Racecards
15:55 Thurles (IRE)
Killinan Maiden Hurdle
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 190y
- Going: Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 310050/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey C P McNamara
waited with, 12th from 5th, no extra from before straight
- Form 6P904
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer P Neville
- Jockey G B Noonan
impeded 1st, some slight mistakes, soon chased leaders, 8th from 5th, pushed along approaching straight, one pace after
- Form F1-064
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
impeded 1st, a little keen, soon tracked leaders, 5th from 5th, effort between horses after 2 out, switched left between last 2, not fluent last, one pace run-in
- Form P-F507P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs D A Love
- Jockey P E Corbett
slightly impeded 1st, soon chased leaders, 7th from 5th, closed up and effort from before straight, kept on same pace from before last
Missie's Boy
75- Form PF-6900
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Caroline Mccaldin
- Jockey S A Shortall
soon led, joined from 3rd, headed from 5th, soon lost position, no extra from 7th and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 528900
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T Foley
- Jockey P D Kennedy
a little keen, soon chased leaders, 6th from 5th, progress and challenged from 2 out, slightly impeded between last 2, switched left before last where slight mistake, one pace
- Form 88/8-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
badly hampered and unseated rider 1st
- Form 00P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
impeded 1st, waited with in rear, slightly impeded 3rd, not always fluent jumping, under pressure and no impression 7th, weakened, completely tailed off
Ekanse (IRE)
14- Form 8D6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
waited with, impeded 1st, not always fluent jumping, 11th from 5th, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, soon no extra
- Form 6-06
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer P F McEnery
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
impeded 1st, soon tracked leaders, 3rd from 5th, led approaching straight, soon joined, led again before last where slight mistake, stayed on well run-in
- Form P008
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
soon tracked leaders, 4th from 5th, pushed along approaching straight, soon no extra
- Form 6/97-74
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R McNeilly
- Jockey Mr P McNeilly
badly hampered and unseated rider 1st
- Form 0000-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
soon prominent, on terms from 3rd, not fluent 4th, led from next, headed approaching straight, soon back on terms, slight mistake 2 out, headed before last, kept on without matching winner run-in
- Form 6P-9596
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey Mr P Harty
badly impeded 1st, waited with, 9th from 5th, kept on without threatening from before straight
- Form FU-8D08
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey D Meyler
waited with, 10th from 5th, slight mistake 7th, kept on without threatening from before straight
Verdict
This looks a very moderate maiden and affords GOLD DES BOIS a chance to get off the mark under Rules. A winner between the flags, he will have found 2m too short when fourth behind Entoucas in a big field at Naas and this looks more like his trip. Handsworth ran much better than his 100/1 SP would suggest at Leopardstown in December while Golden Apples is the type to improve for her hurdles debut at Roscommon. Ekanse is another likely to do better now tackling a more suitable trip while Amber Wings has shown a bit of potential in bumpers.
Formwatch
Cepalo Delafayette (FR) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th early, weakened from before 2 out, last of 18, dist behind Uisce Beatha (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Chesterville (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Waited with, 11th from 5th, not go with leaders next, went moderate 6th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 13, dist behind Five O'Clock (11-10) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Gold Des Bois (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer 4 out, badly hampered next and left 3rd, pushed along in 4th and no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in, 4th of 25, 23 1/2l behind Entoucas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Kildrum (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra before 4 out, 9th of 16, dist behind Ask And Answer (11-7) at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Michael's Pick (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always behind, trailing and pulled up before 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Nov.
Missie's Boy 100-1 (11-12) Soon led, joined before straight, soon headed and weakened, 16th of 25, dist behind Longhouse Poet (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Rebel Gold (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) A little keen, chased leaders, 4th approaching halfway, no extra from before 2 out, mistake last, 12th of 22, dist behind Le Musigny (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Witness Cant State (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Close up, 4th after 4th, under pressure and weakened before last, no extra, 8th of 13, 19 3/4l behind Commander Won (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Coolnacritta (IRE) 100-1 (11-10) In rear, slight mistake 1st, pushed along from 5th, soon no danger, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Ekanse (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Waited with, slightly impeded 1st, 16th after 3rd, some headway but no impression from 5th, kept on same pace without threatening straight, 6th of 18, 28 1/4l behind Whatsnotoknow (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Granny Knot (IRE) 100-1 (11-10) Towards rear, progress into moderate 8th 4 out, no impression from next, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, dist behind The Big Getaway (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Handsworth (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Waited with, 12th from 3rd, some headway and pushed along approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace without threatening, 8th of 17, 18l behind The Bosses Oscar (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Amber Wings (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) In rear, progress on outer into 10th 3f out, soon ridden, moderate 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 13 1/2l behind Highstreet Roller (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Dec.
Barangarou (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division on outer, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 14th of 19, dist behind The Getaway Star (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Echoes Of Family (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division for most, mistake 6th, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace behind, 6th of 11, dist behind Everlastingpromise (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Golden Apples (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 6th of 12, dist behind Ificudiwud (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn sft in Aug.
Chelseas Friend (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Waited with, soon rear of mid-division, not go with leaders 8th and not a factor after, 8th of 14, dist behind Lamarckise (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Mr Lombardi (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Prominent and disputed lead, ridden and lost place 5f out, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Energumene (12-0) at Thurles 2m Yielding in Jan.
Biko (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, never a factor, pushed along and no extra 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 16, dist behind Cobbler's Way (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Galaxy Girl (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 13th of 25, dist behind Entoucas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.