Racecards
20:00 Gowran Park (IRE)
Kilkenny Senior Hurlers Race Day June 23rd Handicap (45-65)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 100y
- Going: Good to Firm (Good in Places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,160
- 2nd: €1,910
- 3rd: €910
- 4th: €410
- Form 903-43
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, weakened
- Form 503100
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey K J Leonard
mid-division, 8th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 74070-7
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey R P Whelan
mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression
- Form 9-48922
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey C T Keane
chased leaders on inner, ridden entering straight, weakened
- Form 46047-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer G B Caldwell
- Jockey G P Halpin
towards rear, 12th on outer 3f out, headway and ridden 2f out, went 3rd on wide outer 1f out, soon 2nd, stayed on well to lead near line
- Form 10547-0
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer N Dooly
- Jockey D P Linehan
mid-division, checked early, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 0/00-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey G F Carroll
mid-division, weakened 4f out, soon tailed off, eased final furlong
- Form 226-992
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey N G McCullagh
in rear, no impression straight, never a factor
- Form 75-9266
- Age 7
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 52
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression
- Form 37715-8
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 52
rear of mid-division on outer, ridden on outer entering straight, went 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 6-060
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey K K Hennessy
mid-division, no impression from 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 084560
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer Joseph Murray
- Jockey K J Manning
dwelt, towards rear, ridden 2f out, went moderate 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening
- Form 535-084
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 46
mid-division on outer, closer in 6th 3f out, ridden on outer 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home
- Form 9420-32
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 46
rear of mid-division on inner, checked after 2f, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 00800-7
- Age 6
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D English
- Jockey R P Cleary
led, clear 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed and reduced advantage inside final furlong, headed near line
- Form 5200-70
- Age 7
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, weakened from 2f out
- Form 001328-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 52
Verdict
The lightly-raced maiden Dragon Phoenix has shown potential though looks high enough in the weights on his handicap debut. Challow has had 25 starts in the UK and Ireland without winning though he's been running well on testing ground and tonight's conditions should see him in the frame again. Templemary Boy is another maiden who followed a good run in a big field at Navan with a poor effort over hurdles. Aunt Audrey has managed to win once and is generally consistent so has to go on the shortlist though the vote goes to PAVED WITH GOLD. He's not exactly consistent but had been racing over trips too far before staying on strongly over a mile at Killarney when Excelli was behind.
Formwatch
Dragon Phoenix (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Soon raced in 3rd, travelling smoothly straight, ridden to chase winner from 2f out, soon no impression, no extra in 3rd over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Agent Zigzag (9-7) at Killarney 1m mdn sft in May.
Lady Rosebud (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Soon prominent and led after 1 1/2f, edged right over 1f out, soon headed, weakened and eased near finish, 10th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Queluz (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in May.
Dochasach (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, slightly short of room early stages and dropped towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 7th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Less Of That (9-3) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp sft in May.
Challow (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden and led 2f out, strongly pressed and joined inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Camile (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Acari (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out and short of room over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 11th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Lady Rosebud (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Delaire 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division early, pushed along 4f out, one pace from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Pretty Little Liar (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
Full Disclosure (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Held up, soon towards rear, no impression from over 2f out, 10th of 13, 21 3/4l behind Thiswaycadeaux (9-2) at Sligo 7f hcp Yielding in May.
Paved With Gold (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up, raced in 12th early, headway and effort straight, challenged and every chance close home, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Total Demolition (9-8) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in May.
Wild Shot 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and some headway 2f out, under pressure over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Sheisdiesel (9-5) at Dundalk 1m pol in May.
Baby Bellini (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Raced in 5th early, soon in chasing group behind clear leader, pushed along and switched left 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Poetic Choice (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Invincible Queen (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Slowly away, towards rear, never a factor, some headway over 2f out, no extra from 1 1/2f out, weakened, 8th of 17, 27 1/4l behind An Saighdiur (9-13) at Cork 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Safaruk (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led early, remained prominent until pushed along and lost place approaching straight, soon no extra, eased over 2f out, tailed off, last of 14, dist behind Bianca Minola (9-9) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Society Ranger (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 12th of 15, 15 1/4l behind Scealai Aonair (9-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp hvy in May.
Aunty Audrey (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Mid-division, some headway early straight, ridden under 2f out and 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Sheila's Hope (8-11) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Templemary Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, moderate 9th from 4th, reminders 5th, soon no danger, tailed off, 14th of 20, dist behind Prince D'Aubrelle (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn sft in May.
Vitalized (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Soon chased clear leader, pushed along into straight, closed but lost place 1 1/2f out, one pace, 7th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Poetic Choice (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Annie Irish (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Camile (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Excelli (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Soon raced in 3rd, took keen hold, closed straight, soon on terms, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Total Demolition (9-8) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in May.
Lomi's Law (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden and edged right under 2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Camile (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Jessamine (IRE) 4-1fav (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Adieux (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.