Racecards
17:45 Ballinrobe (IRE)
Yupana Inc California Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 61y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €9,000 added
- Winner: €5,400
- 2nd: €1,800
- 3rd: €900
- 4th: €450
- Form 00500/4
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Liam McKenna
rear of mid-division, 7th after 5th, niggled along after 2 out, progress to 4th at last, ridden and no impression on leaders, weakened closing stages and dropped to 6th
- Form 3050/06-
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey A McCurtin
towards rear, 9th after 5th, no impression after 2 out, weakened after last
Ladymorata (IRE)
172- Form 0/800-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey L P Dempsey
towards rear, 10th after 5th, under pressure after 2 out, soon weakened, never a factor
- Form P630-04
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey K J Brouder
tracked leader, 4th after 5th, pushed along to 3rd after 2 out, ridden into 2nd final 150 yards, kept on, not trouble winner
- Form 0P0-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey J S McGarvey
soon mid-division on inner, hampered after 3rd, 8th after 5th, dropped to rear 2 out where mistake, weakened quickly, eased after last, tailed off
- Form 7/06P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, 5th after 5th, headway before 4 out, 2nd 2 out, travelled well to lead before last, asserted and ridden 1f out, kept on well, comfortably
- Form 9/P00-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey D E Mullins
towards rear, 11th after 5th, progress after 3 out, under pressure in 6th after 2 out, weakened before last where not fluent
- Form P/09-9
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
soon led, not fluent at 2nd, headed before 5th, lost place 4 out, 4th before 3 out, under pressure in 5th after 2 out, ridden and no impression after last, kept on same pace to 4th close home
- Form 000-823
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Mrs Y Dunleavy
- Jockey K M Donoghue
mid-division on outer, progress at 2nd, 2nd before 4th, led before 5th, headed before last, ridden and no impression on leader over 1f out, dropped to 3rd final 150 yards, no extra
- Form 0/0090P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 82
rear of mid-division, dropped to 12th after 5th, ridden and progress before last, weakened final furlong
- Form 00058F-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer I Madden
- Jockey G P Brouder
chased leaders, mistake at 3rd, 6th after 5th, dropped to rear 2 out where mistake, weakened
Ceide Fields
11- Form FP0P/80
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer S J Mahon
- Jockey P T Enright
in touch, 3rd after 5th, improved to 2nd 4 out, 3rd 2 out, weakened quickly in 4th before last
- Form 3000/67
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey R A Doyle
raced in detached rear, closed up on field after 5th, progress to 8th after 2 out and pushed along, ridden and kept on after last, never nearer
- Form 680-F70
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 90
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This is a poor-grade handicap and though dual Flat winner Acclamatio has a big weight and hasn't reached a place in nine starts over hurdles his rider's claim is a bonus and he has to be considered. Winning bumper Derby De Thaix is 0-21 over hurdles but has dropped to a lowly mark and showed signs that a victory could be imminent here last month. YEAT'S ENCORE (NAP) has only had six runs, showing much improved form when runner-up here then producing another good run when placed at Kilbeggan. She's one of the few here with scope and looks certain to make a bold bid to get off the mark. Heliers Bay makes her handicap debut and along with the lightly-raced Take A Punt may prove best of the remainder.
Formwatch
Acclamatio (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Chased leaders on inner, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 8 3/4l behind Shake A Leg (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Take A Punt (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to dispute entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out where slightly hampered, no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Shopping Around (11-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Ladymorata (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon no extra, 11th of 12, dist behind Port Rashid (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Derby De Thaix (FR) 18-1 (11-10) Led from 1st and clear after 2nd, 5 lengths lead halfway, slightly hampered by loose horse and reduced advantage after 4 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and headed run-in, 4th and no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 12, 5 3/4l behind She'stherightone (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Divine Approach (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, not fluent 5th, pushed along approaching straight, no extra when not fluent 2 out, 10th of 13, 33l behind She Tops The Lot (11-1) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Heliers Bay (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, closed in 2nd at 5th, lost place 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up after 2 out, at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Sao Paulo (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Soon raced in 9th, pushed along from halfway, no impression straight, 12th of 13, 21 1/2l behind Ally Cay (9-6) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Badness Backfires (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden in moderate 9th 3 out, no impression, 9th of 14, 35 1/2l behind Eagle Moon (12-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Yeat's Encore (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, led from 4th, ridden and headed after 2 out, 3rd before last, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/4l behind Caridadi (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Last Return (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Waited with, 9th at 4th, a little slow at 6th and pushed along, no impression from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Baby Bellini (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Held up behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 8th of 11, 31 1/4l behind Chosen Mate (11-12) at Killarney 1m 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Ceide Fields 80-1 (10-1) Soon mid-division, mistake 2 out and one pace, 11th of 16, 27 1/2l behind Bua Boy (11-13) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Coherent (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Raced in last and trailing, slow jump at 1st, some progress 3 out, ridden in moderate 9th 2 out, no impression, 7th of 14, 16 1/2l behind Caridadi (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Molten Gold 100-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace, 11th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Place Des Vosges (11-8) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Castlehume (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Slightly impeded early, bad mistake 1st, soon towards rear, pushed along from 6th, soon no impression, 15th of 16, dist behind Bua Boy (11-13) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.