Racecards
18:40 Bellewstown (IRE)
Nick O'Toole Arkle Memorabilia On Display Maiden Hurdle
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €7,501 added
- Winner: €5,175
- 2nd: €1,199
- 3rd: €525
- 4th: €300
- Form 8-02P23
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey B J Geraghty
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, no threat from before 3 out, weakened
- Form 48-FP06
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 95
rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway, 7th before 3 out, soon no extra
- Form F5-1075
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey P Townend
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 3 out, no impression when pulled up quickly injured after next
- Form 7434-22
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer C A Murphy
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, good progress into 2nd approaching 3 out, led and asserted before 2 out, kept on well, very easily
- Form 0/08
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey M J Ferris
prominent, 2nd halfway, bad mistake 9th, soon lost place and weakened from 4 out
- Form 273-060
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey E J O'connell
towards rear, 10th halfway, no extra after 4 out
- Form P-P4357
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
rear of mid-division, some headway into 6th before 3 out, no impression in straight
- Form 78-1284
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey Paul Carberry
led, headed 4 out, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 3-53674
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey M J Bolger
always prominent, 3rd halfway, led 4 out, strongly pressed and headed after next, soon no impression under pressure
- Form 2-5P403
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer C Bowe
- Jockey Mr H D Dunne
mid-division, 5th before 3 out, soon went 2nd but no chance with winner from 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 0-646
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, 3rd before 3 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace
- Form 0/0305P-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
always towards rear
- Form 6
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer B P Galvin
- Jockey K H Clarke
mid-division, weakened after halfway, behind when pulled up before 4 out
Verdict
Bandra Bullet is suited by a test of stamina but has to carry a penalty for a victory in a bumper last August which makes life difficult for him and GORMANSTOWN CUCKOO looks the one to beat. Colm Murphy's charge faces this trip for the first time but most certainly hasn't been stopping over shorter and ran very well behind Sebadee in a Killarney handicap last time. De Bartishell has reverted to hurdling after an unsuccessful spell over fences but his last two runs leave plenty to be desired so it's winning point-to-pointer Hollyville, who was having just her second start over hurdles when a very good third to Pickapocketortwo over this trip at Sligo, who looks the biggest danger.
Formwatch
Bandra Bullet (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to 6th 4 out, ridden into 4th after 3 out, no impression 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Luna Runner (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn hdl gf.
De Bartishell (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, moderate 6th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 35l behind Galileo's Choice (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Emerald Pearl (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Held up off slow pace, ridden into 7th before straight, soon no impression and kept on without threatening, 5th of 12, 20l behind Pickapocketortwo (11-12) at Sligo 3m mdn hdl gd.
Gormanstown Cuckoo 8-1 (10-13) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Sebadee (10-10) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Jul.
Ironsinthefire (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Led, headed before 3rd, led again 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no extra, 8th of 23, 38l behind Sligo (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Taken Twice (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Hampered 1st, soon behind, not fluent 2nd, completely tailed off, 17th of 19, well behind Natural High (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Walkonabubble (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Luna Runner (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn hdl gf.
Warrants A Name (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Tracked leader, led 1 mile out, joined over 3f out, soon headed, 3rd and no extra from 2f out, 4th of 10, 25l behind Cairdin (12-0) at Galway 2m 2f N H flat gd in Jul.
Yanavita (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Led early, prominent, no extra from 4 out, 12th of 17, 41l behind Walden Prince (11-4) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gd.
Ardnavalley (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Poor visibility in back straight, soon led and disputed, headed after 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 7l behind Mountain Heather (11-8) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-109 gf.
Hollyville (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Held up off slow pace, closed from 4 out, ridden to track leaders before straight, chance run-in, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Pickapocketortwo (11-12) at Sligo 3m mdn hdl gd.
Rowanville Lady (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division, closer in 6th after 5 out, moderate 4th approaching 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 29l behind Annie Other (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Shanann Star (IRE) Anshan mare out of Baile An Droichid.
She Will Return (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Always towards rear pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Model County Lass (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Oct, 21 ran.
Whereisthemoneynow (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Behind, ridden into moderate 8th 6f out, soon no impression, weakened and tailed off, 6th of 11, well behind Court Lexi (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gf.
Away Up North (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 6th under 7f out, no impression from 4f out, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Chestnut Kate (10-10) at Sligo 2m 2f N H flat gd in Jul.