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15:40 Punchestown (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123)
- 24 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €30,000 added
- Winner: €18,450
- 2nd: €5,700
- 3rd: €2,700
- 4th: €1,200
- Form 20-8004
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey B Browne
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression in rear after 3 out, eased in straight
- Form 3/127-71
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
mid-division on outer, 9th halfway, pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression after next, soon no extra
- Form 359415
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey C J Orr
mid-division, slight mistake 4th, headway on outer 2 out and went 3rd entering straight, ridden to challenge before last where not fluent, led briefly run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
Falak (IRE)
198- Form 52S-013
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Katie O'Farrell
mid-division on inner, headway 2 out and went 2nd approaching straight, pushed along to challenge before last where mistake, kept on one pace run-in, no impression closing stages
- Form 9F07P1
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 122
towards rear, slightly hampered after 4th, some headway after 3 out, mid-division entering straight and kept on one pace
- Form 6/6-6511
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
mid-division, some headway before 2 out and progress between horses to go 4th entering straight, switched left and ridden before last, kept on well run-in to lead final 100 yards, drifted left close home
- Form 79-0565
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, some headway on outer 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, kept on one pace
- Form 0-85UF0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey A McCurtin
prominent early, 8th halfway, no extra approaching straight, behind and pulled up before last
- Form 2-15321
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 120
mid-division, pushed along in 9th after 2 out, 7th and mistake last, no impression and kept on one pace run-in
- Form P/F32-1P
- Age 11
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 119
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, eased before last
- Form 873211
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 119
mid-division, pushed along 2 out and soon no extra, weakened
- Form 702F9P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer R McNally
- Jockey P V O'Brien
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along before 2 out and soon no impression, no extra approaching last
- Form 9/59412
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey D J McInerney
rear of mid-division on outer, no extra from 2 out, weakened, never a factor
- Form F61-836
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey C P McNamara
mid-division, pushed along in 10th after 2 out and no impression approaching last, under pressure and kept on one pace
- Form 00F151
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer S Crawley
- Jockey E O'Connell
prominent, slight mistake 1st, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 2 out, no impression in 6th before last, no extra run-in
- Form 812214
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey P J Vaughan
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead approaching 3 out, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon no extra
- Form F13414
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer C O'Keeffe
- Jockey R P Treacy
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, headway to lead 2 out, pushed along and joined before last where not fluent, no extra run-in
Visioman (FR)
124- Form 2D2305
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey A W Short
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra approaching last
- Form 0-61210
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer P Roche
- Jockey Mr L P Gilligan
rear of mid-division on inner, checked after 4th, hampered on bend after 6th, switched left and 12th after 2 out, ridden and headway on outer approaching last, kept on well run-in to go 3rd close home, nearest at finish
- Form 641685
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer C O'Keeffe
- Jockey C Brassil
always towards rear, no extra from 2 out, eased in straight, never a factor
- Form P12974
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 4th, ridden and no impression after 2 out, under pressure and kept on one pace in straight
Big Nick
46- Form 2-453
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D P Holden
mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and no extra after next, eased in straight
- Form 267P51
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer P C O'Connor
- Jockey K J Brouder
towards rear, never a factor, detached halfway, pushed along and kept on one pace from 2 out
- Form 8-43100
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer T Foley
- Jockey C A Landers
prominent and led from 1st, headed approaching 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 6th entering straight, no extra from before last
- Form 712138
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 109
- Form U17-0P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 107
Verdict
The last six renewals have seen two 25/1 chances and a 33/1 successful. Plenty of interest from the UK here as Philip Hobbs sends the progressive Musical Slave for a hat-trick bid, though his two victories in March came over the minimum trip. Nicely Indeed is another on a three-timer for Philip Kirby though he went up 12lb for completing a Sedgefield double. Duc De Beauchene hasn't had much experience but David Pipe wouldn't be sending a Plumpton winner here without good cause and he could be well handicapped. Ballyhome stays the trip well, as he showed when scoring over 2m7f at Market Rasen, and could be the pick of the raiders. CONRON has been here twice and won both times. He's never been over the trip but easily won a Flat handicap over 2m at Clonmel on his reappearance a couple of weeks ago and, with his yard in excellent form, can continue his progress. Stable companion Press Conference makes his handicap debut after just two runs over timber and this looks tough.
Formwatch
Miles To Memphis (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division early, 6th after 5th, improved to challenge between last 2, kept on without matching prinicpals run-in, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Maeve's Choice (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Press Conference (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, closed up from 3 out, soon on terms, led run-in and stayed on best, won at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Dec beating Annamix (11-4) by 2 3/4l, 15 ran.
Conron (IRE) 13-2 (10-0) Soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, on terms straight, led 2f out, stayed on well to assert final furlong, won at Clonmel 2m hcp Yielding in Apr beating Mastermind (8-13) by 4 3/4l, 14 ran.
Falak (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened, 15th of 18, 26 1/4l behind Neverushacon (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Fine Theatre (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Soon disputed lead, led from 7th, soon went on, reduced lead and headed into straight, regained lead run-in and stayed on well, won at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Brave Out (11-6) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Musical Slave (IRE) 4-5fav (11-0) Held up, not fluent 3rd or 4 out, headway on outside approaching 3 out, led 2 out, edged right flat, kept on well, won at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gs in Mar beating Landsman (11-8) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Rock De Baune (FR) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, progress 2 out, ridden into 5th entering straight, 3rd and no impression on leaders last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 23, 4 1/4l behind Cuneo (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 3 out and no extra after next, weakened, 11th of 12, dist behind Sole Pretender (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Ballyhome (IRE) 15-8fav (11-1) Tracked leaders on inside, not fluent 5th, switched left before 2 out, led at 2 out, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Mar beating Faithful Mount (10-9) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Hows Patsy (IRE) 13-2 (11-8) Mid-division, no impression before 3 out, soon no extra and eased approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Nicely Indeed (IRE) 15-8fav (11-6) Held up in rear, keen early, smooth headway 3 out, led before last, drew clear flat, impressive, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Jan beating Triangle Rock (11-1) by 6l, 7 ran.
The Jam Man (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, progress 3f out, 6th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Hasanabad (9-7) at Tipperary 1m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Duc De Beauchene (FR) 11-2 (11-12) Held up in touch in last pair, headway on outside chasing leaders 3 out, ridden and hung right between last 2, went 2nd and hung right run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Gleno (11-5) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Mac N Cheese (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Waited with, raced on outer and jumped left at times, 8th after 8th, no extra and one pace straight, 6th of 10, dist behind Sizing Rome (11-0) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Thereisnodoubt (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Disputed lead, headed 3rd, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar beating From Eden (11-3) by 8l, 19 ran.
From Eden (USA) 9-4fav (11-6) Held up in touch, headway 3 out, ridden before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 13 3/4l behind Carrolls Milan (11-5) at Perth 3m 3f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Kilbarry Lilly (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Mid-division early, closer in 4th after 6th, effort straight, one pace from before last, 4th of 10, 7l behind Crossed My Mind (10-7) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Visioman (FR) 20-1 (11-10) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, slightly hampered 4 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression in 4th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 23, 15 1/4l behind The Church Gate (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Bay Hill (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Mid-division and 5th from halfway, lost place from 4 out and pushed along after next, no extra from 2 out, 10th of 12, 19 3/4l behind Just Get Cracking (11-9) at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Kilbarry Way (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th, 4th 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression, 5th of 13, 16l behind Darver Star (10-9) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Benny In Milan (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, headway straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening, 4th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Youcantcallherthat (10-6) at Cork 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Big Nick 10-3 (11-12) Tracked leaders, blundered 1st, headway to dispute 3rd and led before next, slight mistake 4 out and joined next, pushed along and headed entering straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no impression and left 2nd at last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 14, 9 1/2l behind Aim For Glory (11-0) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Sullane Hill (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, badly hampered at 4th, headway into 4th 4 out, improved to lead entering straight, ridden and joined 2 out, stayed on well run-in, led close home, won at Wexford 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Apr beating Eclair De Rock (11-4) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Goaheadmakemyday (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, headway straight, kept on same pace from 2 out, 10th of 25, 9 1/4l behind Iknowwhereiamnow (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Fred The Foot (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Mid-division early, 7th after 5th, closed travelling smoothly straight, on terms between last 2, headed and kept on without matching front pair run-in, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Maeve's Choice (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Lady Ischia (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Soon chased leaders, 7th after 3rd, effort straight, kept on without matching front pair from before last, 3rd of 25, 3 1/4l behind Iknowwhereiamnow (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Diggin Deep (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Waited with, 9th from 6th, one pace from before 2 out, 8th of 13, 24 1/4l behind Lady Writer (11-11) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Abraham (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, 5th and no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Miss Snossyboots (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.