Racecards
14:00 Cork (IRE)
Dermot Casey Tree Care Maiden Hurdle
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €13,500 added
- Winner: €8,316
- 2nd: €2,579
- 3rd: €1,228
- 4th: €554
- Form 5
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey B J Geraghty
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden after 4 out, no impression entering straight, no extra 3 out
- Form 9
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey P T Enright
mid-division best, ridden in 9th before straight, no impression 3 out
- Form D8F4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 108
led and several slight mistakes, mistakes 5th and 4 out, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and headed, no impression in 2nd next, kept on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
held up towards rear, progress 4 out, 5th before straight, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no impression next where mistake, no extra before last
- Form 07
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey P D Kennedy
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
always towards rear, ridden and weakened 5 out, pulled up before next
- Form 5362
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey K M Donoghue
chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to dispute after 4 out, led after 3 out, clear next, easily
- Form /-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey D F O'Regan
chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened and mistake 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 62
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Mr J Mulvihill
held up towards rear, progress into 8th after 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey B J Cooper
chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 5
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey D J McInerney
soon settled mid-division, ridden and no impression after 4 out, no extra entering straight
Wicket
16- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden after 4 out, no extra 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey A W Short
slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, towards rear and jumped left 5 out, ridden in 10th entering straight, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
- Form 007
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey A McCurtin
slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, towards rear and jumped left 5 out, ridden in 10th entering straight, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey K J Brouder
chased leaders, pecked badly 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra 3 out
Verdict
PARK PADDOCKS made a bold bid at Wexford last time but was caught by the odds-on favourite in the closing stages when finishing clear of the rest. He can go one better in the opener and confirm running with fourth-placed Galtymore in the process. Torcello was well beaten in the same race on his debut over timber but was a decent handicapper on the Flat and better is expected here while The Big Galloper makes his hurdling bow after finishing second in a bumper and could go well. Perfect Soldier is a maiden winner on the level and also goes hurdling for the first time.
Formwatch
Aquarian (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) In rear, some progress 4 out, went remote 8th 2 out, kept on without threatening, never a factor, 5th of 12, dist behind Saglawy (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Design Matters 33-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and detached after 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Commentariolus (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Galtymore (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, 3rd halfway, headway after 3 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Msassa (11-2) at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Lesssaidthebetter Intikhab gelding out of Romany Dream.
Loose Chippings (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division on inner, ridden entering straight, weakened, last of 14, 13 1/2l behind Fashaar (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Magic In The Night Malinas gelding out of Sherry Darling.
Park Paddocks (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Led, ran green, wandered approaching 5th and 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage approaching straight, ridden and headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Msassa (11-2) at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Perfect Soldier (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Pressed leader after 1f, ridden and bumped entering final 2f, chased winner entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Maratha (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
The Big Galloper (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Towards rear, some headway 6f out, progress between horses early straight, ridden and no impression on winner in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Feelin' Groovy (11-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
Torcello (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, some headway in 6th approaching straight, no extra after 2 out and slow last, weakened, 6th of 9, 27 1/4l behind Msassa (11-2) at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Waterville Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway on outer approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, no extra, 5th of 9, 19 1/4l behind Veneer Of Charm (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Wicket 33-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, ridden no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out, 11th of 13, at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Wolfofallstreets (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Floresse.
Bright Lass (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Towards rear and soon detached, never a factor, completely tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Cristal Icon (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Moonball (FR) Kapgarde filly out of Set Et Match.