Racecards
14:15 Dundalk (IRE)
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- 11 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,501 added
- Winner: €6,300
- 2nd: €2,100
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €525
- Form 465
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer Donnacha O'Brien
- Jockey P A Harnett
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd entering straight, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out
- Form 3569
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey J A Heffernan
mid-division, ridden and closer in 5th 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 764
- Age 2
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 61
tracked leaders on inner, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed
- Form 845
- Age 2
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey J M Sheridan
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, no extra
- Form 0980
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey R P Whelan
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 984348
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 58
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 7th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 900
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey A J Slattery
tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened
- Form 9080
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 55
towards rear, pushed along early, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 089
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey A C Persse
tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression in 5th final furlong
- Form 0687
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer R Sweeney
- Jockey N M Crosse
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 904608
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 49
tracked leaders on outer, ridden entering straight, weakened
In depth
Verdict
Having been purchased for 250,000gns at the October Yearling Sales, El Tesoro has been a massive disappointment and hasn't been getting home over the minimum trip. Paddy Harnett's claim will aid his cause here and this is a poor nursery. Not Too Real Bad never got close in a track and trip maiden last week but stayed on and should get into the action though Zaza Zut, who was in touch until weakening close home, can gain revenge this time. HILLTOP'S BEAR has had his chances but ran easily his best race on his only start over 7f here when only fading close home. He hasn't been suited by soft ground subsequently and the champion can steer him home.
Formwatch
El Tesoro (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to close 2f out, no extra in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 9l behind Starspangledwaves (9-7) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Oct.
Brasilian Princess (FR) 4-1 (9-11) Led until over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 10l behind Menalippe (9-2) at Leicester 7f (6) gd in Sep.
Not Too Real Bad (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride and in rear, pushed along early straight, some headway towards far side under 2f out and 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace to go moderate 4th close home, 4th of 10, 9l behind Queen Maedbh (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Zaza Zut (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and edged left in 4th 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and no impression final furlong, no extra, 5th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Queen Maedbh (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Doctor Grace (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Towards rear, 13th halfway, under pressure 1 1/2f out, no impression, never a factor, 14th of 15, 23 3/4l behind Tooprofitable (9-2) at Curragh 6f mdn hvy in Oct.
Hilltop's Bear (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Upset in stalls, tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out no impression, 8th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Rhythm King (9-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp sft in Oct.
My Girl Sioux (IRE) 80-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and no impression in 9th over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Malleymoo (9-3) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Oct.
Where R U Now Bob (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Towards rear early, mid-division on outer at halfway, ridden and went 5th 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Rhythm King (9-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Happenstance (IRE) 200-1 (9-7) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 9th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Starspangledwaves (9-7) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Oct.
Okyle Lass (IRE) 250-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in touch in rear, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, weakened, last of 7, 12 3/4l behind Be Happy (9-2) at Cork 1m mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Calgary Mounty (IRE) 125-1 (8-13) Prominent early, soon mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and dropped to 7th over 2f out, no extra, last of 8, 11 1/4l behind Escaping Thejungle (8-8) at Bellewstown 5f mdn gd in Sep.