Racecards
17:05 Curragh (IRE)
2016 Flat Season Begins March 20th At Curragh Racecourse Handicap (47-65)
- 27 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places on round course)
- Surface: Turf
- €8,001 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 11/8570
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
in rear, progress on outer and ridden 2f out, went 11th 1f out, stayed on well on outer final furlong, went 4th close home, never nearer
- Form 39-5070
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey E J McNamara
mid-division, 13th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 078
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer W J Martin
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 528523
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer G Donnelly
- Jockey R P Downey
dwelt, soon mid-division, 18th 3f out, soon ridden, headway 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home
- Form 063300
- Age 7
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer G O'Leary
- Jockey K J Manning
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 573048
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer J Larkin
- Jockey C D Maxwell
mid-division, 8th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 304143
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 58
mid-division, 10th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression from 1 1/2f out
- Form 885-521
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Anastasia O'Brien
mid-division on outer, 14th 3f out, soon ridden, 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 87604
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 699888
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Ellen Hennessy
rear of mid-division, ridden on outer in 16th 2f out, went 10th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 493/03-6
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J Morrison
- Jockey W J Lee
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd under 3f out, soon no impression
- Form 606-000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer D M Christie
- Jockey Christina Simpson
mid-division and took keen hold, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 9-753
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer T J Taaffe
- Jockey Fran Berry
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 5460
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
rear of mid-division, weakened 3f out, soon trailing, eased final furlong
- Form 500
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 60
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon no impression, never a factor
- Form 0-07000
- Age 7
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey G F Carroll
slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 3f out, some late progress
- Form 806457-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer K Thornton
- Jockey C T Keane
soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
- Form 50-875
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer D McDonogh
- Jockey D P McDonogh
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 93-6094
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 4799-70
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer S Curling
- Jockey G J Phillips
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 900300/
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey O J Orr
mid-division on outer, weakened from 3f out, behind and eased final furlong
- Form 500
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey M C Hussey
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along 4f out, no impression, never a factor
- Form 0-00716
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 52
made all, ridden clear 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Form 257154
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer B W Duke
- Jockey W M Lordan
chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 075093
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer N Dooly
- Jockey K J Leonard
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 000-4
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey T P Madden
mid-division, 11th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 000-997
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey G P Halpin
slowly away, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, moderate 21st 2f out, kept on one paced final furlong
- Form 60-0004
- Age 10
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 52
In depth
Verdict
The final race of Curragh's 2015 season can go, as so many have previously during the season, to Aidan O'Brien and ALONG THE SHORE (NAP), who makes a quick reappearance having come with a powerful late run to score over a slightly shorter trip at Limerick on Saturday. Mallory Heights has never won on Turf but gone close on several occasions while Annagh Haven will enjoy the quick conditions more than most having scored on fast going at Down Royal in July. Creeping Ivy hasn't shown much in maidens but should be capable of better, a remark that also applies to stable companion Lady Makfi, while the presence of Kevin Manning on Bobskier catches the eye as his mount is 6lb lower than her last winning mark.
Formwatch
Jan Van Eyck (USA) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 3f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 17, 16 3/4l behind Noble Inn (10-12) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Minot Street (CAN) 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, 16th approaching halfway, pushed along over 3f out, no impression from 2f out, soon no extra, 14th of 17, 14l behind Ningxai (9-7) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Willie The Warrior (IRE) 40-1 (9-10) Towards rear, some progress over 2f out and moderate 8th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Spin Point (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gd in Sep.
Mallory Heights (IRE) 9-2fav (9-9) Rear of mid-division, pushed along throughout, progress 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Whatever It Takes (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Bobskier (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 3rd 4f out, soon ridden, weakened straight, 10th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Whatever It Takes (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Mountain Kingdom (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Captain Carleton (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Annagh Haven (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 7th 4f out, ridden over 2f out and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 3rd of 16, 8 1/4l behind Last Garrison (9-4) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Along The Shore (IRE) 9-2fav (9-6) Mid-division, 8th 4f out, progress to track leaders under 2f out and soon ridden, short of room and switched left from 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong to lead on line, won at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct beating Danequest (9-0) by ns, 14 ran.
Arabic Scientist (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Slowly away, held up in rear, ridden on outer entering straight, progress on outer from 1 1/2f out, went close 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Mountmills (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Crafty Codger (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, wide into straight, pushed along and no impression 2f out, went moderate 8th 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Flannery (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Invincible Don (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) In rear, some progress after 7th, went 3rd approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 7, 5 1/4l behind Just Get Cracking (11-4) at Tramore 2m gd in Oct.
Bad News Bear (IRE) 66-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, never a factor, no extra under 2f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Coach Bombay (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Cartographic (USA) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and short of room 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Saga Bolton (9-5) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f Good - Yielding in Sep.
Lady Makfi (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, detached halfway, never a factor, kept on one pace from 2f out, 14th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Lily's Prince (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Maple Hill (GER) 66-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and no extra 3f out, 12th of 14, dist behind Shamash (9-5) at Sligo 1m 2f mdn sft in Aug.
Res Ipsa Loquitur (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon no impression and 7th 1f out, no extra, 11th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Shamar (10-0) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Hatch Hall 5-1fav (11-7) Chased leaders, a little keen, 6th after 3rd, closer order but pushed along after 3 out, ridden to chase winner from before 2 out where slight mistake, left to challenge from last, kept on run-in, not quite get to winner, 2nd of 14, shd behind Eyes Of A Tiger (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Alfie's Word (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along early straight, soon under pressure and no impression, kept on same pace without threatening, 5th of 8, 11 1/2l behind Golden Raven (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Ballinlammy Gem (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 5th 4f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 13, 6l behind Whatever It Takes (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Kilruane Shea (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Raced in 7th early, 8th into straight and pushed along, no impression over 1f out, one pace,, 10th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Jealika (9-3) at Listowel 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Quantum Reach (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Chased leaders early, mid-division before halfway, weakened to rear 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Creeping Ivy (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along straight and no impression in 13th 2f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 17, 15 1/4l behind Red Napoleon (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gf in Sep.
Mademoiselle Penny (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 6th 4f out, soon ridden, 7th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Udogo (9-8) at Wexford 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Uno Voce (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Towards rear, last from 3rd, slight mistake 6th, not fluent 3 out and impeded, no impression before straight, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 19 3/4l behind Lake Champlain (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m gd in Oct.
Mighty Fine (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, led briefly under 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1/4l behind Mountmills (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Sunny Purchase (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Prominent, slow jump 1st, jumped slightly left 2nd, not fluent 3rd, soon 3rd, dropped to moderate 6th before straight, no extra and bumped and fell 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m gd in Oct.
Queen Matilda (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Ran 5th, 6th after 6th, slow jump 4 out and dropped to rear, jumped left in 7th 3 out, ridden after 3 out, slow jump 2 out, jumped left in 5th at last, kept on run-in, no impression leaders, 5th of 8, 11 1/2l behind Wate And Sea (11-8) at Roscommon 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Why Me 3-1fav (9-7) Broke well and settled back, chased clear leader, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and closed to go 2nd 1f out, soon no chance with easy winner and dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Waaheb (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn hvy in Apr.
Coppull Moor 25-1 (8-10) In rear, detached early and closer before halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra, weakened, 7th of 8, 23l behind Saga Bolton (9-5) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f Good - Yielding in Sep.
Waterloo Sunrise (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, headway over 2f out and ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home, 4th of 16, 2l behind Helen's Armada (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.