Racecards
15:10 Down Royal (IRE)
Value Cabs Handicap (45-65)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 6f 180y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,160
- 2nd: €1,909
- 3rd: €910
- 4th: €410
- Form 130460-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey D M Redmond
settled in mid-division on outer, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
- Form 4-72600
- Age 7
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey R P Whelan
settled in mid-division on inner, took closer order from 2f out and soon went 3rd, ridden to challenge from 1f out and led inside final 150 yards, kept on well close home
- Form 054-117
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 62
soon led, pushed along and headed from 2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 990-69
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 61
slow into stride and raced towards rear, pushed along from 2f out, weakened and eased from over 1f out
Shelbe (IRE)
43- Form 10-2143
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer M G Quinn
- Jockey K J Leonard
went slightly right from stalls, mid-division and slightly hampered under 4f out, ridden in closer 5th over 1f out, slightly short of room inside final furlong, no impression on principals and kept on into 4th close home
- Form 4764-36
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer Joseph Murray
- Jockey C T Keane
chased leaders on inner, pushed along and switched to outer under 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and dropped to 5th close home
- Form 684099
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer Adrian Mcallister
- Jockey W J Lee
chased leader in 2nd, pushed along to lead from 2f out, ridden over 1f out and soon pressed, headed inside final 150 yards, kept on without matching winner
- Form 38-0007
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer P J McKenna
- Jockey C R King
raced towards rear, pushed along from 2f out and ridden from over 1f out, no impression and kept on past beaten horses inside final furlong
- Form 005000-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 53
always towards rear, pushed along from 3f out and no impression from over 1f out
- Form 908331
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer P J McKenna
- Jockey C D Hayes
settled behind leaders on outer, pushed along and ridden under 3f out, weakened from 2f out and soon no danger
- Form 40-9086
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer L Smyth
- Jockey R P Cleary
went slightly right from stalls and settled behind leaders, ridden from over 2f out, no impression weakened from 1f out
- Form 2097-04
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Mrs A Mooney
- Jockey N M Crosse
prominent in early stages on outer, soon dropped to mid-division, ridden from 2f out and no impression from over 1f out
- Form 0050-60
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
pushed along from stalls and settled in mid-division, slight stumble under 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on into 6th inside final furlong
- Form 66-6984
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Form 099-04
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 55
Verdict
Many of these have been plying their trade on the all-weather but Duncan Of Scotland did win at Ayr last month, though came unstuck at that track when attempting a hat-trick last time, finishing behind Guiding Star. Patrick McKenna’s filly was then third at Carlisle and wasn’t winning out of turn last time at Fairyhouse., though she’s shot up the weights and has still prove herself over this longer trip. OUR MAX has yet to win on Turf but went close over a mile at Leopardstown in April before winning at Dundalk. He gets the vote on that form ahead of Shelbe, Captain Midnight and Bien Chase.
Formwatch
Lake George (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Prominent in near side group, no extra and one pace from 1f out, 13th of 23, 9l behind Doonard Prince (8-11) at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Cappadocia (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Close up, 5th halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 21, 28 3/4l behind Ken's Sam's (9-13) at Navan 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Duncan Of Scotland (IRE) 6-5fav (10-2) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, eased, 7th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Goninodaethat (9-11) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gd in May.
Louth Lion (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Settle For Red (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Shelbe (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, ridden in 12th 2f out, headway into 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, disputed 3rd at line, 3rd of 14, 3 3/4l behind Duncan Of Scotland (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in May.
Captain Midnight (IRE) 4-1fav (9-8) In rear, 10th 2f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Alans Pride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Our Max 5-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 10th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, headway into 3rd 1f out, improved to lead narrowly inside final furlong, all out, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr beating Queluz (8-13) by dht, 14 ran.
Bien Chase (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Prominent, led before straight, headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out and squeezed for room, no extra, 9th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Khabaray (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in May.
Emperor Bob (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 11, 27 3/4l behind Elusive In Paris (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in May.
Spirit Be With You (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Led, ridden entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, soon weakened and dropped behind, last of 14, 15 3/4l behind Carrigeen Prince (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Guiding Star 9-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, pushed along in close 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well, won at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jun beating Goodnite Irina (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 16 ran.
Bahamian Sunshine 25-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 6th of 12, 5l behind Concur (10-3) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Maritime Law (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Soon led, ridden entering straight, headed over 2f out, no impression on leader over 1f out, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Punches Pious (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp hvy in Jun.
Oh So Sensible (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out, 16th of 17, 13 1/2l behind Keep Believing (8-4) at Navan 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Haqeeba (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Prominent far side, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 4l behind Magic Bear (10-0) at Navan 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Legend Status (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Dwelt in rear, headway on wide outside approaching final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Rioja Day (9-6) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Mzuri (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, soon pushed along, one pace 2f out, 6th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Old Time Waltz (9-8) at Naas 7f hcp fll gf in Jun.