Racecards
14:05 Downpatrick (IRE)
At The Races Maiden Hurdle
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 50y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €8,000 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 9/0-U457
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Miss C Simpson
- Jockey A P Thornton
raced in 2nd, improved to lead after 4 out, pushed along and headed after 3 out, dropped to 4th before 2 out and soon no extra
- Form 70-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey B J Geraghty
in rear early, 5th after 2nd, improved into closer 4th after 4 out, further progress to challenge 2 out and soon ridden, left in share of lead at last and soon lead, kept on well run-in, comfortably
- Form 18FD4-9
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Mrs G Callaghan
- Jockey R C Colgan
4th early, 3rd after 2nd, not fluent 5th, improved into 2nd after 4 out, further progress to lead after 3 out, pressed and ridden from 2 out, still in front when fell last
- Form P/PP-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Kevin McDonagh
- Jockey R Loughran
3rd early, slow jump 1st and reminders, not fluent 2nd and soon dropped to rear, ridden and detached after 3rd, pulled up before 5th
- Form 347322
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 98
5th early, 4th after 2nd, improved into closer 3rd after 4 out, further progress to challenge 2 out and soon ridden, left in share of lead at last and soon headed, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
- Form 9-U6
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer E D Delany
- Jockey C D Maxwell
soon led and went clear after 1st, not fluent 5th and advantage soon reduced, headed after 4 out and soon ridden, no extra from before 3 out, tailed off
Verdict
The Black Devil hasn't performed badly in five starts over timber but has changed stables and has a penalty for his victories on the Flat. The four-year-old Knight's Parade is also penalised having won four times on the level including at Tramore last month. He looks certain to get involved though RAM THEM ALL looks the one to be on. Pat Fahey's charge has progressed with racing and, after a very good run behind Clondaw Warrior at Down Royal, was caught in the dying strides by Millie Le Bach over 2m4f at Galway and this trip should prove ideal.
Formwatch
The Black Devil (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 2nd, on terms next, led from 4th, headed 3 out, pushed along in 2nd before next where flicked tail, soon no impression, one pace, 7th of 16, 16l behind Tandem (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd.
Knight's Parade (IRE) 15-8fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th after 4 out, soon under pressure, no impression when not fluent 3 out, soon no extra and eased, 11th of 17, well behind The Plan Man (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Apr.
Myblueeyedgirl (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, jumped right 2nd, 10th approaching straight, not fluent 3 out, soon no impression, one pace, 9th of 16, 18l behind Tandem (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd.
Lifestyle Choice (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Twrds rr, 8th 1/2way, dropped to rr aft 10th, pu bef 5out, in a race won by Goline (12-2) at Quakerstown 3m ire ptp gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Ram Them All (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Led, slight mistake 3rd, asserted entering straight, slight mistake last and ridden, tired closing stages and headed last strides, 2nd of 9, shd behind Millie Le Bach (11-0) at Galway 2m 4f mdn hdl gf.
Zarma 100-1 (10-1) Soon towards rear, last when not fluent 3rd and pushed along, dropped behind 5 out, completely tailed off, last of 6, well behind Little King Robin (11-8) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hdl gd in Aug.