Racecards
17:40 Bellewstown (IRE)
Meath Handicap (47-65)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Soft, Yielding in places
- Surface: Turf
- €7,000 added
- Winner: €4,830
- 2nd: €1,120
- 3rd: €490
- 4th: €280
- Form 64613
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey Fran Berry
dwelt, in rear of mid-division early, ridden and progress from 2f out, went 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening
- Form 008206
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 50
mid-division, ridden and kept on one paced from 3f out
- Form 990-052
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey B A Curtis
mid-division, weakened from 3f out
- Form 5-47537
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey R P Whelan
towards rear early, ridden along in 8th 3f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
- Form 97000/8
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey S A Gray
prominent, weakened from 3f out
- Form 369/900
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 47
slowly into stride and always behind
- Form 708
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J Dupont-Fahn
- Jockey D A McCormack
in rear, no impression from 3f out
- Form 000-3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Mrs A Dooley
- Jockey N G McCullagh
chased leaders, weakened from 3f out
- Form 900-6
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey R P Cleary
chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon no impression
- Form 7-887
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey C D Hayes
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly
- Form 009-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer P Downey
- Jockey W M Lordan
prominent, led on outer 3f out, soon ridden, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on in 3rd final furlong
- Form 664643
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
mid-division, progress into 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
- Form 131332
- Age 12
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer H Rogers
- Jockey A P Thornton
prominent, 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
- Form 00-8132
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 64
- Form 0709-9
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 47
Verdict
The wonderfully named WAGADOOGOOCHOOCHOO was having her first start for new connections and returning from a very long break when placed behind the in-form California Rose at Killarney and, with that under her belt, can gain her first success on just her fifth start. Sharp And Smart scored over 7f on fast ground at Tipperary in May and takes this step up in trip for the first time while Roja Dove also scored over 7f before failing to defy a 7lb rise next time and has been raised again. Crouching Harry has failed to win in a dozen starts but has gone close on several occasions and it will be a surprise if he isn't in the mix. Kalacan has won once in 39 starts on the Flat but couldn't go much lower in the weights so should be in the hunt and Fit The Cove, who runs just about every day and was in at Sligo last night, would have to be considered if getting a run.
Formwatch
Roja Dove (IRE) 10-3fav (9-6) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, 2nd entering straight, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Daigreen (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65.
Painted Fingers (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, 7th entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening, 6th of 9, 11l behind Inis Meain (8-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f App hcp sft in Jul.
Bangalore Prince (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway into 7th and ridden 3f out, left 5th entering straight, went close 2nd 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 14, nk behind Al Mancilia (9-3) at Wexford 1m hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Liberty To Rock (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Led and disputed, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Ferryview Place (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jul.
Ballyronan Boy (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 13l behind Daisy Mountain (8-8) at Tipperary 7f app hcp 47-65 hvy.
Princess Luck 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, no extra under pressure from 1 1/2f out, 11th of 13, 27l behind Forest Minx (9-5) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Rathmolyon Rocket (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Mid-division early, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, soon no extra, last of 8, 32l behind Dougal Philps (9-5) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn stks gd in Jul.
Wagadoogoochoochoo (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Soon tracked leaders, challenged from over 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind California Rose (8-9) at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp in Jul.
Crystal Wings (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some headway on stands' side in straight and 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 11l behind Fit The Cove (9-3) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65 sft in Jul.
Silver Indian 16-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out and 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 7l behind Roja Dove (8-13) at Naas 7f 3yo hcp.
Three Bells (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, took keen hold early, no threat from 2f out, last of 9, 15l behind Aloof (8-9) at Dundalk 1m Conditions Stakes (2yo) pol in Nov.
Kalacan (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to narrow lead 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on, no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Windsor Pride (8-9) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gs in Jul.
Fit The Cove (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression winner in 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Unanimous (9-9) at Roscommon 7f hcp.
Sharp And Smart (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Kanes Pass (8-8) at Galway 7f 3yo hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
Crouching Harry (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 1f out, kept on under pressure to go 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Packsapunch (9-8) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65 sft in Jul.
Spunky 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 3f out, kept on same pace from 2f out, 4th of 14, 3l behind Lady Jock (9-12) at Wexford 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gd in Jul.
Elusive Express (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led and disputed, headed 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 3l behind Go On Murt (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jul.
Red Laser (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Go On Murt (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jul.