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14:50 Downpatrick (IRE)

Toals Bookmakers Dial-A-Bet 90321721 Hurdle

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 2f 50y
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • €10,000 added
  • Winner: €6,900
  • 2nd: €1,600
  • 3rd: €700
  • 4th: €400
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 35.80s
  • Off Time: 14:50:10
  • 4 Ran
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Silk -

Dirar (IRE)

4/7

    1
    Silk - Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow stars on sleeves, quartered cap

    Dirar (IRE)

    9 C
    4/7
    • Form 8-32657
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-5
    • Official Rating 140

    settled 3rd, ridden to lead after last, soon in command, easily

    2
    Silk - Red, emerald green star,emGreen slvs,black armlet,black & green quartered cap

    Gimli's Rock (IRE)

    36 D
    4/1
    • Form 005706
    • Age 6
    • Weight 11-5
    • Official Rating 135

    chased leader in 2nd, dropped to last and briefly pushed along 5 out, ridden 3 out, no impression before next and kept on one pace

    3
    Silk - White, emerald green disc, grey sleeves, emerald green & grey check cap

    Hidden Future (IRE)

    15
    8/1
    • Form 532231
    • Age 6
    • Weight 11-5

    held up in last, improved to close 2nd 5 out, ridden and challenged last, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace

    5
    Silk - EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HOOPED, red & white quartered cap

    Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE)

    157 p CD
    11/2
    • Form 7-21554
    • Age 7
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 123

    led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed after last, no extra and kept on same pace

    4
    NR

    Twinlight (FR)

    143
    • Form 3P-135F
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-5
    • Official Rating 140

    Previous results

    2011
    Silk -

    Fosters Cross (IRE)

    4/5
    • Age 9
    • Weight 11-5

    2010
    Silk -

    Hampshire Express (IRE)

    Evs
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-12

    2009
    Silk -

    Oh So Humbel (IRE)

    13/2
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-12

    In depth

    Verdict

    A Listed winner over timber in France, TWINLIGHT won a Grade 3 on his debut for Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse before competing at the highest level. He fell on his chasing debut when last seen in November but is potentially very useful and should take this. The 2010 Ebor winner Dirar has competed at a much higher level than this over timber and will appreciate the drop in class. He again ran well in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham and looks a big threat. Gimli's Rock has also been in action in some top events and, though unsuccessful over timber since 2010, he's definitely not out of this on ground that will suit. The remaining pair are in good form but have a bit to find.

    Formwatch

    Dirar (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders when not much room on inside after 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last, no impression, 7th of 26, 9l behind Alderwood (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl G3 (1) gd.

    Gimli's Rock (IRE) 28-1 (11-10) Led, headed 4th, ridden and dropped to rear after 4 out, no extra, last of 6, 25l behind Zaidpour (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m hdl G2 (1) sft in Feb.

    Hidden Future (IRE) 11-8fav (11-1) Tracked leading pair, headway approaching 2 out, challenged between last 2, led last, ridden and stayed on flat, won at Ayr 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft beating Eurohunter (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.

    Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Prominent, dropped to moderate 3rd 3 out, moderate 4th and no extra next, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 10l behind Shop Dj (10-10) at Thurles 2m 2f Mares Chase (5yo+) gd in Oct.

    Twinlight (FR) 5-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, closing in 3rd when fell 3 out, in a race won by Rubert (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs in Nov, 15 ran.