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18:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Dundalkstadium.com Apprentice Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €999
- 4th: €500
- Form 007236-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey Tom Kiely Marshall
tracked leader, headway to lead entering straight, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final 150 yards
- Form 668-241
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey D McMonagle
mid-division on outer, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, progress to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
- Form 7/0000-8
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey P A Harnett
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 56/000-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer Mrs P Dobbs
- Jockey C J McGovern
rear of mid-division, ran freely, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
- Form 9605-12
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer K P Cotter
- Jockey Sam Ewing
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, switched left and pushed along 2f out, 4th and ridden over 1f out, 3rd and kept on final 100 yards
- Form 260/000-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer G B Caldwell
- Jockey W T Byrne
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra under 2f out
- Form 870P-60
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer P J McKenna
- Jockey D E Sheehy
led early, tracked leaders and mid-division halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra
- Form 06300-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey A C Persse
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no extra under 2f out
- Form 7690-07
- Age 7
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey Amy Jo Hayes
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, 2nd and kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages
- Form 0047/00-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer C Moore
- Jockey L T McAteer
mid-division, ran freely, ridden under 2f out and soon no extra
- Form 9090-95
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey N M Crosse
tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight, 5th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 7565-35
- Age 7
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey M P Sheehy
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression early straight, ridden under 2f out and 7th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 05030/6
- Age 10
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer C Cannon
- Jockey J A Powell
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and some headway on outer early straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
- Form 3620-94
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
soon led, headed entering straight, ridden 2f out and dropped to 6th over 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 0410-08
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 54
- Form 0120-84
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 59
Ampeson
7- Form 40-7040
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer P J F Murphy
- Jockey Reserve 3
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Masalai has generally been consistent and, though on a losing run before last week's victory over the track and trip, looks certain to be a major player with just 3lb extra to contend with. Fit For Function is 2-19 on the track but has mainly been running well and the assessor is giving him a chance. SLADE RUNNER (NAP) was having only his second start for Kieran Cotter when landing a handicap last month then only just failed to overcome a 5lb rise. He may be capable of a bit better so gets the nod though there are plenty of dangers further down the weights including Jm Barrie, who has dropped to a winnable mark and showed more dash last time, and Amazing One, who has found 6f too sharp the last twice.
Formwatch
Fit For Function 17-2 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and progress under 2f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Irish Acclaim (10-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Masalai (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Chased leaders on inner, pushed along under 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb beating Ranger Bob (9-5) by nk, 14 ran.
Mienvee Flyer 200-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sunset Nova (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Princess Xena 250-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression before halfway, no extra under 2f out, weakened, last of 14, 17 1/2l behind Hodd's Girl (9-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Slade Runner (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 6th 1f out, headway into 2nd and stayed on well close home, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Sunset Nova (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Bertie's Princess (IRE) 100-1 (9-4) Soon prominent, 3rd approaching straight, soon bumped and raced on outer, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 11 1/4l behind Scherzando (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
King's View (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened, 11th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Sabrina Fairchild (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Woods (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, weakened, 11th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Gatsby Cap (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Eacharn (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Disputed lead, took keen hold, headed entering straight and ridden, weakened, 7th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Gatsby Cap (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Iron Ryan (FR) 150-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened, last of 14, 9 1/4l behind Keepthebestsideout (8-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Jm Barrie 15-2 (9-5) Disputed lead, led entering straight, ridden from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Gatsby Cap (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Amazing One 9-1 (8-13) Slowly away, in rear, ridden 2f out, headway into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Sabrina Fairchild (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Coreczka (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Gatsby Cap (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Iseebreeze (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along in 3rd 3f out, ridden to lead under 2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Sabrina Fairchild (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Guiding (IRE) 18-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Gatsby Cap (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Indiana Grey (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Slowly away, in rear, pushed along in 12th on outer, soon ridden, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th close home, 4th of 14, 3/4l behind Masalai (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Ampeson 22-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, a little keen, soon raced towards outer, 6th approaching straight, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 4l behind Howyoulikethat (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.