Racecards
18:00 Curragh (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Handicap (60-100)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €30,000 added
- Winner: €18,450
- 2nd: €5,700
- 3rd: €2,700
- 4th: €1,200
- Form 240/111-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey R L Moore
mid-division, ridden and progress into 5th on outer 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, dropped to 4th close home
- Form 0621-02
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
chased leaders, 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 134/627-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey W J Lee
chased leaders early, dropped to 11th 3f out, soon pushed along, no impression
- Form 04-3647
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 91910/1
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D P McDonogh
led, joined halfway, led again 3f out, soon ridden, headed 1 1/2f out, soon weakened
- Form 100/0-80
- Age 7
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey W M Lordan
rear of mid-division and pulled hard, headway to dispute lead halfway, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened quickly
- Form 416
- Age 8
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Miss D O'Shea
- Jockey C T Keane
rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress into 7th over 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression
- Form 42331/7-
- Age 8
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 80
in rear, closer in 13th 3f out, good headway into 3rd on outer 2f out, led and pushed along 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, comfortably
- Form 107-693
- Age 10
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer D Budds
- Jockey J A Heffernan
rear of mid-division, checked on inner after 2f, headway into 10th 3f out, ridden 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd near line
- Form 0477-50
- Age 7
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 79
rear of mid-division, closer in mid-division on outer halfway, ridden and no impression from 3f out
- Form 16-
- Age 8
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey D E Sheehy
always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 4120/9-5
- Age 6
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey N G McCullagh
chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 2737/05
- Age 7
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey C D Hayes
mid-division, pushed along in moderate 10th on outer 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 306-039
- Age 8
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey K J Leonard
mid-division, took keen hold, closer in 5th 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 239/6-37
- Age 12
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 71
rear of mid-division, took keen hold, progress into mid-division at halfway, ridden and no impression from 3f out
Verdict
Willie Mullins has a strong hand here with Irish Cesarewitch winner LAWS OF SPIN reappearing with Ryan Moore on board and Whiteout gaining an impressive victory on her return to the Flat over the track and trip in May. The pair are difficult to separate but the former just gets the nod to complete a four-timer despite a long absence. Pyromaniac has been chasing but his close second to stable companion Quick Jack over 1m6f at Leopardstown in September puts him in the frame while Zafayan, who needed the run behind Whiteout, showed the benefit with a much improved effort here last month. The latter's yard is also represented by Three Kingdoms, who has managed to win seven times on the Flat and over jumps and looks well handicapped if ready after a break.
Formwatch
Laws Of Spin (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, improved to challenge from 2f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well, won at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Cradle Mountain (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 20 ran.
Zafayan (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, joined for 3rd over 3f out, challenged and edged slightly left and bumped 2f out, soon on terms, headed 1f out and one pace, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Tigris River (8-13) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Pyromaniac (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Rear of mid-division on inner, jumped left, 8th when jumped badly left 4 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 8th of 13, 31 1/4l behind Potters Point (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Mandatario 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 3f out, moderate 5th over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 9l behind Whiteout (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Whiteout (GER) 2-1fav (8-10) Made all, clear for much, ridden and clear 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily, won at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding in May beating Micras (8-4) by 5 1/2l, 11 ran.
Hudson's Bay (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Very slowly away, in rear, some progress on outer approaching straight, no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace, 13th of 18, 12 1/4l behind Sea The Lion (8-6) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Supreme Vinnie (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up, soon mid-division, moderate 6th 4 out, improved into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd and closed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 14, 17 1/4l behind Conrad Hastings (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Three Kingdoms (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Always rear, no extra after 3 out, weakened, last of 12, dist behind Rathpatrick (11-0) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Here For The Craic (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out and progress over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1/4l behind Moonmeister (9-2) at Cork 1m 4f gf in Jun.
Shadagann (IRE) 17-2 (8-10) Held up, soon towards rear in 13th, pushed along 5f out, no impression over 3f out, no extra and eased final furlong, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Tigris River (8-13) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
The Winkler (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 6th after 4th, slight mistake 11th, closer order 5 out, prominent next, 4th into straight, slight mistake 2 out, no extra when slight mistake last, 5th of 8, 13l behind Coquin Mans (11-5) at Wexford 3m sft in Jun.
Neverushacon (IRE) 4-1jfav (8-5) Tracked leaders, disputed 3rd over 3f out, one pace from under 2f out, 5th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Tigris River (8-13) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
The Plan Man (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up, 12th after 5th, improved into 5th 2 out, went 4th at last and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 5l behind St Stephens Green (10-7) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Hurricane Sky (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Soon mid-division, pushed along under 6f out, 8th over 3f out, no extra from under 2f out, 9th of 14, 26 1/4l behind Tigris River (8-13) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
He's Our Man (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight and pushed along in 3rd over 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra, 7th of 11, 12 1/4l behind St Lawrence Gap (10-0) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp gf in Jun.
Travertine (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and some headway entering straight, ridden to go 3rd approaching last, kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Listowel 3m hcp Yielding in Jun beating Icantsay (9-13) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Sir Ector (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Soon mid-division, pushed along after halfway, 10th over 3f out, headway to chase leaders and no impression from over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Tigris River (8-13) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.