Racecards
16:30 Curragh (IRE)
Texacloth Handicap
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €13,500 added
- Winner: €9,315
- 2nd: €2,160
- 3rd: €945
- 4th: €540
- Form 46889-2
- Age 9
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 96
mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and headway to challenge 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
- Form 313-564
- Age 6
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey M A Cleere
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra under 2f out, weakened
- Form 030-364
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Michael Mulvany
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
always rear, never a factor and trailing halfway
- Form 8-84231
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 87
rear of mid-division, 17th halfway, not clear run 2f out and kept on inside final furlong
- Form 157346
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey J P Spencer
settled in rear of mid-division, 16th halfway, not clear run and gradually switched right under 2f out, 7th 100 yards out and finished well, not reach winner
- Form 4-15422
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer P J Prendergast
- Jockey R P Whelan
rear of mid-division, good headway 2f out and 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 32436-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 95
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
- Form 04-0060
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer V Clifford
- Jockey R Coakley
mid-division, 15th halfway, no extra from 2f out, weakened
- Form 226116-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 83
mid-division, 12th halfway, not clear run and switched right 2f out, 6th 1f out and kept on well to lead final 50 yards
- Form 671-537
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey R P Cleary
chased leaders and 8th halfway, 5th 1f out, soon ridden to challenge and every chance, headed and no extra final 50 yards
- Form 3403-56
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey G F Carroll
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
- Form 195104-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer D Bunyan & G O'Leary
- Jockey L F Roche
tracked leaders on stands side rail, 4th halfway, no extra over 1f out, weakened
- Form 4158-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer D Wachman
- Jockey Fran Berry
towards rear, never a factor, some headway 1f out and kept on inside final furlong
- Form 50600-9
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer Michael Mulvany
- Jockey P J Smullen
towards rear, some headway 2f out and 11th 1f out, no impression final 100 yards
- Form 72611-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 78
rear of mid-division, some headway 2f out and 9th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
- Form 223/289-
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 78
tracked leaders, 10th halfway, ridden in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 252617-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey N G McCullagh
chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra from over 1f out
- Form 6154-50
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 82
always towards rear, driven along after halfway, no threat from 2f out
- Form 34201-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 82
never a factor, no threat from 2f out
- Form 991-485
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer T Stack
- Jockey W M Lordan
mid-division, 14th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra
- Form 5056/60
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey M C Hussey
mid-division on stands side rail, 13th halfway, switched right under 2f out and headway to go 7th 150 yards out, kept on
- Form 88177-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey D Robinson
always prominent, 2nd halfway and led 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out and headed well inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 64040-7
- Age 7
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey I T Queally
chased leaders, 7th halfway, soon ridden and no extra from over 1f out, weakened
- Form 60115-8
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey B A Curtis
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra from 1f out, weakened
- Form 44/616-3
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer Jane M Foley
- Jockey James J Doyle
always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace final furlong
Oor Jock (IRE)
184- Form 533090-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer T Collins
- Jockey T P O'Shea
Verdict
Harry Trotter won this a year ago and though enters the fray in winning form he's 12lb higher this time while runner-up Jembatt has been struggling for form. Six of Hearts can usually be relied on to do his best and isn't badly handicapped though it's almost two years since he last won. REGAL POWER is very well in if able to overcome an absence since October. This is his handicap debut and he's on a lower mark than when successful in a Navan maiden so hopefully Eddie Lynam will have him fit enough and he earns the verdict. Core Element, who is in good form, prefers an extra furlong while Rummaging has only had five runs and won his last two at Dundalk but he's another who hasn't been seen for a while. Srucahan has struggled at the weights after his victory at the opening fixture here in March.
Formwatch
Six of Hearts 14-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway in 7th 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Theyturnedmedown (8-6) at Navan 5f hcp.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Prominent on stands' side, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 5th 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Allegra Tak (8-4) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Battleroftheboyne (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 6th 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Theyturnedmedown (8-6) at Navan 5f hcp.
Harry Trotter (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 3rd 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 5f Apprentice Handicap (50-85) (3yo+) pol in Apr beating Queen Grace (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Srucahan (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden into 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Theyturnedmedown (8-6) at Navan 5f hcp.
Core Element (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to lead 2f out, strongly pressed and headed inside final furlong, no impression on winner final 100 yards and kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Slipper Orchid (9-2) at Curragh 7f hcp gs.
Royal Empress (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 10l behind Three Sea Captains (9-6) at Fairyhouse 7f 2yo aut hvy in Sep.
Hurricane Twister (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Led and soon clear, reduced advantage entering straight, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 9, 11l behind Stuccodor (9-11) at Tipperary 7f stks hvy.
Via Ballycroy (IRE) 11-4fav (8-4) Waited with, closer in 7th on inner 1f out, soon no impression, kept on, 6th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Arbitrageur (8-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Arbitrageur (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Theyturnedmedown (8-6) at Navan 5f hcp.
Greek Canyon (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along in 4th early straight and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Golden Shoe (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcap pol in Jan.
Grey Danube (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Towards rear, wide straight, stayed on well under pressure without getting there final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Arbitrageur (8-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Curly Wee (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, 7th and some progress over 1f out, soon short of room and no extra, 8th of 11, 7l behind Leitir Mor (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) in Sep.
Jembatt (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Towards rear and never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 13, 9l behind Khawatim (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcap pol in Feb.
Rummaging (IRE) 11-10fav (9-1) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, closed to challenge 1 1/2f out, gained narrow lead inside final furlong and held on at the finish, won at Dundalk 7f app hcp pol in Dec beating Lord Kenmare (8-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Tarrsille (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Soon led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 2 1/4l behind If Per Chance (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Feb '12.
Angela's Dream (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, went moderate 7th 1f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Snow Queen (9-3) at Naas 6f 2yo prm hcp hvy in Oct.
Hard Core Debt 25-1 (8-9) Prominent early, dropped towards rear halfway, behind from 2f out, last of 18, 32l behind Gathering Power (8-8) at Naas 6f 3yo hcp.
Made In Design (IRE) 10-1 (8-1) Chased leaders in stands' side group, no extra 2f out and soon weakened, last of 11, 42l behind Allegra Tak (8-4) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Your Pal Tal 4-1 (8-12) Disputed lead until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Effie B (9-6) at Chester 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Foot Perfect (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, no impression from 1 1/2f out, eased when beaten, last of 12, 12l behind Cash Or Casualty (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcap pol in Feb.
Lake George (IRE) 8-1 (8-0) Led early and tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and dropped to 4th 2f out, soon no extra and in rear 1f out, 12th of 13, 13l behind Slipper Orchid (9-2) at Curragh 7f hcp gs.
Ucanchoose (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 7th halfway and soon ridden along, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Allegra Tak (9-1) at Tipperary 5f hcp sft.
My Good Brother (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders early, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra under 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Theyturnedmedown (8-6) at Navan 5f hcp.
Fleet Captain 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden entering straight, 8th on outer 1f out, kept on inside final furlong without troubling first 2, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Bangalore Diamond (9-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Norville (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Prominent early in stands' side group, ridden along halfway and no extra from 2f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 14l behind Allegra Tak (8-4) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Oor Jock (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 13, 12l behind Farmleigh House (8-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Regal Power 9-2 (9-5) Always close up, led before halfway, ridden and strongly pressed from 1 1/2f out, joined well inside final furlong, rallied under pressure to assert close home, won at Navan 5f mdn stks in Oct beating Sandspring (9-5) by hd, 11 ran.