Racecards
18:45 Down Royal (IRE)
NICFC Apprentice Handicap (47-65)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f 195y
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- €7,000 added
- Winner: €4,830
- 2nd: €1,121
- 3rd: €490
- 4th: €280
- Form 272516
- Age 7
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 64
mid-division and 9th halfway, 7th approaching straight but pushed along and no impression on winner over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Form 9443-09
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey M M Monaghan
mid-division and 7th halfway, ridden in 4th and no impression on winner 2f out, moderate 3rd 1f out and kept on same pace
- Form 563120
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer Mrs P Dobbs
- Jockey G P Halpin
prominent and disputed lead, headed 4f out and no extra in 5th over 2f out, weakened
- Form 6-947
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer E Kent
- Jockey P K Donovan
rear of mid-division, some headway on outer in 9th over 4f out, no threar from over 2f out
- Form 046057
- Age 8
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer D English
- Jockey Megan Carberry
prominent and disputed lead, headed over 4f out and soon no extra, weakened, eased over 1f out, tailed off
- Form 93057
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R Dawson
tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight but ridden in 2nd and no impression on easy winner over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
- Form 50/0-450
- Age 7
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer N Moran
- Jockey I T Queally
tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 8th 4f out, no extra and weakened, eased when beaten final furlong
- Form 777098/
- Age 8
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Miss M McGuinness
- Jockey P C O'Donnell
towards rear and checked after 2f, never a factor, ridden along and no impression 4f out, kept on one pace
- Form 034-090
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Miss C Simpson
- Jockey G J Phillips
rear of mid-division and ridden along early, driven along and no impression halfway, no threat from 3f out
- Form 8100/0-0
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer K Thornton
- Jockey C J Elliott
settled in rear off pace, pushed along before halfway and 11th 4f out, some headway 2f out and ridden to go moderate 2nd 1f out, no chance with easy winner and kept on same pace
- Form 0099/00-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey G Brouder
always towards rear, ridden and no extra approaching straight, weakened, tailed off
- Form 009-605
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer A Mulholland
- Jockey L P Dempsey
mid-division and ridden along halfway, 10th approaching straight but no impression from over 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 980-356
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 56
tracked leaders and 4th halfway, good headway to lead 4f out, ridden to assert well over 2f out, in command and kept on well under pressure over 1f out, easily
- Form 930574
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer L Smyth
- Jockey D M Redmond
tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd and no impression on easy winner over 2f out, dropped to 5th final furlong and kept on one pace
- Form 0-04080
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 53
Verdict
Although City Line has been running reasonably well over hurdles, he's never won in 28 starts. He reverts to the Flat on a very lowly mark, however, so should get competitive. SIAN ran poorly when tried over 2m at Wexford but her earlier victory at Ballinrobe gives her a clear chance in this contest and Gary Halpin's claim can help see her home. Table Forty Six is generally thereabouts at this sort of level as she showed when scoring at Wexford last month. She couldn't handle an 8lb rise when sent to Gowran though that looked a better race than this. Colin Keane has a fine record for Ger Lyons so the lightly-raced Wyoyo is worth noting at the bottom of the weights.
Formwatch
Table Forty Six (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, close enough in 8th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 8l behind Days Ahead (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf.
Posh Frock (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, 9th of 16, 12l behind Days Ahead (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf.
Sian (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Led early, headed after 4f and tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and lost place approaching straight, weakened, 11th of 15, 42l behind Celestial Prospect (9-12) at Wexford 2m hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Dubai's Success 14-1 (9-0) Waited with towards rear, wide and progress straight, no impression in 8th and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Tri Na Ceile (9-0) at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo fll stks gd in Aug.
Time Travel 12-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division and 8th halfway, ridden after halfway and no extra from 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 13l behind Toufan Express (10-0) at Laytown 7f clm stks 0-65.
Banker Burke (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Prominent in chasing group and soon a long way off the pace, under pressure in poor 4th from 3f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 7th of 9, 7l behind Long Journey Home (10-0) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Aug.
Whisky Galore 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, hampered after 6f, pushed along and dropped towards rear halfway, weakened and completely tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Sabaidee (8-4) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
Afram Blue 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division best, kept on same pace from over 2f out, 8th of 15, 8l behind Grand Cru (9-1) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in May '11.
Caracal 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, lost place and no impression from over 3f out, 10th of 12, 24l behind Three Bells (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
City Line (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 16l behind Blue Ridge Lane (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Live Trade (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden into 9th 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 12, 15l behind Marlos Moment (9-9) at Roscommon 1m 4f Handicap (47-70) (4yo+) sft in Aug '12.
Valley Of Stars (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Melanippe (8-5) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gs in Jun.
Wyoyo (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd 3f out, soon ridden to lead briefly, headed 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 13, 15l behind Flight Ofthe Saker (9-7) at Sligo 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Charpoy (USA) 20-1 (9-4) Broke well and led, driven along approaching straight and headed 2f out, soon no impression and moderate 3rd early final furlong, lost further place close home, 4th of 9, 15l behind Fairylike (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f App hcp gf in Jul.
Mountain Woman (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Prominent, led briefly 5f out, ridden in 2nd 3f out, weakened from under 2f out, 12th of 16, 13l behind Days Ahead (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf.
Harbin (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Settled 4th, ridden entering straight, dropped to rear 2f out, no extra, eased inside final furlong, last of 5, 26l behind Protestant (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn in May.
King's Wharf (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inner and 7th halfway, ridden and no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 20, 4 1/2l behind At Boolavogue (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f stks gf in Aug.