Racecards
14:45 Listowel (IRE)
Harvest Festival 16th-22nd September Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- €7,000 added
- Winner: €4,830
- 2nd: €1,120
- 3rd: €490
- 4th: €280
- Form 53383-0
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer B F Murphy
- Jockey R J Jones
soon mid-division, no extra from before 2 out (normal 3 out), pulled up before straight
- Form 28008-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey M P Walsh
mid-division best, 11th 2 out (normal 3 out), soon no impression
- Form 52284-4
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J A Berry
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
chased leaders, ridden in 8th 2 out (normal 3 out), soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 000-9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey P Townend
towards rear for most, no impression 2 out (normal 3 out)
- Form 075606-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer L Walshe
- Jockey B J Cooper
towards rear, closer in 9th 2 out (normal 3 out), soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 070-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey S W Flanagan
soon towards rear, hampered 5 out (normal 6 out), ridden next, soon no impression
- Form 0P00-P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey S J Hassett
keen hold, soon tracked leaders, close up from before 3 out (normal 4 out) 2nd 2 out (normal 3 out), soon on terms, led after last (normal 2 out) and stayed on best
- Form 760/6-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey R M Power
led and disputed, lost place from 5 out (normal 6 out), 6th 2 out (normal 3 out), soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 55536-9
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J A Berry
- Jockey A F O'Neill
mid-division, pecked after 3rd, slow jump next, soon towards rear, no impression 2 out (normal 3 out)
- Form 00790-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Donncha Duggan
- Jockey P A Gallagher
soon mid-division, closed to track leaders 2 out (normal 3 out), on terms into straight, headed after last (normal 2 out), soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 7943-8P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer E O'Grady
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
close up and disputed lead, 3rd 2 out (normal 3 out), soon no extra
- Form 20F3/90-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer L J Archdeacon
- Jockey B Hayes
soon mid-division, 10th 2 out (normal 3 out), soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
- Form 8778/P-9
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer Maurice Barry
- Jockey I J Power
prominent, in front 2 out (normal 3 out), soon headed and no impression under pressure into straight, kept on same pace
- Form 5270/PP-
- Age 13
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer C Coakley
- Jockey N J O'Shea
soon mid-division, closer in 7th 2 out (normal 3 out), soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
- Form 0000/0-8
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer M L Fagan
- Jockey J L Cullen
tracked leaders, fell 5 out (normal 6 out), dead
- Form F44U-07
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer L Walshe
- Jockey P T Enright
soon chased leaders, weakened and pulled up after 3 out, injured
- Form 80070/0-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
always towards rear, ridden from 5 out (normal 6 out), no extra from before 2 out (normal 3 out), completely tailed off
- Form 743F5-1
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer D G Murphy
- Jockey T C Carroll
soon chased leaders, 5th 2 out (normal 3 out), ridden to chase principals and no impression straight, kept on same pace
A Lou Ela (IRE)
176- Form 07/05PP-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey Reserve 1
- Form 800-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Form 710000/
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
Verdict
Rather Curious is still a maiden after 15 starts and is probably a few pounds high in the weights. Klassy reverts to hurdling but this looks more a confidence booster after a couple of poor runs over fences. Milano Bay is blinkered for the first time and has shown a glimmer of ability and the point-to-point winner What A Diva reverts to hurdling on a low enough mark to make her presence felt. PRETTY HAPPY has won just once in 32 starts over timber but her recent form is probably good enough to take this moderate contest though a glance at the betting may bring its rewards.
Formwatch
Klassy (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Mid-division, a bit slow 6 out, no extra 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Island Peak (10-7) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-109 in May.
Better Than Conan (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, went a bit wide on bend after 5 out, soon no impression, 8th of 15, 25l behind Coldstonesober (10-13) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Pretty Happy (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 19, 13l behind Dunroe Boy (10-4) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in May.
One Hit Wonder 25-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 9th of 23, 17l behind Iron Duke (10-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May.
Last Hassle (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, left moderate 6th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 33l behind Millieann (11-4) at Cork 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Mazellie (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, 9th 4 out, soon no impression, 16th of 23, 27l behind Iron Duke (10-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May.
Parthian Empire 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, 10th from 7 out, no extra approaching 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by See Double You (11-4) at Limerick 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in May, 14 ran.
Garryglass (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, 10th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 10th of 17, 33l behind Cerveza Dinero (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Rather Curious (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Led and disputed, mistake and reminders 5th, soon headed, under pressure in 6th 5 out, no extra approaching 3 out, 9th of 14, 38l behind See Double You (11-4) at Limerick 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in May.
Milano Bay (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Prominent, slight mistake and weakened from 5 out, 12th of 16, well behind Baresi (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in May.
Clara More (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th 6 out, no extra and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by The Amarillo Kid (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase gf, 13 ran.
Dr Bennett (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 23, well behind Sorted (10-1) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-116 in Apr.
Ballymac's Present (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Hampered 1st, soon behind, mistake 4th, never a factor, tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Definite Class (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mrs beg chs gd in May.
Champion Gold (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, lost place from 6 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Baby's Hot (10-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jun '11, 17 ran.
Vintage Lace (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Soon prominent, on terms approaching 6th, soon led, headed approaching straight and no extra when hampered, kept on same pace, 8th of 15, 32l behind Turnonthegas (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Play The Wing 20-1 (11-11) Always behind, mistake 5th, soon no impression, 7th of 11, well behind Drumlister (10-11) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gf.
Rempress (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, no threat in straight, weakened, 14th of 19, well behind Smile Crocodile (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar.
Watt A Diva (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Chsd ldrs, 4th 1/2way & 3rd 4out, chall up bef 2out, ld bef last, so best, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in May beating Glenwood Girl (11-4) by 2l, 11 ran.
A Lou Ela (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Alw in rr, pu 3out, in a race won by Mae's Choice (12-0) at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gs in Dec, 16 ran.
Spiritinthesky (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Jumped high 1st, always towards rear, last of 17, well behind Spring Heeled (11-8) at Galway 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Under The Arch (USA) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, 12th of 20, 26l behind Bagber (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy in Mar '11.