Racecards
12:30 Naas (IRE)
Sobac Soil.ie Launches Soil UK Ltd Maiden
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 5f 205y
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Form 02
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
chased leaders on near side, pushed along and headway 2f out, soon on terms, ridden and led narrowly inside final furlong, kept on well to just prevail
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer Mrs A M O'Shea
- Jockey Adrian O'Shea
waited with in mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression in 3rd inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey C T Keane
held up towards rear on near side, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 844562
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer Joseph Murray
- Jockey James J Doyle
tracked leaders on far side, on terms 1 1/2f out, ridden and narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on well, just failed
- Form 08
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 2625
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey N M Crosse
went right from stalls and briefly pushed along, soon tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 3/76
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J C Shearman
- Jockey W M Lordan
mid-division, ridden and no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer R Brabazon
- Jockey G F Carroll
held up towards rear, raced keenly, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
- Form 330223
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer J A Stack
- Jockey A J Slattery
prominent, soon disputed lead, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 08
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
prominent, soon disputed lead, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Charles Weld
- Jockey C D Hayes
slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
- Form 87
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey R P Whelan
chased leaders, ridden and no extra 2f out
Verdict
Micky The Steel had Notoriously Risky a neck behind when runner-up over 5f at Navan recently with Inishmot Prince running on well into fifth and Haemje well beaten. The former was staying on the better so the longer trip should be in his favour. Prince Hector has been showing good pace over further so dropping back in trip could do the trick but CARLTON BANKS ran so well at the Curragh that a repeat would probably suffice. Jonny Levins' charge stayed on strongly that day after missing the break and normal progress can see him go one better.
Formwatch
Carlton Banks (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Dwelt and pushed along briefly, towards rear, closer in 6th halfway, no impression from 2f out until kept on well without threatening winner inside final furlong, 2nd near finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Jeroboam (9-7) at Curragh 6f mdn gd in Sep.
Diamondsinthesand (IRE) Footstepsinthesand gelding out of La Dama Boba.
Inishmot Prince (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Ran loose before start, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 5th inside final furlong, no impression on leaders, 5th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Elanora (9-2) at Navan 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Mickey The Steel 9-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1 1/2f out, edged 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without reaching winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Elanora (9-2) at Navan 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Noble Glory (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 19 1/2l behind Shabaya (9-2) at Galway 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Prince Hector (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Prominent, soon raced in 3rd and pushed along at stages, effort straight, one pace over 1f out, 5th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Dante's Pass (9-7) at Listowel 1m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Haemje (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Dwelt, soon settled behind leaders, ridden in 5th halfway, no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Elanora (9-2) at Navan 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Let's Believe (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3f out, under pressure over 2f out, ridden and weakened 1 1/2f out, last of 14, 20 1/4l behind Royal Blend (9-2) at Limerick 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Notoriously Risky 9-4 (9-2) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression on leader over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Elanora (9-2) at Navan 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Two Metres Apart (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, dropped to 11th halfway, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 9 1/4l behind Montego Bay (9-2) at Naas 7f mdn fll Yielding - Soft in May.
Wow (IRE) Style Vendome filly out of Shagra.
Wychwood Whisper (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Rear, 11th 2 1/2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 14, 9l behind Bears Hug (9-7) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Oct.