Racecards
17:00 Cork (IRE)
corkracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle
- 24 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
- Form 9B-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
well off pace in mid-division best, never a factor
- Form 09P-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer K P Cotter
- Jockey M Darcy
led, mistake 1st, headed after 4 out, no extra approaching straight
- Form P00-5
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey J L Cullen
soon mid-division, moderate 12th before halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from after 4 out
- Form 0P0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey B T O'Connell
well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
- Form R85-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer I J Keeling
- Jockey N P Madden
soon behind and slow jumping, pulled up after 5 out
- Form 0-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey B Hayes
soon tracked leaders, not fluent 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace approaching 2 out
- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer B Heffernan
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
soon tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, no impression approaching 2 out, ridden to chase winner and kept on same pace from before last
- Form 20/4-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, 4th for much, 3rd approaching straight, every chance when fell 3 out
Mussel Lane
20- Form 0-7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey E J McNamara
well off pace in mid-division for most, never a factor, rider crossed line without irons
- Form 206502-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer T Foley
- Jockey P T Enright
tracked leader in 2nd, on terms approaching straight, soon headed, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
- Form 0110/
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer C A Murphy
- Jockey R M Power
waited with in mid-division, closer in 6th 4 out, no impression under pressure approaching 2 out, left 4th from last
- Form 00/94P5-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
soon chased leaders, no extra approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 00-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Downey
- Jockey R C Colgan
well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor
Timjoe (IRE)
15- Form 7-7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T O'Brien
- Jockey D J Condon
waited with in mid-division, moderate 13th before halfway, progress from 4 out, no impression and kept on approaching 2 out
- Form 80-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
well off pace in mid-division best, never a factor
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey S E Butler
soon mid-division, no impression approaching straight, fell last
- Form 936-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
chased leaders, no extra after 4 out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey A Ring
well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form 8-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
waited with in mid-division, moderate 11th before halfway, no danger and kept on from after 4 out
- Form U2-5
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C F Swan
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
soon prominent, 3rd for much, on terms approaching straight, soon led, niggled along to assert approaching 2 out where wandered about and mistake, drifted left and stayed on run-in
Black Belt (IRE)
201- Form 973-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Mrs C Harrison
- Jockey Miss K J Harrison
chased leaders, 8th 4 out, no impression approaching 2 out, moderate 4th when fell last
- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer C Bowe
- Jockey Mr H D Dunne
well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form 73/0600-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey E J O'connell
soon rear of mid-division, poor 14th before halfway, no danger and kept on from after 4 out
Verdict
ROMAN FLIGHT ran well on the Flat in March before making his debut over timber at Clonmel where he travelled well until tiring in the soft ground. That will have done him good and he may have a bit too much pace for God's County, who has now gone ten races over hurdles without winning. Ontheground ran easily his best race to date on fast going at Wexford last time and though Maxim Gorky was a beaten favourite here in October he ran well enough and his overall form puts him right in the picture. Black Belt was beginning to make progress when last seen in November and can prove a threat with all the allowances.
Formwatch
Arthur's Gem (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Mid-division, brought down 5th, in a race won by Sun Disc (10-6) at Down Royal 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Aug, 15 ran.
Ballysax Boo (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Never a factor, behind and pulled up after 8th, in a race won by You Must Know Me (11-4) at Tipperary 3m mdn hdl sft in Apr, 20 ran.
Black Johnny (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression next, soon no extra and weakened run-in, 5th of 11, 25l behind Griesenau (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn hdl gd.
Brock Bawson (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, never a factor, 13th of 14, well behind Missunited (10-9) at Listowel 2m 4yo nhf in Sep.
Callums Bay (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 6th over 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 2f out, 5th of 10, 20l behind Chestnut Kate (10-10) at Sligo 2m 2f N H flat gd in Jul.
If Per Chance (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, 9th from 3 out, no extra from before straight, 13th of 20, well behind Farrells Fancy (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl gs in Oct.
Landero 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out, 13th of 24, well behind Casimir Road (11-2) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Maxim Gorky (IRE) 15-8fav (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, 9th after 4 out, ridden to chase leaders approaching last and no impression when not fluent, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 20, 10l behind Pink Coat (11-4) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Mussel Lane 100-1 (11-12) Waited with, moderate 7th after 3 out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 24l behind Clondaw Warrior (11-5) at Limerick 2m 5yo mdn hdl.
Ontheground (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd approaching straight, challenged and almost on terms approaching last, not match winner and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Big Generator (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Raise The Beat 8-1 (11-5) Mid-division, outpaced 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 22nd of 24, well behind Cheltenian (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m N H flat G1 (1) gd in Mar '11.
Super Sonic Boom (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Waited with in mid-division, some headway approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 19l behind Big Generator (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gf in Apr.
The King Of Brega (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 18th of 20, well behind Mobile Sizer (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl sft in Apr.
Timjoe (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th into straight, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 7th of 10, 16l behind Glamorous (11-5) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl sft.
Twelve Gold Bars (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 16, well behind Ballyadam Approach (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Gold Tantrum (IRE) Gold Well mare out of Delirious Tantrum.
Rock On Mary (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear, moderate 11th into straight, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening, 6th of 13, 35l behind Van Diemens Land (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo nhf sft in Oct.
Catcher On Themoon (IRE) Catcher In The Rye gelding out of Noleens Moon.
Mia's Anthem (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Mid-division and keen, pushed along towards rear from 4 out, 8th of 11, well behind School For Scandal (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Roman Flight (IRE) 10-3 (11-4) Chased leaders, closed into 3rd travelling well before straight, no extra in 5th from before last, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 8l behind Glamorous (11-5) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl sft.
Up Sluggarh (IRE) Ad Valorem gelding out of Oskarberg.
Black Belt (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Soon led and clear, reduced lead 4th, jumped badly left 4 out, headed and dropped to 3rd from before 2 out, soon no extra, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Sam Bass (11-0) at Cork 2m 3yo hdl sft in Nov.
Miss Fairbanks 33-1 (10-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 8th of 9, 34l behind Cause Of Causes (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Taken Twice (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Towards rear, 10th halfway, no extra after 4 out, 10th of 15, well behind Gormanstown Cuckoo (11-4) at Bellewstown 3m mdn hdl gf in Aug.
God's County (FR) 20-1 (10-0) Mid-division on inner, weakened from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last, in a race won by Snap Tie (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gs in Apr, 25 ran.
Mighty Moscow (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Mid div, prog to join ldrs in 4th at 5out, no ex 2out, pu next, in a race won by Thetalkinsover (12-0) at Kilfeacle 3m ire ptp sft in Jan '11, 11 ran.
Amen (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Soon led and disputed, 3rd approaching 4 out, no extra and kept on same pace from next, 6th of 15, 10l behind Shamkhal (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl gd.