Racecards
20:10 Sligo (IRE)
Ladies Day 8th August At Sligo Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €7,000 added
- Winner: €4,830
- 2nd: €1,121
- 3rd: €490
- 4th: €280
- Form 0756-09
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer B Arthey
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
led, ran a bit off bend approaching 4th, joined approaching 4 out, headed from before 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 46218P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey D R Fox
towards rear, ridden along from 3 out, chased leaders and no impression from before straight, kept on
- Form 6/12608-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey D E Splaine
waited with towards rear, progress from 3 out, on terms travelling well next, soon led, stayed on well run-in
- Form 200PP-U
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey M F Mooney
soon chased leaders, beaten 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 8707/20-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer E Butterly
- Jockey K M Donoghue
towards rear, no extra from 3 out
Lord Rory (IRE)
805- Form 020000/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J Larkin
- Jockey N P Madden
waited with in rear of mid-division, progress 3 out, close up and every chance before next, no extra into straight
- Form 1F034-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
always prominent, on terms approaching 4 out, headed from after 2 out, soon not match winner, kept on run-in
- Form B/4756-1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer C P Donoghue
- Jockey A P Crowe
tracked leaders, under pressure before 2 out, soon lost place and no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 3/74P6-0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey C D Maxwell
tracked leaders, lost place and struggling approaching 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 6P/0790-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey B T O'Connell
soon mid-division, closer order to track leaders from 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace in 4th run-in
- Form 90P69/5-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 84
soon chased leaders, progress 4 out, lost place a bit next, under pressure before next, soon no impression
- Form 0/1125-3
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer G M O'Neill
- Jockey J S McGarvey
waited with towards rear, closer in 6th from 3 out, ridden to chase winner in moderate 3rd when a bit awkward last, kept on run-in but never going to get there
Verdict
THE TWO JAYS appeared to appreciate dropping down to the minimum trip when successful here earlier this month but tonight's conditions will be ideal and a 6lb rise is manageable. Pocketfullapennies was beaten a long way when third at Clonmel and appears to need further but Givemeabuzz looks a real threat from her lowly spot in the handicap. She's benefited from a spell between the flags and produced her best run for a long time over a similar trip at Limerick on Sunday. News Show hasn't had much experience but makes her handicap debut from a lowly mark and can start showing some improvement.
Formwatch
The Bard O Tully (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) In touch, weakened from 8th, 9th of 12, well behind Corky Dancer (10-0) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
Native Court (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Soon behind, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Ponmeword (11-4) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
I Never Knew That (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) (poor visibility in back straight) led, headed approaching 2 out and soon no extra, 8th of 16, 40l behind All Honours (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 in Apr.
Academic Accolade 33-1 (11-12) Not fluent 1st, waited with, mistake and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Johannisberger (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase gd, 13 ran.
Brabazon (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Always behind, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 16, well behind Kai Li (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Sep.
Lord Rory (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always behind, 21st of 25, well behind False Messenger (11-1) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar '11.
Pocketfullapennies (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, some headway to chase leaders and no impression straight, kept on, 3rd of 17, 22l behind Sarah Battle (10-4) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 80-95.
The Two Jays (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge before 2 out, disputed from 2 out, ridden to lead entering straight, kept on well from last, won at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft beating Hurricane Jojo (11-0) by 5l, 10 ran.
Eddie Zero (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, kept on same pace from between last 2, 13th of 18, 9l behind Carpet Elegance (11-4) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Breens Boy (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, no impression and kept on straight, 14th of 21, 34l behind Living Next Door (10-10) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Apr.
Horseford Hill 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 18l behind Bill The Yank (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Givemeabuzz (IRE) 3-1fav (10-4) Waited with towards rear, closer order from before 3 out, 4th before straight, chased winner from before 2 out, closed and on terms before last where mistake, no extra and kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Slivegullion Girl (10-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
News Show 33-1 (10-4) Mid-division, moderate 10th halfway, 7th and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 43l behind Not For You (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl sft in Apr.