Racecards
18:05 Dundalk (IRE)
www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap (47-70)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €9,000 added
- Winner: €6,210
- 2nd: €1,440
- 3rd: €630
- 4th: €360
- Form 181509-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey D P McDonogh
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
- Form 16/6-878
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey M C Hussey
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress on inner straight, switched right and 2nd 1f out, led over 100 yards out, ridden and kept on, headed on line
- Form 0551-47
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer M J Tynan
- Jockey D W O'Connor
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 76373-6
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey G P Halpin
broke well, disputed early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to lead on line
- Form 2021-15
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 63
prominent and soon led, ran freely, ridden over 1f out, headed over 100 yards out, no extra
- Form 878/06-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 57
mid-division, 9th halfway, some progress in 5th over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
Rateel (IRE)
14- Form 718-885
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey R P Whelan
towards rear, 11th halfway, never a factor, pushed along in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 8575-32
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer A B Joyce
- Jockey R P Downey
tracked leaders, ran freely, 7th halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 4085-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey S P Davis
slowly into stride, never a factor, 12th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 669/44-8
- Age 8
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J G Fitzgerald
- Jockey K J Leonard
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out and soon no extra, 10th 1f out, weakened
- Form 470248-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey T P Madden
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, no extra
- Form 00-6
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 53
slowly into stride, always towards rear, 13th halfway, no extra under 2f out
- Form 48967-7
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer L Smyth
- Jockey R P Cleary
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression on outer over 1f out, no extra
Verdict
SASSAWAY has dropped to this mark for the first time since scoring here in 2013. He won again on the track in September and though not seen since the following month a chance is taken on his fitness. Strategic Heights is another who has dropped to a lowly mark but has failed to take advantage and disappointed behind Chiclet last month. He was beaten one and a half lengths by Little Sweetheart earlier when conceding a stone so should have no problems reversing the form on these terms. Times In Anatefka has twice finished behind that winner recently and is also better off at the weights but this is a big test for a three-year-old at this stage of the year so both Rateel and Love Is All Around look to have plenty to do though watch the market in regards to the former, who has potential.
Formwatch
Sassaway (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 9, 13 1/4l behind Back On Top (8-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp fll pol in Oct.
Rattling Jewel 66-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no impression in 7th over 1f out, no extra, last of 8, 6 1/2l behind Split The Atom (9-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
Coto (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and in rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out, 7th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Split The Atom (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 3-1jfav (8-6) Chased leaders in 5th, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon no impression under hands and heels, 6th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Chiclet (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Little Sweetheart (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Broke well and led, ran freely, pushed along and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Kiss The Stars (8-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Little Cupcake 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra under 2f ouit, weakened, last of 14, 13 1/2l behind Tribal Path (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Rateel (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 6 3/4l behind Stone Mountain (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Times In Anatefka (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Led, ran freely, headed after 2f, led again entering straight, ridden and edged left 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Mr Right (9-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Bottleofsmoke (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up in last, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2f out, 5th of 6, 10 1/2l behind Gift Wrap (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Cliffords Reprieve 25-1 (8-11) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Little Sweetheart (9-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Love Is All Around (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Victorious Secret (9-0) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Nov.
Kings Of Luxor 100-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Chewy Round Town (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Feb.
Arjeed (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Led at fast pace, ridden entering straight, strongly pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind More Than Munny (8-12) at Dundalk 6f pol in Jan.