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15:05 Curragh (IRE)

Fitzpatrick's Mercedes-Benz Joe McGrath Handicap

  • 16 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Yielding to Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • €45,000 added
  • Winner: €27,000
  • 2nd: €9,000
  • 3rd: €4,500
  • 4th: €2,250
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 2.38s
  • Off Time: 15:09:19
  • 16 Ran
1(17)
Silk - Dark blue, white cross sashes, emerald green cap
  • Form 015-215
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 100

dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden in 4th final 100 yards, no impression, kept on, went 3rd post

2(6)
Silk - EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

Real Force

168 D
12/1
  • Form 54400-1
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-7
  • Official Rating 93

rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace

3(2)
Silk - Red & black chevrons, quartered cap

Jon Riggens (IRE)

13 t CDCD
13/2
  • Form 4P3417
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-5
  • Official Rating 91

held up in rear, pushed along and headway on far side over 1f out, ridden and no impression in mid-division under 1f out, kept on, 4th close home

4(4)
Silk - Red, white cross sashes, hooped sleeves, red cap, white spots

Master Matt

13 pt DCD
28/1
  • Form 120030
  • Age 7
  • Weight 9-4
  • Official Rating 90

tracked leaders in centre, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened

5(19)
Silk - White & orange halved, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars
8/1
  • Form 020330
  • Age 8
  • Weight 9-3
  • Official Rating 89

held up in mid-division, pushed along and headway over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, ridden in 2nd 100 yards out, soon challenged, kept on well, led post

6(18)
Silk - Grey, pink star & sleeves, pink star on cap
  • Form 44212
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-2
  • Official Rating 89

prominent on near side, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

7(9)
Silk - GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Silmaniya (IRE)

21 p BFD
9/1
  • Form 5-76522
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 87

tracked leaders near side, pushed along when switched right over 1f out, 5th 1f out, soon ridden and no extra

8(1)
Silk - Royal blue, black seams, royal blue sleeves, white cap, black star
18/1
  • Form 3-50510
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 83

dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace

9(16)
Silk - Grey, pink chevron, pink seams on sleeves, striped cap
18/1
  • Form 240608
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-10
  • Official Rating 82

prominent on near side, pushed along and led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, no extra close home

11(3)
Silk - Dark blue, light blue chevron, light blue star on cap
28/1
  • Form 593959
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-8
  • Official Rating 81

mid-division in centre, pushed along towards rear halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra

12(14)
Silk - PINK & GREY DIAMONDS, pink sleeves & cap
10/1
  • Form 311660
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 79

tracked leaders near side, ridden over 1f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra

13(10)
Silk - Dark blue, white star, white chevrons on sleeves, white star on cap

Harry's Hill

57 DCD
16/1
  • Form 661010
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 79

tracked leaders in centre, pushed along in 2nd over 1f out, ridden and led 1f out, strongly pressed final 100 yards, kept on well, headed post

16(5)
Silk - Emerald green, purple triple diamond, purple seams on sleeves, purple star on cap
33/1
  • Form 742210
  • Age 8
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 76

dwelt, mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra

17(7)
Silk - Purple, red star & sleeves, red cap, purple star
22/1
  • Form 207-329
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 75

towards rear, pushed along when not clear run over 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong

18(20)
Silk - Dark blue, grey sash, grey star on cap

Elda (IRE)

43 D
16/1
  • Form 4-561
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 74

prominent on near side, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20(13)
Silk - EMERALD GREEN, red hoop, red sleeves, striped cap
66/1
  • Form 702605
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 71

prominent in centre, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

14(12)
NR
14/1
  • Form 440542
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 78

Withdrawn

19(11)
NR
25/1
  • Form 610288
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 73

Withdrawn

10(8)
NR
14/1
  • Form 303501
  • Age 8
  • Weight 8-8
  • Official Rating 80

NonRunner

15(15)
NR
16/1
  • Form 573168
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 78

NonRunner

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

A couple of three-year-olds have won this in recent years and NEVER SHOUT NEVER (NAP) can follow suit. He was having only his fifth start when tackling a major handicap over 6f here a fortnight ago where he was clear at this trip before succumbing to course specialist Big Gossey. He had seven of today's field behind and the main threat may come from another youngster in Silmaniya, who was just touched off by The Highway Rat at Navan but has much more scope than the latter. Real Force took advantage of very testing ground to score at Cork so more rain would help while Hallowed Time is gradually dropping to a winnable mark.

Formwatch

The Highway Rat (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, took closer order over 1f out, kept on, no extra close home, 5th of 22, 3 1/2l behind Big Gossey (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Real Force 18-1 (9-10) Raced in rear, switched to inner over 2f out, soon ridden and progress into 5th over 1f out, kept on strongly to lead inside final 100 yards, comfortably, won at Cork 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Dun Na Sead (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.

Jon Riggens (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Dwelt slightly, soon rear of mid-division, progress 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, no extra close home, 7th of 22, 4 1/4l behind Big Gossey (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Master Matt 40-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, under pressure 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 22, 10 1/2l behind Big Gossey (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Laugh A Minute 11-1 (8-12) Reared slightly leaving stalls, soon mid-division, under pressure 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 22, 7 1/4l behind Big Gossey (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Never Shout Never (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Prominent, travelled well to lead narrowly over 2f out, increased advantage 1f out, kept on, headed final 100 yards, no impression on winner, 2nd of 22, 1 1/4l behind Big Gossey (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Silmaniya (IRE) 85-40fav (9-2) Held up in rear, some headway and switched left 1 1/2f out, ridden to go 2nd 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind The Highway Rat (9-13) at Navan 5f hcp Yielding in Sep.

The Organiser 12-1 (8-7) Rear of mid-division, switched right and raced alone on far side 2 1/2f out, progress 1f out, weakened closing stages, 13th of 22, 7 1/2l behind Big Gossey (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Mickey The Steel 16-1 (10-0) Held up in touch towards far side, 7th halfway, soon pushed along and no impression, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Collective Power (9-6) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Sioux Spirit (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Rear, slightly detached and under pressure before halfway, progress over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 22, 5 1/2l behind Big Gossey (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Curraheen Princess (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Reared slightly leaving stalls, soon in touch, under pressure 2f out, lost place and weakened 1 1/2f out, 19th of 22, 15 3/4l behind Big Gossey (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Harry's Hill 14-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Gabriella's Spirit (9-2) at Cork 5f hcp gd in Jul.

Nordic Passage (IRE) 4-1fav (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 6l behind Gulliver (10-0) at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Sep.

Swift Flight (FR) 17-2 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Tawaazon (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in May.

Elda (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, close 4th halfway, challenged 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, edged ahead inside final furlong, kept on well close home, won at Tipperary 5f mdn sft in Aug beating Never Shout Never (9-8) by 3/4l, 12 ran.

Mount Ruapehu (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Led, pushed along and strongly pressed over 1f out, ridden and headed under 1f out, edged right final 100 yards, no extra in 4th closing stages, lost 4th post, 5th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Collective Power (9-6) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Sep.

Hallowed Time (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Prominent in far side group, kept on final furlong to 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Arnhem (9-11) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.

Livingston Range (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Led near side group, closed 2f out, under pressure over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, weakened closing stages, 8th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Arnhem (9-11) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.

Dream Today (IRE) 6-4fav (11-0) Prominent, improved to dispute halfway, led travelling well 2 1/2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Laytown 6f hcp pol in Sep beating Tamazu (10-12) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.

Screen Siren (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along over 1f out, 9th 1f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Little Queenie (8-11) at Curragh 5f hcp gd in Aug.