Racecards
12:40 Navan (IRE)
I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €14,000 added
- Winner: €9,660
- 2nd: €2,239
- 3rd: €980
- 4th: €560
- Form 9-P3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey M J Ferris
chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
- Form PP31P-8
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Stewart
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, 11th entering straight, ridden and no impression 3 out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
towards rear, jumped left and unseated rider 3rd
- Form 4903-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
mid-division, ridden into 8th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 004
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey K C Sexton
always towards rear, slight mistakes 1st and 6th, ridden and no impression before straight
- Form 34/992-6
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Croke
- Jockey M J Bolger
mid-division, ridden and no extra before straight
- Form P-3321
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey D N Russell
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight
- Form 2/22-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey B J Cooper
led and disputed, led before 4th, pressed entering straight, ridden in lead 2 out, headed last, no extra run-in and dropped to 3rd
- Form 0-7P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J B Kane
towards rear for most, slow 4th and trailing, no impression before straight, kept on one pace closing stages
Tailspin (IRE)
252- Form 4-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey M P Walsh
soon led and disputed, mistake 5th, headed before 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, no extra 3 out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J H Culloty
- Jockey A E Lynch
led and disputed, 3rd after 3rd, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 1-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 3 out, stayed on to lead last, kept on well run-in
- Form 4-533
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey M A Enright
settled behind leaders, closer in 6th halfway, ridden and slightly hampered 3 out, no impression on leaders in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace
Bull Ride (IRE)
231- Form 2P-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey K M Donoghue
mid-division, 10th halfway, progress into 6th before straight, ridden in 4th and no impression on leaders 3 out, 5th next, kept on one pace
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey B J Geraghty
chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd before straight, ridden 3 out, kept on from before last, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no impression on winner
- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey P T Enright
held up towards rear, some progress into moderate 14th before straight,. ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey N P Madden
mid-division best, ridden and no extra before straight
- Form 67
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey L P Dempsey
always towards rear, ridden and no impression before straight
- Form FP6831-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer G Stewart
- Jockey P E Corbett
held up towards rear, progress into 13th before straight, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
- Form 2U4-668
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J Cullen
- Jockey S W Flanagan
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out
- Form 00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer W J McLernon
- Jockey C D Maxwell
mid-division, progress into 9th after 4 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out
- Form 60
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer B R Hamilton
- Jockey M P Fogarty
towards rear for most, no impression before straight, kept on one pace straight
Verdict
A huge field here but POTTERS POINT is likely to start at short odds. It took him four runs to gain his first success in a Punchestown bumper but the £260,000 purchase has the pedigree and scope to make a smart jumper. Mick Thonic hasn't been seen since landing a minor race over hurdles in France as a three year old but is one for the notebook as is Woodland Opera, whose bumper victory over Fugi Mountain at Leopardstown in January was greatly enhanced when the runner up subsequently completed a hat trick. Coney Island showed his inexperience on his racecourse debut in what looked a better than average Naas maiden three weeks ago and can go well in a race that should provide pointers for the future.
Formwatch
Bee An Aristocrat (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, slight mistake 1st, trailing before 5 out, mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression, some late headway into moderate 3rd before last, 3rd of 5, 28 1/2l behind South Circle (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn Yielding in Nov.
Charlie Mon (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Tr ldrs, no impress aftr 3out, ko, 8th of 11, 37 1/2l behind Cousin Bill (12-2) at Necarne 3m in May.
Island Eddie (IRE) Trans Island gelding out of Basically Supreme.
Jack Slade (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Towards rear, soon well off pace, improved to chase leaders in 3rd from 3f out, one pace from 2f out, 3rd of 8, 20 3/4l behind Danielle's Journey (11-7) at Down Royal 2m Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Mordecai (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leader, disputed from 2nd, slight mistakes 5th and 4 out, ridden in 2nd 3 out, soon no extra, slight mistake 2 out, weakened and tailed off, 4th of 5, dist behind South Circle (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn Yielding in Nov.
My Simon (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, dist behind Fagan (11-7) at Ayr 2m (6) gd in Oct.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 4-9fav (12-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved into 3rd 6f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Aug beating Lord Fendale (12-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Potters Point (IRE) 11-8fav (12-0) Soon led, still travelling smoothly straight, ridden over 1f out and edged left, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m gd in May beating Don't Touch It (12-0) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Scenic Star (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always in rear, mistake 1st, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Nov.
Tailspin (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, dropped to 7th 5f out, ridden 3f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Art Of Security (12-0) at Navan 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Westbury Lad (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Leinster Lass.
Woodland Opera (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in touch in rear, progress to track leaders 5f out, 3rd 3f out, ridden to lead entering straight, stayed on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Jan beating Fugi Mountain (11-12) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Bobo Mac (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress approaching straight and ridden in 4th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4 3/4l behind Dreambaby (11-0) at Galway 2m Yielding in Oct.
Bull Ride (IRE) Evens (11-9) Pr, ld 3rd mstk 8th, hdd 3out, sn no extra, pu st, at Templemore 3m mdn sft in Apr.
Coney Island (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear at slow pace early, pushed along approaching 3 out where slightly awkward, last before straight, progress approaching 2 out on outer and wandered slightly, no impression in 3rd at last, flicked tail and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Chesterfieldavenue (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Moroval (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division on outer, ridden over 4f out, weakened, 8th of 11, 14 1/2l behind Ballela Boy (11-7) at Naas 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Spring Forward (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up, a little keen, slightly slow 4th and 6th, pushed along from 3 out, 6th into straight, no impression from before 2 out, no extra, 8th of 9, 21 1/4l behind Squouateur (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Steamboat Bill (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3f out, no impression, 7th of 9, dist behind Balko Des Flos (11-7) at Sligo 2m 2f sft in May.
Howwouldsheno (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Mid div, 7th 1/2way, gd prog to 2nd 5out, jnd ldr 3out, wo 2out, qcknd 2l clr str, 3l adv last, kow flat, all out line, won at Taylorstown 3m mdn gs in May beating Steel's Cotton (11-11) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Our Seaside Lady (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, lost place and no extra from before 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Bellshill (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
She'sournightmare (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, stumbled and lost place after 6f, 8th halfway, no extra under 4f out, weakened, completely tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind Rosshaven Lady (11-9) at Limerick 2m gd in Jun.
Twilight Shadow (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) A little keen, soon close up, led over 4f out, headed before straight, soon no extra, 11th of 16, dist behind Poetic Lady (11-3) at Roscommon 2m gd in Jul.
Mick Thonic (FR) (10-5) won at Vichy 2m 1f in Aug beating Amur (10-3) by 3l, 11 ran.