Racecards
13:50 Navan (IRE)
Navan Racecourse Maiden Hurdle
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Heavy (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €7,500
- 2nd: €2,500
- 3rd: €1,250
- 4th: €625
- Form 0-P5255
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey D A Jacob
tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd after 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 4th at last, no extra
- Form 38U732
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey K M Donoghue
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2 out, 3rd and no impression on leaders at last, kept on same pace
- Form 9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M Kelly
- Jockey S D Torrens
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 15-3107
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey I J Power
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey M P O'Connor
always behind, pushed along 2nd, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 1-67
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
led, jumped right at times, slight mistake and headed 3rd, not fluent 5th, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no impression on leaders
- Form 0-6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey J J Slevin
mid-division, pushed along in 10th 3 out, no impression
- Form FC-1375
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Paul Tobin
- Jockey S W Flanagan
towards rear, mistake 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 5P274
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D F O'Regan
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress
- Form 34
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs G Callaghan
- Jockey C D Maxwell
mid-division, pushed along in 7th 3 out, ridden next, no impression
- Form 000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer K Thornton
- Jockey L P Dempsey
always behind, trailing entering straight, never a factor
- Form 14-4P4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden to lead briefly and narrowly after last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
- Form 4/31132
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
prominent, took keen hold, led from 3rd, joined 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed narrowly and briefly after last, regained lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
- Form 2/08-54
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer F G Hand
- Jockey K E Buckley
tracked leaders early, bumped at 1st, mid-division at halfway, no impression from 3 out, weakened
- Form 1-P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
mid-division on inner, pushed along in 8th 3 out, 7th and slight mistake next, no impression
- Form 5-24220
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer M C Grassick
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
tracked leaders on outer, pushed along in 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th next, no impression
Verdict
Fameaftertheglory began the season over fences but has reverted to hurdles in better form, following a narrow defeat in novice company at Down Royal with another in a Punchestown maiden. Winning bumper Smooth Player did better when stepped up to 2m4f at Naas but dual bumper winner THECOMPANYSERGEANT had a battle with eventual winner Bialystok over this trip on the latter track and only went down by a head. He can go one better though Mollys Glory looks a major threat as she was only beaten half-a-length at Thurles before finishing mid-division in a Grade B handicap at Leopardstown.
Formwatch
Abu Hazem 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, big jump 1st, 11th halfway, pushed along from 3 out, no impression in 11th when badly hampered next, 12th of 15, dist behind Popova (11-5) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Bleu D'enfer (FR) 9-2 (11-0) Mid-division out wide, headway upside leader 3 out, every chance 2 out, soon pushed along and outpaced, weakened last, 5th of 7, 25 1/2l behind Serious Operator (11-7) at Newcastle 2m 4f (4) sft in Jan.
Fameaftertheglory 9-4 (11-12) Tracked leader, not fluent 4th, left in front after next, not fluent 6th, pushed along after 2 out, mistake last, ridden and headed run-in, kept on but not match winner, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Soldier Solid (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Kippers Company (IRE) 150-1 (9-8) Dwelt and reminder early, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened, last of 13, 24 1/2l behind Ebtsama (9-3) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Kitsilano (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, no impression in moderate 10th entering straight, no extra, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 29 1/4l behind Captains Nephew (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Loaded By Lunch (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Double Concerto.
Mister Bo (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out where slight mistake, weakened, 7th of 8, dist behind Hands Of Gold (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
O'hallorans Castle (IRE) 40-1 (11-10) Tracked leader, led at 2nd, soon headed, disputed lead at 3rd, headed before 4 out, lost place before 2 out where mistake, weakened, 6th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Volantis (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
One Big Bang (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 4th after 3 out, ridden in moderate 5th 2 out, no extra, 5th of 18, 34l behind Karuma Grey (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Ossifer Hops (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along 3 out, ridden in 6th next, moderate 5th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 15 1/4l behind Ho My Lord (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Run For Harry (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3f out, soon no impression on leaders, moderate 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 14 3/4l behind It's For Me (12-0) at Navan 2m sft in Jan.
Shanroe Act (IRE) 250-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 18, dist behind Karuma Grey (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Smooth Player (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 5th before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, 4th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 23, 9 3/4l behind Spillane's Tower (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Thecompanysergeant 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd 2 out, soon disputed lead, ridden and led at last, narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on well to strongly press winner to line, 2nd of 21, hd behind Bialystok (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Walter Grey (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Prominent, led after 2nd, disputed lead at 3rd, led narrowly before 4 out, pressed 2 out where not fluent, soon headed, dropped to 4th last where not fluent, no extra, 4th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Volantis (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Kap D'attente 16-5 (10-11) In touch, 3rd after 4th, 5th before 7th, lost place and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last, at Tramore 2m 6f mdn hvy in Jan.
Mollys Glory (IRE) 18-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along briefly after 2nd, hampered 5th, soon detached, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening, 11th of 22, 20 3/4l behind Ballybawn Belter (10-0) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Shesdoenwell (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway into 4th when left 3rd and pushed along 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 14, dist behind We Got This (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.