Racecards
18:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Big Bad Bob Maiden (Div 1)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €7,590
- 2nd: €1,760
- 3rd: €770
- 4th: €441
Azure (IRE)
49- Form 000-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden entering straight and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6-5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Anastasia O'Brien
towards rear, 10th halfway, no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 77-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J P Shanahan
- Jockey D O'Brien
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 5-2
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer S Donohoe
- Jockey D W O'Connor
made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey C T Keane
held up in rear, 12th halfway, progress on inner under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home
- Form 00-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer R P Burns
- Jockey R P Cleary
chased leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Ms S Lavery
- Jockey R C Colgan
mid-division, 7th halfway, soon pushed along and no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 7
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 00
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer D Broad
- Jockey R P Downey
mid-division, 6th on outer halfway, soon pushed along, no impression in 9th 1f out, no extra
- Form 5-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 800-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey J A Heffernan
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra under 2f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey R P Whelan
towards rear, 11th halfway, progress on outer under 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
In depth
Verdict
Chewy Round Town made his debut at Wolverhampton in December and wasn't beaten far then put the experience to good use when runner-up to the odds-on Roman Impero over this track and trip a month ago. The Galileo colt Birthplace has so far failed to live up to his pedigree and will need major improvement and the one to be on looks to be LOVE IN THE SUN. She's the 13th foal of a mare who has already produced eight winners including at the highest level. Dermot Weld's filly made a reasonable debut here in October and is expected to go on to better things. Charlies Missile has shown a bit of potential and may prove best of the remainder.
Formwatch
Azure (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always rear, never a factor, ridden and drifted left over 1f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 19 3/4l behind In Her Stride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Birthplace (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, 5th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 12, 16 1/4l behind Ebadan (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jan.
Charlies Missile (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th 1f out, no extra, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Another Story (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Chewy Round Town (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression on winner in 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Roman Impero (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Helvic (IRE) Zoffany colt out of Mystiara.
Kings Of Luxor 66-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 9th on inner halfway, no extra under 2f out, 10th of 14, 13 1/2l behind In Her Stride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Ultra Thef (IRE) Haatef gelding out of Non Ultra.
Diamond Heart 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, soon no impression, 7th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Roman Impero (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Heavenly Steps (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 9th 1f out, no extra, 11th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Russet (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Jan.
Love In The Sun (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soon improved to dispute lead, ridden entering straight, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Embiyra (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Oct.
Masonbrook Lady (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along in 11th halfway, no impression straight, 11th of 16, 18 3/4l behind Radiantly (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Mystery Gal (IRE) Big Bad Bob filly out of Dame D'honneur.
Theorem Virtual gelding out of Intrusion.