Racecards
15:25 Dundalk (IRE)
www.dundalkstadium.com Maiden
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
- Form 323
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
tracked leader in 4th, travelled well to dispute lead 2f out, ridden into narrow lead 1 1/2f out, headed 150 yards out, not match winner
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
rear, ridden in last halfway, came wide straight, progress to mid-division 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on well to moderate 5th close home
Zylan (IRE)
33- Form 48
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey N G McCullagh
pushed along to soon lead, driven entering straight, under pressure and headed 2f out, kept on well in 3rd 1f out without troubling principals
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer D McDonogh
- Jockey D P McDonogh
rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th approaching straight, no impression 1 1/2f out, no threat
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey E J McNamara
mid-division, 7th and ridden entering straight, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 89
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey I T Queally
towards rear, ridden under 3f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, never a factor
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
reluctant to load, tracked leader in 3rd, 4th and pushed along entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out, improved to moderate 6th 1f out, kept on same pace
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer T Stack
- Jockey W M Lordan
mid-division, ridden in 6th approaching straight, weakened under 2f out, no danger, eased final furlong
Lola Beaux
10- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Fran Berry
soon prominent in 2nd, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, rallied final furlong, kept on best to lead 150 yards out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
settled 5th, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, no extra 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C T Keane
in rear, ridden over 2f out, progress to mid-division 1 1/2f out, no further headway
Verdict
General Marshall was an odds-on chance at the Curragh after a fine run here behind Toscanini and though he didn't get the clearest of runs it was still a disappointing performance. The longer trip could see him in a better light but he looks vulnerable and LOLA BEAUX can improve past hime. Jessica Harrington's filly attracted strong support in a Tipperary maiden last week and ran a fine race, just being caught in the final furlong after going to the front 2f out. The winner of that race, Zafilani, is trained by Dermot Weld, who has the newcomer Griko entered here and this half-brother to four winners is one to keep an eye on. Zylan made an encouraging start at the Curragh and didn't appreciate being dropped in distance at Cork next time. Jim Bolger's filly Mainicin is a half-sister to the useful Paene Magnus and any support shouldn't go unheeded.
Formwatch
General Marshall (USA) 8-11fav (9-5) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, 6th 2f out travelling smoothly, not much room and pushed along approaching final furlong, kept on without threatening along rail inside last, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Shepherd's Purse (9-5) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gd in Aug.
Griko (IRE) Iffraaj gelding out of Magna Graecia.
Zylan (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon ridden, no impression final furlong, 8th of 13, 16l behind Blackbriar (9-0) at Cork 6f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Alfie's Word (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Dwelt, towards rear, 7th halfway, wide on bend 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 12l behind Belle Et Bete (8-9) at Down Royal 7f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jul.
Ask Katie (IRE) Ask filly out of Smart Starprincess.
Dancing Bride (IRE) Vale Of York filly out of Look Who's Dancing.
Danse Rouge (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, ridden halfway, no impression 3f out, weakened and tailed off, last of 9, 43l behind Bleu Ciel Et Rouge (8-11) at Killarney 1m 2yo flls mdn auc stks gd in Aug.
Deemah (IRE) Iffraaj filly out of Princess Iris.
Grey Sky Blue (IRE) Dylan Thomas filly out of Grand Lili.
Into The Stars (IRE) Starspangledbanner filly out of Summer Bliss.
Lola Beaux 8-1 (9-0) Pushed up to race 3rd, niggled along halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed under 100 yards out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Zafilani (9-5) at Tipperary 7f 2yo mdn gd in Aug.
Mainicin (IRE) Teofilo filly out of Luminaria.
Torthai An Ghra (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Dwelt, towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, moderate 12th 1f out, one pace, 13th of 15, 13l behind Havanna Belle (9-0) at Bellewstown 1m 2yo mdn aut sft in Aug.
Evatec Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Always rear, pushed along before halfway, no extra approaching straight, weakened, last of 6, 33l behind Clonard Street (9-5) at Galway 1m 2yo mdn in Aug.