Racecards
15:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk Nursery Handicap
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 22750
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and pressed leaders 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 02741
- Age 2
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, disputed over 1f out, edged ahead close home
- Form 54651
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Sheehy
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and closer 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 065180
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey W J Lee
prominent early, soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, disputed 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Cedro (IRE)
104- Form 040
- Age 2
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey D E Sheehy
led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
- Form 870533
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer G O'Leary
- Jockey J M Sheridan
mid-division, ridden and not clear run 2f out, stayed on in 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 657774
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J A Stack
- Jockey W M Lordan
towards rear for most, ridden on outer 2f out, soon no impression
- Form 577
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer Patrick Turley
- Jockey R Whearty
jumped awkwardly from stalls and restrained, always rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out
- Form 570
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer K P Cotter
- Jockey S P Davis
mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
- Form 0659
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 64
held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 7767
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J G Coogan
- Jockey L F Roche
held up in mid-division and wide, ridden and closer on outer 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 760945
- Age 2
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer R O'Brien
- Jockey N G McCullagh
held up towards rear, ridden to progress on inner 2f out, stayed and closer 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
Verdict
Sangria was well supported over the track and trip three weeks ago and finished first past but was disqualified when her rider was found to have claimed 2lb too much. To compound the misery she's been raised 7lb and both Satin Snake and Mary Pickersgill should get much closer. MARSA came good over 7f last week where she led at the furlong pole so the shorter trip will suit and a 5lb rise looks manageable. Lopes Gold makes her debut on the surface after racing in decent company on Turf while Sean Bird's claim can enable Obtain to get into contention on her nursery debut.
Formwatch
Obtain 9-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, soon effort, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Orinoco River (9-2) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Oct.
Lopes Gold (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Prominent on near side, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 11th of 16, 17 3/4l behind King Of Bavaria (9-10) at Naas 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Marsa (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Chased leaders, keen hold early, 5th halfway, challenged between horses under 2f out, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, narrow lead under 1f out, kept on well closing stages, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov beating Princess Rajj (9-3) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Sangria (IRE) 5-2fav (9-9) A little slowly away, soon chased leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along in 2nd 2f out and challenged over 1f out, ridden and led 1f out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov beating El Valle (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Benevolent (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Mid-division, pushed along and rear of mid-division 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Rhythm Of Zain (9-10) at Navan 5f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Cedro (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Prominent and ran freely, chased leader after 2f, 4th 2 1/2f out, under pressure 1 1/2f out, ridden and weakened quickly under 1f out, last of 12, 9 1/4l behind Tut Tut (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Satin Snake 5-1 (9-12) Dwelt and briefly pushed along, held up towards rear, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/4l behind Sangria (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Mary Pickersgill (IRE) 18-1 (9-10) Waited with in mid-division, raced keenly, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, 4th 1f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Sangria (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Medal Of Glory (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) A little slow into stride, towards rear, no impression under 2f out, 7th of 9, 14 3/4l behind Orinoco River (9-2) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Oct.
Pilbara Gold (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Disputed lead, led halfway, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Velocidad (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in May.
Jedi Power (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Mid-division early, soon tracked leaders on outer, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra 1f out, 9th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Sangria (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Daintree (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Held up disputing 5th, ridden 2f out, 4th 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 7l behind Speedacus (9-5) at Navan 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Pandemic Princess (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, a little keen, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Sangria (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.