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19:30 Leopardstown (IRE)

Jockey Club Of Turkey Meld Stakes (group 3) (Class 1)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 1f
  • Going: Yielding to Soft (Yielding to Soft in places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • €60,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 54.62s
  • Off Time: 19:31:53
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Famous Name

4/6

    2
    Silk -

    Steinbeck (IRE)

    7/4

      1(3)
      Silk - EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

      Famous Name

      74 CD
      4/6
      • Form 1123-11
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-12
      • Official Rating 117

      tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, comfortably

      2(4)
      Silk - ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, white star on cap

      Finicius (USA)

      25 t
      50/1
      • Form 0-30636
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-7
      • Official Rating 100

      slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong into 4th

      3(1)
      Silk - Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap

      Lord High Admiral (IRE)

      269
      28/1
      • Form 1802-
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 106

      led, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong

      4(6)
      Silk - ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

      Steinbeck (IRE)

      37
      7/4
      • Form 14-48
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 115

      chased leaders in 3rd, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, no impression leader over 1f out, kept on same pace

      5(5)
      Silk - WHITE, purple panel, check cap

      Vita Venturi (IRE)

      5
      9/1
      • Form 1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12

      settled behind leaders in 5th, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace

      6(2)
      Silk - PINK & GREY DIAMONDS, pink sleeves, grey cap

      Bea Remembered

      25
      40/1
      • Form 4-32515
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9
      • Official Rating 95

      settled behind leaders in 4th, ridden 2f out, stayed on to moderate 3rd 1f out, no impression leaders, kept on same pace

      Previous results

      2009
      (8)
      Silk -

      She's Our Mark

      10/1
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-4

      2008
      (1)
      Silk -

      King Of Rome (IRE)

      5/4
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-11

      2007
      (5)
      Silk -

      Fracas (IRE)

      4/5
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-7

      In depth

      Verdict

      Famous Name has won three times at this level including when holding off King Jock over a mile here in May. He loves the track and is always difficult to peg back once hitting the front. STEINBECK is bidding to get back on track after defeats behind Canford Cliffs at the Curragh and Ascot. He reportedly lost a shoe in the St James's Palace Stakes where he attempted to make all and didn't appear suited. He was a long way in front of stablemate Lord High Admiral in the Dewhurst and it will be a surprise if the positions were reversed here. Bea Remembered couldn't handle Listed company at the Curragh last time but Jim Bolger has no qualms about running last week's Curragh maiden winner Vita Venturi at this exalted level and he has won this twice in the last five years.

      Formwatch

      Famous Name 1-3fav (9-12) Settled 2nd, led from before halfway, ridden and strongly pressed final furlong, stayed on well, all out, won at Leopardstown 1m Grp 3 (1) gf in May beating King Jock (9-9) by shd, 5 ran.

      Finicius (USA) 8-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride and towards rear, no impression from 3f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Emperor Claudius (8-13) at Curragh 1m Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.

      Lord High Admiral (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Led, driven along from early straight, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner but kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Free Judgement (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo Grp 3 in Oct.

      Steinbeck (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, beaten when short of room inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 6l behind Canford Cliffs (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.

      Vita Venturi (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on well final furlong to lead last 50 yards, won at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd beating Obama Rule (9-0) by 3/4l, 20 ran.

      Bea Remembered 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders in 3rd/4th, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Emperor Claudius (8-13) at Curragh 1m Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.