Racecards
18:45 Dundalk (IRE)
BetVictor Handicap
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €15,500 added
- Winner: €9,300
- 2nd: €3,100
- 3rd: €1,550
- 4th: €775
- Form 610578
- Age 3
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
mid-division, 6th on outer halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in rear of mid-division over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 583414
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey N M Crosse
always towards rear, pushed along on outer early straight and no threat under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
- Form 226803
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 84
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 038324
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey J Coen
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 11-1105
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey C D Hayes
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out and 5th early final furlong, no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 1-7
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Miss Ellmarie Holden
- Jockey M P Sheehy
rear of mid-division, pushed along and towards rear on outer under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
- Form 436007
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey R P Whelan
held up towards rear, pushed along and closer early straight, ridden and headway between horses to go 3rd 1f out, kept on well to lead on line
- Form 321135
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey G F Carroll
led early, prominent and 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden 2f out and lost place over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 941412
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey L T McAteer
mid-division, 7th halfway, not clear run and switched right under 2f out, soon ridden and 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 804605
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer K H Clarke
- Jockey C D Maxwell
slowly into stride, pushed along and soon tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 078074
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey D P McDonogh
prominent and led after 2f, pushed along and headed over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, just failed
Verdict
Alhaazm counted this among four successive victories on the track last winter and is surprisingly 1lb lower than his last success despite running well over a trip too far here in August. Meishar couldn't quite match strides with Trueba at Bellewstown last week but is 2-3 around here and looks to have every chance of adding to that total. Jungle Cove landed a Galway Festival handicap but couldn't make an impression on a return visit from 7lb higher so the vote goes to OZYMANDIS. A maiden winner here on just his second start in April, he returned from a break to run very well in a Curragh handicap last month and can get back on the winning trail.
Formwatch
Star Harbour (IRE) 9-2fav (9-13) Waited with towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Laelaps (9-9) at Listowel 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Jungle Cove (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to press leader 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Casanova (9-6) at Galway 1m 1f gd in Sep.
Dream Tale 14-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 7th over 4f out, progress 2f out, ridden into 3rd under 1f out, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Irwin (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Rebel Step (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace under pressure to go 4th close home, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Stylistic Approach (8-13) at Cork 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Alhaazm 16-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, progress and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Ides Of August (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Darwell Lion (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Held up in touch, raced keenly, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 16 1/4l behind Carrytheone (9-13) at Gowran Park 7f Yielding in Sep.
Ozymandis 11-2 (9-7) Mid-division early, 9th after halfway, impeded and no impression over 1f out until kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Sh Boom (9-12) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Eagle's Flight (IRE) 9-1 (10-1) In rear, 13th under 4f out, effort and switched left over 1f out, ridden and kept on under 1f out, no threat, 7th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Irwin (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Imposing Supreme (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 11 1/4l behind Carrytheone (9-13) at Gowran Park 7f Yielding in Sep.
Meishar (ARG) 9-2 (10-4) Led, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Trueba (10-0) at Bellewstown 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Harriet's Force (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Chased leader in 2nd early, dropped to 5th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, no impression in 5th from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Mean Fomhair (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp fll Good - Yielding in Sep.
Punk Poet (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Soon close up and disputed lead, every chance from 2f out, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Sh Boom (9-12) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 100-1 (8-13) Mid-division best, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 14th of 27, 7 1/4l behind Bopedro (9-3) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Aug.