Racecards
20:40 Sligo (IRE)
www.countysligoraces.com (Pro/Am) Flat Race
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €8,000 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey S A Shortall
waited with, ordinary pace early, 6th of the 7, closer order from over 4f out, still travelling well in 3rd over 3f out, soon 2nd, no impression from before straight, kept on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer E Butterly
- Jockey K C Sexton
raced last of the 7, ordinary pace, 6th from 4f out, soon no extra, completely tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J F O'Shea
- Jockey J S McGarvey
prominent at ordinary pace, weakened from over 4f out, soon last, completely tailed off
- Form 1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Nallen
- Jockey Mr J T Carroll
made all, ordinary pace early, pressed on a little from before halfway, clear before straight, stayed on strongly, easily
- Form 6-2
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer A Leahy
- Jockey Mr J E Flynn
keen hold, soon tracked leaders at ordinary pace, ridden in 2nd over 3f out, soon 3rd and no extra from before straight
- Form 5-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Mrs D A Love
- Jockey Mr S Crawford
soon prominent at ordinary pace, lost place over 3f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Ms N Carberry
soon raced 5th of the 7, ordinary pace early, 4th over 4f out, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace
Verdict
Minella Friend made a winning start to his career in a point at Dromahane last month and has to be of interest. Borussia showed a bit of promise on her debut at Limerick and the benefit was evident when she chased home The Winkler at Killarney. DEFINITE ROW started favourite for her debut between the flags at Dromahane earlier this month but looked in need of the experience. She's with the right man to get the best from her and she can make a winning start under Rules. Crofton Trail and Captain Hox have both shown promise and should be kept an eye on in the betting.
Formwatch
Captain Hox (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear early, mid-division in 8th halfway, 6th 4f out, ridden 3f out, moderate 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 31l behind Blow The Doors Off (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f 4yo nhf sft.
Derryreel To Milan (IRE) Milan gelding out of Kilcoleman Lady.
Finn Mcbride (IRE) Oscar gelding out of No Odd's.
Minella Friend (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Chsd ldrs, 4th 1/2way, 3l 3rd & rddn aftr 4out, prog 2out to ld last, row to go clr flat, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating Out Sam (10-11) by 4l, 8 ran.
Borussia (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Soon mid-division, closed to chase leaders from over 2f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 6l behind The Winkler (11-0) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo nhf sft.
Crofton Trail (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Towards rear, some headway on outer to go 11th entering straight, kept on same pace without troubling leaders, 5th of 20, 12l behind Tropical Three (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 1f mares n h flat hvy in Apr.
Definite Row (IRE) 9-4 (10-11) Twrds rr, prog in 7th 6out, 2nd 3out, 2nd 2out, no ex bef last, 3rd flat, lst momentum crossing path nr fin, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Loch Ard Lady (11-7) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd.