Racecards
13:50 Navan (IRE)
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- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
- Form P-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey B M Cash
mid-division best, never a factor
- Form 02450
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs John B Ross
- Jockey T J Doyle
mid-division, closer in 8th from 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out
- Form 0/55332
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Miss M McGuinness
- Jockey D J Casey
soon tracked leaders, stumbled approaching straight, 4th 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from after next
- Form 25/4674
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs G Callaghan
- Jockey K M Donoghue
chased leaders, a bit slow 4 out, challenged 2 out, ridden to lead last, stayed on well run-in
- Form 075/7-5
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey Kevin Thomas Coleman
soon led, headed when hit 3 out, soon no extra
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M Kelly
- Jockey A P Thornton
soon mid-division, no impression from 4 out
- Form 7/11704
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
rear of mid-division, no danger from 4 out, kept on
- Form 3-290
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Mr P A O'Sullivan
towards rear for much, no danger and kept on from 4 out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Mrs C O'Leary
- Jockey R C Colgan
soon mid-division, reminder 4th, soon no danger
- Form 4F-727
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey E J O'connell
chased leaders, mistake 5 out and pushed along, no impression from before straight
- Form 5505
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey A P Heskin
prominent, struggling from before straight, kept on same pace
- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey B J Cooper
mid-division best, never a factor
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
soon mid-division, no extra from 4 out
Plato (JPN)
43- Form 860
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Declan Queally
- Jockey R J Jones
towards rear for much, no danger and kept on from 4 out
- Form 8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D J Condon
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, pushed along before 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure in 5th from 2 out
- Form 12333
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
soon prominent, on terms going well 3 out, headed and no impression under pressure from before last, kept on same pace
- Form 3-03465
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
always prominent, challenged and on terms from 3 out, headed and kept on same pace under pressure from last
- Form 9-7700
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey P D Kennedy
towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form 100
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
mid-division, no impression from 4 out
Verdict
HAWK FLIGHT and Tennis Cap were promoted to second and third in the race won by Burn And Turn at Leopardstown last month and there is very little between them here. Both are very consistent and deserve to win a race but preference is just for the former, who stayed on the better. The Amarillo Kid, a winning point-to-pointer and bumper, looked a progressive hurdler when a good fourth at Fairyhouse and should get competitive while Essexbridge failed to stay 2m4f at Down Royal after a very good run behind Folsom Blue at Limerick.
Formwatch
Ash Supreme (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Mid-division, driven along on inner approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 24th of 25, well behind Golanbrook (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 2f N H flat gd in May.
Derrychrin (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Mid-division, no threat after 3 out, 16th of 20, well behind Station Lane (10-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy.
Hawk Flight (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 5th approaching straight, no impression in 4th last, kept on one pace, finished 3rd but placed 2nd, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Burn And Turn (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Oconnells Pike (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th entering straight, no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 15l behind Changing Times (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl in Jan.
Rohans Bay (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Prominent, led from 2nd, strongly pressed and headed early straight, soon no extra, finished 6th but placed 5th, 5th of 13, 15l behind Burn And Turn (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Sarwin (USA) 100-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, no extra from 4 out, tailed off, last of 18, well behind Lamb Or Cod (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy.
The Amarillo Kid (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Prominent, disputed lead briefly before 5th, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra from 2 out, dropped to 4th before last, 4th of 18, 6l behind The Bosses Cousin (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy.
The Rattler Obrien (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 18, 46l behind The Bosses Cousin (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Aj Flyer (IRE) Celtic Swing gelding out of Northweststar.
Essexbridge 10-3fav (11-0) Towards rear, ridden in 9th approaching 3 out, no threat in straight, 7th of 13, 39l behind Followmeuptocarlow (10-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Fine Presentation (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Chased clear leader, moderate 8th halfway, 5th after 2 out, no impression in straight and kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 31l behind Joxer (11-10) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Hows The Chap (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division when mistake and almost unseated rider 1st, raced keenly, mid-division halfway, no extra approaching 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 19, well behind Days Ahead (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 3yo hdl in Oct '10.
Moyvore Sam (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from 2 out, weakened, 12th of 24, 33l behind Bat Masterson (10-13) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft.
Plato (JPN) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division best, never a factor, 10th of 16, well behind Jack Bene (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Protaras (USA) 9-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight and soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 13, 25l behind Burn And Turn (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Tennis Cap (FR) 6-4fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, soon pulled way into 2nd, led briefly in straight, headed just before last and no extra run-in, finished 4th but placed 3rd, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Burn And Turn (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Lough Roe Lady (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Prominent at slow pace, 3rd before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 13l behind Murchu (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Missus Archie (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 10th of 18, 42l behind The Bosses Cousin (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Chestnut Kate (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 17th of 24, 39l behind Bat Masterson (10-13) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft.
Dream Orchestra (IRE) Classic Cliche mare out of Eoin's Orchestra.