Racecards
17:30 Ballinrobe (IRE)
Monroe's Live John Monroe Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 50y
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €21,000 added
- Winner: €12,600
- 2nd: €4,200
- 3rd: €2,100
- 4th: €1,051
- Form 532474-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey M M McDonagh
raced in 3rd, disputed close 2nd 3 out, on terms next, pushed along approaching last, narrowly headed after last, ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form P3166-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 117
held up towards rear, 5th halfway, not fluent in rear 5th, slight mistake and pushed along 2 out, ridden in 4th when not fluent last, soon no impression, went 3rd 1f out, kept on steadily final furlong
- Form 171642-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer W C O'Brien
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
chased clear leader in moderate 2nd, close 4th 3 out, pushed along in 3rd approaching last, ridden and no impression run-in, dropped to 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form F5424-7
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 116
held up in rear, 6th halfway, some progress after 5th, disputed close 2nd 3 out, on terms next, led narrowly after last, ridden to assert 1f out, kept on well, eased close home
- Form 1316F0-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey B J Cooper
raced in 4th, pushed along in 5th 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 150526-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 100
led and soon clear, 15 length lead halfway, slight mistake 5th, much reduced advantage next, pushed along and joined 2 out, headed after 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to rear before last
Verdict
Strange Notions was running well in handicaps last season and can be forgiven her latest effort which came in Listed company. Willie Mullins saddles both Gelee Blanche and Klassy Kay with the latter preferred at the weights even though she has been a disappointing favourite in two of three starts since scoring at Punchestown in January. Humm Baby is consistent but probably needs some help from the handicapper and Le Hachette is still 6lb higher than successful here last summer. No Memory also won here last year but this can go to HIGHSTREET ROLLER, who improves with every run and was rallying when going down narrowly at Downpatrick earlier this month.
Formwatch
Humm Baby (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 9th after 3rd, headway and slight mistake 2 out, soon challenged and every chance, no extra and one pace run-in, 4th of 15, 5l behind Pure Bliss (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Rebel Early (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Raced on inner, soon chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, closed up approaching 4 out, no extra approaching straight, weakened, 12th of 13, dist behind Fest Deiz (11-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp sft in May.
No Memory (IRE) 125-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, ridden 4f out, no impression over 3f out, 8th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Chiricahua (10-0) at Killarney 1m 6f sft in May.
Strange Notions (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, raced keenly, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression 3 out, no extra from next, last of 7, 14 1/2l behind Getaway Gorgeous (11-6) at Killarney 2m 1f lst (1) Yielding in May.
Klassy Kay (IRE) 7-2jfav (10-9) Prominent, jumped big 2nd, 7th after 3rd, effort 2 out, weakened into straight, last of 15, dist behind Pure Bliss (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Le Hachette (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Led and soon clear, mistake 6th, 15 length lead halfway, reduced lead when not fluent 3 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no extra, 6th of 10, 29 3/4l behind Agent Boru (10-4) at Galway 2m 5f hcp sft in Oct.
Gelee Blanche (FR) 14-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no extra next, 11th of 18, dist behind Suprise Package (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 5f Yielding in Apr.
Arthur's Baby (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 9, 36 1/4l behind Papal Lodge (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Highstreet Roller (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Raced in 2nd, a little keen, pressed leader 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, tried to assert early run-in, strongly pressed 1f out and headed over 100 yards out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Shopping Around (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 1f hcp gd in May.