Racecards
19:10 Dundalk (IRE)
Book Your Christmas Party At Dundalk Handicap (70-100)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €20,000 added
- Winner: €13,000
- 2nd: €3,800
- 3rd: €1,800
- 4th: €600
- Form 764805
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer T Collins
- Jockey P J Smullen
chased leader in close 2nd, disputed after 3f, led over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
- Form 001700
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey G F Carroll
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 251002
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 95
dwelt and towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, kept on and not clear run 1f out, ran on well final furlong to 2nd on line
- Form 577508
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight
- Form 980212
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey D O'Brien
chased leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well into 2nd 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 2nd on line
- Form 008341
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey W J Lee
led, disputed after 3f, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no extra in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 12
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 90
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 070840
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 88
dwelt, soon mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 6th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 723833
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 87
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 9th under 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 256810
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer G Donnelly
- Jockey G J Phillips
dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 208503
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey R P Cleary
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
- Form 381560
- Age 7
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer A Moriarty
- Jockey K P Moriarty
always towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression straight
- Form 162410
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey D P McDonogh
mid-division, ridden and switched to outer 2f out, 8th under 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 14609
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey C D Hayes
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra and weakening when slightly hampered under 1f out, soon eased
- Form 6-19505
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 75
- Form 257195
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 72
Verdict
Strait Of Zanzibar got back on the winning trail over a mile here last week for which he has a 7lb rise to contend with, his highest mark since the summer of 2012. Kiss The Stars is normally seen in sprints but was only caught in the shadow of the post over 7f here a week ago and could prove a threat if getting a run from her reserve spot. RUMMAGING has now won six times from fifteen starts on the track and it was no disgrace to finish behind pattern race performer My Good Brother here three weeks ago. He looks back on the sort of mark he can win from again. Shipyard is consistent on Turf and was beaten narrowly on his only start at this track in August while Burn The Boats has only raced once here, landing a claimer over a mile in January of last year. He's been competing at a much higher level than this all summer and could repay each-way support. Bubbly Bellini couldn't quite match the pace of In Salutem at Navan on Wednesday though that was over 5f and this is his track and trip.
Formwatch
Captain Joy (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no impression in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 7l behind Shalamzar (7-11) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp in Sep.
Burn The Boats (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Always behind, far side, 24th of 27, 13l behind Louis The Pious (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Rummaging (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, edged left under pressure, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind My Good Brother (9-12) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol.
He's No Saint 25-1 (9-11) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, progress on outer into 5th halfway, ridden straight and no extra 1f out, 8th of 14, 5l behind Seanie (9-9) at Tipperary 7f hcp 60-100 gd.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 7-2fav (9-12) Prominent on stands' side, 2nd 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace to go 2nd on line, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind In Salutem (8-9) at Navan 5f hcp sft.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden 2f out and asserted over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol beating Maudlin Magdalen (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Trinity Force (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Soon raced in 3rd, closed up travelling smoothly straight, ridden under 2f out, 2nd and kept on without matching winner final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Warbird (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 3yo stk in May.
Whaileyy (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-5) at Cork 6f hcp.
Shipyard (USA) 6-1 (9-1) Soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, challenged and on terms from 2f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong,, 3rd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Prince Connoisseur (8-10) at Curragh 5f hcp gf in Sep.
Equation Of Time 14-1 (8-8) Held up, 12th over 3f out, headway to challenge 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong,, 15th of 16, 9l behind Elusive Time (9-11) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Sep.
Dynamite Dixie (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Soon chased leaders in 7th, challenged and on terms 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong,, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Elusive Time (9-11) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Sep.
Prince Jock (USA) 20-1 (8-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in 13th halfway, kept on one pace straight, 12th of 14, 9l behind Seanie (9-9) at Tipperary 7f hcp 60-100 gd.
Beau Satchel 9-2fav (9-9) Soon chased leaders, 10th early, 5th 3f out, moderate 7th and one pace from over 1f out, 12th of 24, 18l behind Shukhov (8-9) at Curragh 1m App hcp.
Yes I Am (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Strait Of Zanzibar (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol.
Kiss The Stars (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, strongly pressed and headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Slipper Orchid (9-3) at Dundalk 7f pol.
Expensive Taste (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Upset in stalls, chased leaders on outer, ridden entering straight, 6th 2f out, soon checked briefly and lost place, kept on without threatening on outer inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 6l behind Lily's Prince (9-1) at Fairyhouse 6f App hcp gf in Sep.
Chillie Billie 12-1 (8-2) Prominent, ridden in close 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, lost 4th close home, 5th of 13, 5l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-5) at Cork 6f hcp.