Racecards
17:25 Ballinrobe (IRE)
Paddy Smyth Memorial Maiden Hurdle
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €8,000 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey Mr E J O'connell
tracked leaders, moderate 3rd 4 out, closer 3rd next, ridden in 3rd 2 out, went 2nd before last, kept on run-in without reaching winner
- Form 8-57
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey D J Condon
mid-division, moderate 5th 4 out, ridden in moderate 4th next, soon no impression, mistake at last
- Form 786-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey K M Donoghue
led from 2nd and made rest, well clear from 4th, reduced advantage and slight mistake 3 out, slight mistake next and ridden, kept on well under pressure from last
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey B M Cash
led, headed 2nd, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression after 2 out, weakened from last
- Form P-0
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Michael G Cleary
- Jockey B T O'Connell
tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
always towards rear, behind when pulled up before 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey N P Madden
mid-division, 7th halfway, weakened from 3 out
- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
held up towards rear, moderate 7th travelling fine 2 out, moderate 5th at last and late headway run-in, kept on well under tender handling on inner
Saslong
306- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey P T Enright
towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 5890
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer M Flannery
- Jockey M J Ferris
tracked leaders, moderate 4th 4 out, no impression from next
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Scarlet Prince, a dual winner for Gary Moore on the Flat, did a bit better over hurdles at Tipperary last time and looks best of those with experience though that's not saying much. Saslong showed promise on a couple of occasions for Mark Johnston but didn't appear to enjoy the fast ground on his final start for the yard at Pontefract in September. Kalandisi is well connected and wouldn't be a shock first-time winner but MACBETH should have the measure of these if taking to jumping. He's rated 96 on the level and though never fulfilling early potential his overall form is far superior to anything these rivals have to offer. The Ring Is King arrives in good form after scoring on the Flat here last month and looks the main threat.
Formwatch
Macbeth (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, short of room 1f out, soon dropped to 5th, effort again and kept on again close home to take 4th, 4th of 6, 4l behind Royal Blue Star (8-10) at Killarney 1m stks gf (flat).
Scarlet Prince 16-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 14th approaching straight, some headway early straight and 8th before last, kept on, 7th of 17, 14l behind Green Dragon (11-2) at Tipperary 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf in Jun.
The Ring Is King (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Led and keen hold, untidy jumping early, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon no extra, last of 6, 18l behind Stocktons Wing (10-12) at Down Royal 2m 3yo hdl gs in Nov.
Windsor Pride (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, weakened before 3 out, 22nd of 25, well behind City Slicker (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in May.
Ancelotti (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Mid-division and 9th halfway, no threat after 3 out, 12th of 14, well behind Wakanda (10-11) at Sligo 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Danny's Best (IRE) King's Best gelding out of Forest Lair.
Kalandisi (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Lillando.
Massini's Trap (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 7th of 11, 41l behind King of The Picts (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl gf.
Saslong 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, weakend over 2f out, 16th of 17, 45l behind Talent Scout (8-13) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep (flat).
Definitely High (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Chased leaders in 5th, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 11th of 14, well behind Wakanda (10-11) at Sligo 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Sum Kinda Airplane (IRE) Artan gelding out of Gorrough Lady.