Racecards
14:15 Roscommon (IRE)
roscommonracecourse.ie Fillies Maiden
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €8,000 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey D P McDonogh
waited with, progress and switched to challenge from 2f out, in front from 1f out, stayed on well to soon draw clear, comfortably
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey C D Hayes
soon mid-division, progress 2f out, 2nd and challenged 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
chased leaders, no extra under pressure from 2f out
- Form 44
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey G F Carroll
prominent, pushed along in 3rd approaching straight, no impression from 2f out, kept on
- Form 752
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey E J McNamara
close up and soon led and disputed, still travelling well from 2f out, headed and no extra from 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 442
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey B A Curtis
close up and disputed lead, pushed along in 2nd from 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
Verdict
Blinkers would need to improve Highest Praise after a break for her to figure here but Pearl Of Africa is certainly worth a second look after her second on similar going at Galway and Silky Pyrus is improving with experience and only found Leading Light too strong over 1m1f at Tipperary last month. JUST PRETENDING is by Giant's Causeway and has entries in both next year's 1000 Guineas and Oaks. Though she'll undoubtedly prove better as a three-year-old, the Ballydoyle filly may well be good enough to make a winning debut. Coquette Noire should improve for her run over 6f at Fairyhouse and looks the pick of the remainder.
Formwatch
Coolibah (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 14l behind Tarana (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2yo fll mdn gd in Sep.
Coquette Noire (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Dwelt, mid-division early, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 16, 9l behind Gift From Heaven (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn hvy in Sep.
Dubai's Success Teofilo filly out of Two Pass.
Highest Praise 11-2 (9-0) Prominent, close 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Harasiya (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn gd in Jun.
Just Pretending (USA) Giant's Causeway filly out of Moon Safari.
Lady Giselle (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along in 7th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 10l behind Beyond Thankful (9-5) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn.
Pearl Of Africa (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Soon led, strongly pressed from 3f out, headed 1f out, kept on under pressure, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Eye of The Storm (9-5) at Galway 1m 2yo mdn hvy in Sep.
Silky Pyrus (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 3f out, ridden to narrow lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed, headed final 100 yards and no extra, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Leading Light (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f 2yo mdn hvy.