Racecards
17:30 Curragh (IRE)
Breast Cancer Research Handicap (45-70)
- 26 Runners
- Distance: 6f 63y
- Going: Yielding to Soft (Straight Course: Soft)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,775
- 2nd: €2,101
- 3rd: €1,002
- 4th: €450
Night Law
13- Form 9-44585
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Barry J Murphy
- Jockey D A Murphy
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened
- Form 000113
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
mid-division, weakened from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 686800
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey M C Hussey
always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 652030
- Age 8
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey G P Halpin
chased leader in 2nd on far side, ridden and led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra in 3rd
- Form 460-072
- Age 9
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey G M Ryan
chased leaders on far side, ridden 2f out, no impression
Shelbe (IRE)
23- Form 214345
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer M G Quinn
- Jockey K J Manning
rear of mid-division on far side, weakened from 2f out
- Form 605525
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey S Foley
chased leaders (led on near side group), ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 0-300
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 60
chased leaders on far side, weakened from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 593549
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey W M Lordan
mid-division on near side, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 60-0000
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J C Hayden
- Jockey T P Madden
chased leaders on near side, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 090627
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
chased leaders, travelling well 2f out, ridden 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
- Form 709494
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 59
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 204085
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
mid-division on near side, ridden 2f out, weakened
Nam (IRE)
13- Form 70-800
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey R P Whelan
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 365506
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer Joseph Murray
- Jockey J A Heffernan
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no extra
- Form 7-83650
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer Miss H McLoughlin
- Jockey C D Hayes
mid-division on near ride, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 425069
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer B Cawley
- Jockey N M Crosse
always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 000005
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey Sean Kirrane
rear mid-division, no impression 2f out, never a factor
- Form 368000
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer R P McNamara
- Jockey D P McDonogh
prominent, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 0060
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 52
mid-division, weakened from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 030607
- Age 5
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer R O'Brien
- Jockey D E Sheehy
in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 600506
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey R P Cleary
chased leaders on near side, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 39-0078
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey A J Breslin
mid-division, weakened from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 505359
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey M A Gallagher
mid-division on far side, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 00-0770
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey N G McCullagh
rear of mid-division on far side, pushed along and dropped to rear halfway, switched briefly and ridden 2f out, headway into 5th 1f out, improved to lead close home, stayed on well
- Form 352800
- Age 7
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer K H Clarke
- Jockey S P Davis
mid-division on far rise, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form P-04799
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 45
- Form 8-09700
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 45
Verdict
A 30-runner handicap to end the day and plenty with chances including Zippy, a winner over 6f in the UK but racing over longer trips since moving to Jonny Levins. Zeeyalater gained his first victory on his 15th start at Leopardstown and is only 3lb higher so has to be on the short-list, though this can go to SHORE STEP. Johnny Murtagh's charge hasn't won for a very long time but has gradually been coming down to an acceptable mark and gets into this handicap by virtue of a 1lb lower mark for finishing a good third at Naas. With the promising Denis Linehan reducing his weight by 5lb, he's taken to gain his first victory in Ireland. Brave Display was in very good form earlier in the campaign and is another slipping down the ratings while Doonard Prince and Lake George are others to consider in a wide-open contest.
Formwatch
Night Law 8-1 (9-4) Fly jumped start, behind and outpaced, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Suitcase 'n' Taxi (9-5) at Carlisle 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Zippy 9-1 (9-10) Soon led, pushed along entering straight, strongly pressed 1f out, under pressure and headed final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 3/4l behind Serefeli (9-12) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Sbraase 25-1 (9-11) In rear, detached after 1 1/2f, no headway, never a factor, last of 30, 15 1/2l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Tom Dooley (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Lake George (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Prominent, on terms approaching halfway, led over 2f out, headed and kept on without matching winner from 50yds out, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind The Last Indian (8-11) at Tipperary 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Shelbe (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, in rear on inner 2f out, some headway and hampered 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Guanabara Bay (9-9) at Down Royal 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Doonard Prince (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 30, 1 1/4l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Cabin Crazy (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden under 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 22nd of 30, 8 1/2l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Voyageofdiscovery (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 30, 1 3/4l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
William Ashford (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Rear and pushed along early, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace from 2f out, 12th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Always Dancing (9-11) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
A Likely Story (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, took closer order over 1f out, ridden under 1f out, ran on without threatening under 1f out, 7th of 30, 1 1/2l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Boy Charlton (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Prominent, soon led, headed soon after 1f and chased leader after, on terms again over 1f out and quickly led, headed over 50yds out, no extra, one pace, 4th of 15, 1l behind Eleuthera (9-10) at Tipperary 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Arlecchino's Rock 20-1 (9-5) Held up, a little keen early, pushed along and headway straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Eleuthera (9-10) at Tipperary 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Nam (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Chased leader, under pressure and lost place over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 17th of 30, 6 1/4l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Captain Midnight (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Soon mid-division, pushed along straight, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 5 3/4l behind The Last Indian (8-11) at Tipperary 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Count Of Carabass (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 30, 2 1/2l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Pick Of Any (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leader, led after 1f, pressed halfway, ridden and headed 3f out, under pressure in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 11, 17 1/4l behind All For Nothing (8-8) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f gd in Jul.
Dont Have It Then 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division on outer, ridden under 2f out and 9th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 5th close home, 5th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Wild Shot (9-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Aug.
Power Of Ten (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Palavicini Run (9-10) at Fairyhouse 7f gd in Jul.
Jills Back (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Towards rear, progress into 12th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 11th of 20, 7 3/4l behind Magwadiri (8-10) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Indian Tomahawk 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 15 3/4l behind All For Nothing (8-8) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f gd in Jul.
Landline (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Raced in 5th early, 4th approaching halfway, pushed along approaching straight, still 4th over 1f out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Texas Katie (9-12) at Roscommon 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Abundant Courage (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Nutcracker Suite (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jul.
D K Travel (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Disputed lead, ridden and headed halfway, weakened from 2f out, 9th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Guiding Star (8-5) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Handsome Maverick (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride and detached, niggled along to close up on field after 1f, pushed along in 13th halfway, detached over 2f out, weakened, last of 13, dist behind Tom Dooley (8-5) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Molans Mare (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Rear, ridden under 2f out, short of room on rail over 1f out, kept on well final 100 yards, never on terms, 14th of 30, 5l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Shore Step (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Slightly impeded start, prominent, soon 2nd, on terms over 2f out, soon led, joined from 1f out, headed and one pace 50yds out, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Mo Henry (9-3) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Zeeyalater (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Held up, ran freely, 5th halfway, progress to 3rd under 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, improved to 2nd under 1f out, led inside final 150 yards, driven out, won at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug beating Alfredo Arcano (10-4) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Brave Display (IRE) 5-2fav (9-9) Chased leaders early, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Nutcracker Suite (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jul.
Little White Owl (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Chased leader, pushed along and kept on well final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 30, 1 1/4l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Fast Kar (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression towards rear 1 1/2f out, no extra, never a factor, 11th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Mr Michael (8-13) at Down Royal 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Town Ranger (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 5th early, kept on same pace from 1f out, 9th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Mo Henry (9-3) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Acroleina (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Towards rear, 12th early, pushed along halfway, one pace from over 1f out, 12th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Mo Henry (9-3) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.