Racecards
17:10 Leopardstown (IRE)
Ballsbridge Handicap (50-80)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 353281
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey Ms S Verling
soon led, 4 lengths clear halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and 2 lengths lead over 1f out, headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace
- Form 341583
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
rear of mid-division, switched right early straight, pushed along and headway on outer in 7th over 1f out, ridden and went 4th 150 yards out, kept on one pace
- Form 0357-47
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 73
mid-division, pushed along and some headway early straight, 5th and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 440-460
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 72
mid-division on outer, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 00-3313
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D McMonagle
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway on inner to go 2nd over 1f out, soon switched right, ridden to lead 100 yards out, kept on well
- Form 902020
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat in straight
- Form 918-116
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 70
mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and towards rear on outer 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 007004
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey A J Slattery
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, 2nd and ridden early straight, 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 5470
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 73
mid-division, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
Razdan (IRE)
35- Form 248-20
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 73
towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer early straight, 10th and ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 05-0013
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer S G O'Donnell
- Jockey N M Crosse
tracked leaders, 6th on inner halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 34750
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey R P Cleary
mid-division on inner, lost place entering straight, soon no extra
- Form 0884-17
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer D Murphy
- Jockey Ms N A Kane
rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight and mid-division over 1f out, ridden and kept on into 5th final 100 yards
- Form 536200
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place under 2f out, soon no extra
- Form 577548
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer C O'Connell
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
towards rear, pushed along early straight and no impression over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
- Form 3-25956
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 76
Verdict
Kosman made all under a 4lb claimer and came home virtually unchallenged at Naas and though up 10lb today's rider's claim reduces the extra. Giustino won so easily at Listowel that he went up 19lb but was then beaten under a 6lb penalty when odds-on over an extra furlong on this track. MAGNETIC NORTH's last victory was in a premier handicap on the track two years ago from 14lb higher. He hasn't been exactly consistent but could repay each-way support. Jungle Cove's only victory has been at Dundalk though his latest run at Cork has worked out well but The Alpha Man didn't enjoy soft conditions at Limerick on Sunday after scoring there last month. Sasvana gained a surprise victory over 7f here but disappointed when well supported at Down Royal. Zahee was engaged in the 7.25 at Fairyhouse last night.
Formwatch
Kosman (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Made all, 4 lengths clear halfway, ridden under 2f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jun beating Oneiroi (9-6) by 4l, 9 ran.
Jungle Cove (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up in mid-division, progress 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Hale Bopp (9-3) at Cork 1m hcp gf in May.
Will Be King (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, saddle slipped and headway on outer into 3rd before halfway, challenged 2f out, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Bobby K (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Big Island (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) A little keen, waited with towards rear, 22nd 3f out, soon no impression, 21st of 23, 14 1/2l behind Magic Chegaga (9-11) at Curragh 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Giustino 8-11fav (9-8) Led, pressed halfway, attempted to assert and ridden 1f out, strongly pressed final 100 yards, headed close home and dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 20, hd behind Drummer (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Magnetic North (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Led briefly early, prominent, pushed along under 4f out, 6th over 3f out, one pace over 1f out, 13th of 23, 8 3/4l behind Magic Chegaga (9-11) at Curragh 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Emphatic (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th on outer 2f out, kept on same pace on outer final furlong, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Tyrconnell (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Khafaaq 22-1 (9-12) Led and disputed, headed after 1 1/2f and chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 14, 3l behind Coill Na Sionainne (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Gamigin (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and towards rear under 2f out, no extra, never a factor, 12th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Lust (9-3) at Curragh 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Razdan (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Mid-division, badly hampered after 1 1/2f and dropped to rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra and eased final furlong, 18th of 20, 32 3/4l behind Overheer (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
The Alpha Man (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Petticoat Rule (9-7) at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Valhalla's Dream (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Soon prominent, led inside 1st 2f, soon clear of remainder with one rival, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 21st of 26, 11 3/4l behind Ice Cold In Alex (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Sasvana 3-1fav (10-2) Prominent early, lost position from halfway, soon pushed along and one pace, 7th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Brave Display (9-6) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Sod's Law 12-1 (8-10) Stumbled slightly soon after start, soon detached towards rear, some headway halfway, pushed along 4f out, soon no impression and weakened, completely tailed off, last of 9, dist behind So I Told You (10-2) at Sligo 1m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Legal Thriller (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, weakened, 11th of 15, 8 1/4l behind The Alpha Man (9-6) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Catherine Chroi (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th and pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, 8th of 20, 7 1/2l behind Aurora Princess (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Royal Pippen (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, progress and ridden on wide outer 3f out, 4th briefly on outer 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Fearless Girl (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Golden Valour 11-2 (10-2) Held up in rear, pushed along on outer entering straight, ridden 2f out and 9th over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong and kept on, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Cape Islay (9-8) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Zahee (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Mid-division, not clear run and hampered over 1f out, ridden in 7th under 1f out, ran on between horses closing stages, 3rd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Musalsal (9-6) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun.