Racecards
14:15 Downpatrick (IRE)
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 165y
- Going: Good to Yielding (Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €20,000 added
- Winner: €12,320
- 2nd: €3,820
- 3rd: €1,820
- 4th: €820
- Form 4-57
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D H Kelly
- Jockey J W Kennedy
led, joined 3 out, ridden and headed before next, no impression from before last
- Form 00V704
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 88
rear of mid-division, some progress when bumped on outer after 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, kept on same pace under hands and heels
- Form 044523
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer Miss H McLoughlin
- Jockey M P Walsh
tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd 2 out, 4th at last, no impression
- Form 3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey D J Hand
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead 3 out, led before 2 out, soon ridden, joined briefly at last, stayed on well under pressure run-in
- Form UF9P30
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey R P Treacy
tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to mid-division when bumped after 3 out, weakened
- Form 265445
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey Sarah Kavanagh
mid-division, mistake at 2nd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 952653
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, went 4th on outer 2 out, improved to dispute lead and slight mistake at last, soon headed and ridden, no impression on winner inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd last strides
- Form 643P64
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, soon no impression
- Form 1527-79
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey B J Geraghty
mid-division, pushed along at 4th and again next, ridden before 2 out, moderate 7th at last, kept on well without threatening winner run-in, went 2nd last strides
- Form 0233P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
towards rear, slightly hampered at 2nd, closer in 8th 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression
Askann (IRE)
106- Form 4/4833-U
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer M Torrens
- Jockey S D Torrens
Verdict
Most of these have been disappointing including Makka Pakka, who looked a likely future winner after a very good run at Clonmel but hasn't shown the expected improvement. Seeyouinvinnys didn't run badly behind City Island at Naas and is one of the few here with scope but the vote goes to MASON JAR, who possibly found the minimum trip too short at Thurles after a fine effort over slightly further than this at Clonmel. Jeremys Dream hasn't improved while Kalum River probably needs further.
Formwatch
Montagne D'Argent (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Led, joined 2nd and headed after next, 2nd halfway, 3rd 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 6th after next, no extra run-in, 7th of 25, 16 3/4l behind Advantage Point (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn gd in Feb.
Seeyouinvinnys (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, mid-division halfway, no impression in 5th early straight, no extra, not fluent last, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 20l behind City Island (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f gd in Feb.
Ashton Court (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression when slightly hampered 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 9, 18l behind Oscars Den (11-8) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Mason Jar (FR) 5-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, closer before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 4th before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 9 1/2l behind The Holy One (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Jan.
Mister Eddman (IRE) 7-2 (12-2) Ld, sl adv 1/2way, hdd bef 3out & nw 2nd, no ex in fair 3rd bef last, ko to line, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 9, 5 1/2l behind In Too Deep (12-2) at Belharbour 3m mdn gd in Feb.
Briggitie's Hill (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th and dropped to rear of mid-division halfway, no extra, weakened approaching straight, tailed off, 17th of 20, dist behind Espanito Bello (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Mar.
Kalum River (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Waited with in rear, took closer order after 6th, headway from 8th, chased leaders and kept on same pace without threatening from after 2 out, 5th of 10, 9l behind Smoking Gun (11-8) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Makka Pakka (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, a little keen, 4th from 4th, no extra and one pace 2 out, 3rd of 18, 19 3/4l behind Cash Back (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Jeremys Dream (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up in touch in 5th, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 8, 15 1/2l behind Chavi Artist (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Lady Ischia (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped away quickly 3 out, weakened, 9th of 17, dist behind The Big Dog (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
The Kitchenmecanic (IRE) 2-1 (11-11) Mid-div, 5th 1/2way, mstk 4out & rdn, ev ch in 1l 4th appr str, wknd qckly early str, pu bef 2out, at Tinahely 3m mdn gs in Feb.
Youcanttouchthis (IRE) Dansant M out of Effelie.
Castlebellingham (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, went 2nd at halfway, ridden in 2nd entering straight, dropped to 3rd 2 out, no impression, 5th of 8, 17 3/4l behind Chavi Artist (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Askann (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead after 4 out, led when jumped badly left and unseated rider 3 out, at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.