Racecards
19:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Star Appeal Stakes (listed) (Class 1)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €60,000 added
- Winner: €39,000
- 2nd: €11,999
- 3rd: €6,000
- 4th: €2,400
- Form 91
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
chased leaders on outer, 5th halfway, no extra from 2f out, weakened
- Form 483516
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey W J Lee
settled in rear, some headway on outer entering straight, moderate 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 87301
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
tracked leaders on inner in 3rd, switched right entering straight, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, joined issue briefly 1f out, headed and no impression under pressure inside final furlong
- Form 1565
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey G Fairley
chased leaders on inner, pushed along in 6th entering straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
- Form 21
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer D Wachman
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
made virtually all, strongly pressed and joined 2f out, led again under pressure just under 1f out, swished tail and kept on well
- Form 412259
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
chased leaders racing keenly, 4th halfway, no extra under pressure from under 2f out
- Form 050180
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey J A Heffernan
rear of mid-division, some headway entering straight, went moderate 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening
- Form 681
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
reared leaving stalls, in touch towards rear, no extra from 2f out
- Form 83301
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey D P McDonogh
always prominent, 2nd halfway, improved to dispute lead 2f out, headed under pressure just inside final furlong, no impression and kept on same pace
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Satin Love ran moderately in two Group races after his very easy debut success at Hamilton but did better in a tough nursery at Newbury last time and should get competitive. Brown Pete, one of five entries who have won their last start on this track, gained a shock victory over Charpoy last week but appeared to need every yard of the mile and may not quite have the pace for this. Aidan O'Brien has struck form with a vengeance and both representatives, Park Avenue and Juliet Capulet, have to be considered, especially the former who has the unstoppable Joseph O'Brien on board. However, Johnny Murtagh has stuck with WARNING FLAG, who he rode to victory here last month and his mount looks progressive enough to make this step-up in grade. Posh Cracker won so easily at the last meeting that it would be foolish to dismiss her chances even in this much higher class.
Formwatch
Brown Pete (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders in 5th, driven along and progress 3f out, 3rd early straight, 2nd and challenged 1f out, led 100 yards from finish, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn auc stks pol beating Charpoy (9-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Foolproof (IRE) 100-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, last 2 1/2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 7, 11l behind Zoffany (9-1) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 1 (1) in Aug.
Park Avenue (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Close up in 2nd, disputed lead from 2f out, led 1f out, ridden clear, comfortably, won at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol beating Imperator Augustus (8-9) by 2l, 6 ran.
Satin Love (USA) 33-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon not able to quicken, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Invincible Ridge (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Stage Master (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Always prominent, 2nd and ridden to challenge from under 2f out, led under 1f out, kept on under pressure, all out, won at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn in Sep beating Rose Bonheur (8-12) by shd, 21 ran.
Warning Flag (USA) 3-1 (9-0) Always prominent, led early, tracked leader in 2nd before halfway until regaining lead 2f out, driven along over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Sep beating The Reaper (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Act Of Love (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Mid-division on outer, some headway under pressure from 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 22, 8l behind Stand To Attention (8-11) at Fairyhouse 7f 2yo aut sft in Sep.
Juliet Capulet (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Led, clear halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, headed under 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 15l behind Chrysanthemum (8-12) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) in Sep.
Posh Cracker (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside entering straight, led 1 1/2f out, driven clear final furlong, easily, won at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn fll pol beating Roman Flame (9-0) by 2l, 12 ran.
Tell The Wind (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Settled 2nd, led travelling well entering straight, ridden and ran on well from 1 1/2f out, comfortably, won at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn fll pol in Sep beating Emerald Ring (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.