebling (10-13) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Ballyadam Destiny 12-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and progress after 3 out, ridden in close 3rd when mistake 2 out, no impression when not fluent last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Sparkling Stars (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Apr.
One For Joe (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Chased leaders on inner, rear of mid-division when fell 5 out, at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Top Line Tommy (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened, 9th of 11, 7l behind Dances With Stars (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Sean Hogan (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, not fluent at 4th, dropped to 3rd before 7th where slight mistake, lost 3rd at 8th, weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off, last of 4, dist behind Max Flamingo (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f gd in Mar.
Sir Bob (IRE) 7-2cfav (11-0) Held up in touch, not fluent 1st, 5th halfway, mistake 5 out, 2nd after 3 out, ridden before next, pressed winner when not fluent last, checked and switched right run-in, no impression close home, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Balkito (12-0) at Limerick 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
John Adams (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, disputed lead 9th, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, dist behind Gevrey (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Thedancingfarrier (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) Towards rear, not fluent at 6th, 12th before 7th, not fluent 3 out, headway on outer 2 out, ridden and closed last, ran on well to lead closing stages, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Mar beating Highland Penny (11-4) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Salmanino (FR) 3-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra after 4 out, behind and pulled up before 2 out, at Punchestown 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Grozni (FR) 10-3 (12-0) Close up on inner, chased leader and not fluent at 3rd, 6th before 4 out, no impression on leaders after 2 out, lost place before last, modest late headway, 5th of 12, 16 3/4l behind Kendancer (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn gd in Aug.
Fou Diligence (IRE) 7-2fav (11-9) Tracked leader and slow 1st, slow 2nd, mistake 5th, soon mid-division, slight mistake 7th and towards rear, ridden and no extra 5 out, pulled up before next, at Wexford 3m 1f hcp gd in Apr.
Kilbarry Chianti (IRE) 13-2 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 5th when not fluent 2 out, ridden in 4th and no impression at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Prince Zaltar (10-9) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Nathaniel's Dream 9-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, progress after 4 out, 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th before 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 7l behind Wild Hunt (10-9) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Didn'tsleepawink (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Always behind, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Now Where Or When (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Jan.
Wild Hunt 10-3 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, mistake 4th, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and headway on outer into 5th after 2 out, 3rd at last, under pressure and kept on well run-in, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Nell's Well (11-8) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Mar.
Rajsalad (FR) 3-1fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd 4 out, ridden in 5th before straight, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Caesar Rock (11-4) at Wexford 3m gd in Apr.
Caesar Rock (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) Made all, slight mistake 6 out, slight mistake 3 out and joined briefly, ridden in lead before 2 out, kept on well under pressure from before last, won at Wexford 3m gd in Apr beating Mr Saxobeat (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Mare Quimby (IRE) 11-4fav (11-11) Soon led, pushed along and headed after 3 out, 6th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Irregularheartbeat (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Seangoell (IRE) 11-2 (10-6) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 6th and pushed along after 2 out, no impression before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in to go moderate 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 11, 16 1/2l behind Fiveaftermidnight (10-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Champ Royal (FR) 10-3fav (11-10) Led early, soon headed, 4th after 4th, lost place before 4 out, 5th after 3 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out, 9th of 18, 28 3/4l behind West Is Awake (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.