Racecards
15:20 Limerick (IRE)
Limerick G.A.A. Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Good, Good to Yielding in places
- Surface: Turf
- €4,900 added
- Winner: €3,361
- 2nd: €763
- 3rd: €322
- 4th: €175
- Form 21F/008-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer P Fenton
- Jockey B T O'Connell
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no extra, 5th when slight mistake last
- Form 46902-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Mrs P Dobbs
- Jockey B J Geraghty
rear of mid-division on outer, headway from 4 out, ridden in 6th before 2 out, no impression when slight mistake last
- Form 9F705-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, improved to lead entering straight, ridden and kept on well from 2 out
- Form 109/608-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Ronan O'Dwyer
- Jockey R M Power
tracked leader in 2nd, weakened from 5 out
- Form 27001-2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out
- Form 000/7P5-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer I Madden
- Jockey P F Mangan
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
- Form 908129-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer John A Supple
- Jockey J P Holly
tracked leaders, closer in 2nd and ridden 2 out, kept on same pace from last
- Form 4008-P6
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
in rear, last 4 out, headway from next, ridden in 10th entering straight, 7th 2 out, kept on one paced
- Form 86B732-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer P M Pierce
- Jockey M W Bowes
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out
- Form 0R1F9P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey P T Enright
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 08090F-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer A K Wyse
- Jockey D J Condon
mid-division, weakened from 3 out
- Form 0U000-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
in rear, no impression from 4 out
- Form 460735-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 4th 3 out, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in
- Form B900-7
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer John G Carr
- Jockey I J McCarthy
towards rear, ridden and kept on one paced from 3 out
- Form 9609-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey J L Cullen
mid-division on outer, progress into 6th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next
- Form 0990-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey S W Jackson
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out
- Form 80004-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey Paul Carberry
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 4 out
Verdict
Barry Geraghty has been in unstoppable form recently and Pru Dobbs has taken the opportunity to book him for FACE FACTS, who is improving fast and showed real battling qualities to score at Ballinrobe. He can complete a double though Seamies Dream, a real fast-ground lover, scored at Clonmel at around this trip before just finding two miles on the short side at Sligo. Mr Nobody has shown nothing but that won't concern followers of Tony Martin and Ruby Walsh though Carrigeen Eile has been making some progress and was only just touched off by Turnonthegas at Wexford. Baby's Hot, a close third to the selection at Ballinrobe, is first reserve and would have an obvious chance if getting a run.
Formwatch
Strange Encounter (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division 9th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from after next, 8th of 16, 12l behind Whatsabillion (10-12) at Wexford 3m hcp hdl 80-109 in Apr.
Face Facts (IRE) 11-4fav (11-3) Held up, progress into 7th after 2 out, chased leaders approaching last, stayed on well under pressure run-in to lead near finish, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr beating Like The Da (11-5) by nk, 15 ran.
Three Way Bond (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, closed to chase leaders approaching 6 out, 2nd approaching straight, soon dropped to 3rd and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 24l behind Galant Ferns (11-5) at Limerick 3m nov hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Gers Benefit (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Soon led, headed 4 out, on terms again approaching straight, soon headed and no impression, 8th of 20, 29l behind Betty Is A Lady (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Seamies Dream (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) Soon mid-division, 7th after 3 out, 4th approaching next, 2nd approaching straight, led after last, headed and kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Benefitthewest (10-9) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Max Drive (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 5th 3 out, soon ridden, no extra before next, 5th of 10, 6l behind According To Him (9-13) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in May '10.
Burnswood (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, driven along on inner entering straight, no impression after 2 out, 9th of 25, 14l behind Cantrell (10-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Mr Nobody (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, mistake 6th, last next, passing beaten horses when badly hampered last, 6th of 11, 48l behind Pokfulham (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Carrigeen Eile (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Soon mid-division, progress from before 6 out, 3rd after 2 out, ridden to challenge and dispute lead last, kept on well and headed run-in, not match winner, 2nd of 16, nk behind Turnonthegas (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 in Apr.
Newcastle Blaze (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, progress to chase leaders approaching 3 out, no extra from before straight, pulled up before last, in a race won by Bold Present (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar, 16 ran.
Gorgeous Abby (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th early, no extra from 3 out, 14th of 18, 47l behind Like The Da (10-11) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
Fayre Cross (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Never better than mid-division, fell last, in a race won by Baizically (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft in Mar, 16 ran.
Sherika (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Mid-division best, never a factor, 12th of 24, 25l behind Mr Eko (11-10) at Cork 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Sweet Spirit (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Behind, headway into moderate 6th before straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening, 5th of 15, 6l behind Viaduct Bud (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
Chapter Eleven (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Soon towards rear, 11th after 3 out, soon no impression, kept on, 7th of 14, 11l behind Benefitthewest (10-9) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Nuggets Of Wisdom (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, moderate 7th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 16, well behind Bold Present (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar.
Twentyeleven (IRE) 28-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, 37l behind Tilly Ann (10-7) at Clonmel 2m mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Apr.
Baby's Hot (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 4th after 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure from before last, 3rd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Face Facts (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
Kitts Delight (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 15th of 28, 42l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
The Three Colleens (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Led, slight mistake 4th, headed halfway, weakened 4 out, 21st of 22, well behind Turnonthegas (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
Satwa King (FR) 12-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 10th approaching 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from after next, 6th of 18, 26l behind Moon Dice (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.