Racecards
19:15 Curragh (IRE)
Launch Of The Irish Derby - 'More Than A Race' On TG4 Handicap
- 24 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Yielding to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,501
- 2nd: €2,101
- 3rd: €1,001
- 4th: €451
- Form 213-370
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D O'Brien
waited with, soon towards rear, 22nd approaching halfway, no impression straight
- Form 8-07430
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey T P Madden
waited with, 21st approaching halfway, soon pushed along and not a factor after
- Form 8-0087
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey R L Moore
waited with, 19th approaching halfway, some headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out
- Form 0-0095
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey G F Carroll
mid-division early, 10th approaching halfway, pushed along over 4f out, 8th 3f out and headway, stayed on well inside final furlong to go 2nd near line
- Form 0-45270
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
mid-division early, 9th approaching halfway, 6th 3f out, effort from 2f out in 2nd, kept on same pace inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd near line
- Form 77-5546
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey R C Colgan
led briefly early, prominent, on terms from under 4f out, led over 3f out, asserted inside final furlong, stayed on well
- Form 3568-83
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer P J F Murphy
- Jockey G M Ryan
mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, 7th 3f out, impeded 2f out and one pace
- Form 85-0844
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey R Coakley
mid-division early, 14th approaching halfway, pushed along over 4f out, 11th 3f out, impeded 2f out and one pace
- Form 593874
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 57
soon chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, 5th 3f out and headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
- Form 000-70
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
mid-division early, 12th approaching halfway, slightly impeded under 4f out, 13th 3f out, soon one pace
- Form 607
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey C T Keane
dwelt, in rear for most, never a factor
- Form 220024
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey M A Gallagher
waited with, 18th approaching halfway, 16th 3f out, headway and edged right from under 2f out, kept on without threatening
Mosh (IRE)
21- Form 00-0503
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey R P Cleary
soon chased leaders, pushed along before halfway, 10th 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 90-0098
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey James J Doyle
tracked leaders, 4th 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
Ozone (IRE)
28- Form 00307-6
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey W M Lordan
soon chased leaders, closer in 2nd 3f out, no impression from under 2f out, soon no extra
- Form 700-766
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey N M Crosse
soon mid-division and took keen hold, 13th approaching halfway, 12th 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
- Form 70-9060
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey R P Whelan
waited with, 15th approaching halfway, pushed along over 4f out, no extra from under 2f out
- Form 09907
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey J A Heffernan
waited with, 17th approaching halfway, 14th 3f out and headway, kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out
- Form 00604
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey A J Farragher
waited with, 16th approaching halfway, 17th 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
- Form 00-3706
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
waited with, soon towards rear, 20th approaching halfway, travelling smoothly into straight, soon switched right and pushed along, kept on without threatening from 2f out
- Form 0000
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer R Donohoe
- Jockey A C Persse
dwelt, towards rear, 23rd approaching halfway, pushed along on outer into straight, soon no impression
- Form 8007-00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey K J Leonard
soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, 3rd 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
- Form 06-0608
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 47
mid-division early, 11th approaching halfway, pushed along over 4f out, soon slightly impeded, 9th 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
- Form 58-09
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey A J Slattery
soon led, joined from under 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 000-80
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 46
Fescue
21- Form 709504
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Reserve 3
Verdict
NATIONAL IDENTITY posted her best effort so far when runner-up at Naas recently and Jim Bolger’s filly may prove good enough. Porterinthejungle was placed over a shorter trip at the latter track back in April but Bellepower was beaten only a nose at Naas on her penultimate start. Mosh ran well over a longer distance at Down Royal and Dragon Roll is better than her latest effort suggests. It would be no surprise to see Vhagar or stablemate Ozone finish closer and Four Leaf Clover may also improve now handicapping.
Formwatch
Vhagar (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression after 4 out, soon no extra, 13th of 16, dist behind Hereia (10-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn sft in Aug.
Dragon Roll (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place halfway, towards rear under 3f out, kept on one pace on outer in straight, 11th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Ideal Pal (9-8) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Four Leaf Clover (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Invitation (9-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Takarengo (IRE) 100-1 (11-1) A little keen, soon mid-division, pushed along from 5f out, no impression from before straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 16 1/4l behind Buildmeupbuttercup (11-7) at Galway 1m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Belle Cora (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along approaching straight and lost place under 2f out, no extra, 14th of 17, 12 1/4l behind Imposing Supreme (9-12) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Ultra Pride (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Soon mid-division, pushed along behind horses before straight, switched right 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Drakensberg (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Aug.
Porterinthejungle (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Mid-division on outer, headway into 4th and ridden 2f out, went 2nd 1 1/2f out, soon no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Taceec (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Cliara (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Squeezed up leaving stalls and rear, progress 4f out, ridden into 2nd 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 11 1/4l behind Scotts Honor (8-11) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f Soft - Heavy in Jun.
Bear Claws (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, reminders halfway, ridden and 8th 2f out, kept on to go 4th inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Pearl Warrior (9-3) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
High Glory (FR) 14-1 (8-7) Slowly away, raced in rear, slightly detached halfway, ridden and progress under 1f out, never on terms, 13th of 18, 8 3/4l behind Roses Queen (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Jess's Corner (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 8th under 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 17l behind Sam Langford (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gd in Jul.
Bellepower (IRE) 6-4fav (8-13) Slowly into stride, soon recovered to press leader, led over 2f out, ridden inside final 2f, headed over 1f out, no extra and lost place inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Dutch Coed (9-12) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Mosh (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd halfway, pushed along over 2f out and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Next Stop Broadway (9-12) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Bendzonic (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, progress on outer after 3f, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 18, 12 3/4l behind Swelltime (8-4) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Ozone (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Switched left leaving stalls and raced in rear, 13th approaching straight, ridden and progress on inner 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Franklyn (9-7) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Palabres (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held-up mid-division, pushed along in 8th under 3f out, ridden and no impression on leaders from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Pearl Warrior (9-3) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Spelga 6-1 (9-3) Pushed along briefly early, towards rear, 15th approaching halfway, pushed along on outer into straight and headway, one pace from over 1f out, 12th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Millford Sound (9-1) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Vita Veritas (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, 8th under 4f out, switched right over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong without threatening, 7th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Franklyn (9-7) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Sensual Scent (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) In touch, 6th halfway, slightly hampered 2 1/2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on final furlong to 4th closing stages, never nearer, 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Never Rains (9-1) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Arcland (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Prominent on outer and ran freely, led after 2f, joined early straight, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 5 1/2l behind Quite Subunctious (8-11) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Castlegrove (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Briefly ran loose after unseating rider on way to start, waited with, 12th approaching halfway, no impression 2f out, 13th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Millford Sound (9-1) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Gold Standard (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division on outer, weakened early straight, never a factor, 17th of 18, 28 1/4l behind Miracles In May (9-3) at Naas 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Manard (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, in rear halfway, pushed along under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Next Stop Broadway (9-12) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Queen Mia (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division and 8th from halfway, pushed along over 3f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 18, 8 1/4l behind Ideal Pal (8-8) at Cork 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Crimson King (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 11th of 18, 8 1/4l behind Light Breeze (8-5) at Navan 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
National Identity (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Soon led, under pressure and headed over 2f out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd 2f out, improved to 2nd final 150 yards, kept on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Cuban Surfer (8-13) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Puddymore (IRE) 28-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride and pushed along, raced in rear, 15th entering straight, headway over 1f out, switched left under 1f out, soon no extra, eased closing stages, 12th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Franklyn (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Rhosgobel (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden entering straight, weakened, 10th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Raffaello (8-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Fescue 9-1 (8-4) Mid-division, slightly hampered under 4f out, 6th and pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace into 4th closing stages, 4th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Next Stop Broadway (9-12) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.