Racecards
18:15 Down Royal (IRE)
Barclay Telecom Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,392
- 2nd: €2,292
- 3rd: €1,092
- 4th: €493
- Form 246220-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey K M Donoghue
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 2nd 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, soon no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 39P3S/7-
- Age 12
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 106
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th after 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
- Form 3F53-12
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey Andrew Ring
held up towards rear, progress into 4th 2 out, ridden to lead before last where slight mistake, kept on well run-in
- Form 221762-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey P Townend
led in and slightly slowly away, towards rear, progress into 5th after 2 out, ridden into 3rd before last, disputed 2nd and slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 46/U500-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 100
led, headed before 2 out, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 3588-5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 94
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out
- Form 4882-22
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer V Halley
- Jockey P T Enright
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 509-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D P Dunne
- Jockey P D Kennedy
held up towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no extra before 2 out
- Form 070-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey P E Corbett
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
- Form 07000-4
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer A Mulholland
- Jockey I J McCarthy
chased leader, close up in 2nd halfway, disputed 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, headed before last where slight mistake and disputed 2nd, no impression on winner and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 60/0-0
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer S Nolan
- Jockey R C Colgan
mid-division early, towards rear and reminders 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
Verdict
THE INVISIBLE DOG was placed three times at Dundalk before a close fifth at Navan and though showing little over hurdles has improved enough to take this. Fiesole went up 7lb for winning here at the beginning of the month and couldn't quite cope in a better race at Clonmel while Mountain Kingdom has had just one victory in 36 career starts. Tintown Robin continues to climb the ratings without winning and is 10lb higher than his only victory. Buonarotti Boy will enjoy the conditions but has a long absence to overcome.
Formwatch
Buonarotti Boy (IRE) 20-1 (12-3) 16th of 24, dist behind Mr Boss Man (12-3) at Punchestown 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Apr.
He's Our Man (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Held up, soon 10th, 7th approaching straight, soon pushed along and no impression, 7th of 12, 18l behind Bright New Dawn (11-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Fiesole 9-2fav (11-4) Held up, 12th before 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, went 5th before straight, soon closed travelling smoothly, slight mistake 2 out, gained narrow lead before last, soon headed, bumped over 50yds out, kept on, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Stormey (11-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May.
Mountain Kingdom (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, went 2nd between last 2, every chance last, soon ridden, no impression flat, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Great Fighter (11-8) at Perth 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Mighty Whitey (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Led, headed 4 out, weakened from next, 11th of 14, dist behind One For Hocky (11-12) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Up The Town (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd approaching 5th, pushed along approaching straight, soon one pace, 5th of 22, 36l behind Delta Work (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Tintown Robin (IRE) 7-2fav (11-9) Held up, 12th from 6th, progress and tight for room after 3 out, not much room again before 2 out, chased winner and kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 18, 3l behind Millen Dollar Man (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp gd in May.
Dalmarella Dancer (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Held up in mid-division, progress into 7th entering straight, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 25, 22 1/2l behind Tudor City (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
The Invisible Dog (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, progress to 8th 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, nearest finish, 5th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Pirolo (8-8) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Apr.
Ardview Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Prominent, soon 4th, 3rd before 6th, on terms approaching 3 out, slight mistake next and headed, no extra and one pace approaching last, 4th of 19, 11 3/4l behind Fiesole (11-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.
Sister Slew (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Towards rear and 10th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2 out, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Mysticaltou (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 1f hcp gd in May.