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15:40 Punchestown (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123)
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 120y
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €30,000 added
- Winner: €18,000
- 2nd: €6,000
- 3rd: €3,000
- 4th: €1,500
- Form 2111-11
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer C Bowe
- Jockey J C Gainford
towards rear, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 12th entering straight, kept on same pace from before last
- Form 5145B1
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 123
soon mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra next
- Form P31158
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer P C O'Connor
- Jockey A McCurtin
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed 4 out, soon narrow lead, ridden and joined after 2 out, headed entering straight, kept on same pace
- Form 3/49F31-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey K Brogan
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out
- Form 302180
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression in moderate 9th entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 50-1165
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey H Morgan
held up in mid-division, ridden into 5th 2 out, no impression in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form U19394
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey G Brouder
held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden into 6th 2 out, no impression in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace
Majurca (FR)
87- Form 414F5/0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey Mr L J Carberry
always towards rear, no extra after 4 out, pulled up before last
- Form 6/5524-9
- Age 10
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey T Joseph Kelly
chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
- Form 43FP37
- Age 10
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 119
led, joined 4 out, soon headed, ridden and slight mistake next, weakened
- Form 710-228
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey P J Cawley
chased leaders, slight mistakes 3rd and 4th, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
- Form 263921
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey R J Condon
mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, pressed leader 3 out, pecked 2 out, soon ridden to dispute, headed before last, kept on same pace
- Form 9-46114
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D Robinson
soon held up towards rear, progress 3 out, ridden into 7th after 2 out, under pressure in 4th before last, kept on run-in
- Form 6-15671
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey C P McNamara
held up, towards rear halfway, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace straight
- Form 724631
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey Jack Brendan Foley
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 0-62P87
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Colm Murphy
- Jockey M M McDonagh
soon mid-division, ridden into 8th and no impression after 2 out, 7th and slight mistake last, kept on same pace
Someday
53- Form F3/U359
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Yvonne Latta
- Jockey M P O'Connor
mid-division early, soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
- Form 5-6454
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S D Torrens
settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, improved to press leaders 3 out, disputed travelling well after 2 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on well run-in
- Form 32261P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey D P Maxwell
always towards rear, ridden and slight mistake 3 out, no extra and slight mistake next
- Form 906717
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 111
held up, some progress into 9th after 4 out, ridden and no extra next
- Form 3206P6
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer K F O'Donnell
- Jockey L Quinlan
held up, swift progress to chase leaders after 6th, ridden and no extra before 3 out
- Form 038562
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey B Browne
soon towards rear, no extra before 3 out, pulled up before last
- Form 473P89
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer S G Walsh
- Jockey D P Holden
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
- Form 553158
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey T N Brett
mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 644891
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, no extra entering straight
- Form 212355
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 103
- Form 252166
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 103
- Form U2306-0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 100
Verdict
Mt Leinster Gold, unbeaten since his debut between the flags, has won over 2m and 3m in his two starts over timber so this should prove ideal and Jordan Gainford's claim is a massive plus. Stand Off stepped up to this trip at Fairyhouse and won with a bit in hand though has an 8lb rise to overcome. Falak was purchased after landing a claiming hurdle at Galway and has won his last two at Dundalk while Mandarin Monarch was in fine form on the Flat and over timber last summer. Guiri looks to have been kept back for this while Fortune Street came good over the trip at Wexford and Oscar Thyne reverts to hurdles after scoring over fences at Clonmel and has more to offer. THE GREAT WHITE was beaten a long way behind Low Lie The Fields here in January but it was a different matter at Limerick last week where he was impressive. He's up 11lb but still on a lowly mark and a quick double beckons.
Formwatch
Mt Leinster Gold (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Chased leader and close up at times, led entering straight, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in, reduced advantage close home, won at Wexford 3m Good - Yielding in Apr beating Rocky's Howya (11-4) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Stand Off (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, tracked leaders going well 2 out, soon pushed along and progress, on terms approaching last where not fluent, ridden to lead final 100 yards, stayed on best, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr beating Fox Fearless (10-7) by 3/4l, 22 ran.
Sullane Hill (IRE) 18-1 (11-10) Prominent early, 3rd at 5th, lost place 4 out and soon pushed along towards rear, weakened, 8th of 10, dist behind Blanketontheground (10-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Falak (IRE) 10-3 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway in straight and ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar beating Nightly Wailing (10-0) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Flash De Touzaine (FR) 40-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 8th approaching 8th, one pace from before straight, 12th of 16, 29 1/4l behind Atlantic Shore (10-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Gabbys Cross (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Waited with, a little keen, slight mistake 2nd, 11th approaching 8th where not fluent, pushed along and closed and effort from before 2 out, challenged and slight mistake last, one pace after, 5th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Atlantic Shore (10-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Isotope (IRE) 40-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders early, soon rear of mid-division and well of pace before halfway, 11th before 2 out, some headway approaching last and kept on run-in to go 4th close home, 4th of 20, 15l behind Shanroe (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Majurca (FR) 28-1 (11-10) Waited with, 13th after 2nd, some headway 4th, one pace from before 2 out, 11th of 17, 34l behind Capilano Bridge (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Tesseract (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Mid-division, mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd, 9th approaching 8th where mistake, impeded 10th, kept on same pace from 3 out, 9th of 15, 35 1/4l behind Mindsmadeup (11-0) at Galway 2m 7f hcp sft in Jul.
Bay Hill (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Held up, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 26 1/2l behind Ornua (11-10) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Mandarin Monarch (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and switched right under 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Glorious Zoff (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Jan.
Fortune Street (FR) 10-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd before straight, ridden to challenge entering straight, narrow lead 2 out, kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr beating Lucky Tenner (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Low Lie The Fields (IRE) 9-4fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and closer approaching straight, 3rd 2 out and soon no impression on winner, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Carrolls Cottage (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Oscar Thyne (IRE) 3-1jfav (12-0) Chased leaders, some slight mistakes, slightly impeded 3rd and mid-division, 6th after 8th, closed up 9th, travelling smoothly approaching straight, soon led, pressed from 2 out, stayed on well to assert run-in, won at Clonmel 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Mount Melleray (12-0) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Takarengo (IRE) 5-4fav (11-13) Prominent, slow jump 1st, slightly slow 2nd and pushed along briefly, 5th after 6th, pushed along again from 4 out, soon effort on outer, on terms from 2 out, led and stayed on best close home, won at Cork 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Mar beating James Fort (11-13) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
All About Joe (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division at halfway, no impression from 3 out, 7th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Papal Lodge (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Someday 22-1 (11-9) Waited with, slight mistake 4th, soon raced in 15th, slight mistake 6th, headway and switched right after 3 out, slight mistake next, kept on same pace without threatening from before last, 9th of 19, 8 1/2l behind Rebel Early (11-6) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Guiri (GER) 6-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, closer 2 out and headway entering straight, soon ridden and 3rd before last, no impression run-in, 4th of 20, 9l behind Dysart Diamond (11-6) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Bigz Belief (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Pushed along briefly early, soon prominent and chased clear leader in 2nd, took closer order from before straight, on terms over 2f out and slightly bumped with rival, soon led, asserted and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Apr beating Trump Card (9-10) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Master Artist (IRE) 4-1fav (11-9) Rear of mid-division, moderate 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 14, dist behind Ballyadam Destiny (10-8) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp gd in Apr.
Rightplacerightime (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) In rear, moderate 10th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 6th of 14, 28l behind Ballyadam Destiny (10-8) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp gd in Apr.
Difficult Decision (IRE) 17-2 (11-13) Tracked leader, led before 4th, disputed after 5th, led before 9th, headed 4 out, led after 3 out, joined 2 out, led before last where joined, headed and ridden run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Beating The Odds (11-8) at Thurles 3m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Exit Eleven (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra after 2 out, 9th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Mt Leinster Gold (11-12) at Wexford 3m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Fou Diligence (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 22, 23 1/4l behind Stand Off (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
The Great White (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid-division towards inner, 8th halfway, progress to 3rd after 3 out, pushed along entering straight, led 2 out, asserted before last, stayed on strongly to go further clear run-in, easily, won at Limerick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr beating Definiteadare (12-0) by 11l, 16 ran.
Jiving Jerry (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Towards rear, some headway before 4 out, closer in 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression between final 2, no extra run-in, 5th of 20, 15l behind Shanroe (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Oneknightmoreihope (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 3rd on outer, went 2nd 4 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 6th of 11, 17l behind Low Lie The Fields (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Breezy Bell (GER) 10-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division on outer, progress 3 out, improved to dispute lead before 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, no extra, 6th of 16, 6 3/4l behind Paula's Prayer (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.