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16:15 Punchestown (IRE)
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 120y
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €75,000 added
- Winner: €45,000
- 2nd: €15,000
- 3rd: €7,500
- 4th: €3,750
- Form 1234
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
held up towards rear, ridden into 9th after 2 out, under pressure in 7th before last, kept on same pace
- Form 458731
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey M P Walsh
mid-division, slight mistake 5 out, hampered 2 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 6th entering straight, no extra before last
Gevrey (FR)
51- Form 213U52
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey J W Kennedy
mid-division, progress into 6th 2 out, ridden into 2nd entering straight, no impression on leader before last, kept on same pace
- Form 1141
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
chased leaders, hampered before 4th, 4th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra before next and weakened, fell last
- Form 456314
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
held up, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra next
- Form F1P446
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey Jack Brendan Foley
held up, progress 2 out, ridden into 7th entering straight, under pressure in 4th before last, kept on run-in
- Form 36221
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey J C Gainford
chased leaders, disputed before 4th, headed before 5 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
- Form 8-3F132
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
chased leaders, carried left before 4th, improved to dispute halfway, led before 5 out, joined 2 out where fell
Fest Deiz (FR)
141- Form 2F3218
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 115
chased leaders, 8th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 4th entering straight, no extra before last where mistake
- Form 4-4PFP
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd after 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
- Form 6509U6
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Miss S J Harty
- Jockey S W Flanagan
held up, no extra 4 out, weakened, pulled up before next
- Form 134465
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey B J Cooper
held up towards rear, slight mistake 1st, ridden into 11th after 2 out, under pressure in 6th before last, kept on same pace
- Form 864620
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer N McCluskey
- Jockey E Walsh
led, ran around at road before 4th, soon disputed, headed before 5 out, ridden and no extra 5 out
- Form P442F6
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer S Aherne
- Jockey S D Torrens
always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened, brought down last
- Form 20372
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, improved into 3rd after 4 out, slight mistake next, challenged 2 out, soon disputed travelling well, led entering straight, ridden last, kept on strongly run-in
- Form F-3128
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J M Moore
chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 2nd 5 out, disputed 2 out and left in lead, soon joined, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra
- Form 333P21
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey B Hayes
chased leaders, 7th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no extra next
- Form F0P2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey P E Corbett
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 3 out
Verdict
HEATHER ROCCO was left clear when a rival fell at the last at Limerick but would have won anyway and looks a really nice prospect. He can go in again though Feelgood Island, a winner over 2m1f at Down Royal in December from today's rival Vintage Prosseco, ran very well over a trip too short at Wexford last month. Gelee Blanche has gradually been getting her act together and though she dropped back to 2m to score easily at Tramore she stays this trip and looks a threat. Born Patriot made a successful debut over slightly further here in November and has been performing in strong company while Calthor, a winner between the flags, made all for an easy victory at Ballinrobe and is certain to be suited by the step-up in trip. Breakeven ran very well behind Stand Off at Fairyhouse and a big run from the winner in the opener would be a pointer to his chances.
Formwatch
Born Patriot (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, 2nd halfway, not fluent 8th, pushed along to press leader entering straight, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 9 3/4l behind Gars De Sceaux (11-5) at Navan 2m 7f Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Calthor (IRE) 5-4fav (11-6) Disputed early, led 1st, joined briefly 2 out, strongly pressed last, ridden to assert entering straight, kept on strongly run-in, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr beating Carrig Rock (11-6) by 8 1/2l, 14 ran.
Gevrey (FR) 5-1 (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, took closer order after 3 out, challenged leader after 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner before last, kept on, 2nd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Eurotiep (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m Good - Yielding in Mar.
Heather Rocco (IRE) 11-4 (11-11) Tracked leader until led approaching 4th, joined 3 out and headed approaching straight, pushed along approaching 2 out, on terms again approaching last, every chance when left well clear at last, kept on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar beating Zanavi (10-12) by 16l, 5 ran.
Breakeven (IRE) 9-2fav (11-6) Chased leaders towards outer, 5th halfway, progress and almost on terms 2 out, soon led, ridden and headed approaching last, no impression in 3rd when mistake last, no extra and dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 22, 7 1/4l behind Stand Off (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
It Could Be You (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Botani (10-6) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Stranger Danger (IRE) 13-8fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, pushed along approaching 2 out, 3rd when switched right approaching last, ridden and switched left early run-in, soon 2nd and challenged, led final 100 yards, stayed on well, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Mar beating Gelee Blanche (11-5) by 3 3/4l, 11 ran.
Feelgood Island (FR) 3-1fav (11-6) Led, ridden and strongly pressed approaching 2 out, joined 2 out, soon headed and 3rd at last where left 2nd, kept on same pace run-in, not match winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Bythesametoken (10-4) at Wexford 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Fest Deiz (FR) 14-1 (11-3) Close up and disputed lead early, tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th and raced in 5th, slight mistake 4 out, soon pushed along and lost position, no extra and not fluent last, 8th of 13, 16 3/4l behind Gabbys Cross (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
New Ross (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th at 5th, moderate 7th when not fluent 3 out, soon no impression, no extra when pulled up before next, at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Old Town Road (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Slowly away and trailing, always behind, never a factor, 11th of 14, 21 1/4l behind The Abbey (9-12) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr.
History Of Fashion (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 6 3/4l behind The Gossiper (12-0) at Wexford 2m hvy in Mar.
I Don't Get It (IRE) 28-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders early, moderate 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place 4 out, soon no extra, 17th of 20, dist behind Shanroe (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Johngus (IRE) 15-8 (11-10) Chased leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 18 3/4l behind Stranger Danger (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Mar.
Suprise Package 33-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, progress after 3 out, disputed 4th next, ridden into 2nd and tried to close approaching last where not fluent, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 21, 2 1/4l behind El Barra (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.
Vintage Prosseco (IRE) 4-5fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, ran freely and led 4th, headed after 4 out and dropped to 6th 2 out, no extra approaching last, weakened, 8th of 16, dist behind Eurotiep (12-0) at Thurles 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Gelee Blanche (FR) 3-1 (11-1) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead travelling well 2 out, ridden clear before last, not fluent at last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Apr beating Sheer Liss (11-9) by 6 1/2l, 14 ran.
Wild Eelin (IRE) 250-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, 9th after 6th, soon slightly impeded, some headway but no impression from before straight, slight mistake and slightly impeded last, kept on without threatening winner into 2nd at finish, 2nd of 14, 10l behind Western Zara (11-1) at Clonmel 2m 2f mdn sft in Apr.
Junior Rattler (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden entering straight, challenged for 2nd last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Mt Leinster Gold (11-12) at Wexford 3m Good - Yielding in Apr.