Racecards
16:45 Sligo (IRE)
Race Signage At Sligo In 2011 Handicap Hurdle (81-116)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- €10,500 added
- Winner: €7,246
- 2nd: €1,785
- 3rd: €840
- 4th: €525
- Form 00-3067
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up in touch, close 7th approaching 4 out, 9th 3 out, headway into 4th 2 out, ridden last, soon challenged on inner, stayed on well to lead last strides
- Form 12P1R2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey M P Butler
tracked leaders in 5th, improved into close 2nd before 4 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, hit last, kept on same pace under pressure
- Form 1552P4-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 110
tracked leaders in 6th, dropped to 9th and ridden after 3 out, one pace
- Form 159/11
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer E Butterly
- Jockey K M Donoghue
held up in touch, 6th and progress 3 out, 3rd 2 out, soon challenged, 4th and no impression from last, kept on
- Form 2-18134
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
disputed lead to 3rd, remained prominent, 5th and ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 014374
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer M Cullinane
- Jockey R P McLernon
held up in touch, 8th 3 out, progress into 5th 2 out, no extra before last
- Form 8-50423
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey P D Kennedy
close 3rd, led 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, kept on well, headed last strides
- Form 15
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey R T Dunne
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden after 3 out, 6th 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form PP2P4-6
- Age 11
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J K Magee
- Jockey Mr S F Magee
held up towards rear, weakened approaching 4 out, completely tailed off
- Form 0733U7-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer C Moore
- Jockey T C Carroll
disputed lead, led after 3rd, headed 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
Verdict
It's hardly surprising that CYBERSNOW has gone up 18lbs after his back-to-back victories last month as both were achieved with the minimum of fuss. Rookie trainer Emmet Butterly will see the six-year-old as his flag-bearer and though his latest success was gained on fast ground he is equally at home in soft conditions. Fearnwood Girl has been running very well and has no problems with the conditions, but she has yet to prove she stays this far and this is tough for a four-year-old filly. I Hear A Symphony is taking time to find his form since moving from the UK, but has gradually dropped to what looks a reasonable mark and Ruby Walsh is an eye-catching booking. King High looks a threat as he reverted to hurdles in decent form following his victory over fences at Tramore, though being raised 3lbs for finishing runner-up to Hunting Tower at Listowel won't aid his cause.
Formwatch
I Hear A Symphony (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Raced well off pace towards rear, no impression under pressure from after 3 out, 7th of 12, 19l behind Gudnis Gracious Me (11-3) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30 gf in Aug.
King High (IRE) 7-2fav (10-4) Held up, 7th and progress 4 out, 4th after 3 out, improved to lead narrowly 2 out, not fluent when headed last, stayed on under pressure, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Hunting Tower (11-1) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl gd.
Cara Mara (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders in 4th, left 3rd at 6th, slight mistake 6 out, ridden and dropped to rear next, soon trailing, 4th of 6, 47l behind Caim Hill (11-3) at Limerick 3m nov chs G2 sft in Apr.
Cybersnow (USA) Evensfav (11-12) Held up in mid-division, 8th halfway, smooth headway into 3rd after 3 out, travelled well to lead before next, kept on well, comfortably, won at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 fm in Aug beating Amazon Warrior (10-8) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Fearnwood Girl (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, led before 2 out, soon headed, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Gimli's Rock (11-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo hcp hdl gd in Aug.
Georgie 16-1 (11-6) Towards rear, headway 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, 3rd before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 16, 7l behind Diyla (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens09.
Ella Watson (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Held up early, progress halfway, moderate 4th 4 out, left 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 11l behind Jack Cool (11-3) at Listowel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Ocean Bright (USA) 10-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th halfway, closer 4th before 4 out, 5th under pressure before 3 out, kept on same pace, no extra from last, 5th of 14, 28l behind Raheenwood (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109) gf.
Lustral du Seuil (FR) 4-1 (12-0) Alw rr, nev on terms, 6th of 7, well behind Lusatani (12-0) at Sligo 3m ire ptp gf in May.
Some Legend (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Barneys Honour (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp chs 0-109 in Feb.