Racecards
16:45 Dundalk (IRE)
Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Nursery Handicap
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €11,001 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,099
- 4th: €550
- Form 07574
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 70
towards rear, pushed along in 10th 2f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 849
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey J J G Ryan
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on well close home, not reach leaders
- Form 509559
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Daniel Murphy
- Jockey O McSweeney
dwelt, in rear, pushed along in 11th 2f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 516008
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 69
dwelt, mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, weakened
- Form 8575
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 69
mid-division on inner, checked at halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
- Form 695227
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer J Geoghegan
- Jockey S Foley
tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, led 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on, headed at line
- Form 7806
- Age 2
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey J A Powell
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 6898
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 65
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Guest Star
14- Form 802550
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer D Bunyan & G O'Leary
- Jockey N G McCullagh
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
- Form 700
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer M Halford & T Collins
- Jockey R P Whelan
rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along under 2f out, ridden in 11th 1f out, kept on without threatening, never nearer
- Form 007
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey R P Cleary
tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, led at line
- Form 346355
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey D P McDonogh
mid-division, pushed along in 9th 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, 4th inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 980
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey D E Sheehy
mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, no impression
Verdict
Ger Lyons has three entries with Colin Keane on board ALTO SAX for the first time. he has yet to reach a place in five starts but just about done enough to earn the vote in a poor nursery. Stablemate Blue Soul is less exposed and his rider‘s claim is a plus while Masonbrook Meadow has shown the potential to win a race like this and his latest effort should be ignored as he lost many lengths at the start. The Bear Trap changed stables after a close second in a Fairyhouse claimer and ran quite well for new connections in a nursery here.
Formwatch
Alto Sax (IRE) 5-2fav (9-9) Soon in touch, not much room on inner after 1f and lost place, 6th over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sumptuary Law (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Blue Soul (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Led briefly, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 13, 13 3/4l behind Raknah (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Fickou 28-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, 9th 1f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Moral Turpitude (9-2) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Nov.
Masonbrook Meadow (IRE) 16-5 (9-12) Anticipated start and lost considerable ground leaving stalls, trailing in last, pushed along under 2f out, moderate 9th 1f out, notailed off recover, 9th of 10, 17l behind Milliethemollie (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Lady Craftsman (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 8th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Pomeriggio (8-11) at Dundalk 7f pol in Dec.
Signor Ferrari (IRE) 17-2 (9-8) Led or disputed lead, pushed along and headed early straight, soon ridden and no impression in 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Scorchio (9-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
The Bear Trap (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway towards far side over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind King Of Gosford (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Special Angel (IRE) 100-1 (9-6) Dwelt and awkward leaving stalls, raced in rear, 12th 3f out, switched right under 2f out, progress inside final furlong, kept on, never on terms, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sumptuary Law (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Go Go Gonzo (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Dwelt, in rear, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Milliethemollie (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Guest Star 33-1 (9-2) Rear, 11th 3f out, slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, switched left and effort under 1f out, no extra closing stages, 10th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Sumptuary Law (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Mary Bagot (IRE) 125-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Anvika (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn fll pol in Dec.
Enchanted Garden (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along early straight and some headway under 2f out, 8th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Blackpink (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Gregorina (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Dwelt slightly, raced towards rear, improved to 8th 3f out, came wide entering straight, progress over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sumptuary Law (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Maple Star (IRE) 250-1 (9-2) Pushed along leaving stalls and raced in rear, detached and under pressure after 2f, no impression, never a factor, 12th of 14, 16 1/4l behind Tarsus (9-7) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Dec.