Racecards
13:20 Clonmel (IRE)
Kilsheelan Mares Maiden Hurdle
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 92y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,775
- 2nd: €2,101
- 3rd: €1,002
- 4th: €450
- Form 797/1-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey E O'Connell
held up towards rear early, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 11th entering straight, kept on one pace behind
- Form 133-12
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
settled behind leaders, bad mistake 1st, slight mistake 3rd, progress into 4th halfway, closer 3 out, challenged entering straight, led before 2 out, steadied and slightly untidy last, not extended
- Form 0371
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey M J Bolger
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden before straight, under pressure in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, mistake last
- Form P-010
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer David Fenton
- Jockey M A Enright
chased leaders early, slight mistake 2nd and soon mid-division, ridden and weakened halfway, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 90/2-215
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
mid-division best, ridden in 8th 3 out, soon no impression
- Form 8-F2P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer D Howard
- Jockey S G McDermott
always towards rear, no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off
- Form 449
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, soon no impression, no extra entering straight
- Form 8
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey S W Flanagan
rear of mid-division, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 12P-947
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer G J O'Keeffe
- Jockey P F Mangan
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3 out, kept on under pressure into 4th before straight, no impression in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace and pressed 2nd closing stages
- Form P0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P Neville
- Jockey R P Treacy
chased leaders, ridden in 6th halfway, soon no extra
- Form 1
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D J Mullins
disputed early, chased leader after 1st, improved to lead 4 out, pressed entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace under pressure
- Form 90
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer E O'Grady
- Jockey D E Splaine
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 9th entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 0700
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G T Lynch
- Jockey M P Fogarty
always towards rear, no impression 4 out
- Form FP0P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Eamon Courtney
- Jockey R Loughran
always towards rear, weakened halfway, pulled up before 4 out
- Form U9
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey D E Mullins
rear of mid-division for most, no impression before 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 42
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D F O'Regan
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, no impression and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 25-94
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J W Kennedy
disputed early, led after 1st, headed 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, under pressure in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace
Verdict
GOOD THYNE TARA has a superb pedigree for jumping and was no slouch in bumpers, winning at Limerick and Cork and only going down by half-a-length in a four-runner Listed race at Navan in December. She looks the obvious one in this, though Fintara could also be a useful recruit from bumpers as she improved with experience and scored at Punchestown last month. Loose Ends got nowhere near when second at Ayr last month and Gordon Elliott also runs Pahaska, who led for a long way at Fairyhouse earlier this month. Bluegrass Princess may need this but points winner White Lilac could be interesting having her first run for Henry de Bromhead. Ballytier Princess has also won between the flags.
Formwatch
Bluegrass Princess (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, good progress outer to go 3rd over 2f out, led over 1f out and soon asserted, stayed on well, easily, won at Tramore 2m gd in Aug beating Tt's Star (12-0) by 10l, 8 ran.
Good Thyne Tara 5-2 (11-7) Tracked leader, pushed along over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not quite get to winner, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Samcro (11-8) at Navan 2m lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Fintara (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Always prominent, led 4f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, reduced advantage close home, won at Punchestown 2m sft in Jan beating Ladysingstheblues (11-7) by nk, 12 ran.
Avondhu Pearl (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, dropped to mid-division halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, 15th of 17, dist behind Montana Belle (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Ballytier Princess (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Mid div & ww, 5th at 6th, cl 3rd bef 3out, wknd frm 2out & lost 4th cl home, 5th of 8, 17 1/4l behind Michealamaystar (12-2) at Killeagh 3m sft in Jan.
Caoimhe Diva (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Ld, jnd 6out, ld again bef 4out, hdd well aftr 4out, wknd bef 3out, to last when pu bef 2out, at Dromahane 3m mdn gs in Dec.
Like An Open Book (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) In rear, some late headway from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 21, dist behind Gunnery Sergeant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Maisy Belle (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear, ridden and no impression from 3f out, last of 8, 34 1/4l behind Miss Sapphire (11-6) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Marienstar (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression, 7th of 12, 13l behind Fintara (11-7) at Punchestown 2m sft in Jan.
Nancys Icon (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 21, dist behind Gunnery Sergeant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
White Lilac (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Chsd ldr, 15l 2nd 1/2way, closer 2nd 10th, wo sn aft, chall last, ko best close home, won at Ballysteen 3m mdn in Apr beating Queens Well (11-10) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Daisy Chicks (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Towards rear, never a factor, no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 19, dist behind Chateau Conti (11-10) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Miss Mcilroy (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Held up, no extra from after 2 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Presenting Percy (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Our Pocket Rocket (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, 7th at 2nd, no extra from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Jan.
Silver Planeur (FR) 100-1 (10-11) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened, 9th of 17, dist behind Surf Instructor (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Loose Ends 9-4 (10-0) In touch in 3rd, chased winner from 3 out, ridden before last, never dangerous, 2nd of 10, 24l behind Fairlee Grey (11-0) at Ayr 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
Pahaska (GER) 12-1 (11-0) Led, joined approaching straight, soon headed, no extra and one pace from before last, 4th of 16, 9l behind Ex Patriot (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Shes Flat Tothemat (IRE) Presenting filly out of Aughrim Vic.
Urban Classic (IRE) Arcadio M out of Dream On.