Racecards
20:25 Tipperary (IRE)
Racing Again May 31st (Pro/Am) Flat Race
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 3/P4-1
- Age 7
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey Miss A B O'Connor
mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 115-
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to dispute 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong
- Form 412-
- Age 5
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Miss J Townend
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, led 5 1/2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace
Alquinto (IRE)
218- Form 2-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Miss H McLoughlin
- Jockey Mr B O'Neill
held up, ridden and no extra 5f out, weakened and completely tailed off
- Form 7-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
held up towards rear, pushed along 6f out, ridden in moderate 9th 4f out, soon no impression
- Form 67S-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Mr J Kelly Smith
mid-division early, ridden halfway, soon dropped to rear and trailing, completely tailed off when pulled up 1f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Aengus King
- Jockey Jamie Hayes
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra 5f out
- Form 4-F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Michael Barry
- Jockey Mr E P O'Brien
led, headed after 6f, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 4f out
- Form F913-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer C Motherway
- Jockey Mr B Lawless
tracked leader, soon close up, led after 6f, headed 5 1/2f out, disputed again 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey Mr J L Gleeson
held up in mid-division, progress into 5th 4f out, travelled well to dispute 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, shaken up to assert inside final furlong, easily
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer P Fenton
- Jockey Niall Moore
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 5f out, weakened and tailed off
- Form P8-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer R J McGrath
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th 4f out, soon no impression
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer G Ahern
- Jockey J P Shinnick
soon towards rear, trailing 7f out, completely tailed off
Verdict
Land Afar showed promise on heavy ground at Cork before scooting away at Ballinrobe on quicker going. Aine O'Connor's claim is again a plus as is Jody Townend's 5lb on board Sir Argus, who beat subsequent winner The Last Mardi narrowly at Thurles before runner-up at the Punchestown Festival. Patrick Mullins rode him to that victory and takes the ride on RATH GAUL BOY here. He looked a smart prospect when winning easily at Leopardstown and didn't quite enjoy the run of the race in a Grade 2 at Aintree later. Time To Rocco was a comfortable winner over 2m2f here and her rider's 7lb claim will aid her cause.
Formwatch
Land Afar (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, drew clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May beating Can't Beat History (12-0) by 7l, 14 ran.
Rath Gaul Boy (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway over 4f out, ridden 2f out, faded inside final 100 yards, 5th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Lookaway (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Sir Argus 6-1 (12-0) Tracked leader, ran freely, 2nd halfway, headway to lead 4f out, pushed along and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Tag Man (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Alquinto (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up in touch in last at slow race, pace gradually quickened 4f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway into 2nd 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Hey Johnny (11-9) at Punchestown 2m gd in Oct.
Down Around (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Towards rear, some headway on outer in rear of mid-division 4f out, 10th and pushed along entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 15, 23 3/4l behind Shanbally Kid (12-0) at Clonmel 2m 1f Yielding in Apr.
Forest Pump (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, 7th after halfway, progress under 6f out, headway to 4th over 3f out, slipped up under 3f out, at Naas 2m Good - Yielding in Mar.
Glanaree (FR) 50-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression over 5f out, soon detached and no extra, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Land Afar (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Kilmurry Jj (IRE) 2-1 (12-2) Trkd ldr in 2nd, chall bef 3out, wknd bef 2out where fell when held in cl 6th, at Dawstown 3m mdn Yielding in May.
Time To Rocco (IRE) 11-4jfav (11-11) Mid-division, 5th halfway, headway to lead entering straight, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 2m 2f Good - Yielding in May beating Kates Hill (11-11) by 3 1/4l, 10 ran.
A Dream To Share (IRE) Muhaarar gelding out of Hikari.
Leck Hampton Road (IRE) Dansant gelding out of Lady Shou.
Bright Red Rose (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor, 8th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Jetara (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Lilmisschatterbox (IRE) Valirann filly out of Benefit Miss.
The Last Mardi (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Rear of mid-division on outer, headway over 4f out and 4th 2f out, 2nd and pushed along entering straight, ridden and led narrowly 150 yards out, held on well, won at Ballinrobe 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Apr beating Ahead Of The Posse (12-0) by hd, 16 ran.
Bambeano (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Tracked leader and ran freely, led before halfway, asserted after halfway, reduced advantage and headed over 3f out, lost place and weakened over 2f out, 5th of 12, 28l behind The Big Doyen (11-9) at Roscommon 1m 7f gd in Sep.
Briggs (IRE) 3-1 (12-2) Alw last until went poor 6th aftr 3out, cto when pu bef 2out, at Lisronagh 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Carlas Big Jim (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Alw rr, 8th from 3rd, mstk 7th, last 6out, cto & mstk 4out, jmpd right 3out & pu bef 2out, 7th of 9, dist behind Act Of Authority (11-11) at Lisronagh 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.