Racecards
16:12 Curragh (IRE)
Hollywoodbets Daily Boosts Handicap
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €22,000 added
- Winner: €13,199
- 2nd: €4,399
- 3rd: €2,200
- 4th: €1,100
- Form 19000-9
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey Jessica Maye
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, edged left 1f out, no impression
- Form 650431-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Adam Caffrey
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 115512
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 94
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened
- Form 243357-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey B M Coen
rear of mid-division, ridden and closer in 9th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 20716-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey M C Hussey
in rear, pushed along at halfway, good headway into 3rd and ridden 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 941423-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 92
mid-division, headway into 5th 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 124301-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey J M Sheridan
prominent, 4th 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
- Form 341-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey N M Crosse
mid-division, 15th 2f out, soon pushed along, headway into 3rd and ridden 1f out, stayed on well to lead last strides
- Form 00120-6
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Mrs S Dawson
- Jockey C T Keane
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 02000-7
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer M C Grassick
- Jockey J Cleary
slowly into stride, in rear, short of room under 2f out, soon ridden, checked 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 206100-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 85
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 70038-5
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey R P Whelan
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 098840-
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey G F Carroll
tracked leaders, headway into 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra last strides
- Form 666047-
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer Kevin Coleman
- Jockey James J Doyle
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened
- Form 106429-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey L F Roche
in rear, ridden under 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 021-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey M P Sheehy
slowly into stride, towards rear, progress 1 1/2f out, ridden in 13th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
- Form 086-083
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer R O'Brien
- Jockey D P McDonogh
mid-division, 13th 2f out, ridden and went 7th 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 45622-2
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer Joseph Murray
- Jockey W Joyce
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 081254-
- Age 7
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey N G McCullagh
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 701389-
- Age 11
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer M C Grassick
- Jockey W M Lordan
in rear, ridden 2f out, went 14th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 70917-8
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey D E Sheehy
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 554500-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened
Verdict
Pretty Boy Floyd is a three-times winner around here. He showed very good speed on his recent return and with Colin Keane booked should get into the action. Moss Tucker ended the last campaign landing a Tipperary handicap on testing ground so any further rain would aid his cause while Ajax Tavern has definitely improved at Dundalk and beat Inflection Point comfortably there in February. Dream Today was also in good form when last seen at Dundalk but another furlong wouldn't go amiss while Hightimeyouwon ran some good races in similar handicaps last summer. BIG GOSSEY gained a shock victory in a premier handicap over the track and trip in September and with a recent run blowing the cobwebs away can take this competitive handicap.
Formwatch
Downforce (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders in centre group, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1f out, 9th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Laugh A Minute (9-9) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Dream Today (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, headway early straight, short of room under 2f out, headway between horses over 1f out and ridden to lead 150 yards out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec beating No Speed Limit (8-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Ajax Tavern 5-1 (9-13) Fly leapt from stalls, towards rear, switched right and pushed along early straight, ridden under 2f out and 7th over 1f out, kept on well on outer inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Harry's Bar (10-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Mar.
Riot (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden in moderate 13th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never a factor, 7th of 15, 3 1/4l behind That's Mad (8-11) at Curragh 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Big Gossey (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders in centre group, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Laugh A Minute (9-9) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Hightimeyouwon 7-1 (9-2) Mid-division on far side, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 22, 2 1/4l behind Big Gossey (8-11) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Moss Tucker (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Went slightly right from stalls, made all, ridden over 1f out and extended advantage inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Tipperary 5f hcp hvy in Oct beating Iva Batt (9-7) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Stag Night (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along under 2f out, gained narrow lead 1f out, stayed on best inside final furlong, won at Navan 6f mdn gd in Jul beating Wren's Breath (9-2) by nk, 15 ran.
Pretty Boy Floyd (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Prominent towards near side, disputed after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Laugh A Minute (9-9) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Verhoyen 12-1 (9-3) Settled behind leaders in centre group, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Laugh A Minute (9-9) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Blairmayne (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Raced in 6th early, pushed along halfway, weakened and eased inside final furlong, last of 15, 17 1/4l behind Half Nutz (8-9) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Pulse Of Shanghai (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Led or disputed lead, pushed along early straight, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Harry's Bar (10-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Mar.
Nordic Passage (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, 13th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Freescape (9-12) at Dundalk 7f pol in Nov.
Only Spoofing (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Prominent, pushed along and lost place under 2f out, ridden and no impression in 7th over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Pretty Boy Floyd (9-7) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Shelly Banks (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, towards rear on far side, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 11th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Earls (8-10) at Naas 5f hcp hvy in Oct.
Carlton Banks (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Chased leaders on near side, pushed along and headway 2f out, soon on terms, ridden and led narrowly inside final furlong, kept on well to just prevail, won at Naas 6f mdn hvy in Oct beating Mickey The Steel (9-7) by nk, 12 ran.
Breaking Story (IRE) 17-2 (9-9) Prominent, disputed halfway, led 2 1/2f out, ridden under 2f out, joined inside final furlong, headed closing stages, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Lord Dudley (10-1) at Naas 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Mickey The Steel 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slightly hampered 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, edged left over 1f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Lord Dudley (10-1) at Naas 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Arcanears (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and some headway on inner under 2f out, 4th 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Dream Today (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Texas Rock (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Close up in 2nd, effort from after halfway, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Half Nutz (8-9) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Cleveleys 9-2 (9-5) Went slightly left from stalls, soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 8th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Lord Dudley (10-1) at Naas 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Gegenpressing 9-1 (8-12) Prominent on near side but behind far side group, ridden and no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra, 11th of 13, 8l behind Earls (8-10) at Naas 5f hcp hvy in Oct.
Inflection Point (IRE) 7-4 (10-2) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra last strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Rocky Dreams (10-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Apr.