Racecards
16:15 Gowran Park (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Yielding (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €14,000 added
- Winner: €8,400
- 2nd: €2,800
- 3rd: €1,399
- 4th: €700
- Form 75-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey R C Colgan
raced in 6th early, pushed along straight, soon one pace
- Form 45-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey B M Coen
raced in 5th early, headway and effort straight to soon chase winner, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer P J F Murphy
- Jockey R Coakley
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along before straight where raced towards outer, soon no impression
- Form 8-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
disputed lead early, impeded after 2f, soon 3rd, pushed along straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey R P Cleary
raced in 4th early, pushed along straight, no extra from over 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D P McDonogh
raced in 8th early, raced on outer into straight, soon pushed along and kept on same pace from over 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey C D Hayes
dwelt, raced in 10th early on inner, pushed along at stages, one pace straight
- Form 5-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
raced in 7th early, pushed along before straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
Roca Roma (IRE)
244- Form 2-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 63
soon close up and led, pushed along over 2f out, went on final furlong, kept on well
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer G Keane
- Jockey James J Doyle
dwelt, waited with, raced in 11th early, impeded early straight, kept on same pace without threatening after
Sindhia (IRE)
244- Form 40-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey R P Whelan
disputed lead early, soon 2nd, pushed along straight, no extra from over 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer G O'Leary
- Jockey J A Heffernan
waited with, raced in 12th early, pushed along straight, soon no extra
- Form 08-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
raced in 9th early, pushed along towards rear before straight, soon no impression
Verdict
A high draw is normally a hindrance here though the bias has been less pronounced in the last two fixtures. Even so, Roca Roma will do well to win this from stall 18 despite an excellent debut when runner-up over this trip at Leopardstown in October. PYRAMID ROCK finished fifth that day, staying on strongly when the race was all over. She looked very inexperienced and today's inside berth could just swing the race her way. Magic Chegaga was always in the front rank when a very close third over 7f here last week and will have come on enough to make her presence felt again. Elite Craft didn't do much wrong in a couple of decent maidens and her stable is firing the winners in while Cavell was very green in both starts last summer and her pedigree suggests this will be her optimum trip. The latter's stable companion Never Forgotten is by Galileo out of a Group 3 winner while Pinpointed is a half-sister to four winners.
Formwatch
Celtic Crown (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, took keen hold early, ridden and no impression under 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Lemista (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll hvy in Oct.
Elite Craft (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Disputed, chased leader after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 4l behind Fancy Blue (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Fortmill Lily (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace under 2f out, 11th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Faire Croire (9-2) at Gowran Park 7f mdn fll gd in Jun.
Inside Intel (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Fancy Blue (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Mistress Of War (IRE) War Command filly out of Arabian Bride.
Never Forgotten (IRE) Galileo filly out of Ishvana.
Pinpointed (IRE) Pivotal filly out of Tullawadgeen.
Pyramid Rock (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 13th halfway, pushed along and headway approaching straight, 7th 1f out, kept on well to 5th close home, never nearer, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Amma Grace (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll sft in Oct.
Roca Roma (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) In touch on outer, lost place after 2f, 8th halfway, progress approaching straight, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, closed in 2nd under 1f out, kept on, held, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Amma Grace (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll sft in Oct.
Secret Pulse (IRE) Dragon Pulse filly out of Secret Key.
Sindhia (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Broke well to lead, pushed along and headed entering straight, no impression on leader 1 1/2f out, weakened quickly and eased over 1f out, 12th of 14, dist behind Amma Grace (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll sft in Oct.
Belle D'azur (IRE) 250-1 (9-2) Held up, not clear run 2f out, ridden into mid-division 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace, 11th of 18, 19 3/4l behind Elfin Queen (9-2) at Naas 1m mdn fll gf in Jun.
Sienna Lady (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 10th halfway, no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 14, 20l behind Amma Grace (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll sft in Oct.
Cavell (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) A little slow into stride, soon mid-division, raced towards outer straight and headway, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Siamese (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Sep.
Good View (IRE) Dubawi filly out of Jadhwah.
Magic Chegaga (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Disputed lead, 2nd halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1/4l behind Lynn Britt Cabin (9-2) at Gowran Park 7f mdn fll gd in Jun.
Ya Beauty 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division and pushed along in 7th from halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Lorelei Rock (9-0) at Naas 5f mdn gd in May.
Pretty Rebel (IRE) 125-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, some headway straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Eldama (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll gd in Jun.