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17:30 Dundalk (IRE)
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- 11 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €9,000 added
- Winner: €6,210
- 2nd: €1,440
- 3rd: €630
- 4th: €360
- Form 7600-86
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey L F Roche
chased leaders, slightly hampered after 1 1/2f, pushed along in 9th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 30214-4
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer N Lawlor
- Jockey R P Cleary
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and 7th 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
- Form 331/56-2
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer G O'Leary
- Jockey P J Smullen
tracked leaders, 2nd 2f out, progress to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed over 50 yards out, no impression on winner
- Form 60116-7
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer Ms S Lavery
- Jockey R C Colgan
held up, 7th 2f out, progress over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong
- Form 2180-54
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
tracked leaders, 6th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 82229-3
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey K J Manning
tracked leader, 4th 2f out, soon ridden and dropped to 8th 1f out, no extra
- Form 02021-1
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 63
broke well and led, ran freely, pushed along and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 300909-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey M C Hussey
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 52090-5
- Age 6
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey K J Leonard
chased leaders, 5th 2f out, 3rd and switched right over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led over 50 yards out and kept on well
- Form 43718-8
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey W M Lordan
dwelt and in rear, never a factor, 11th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Verdict
The majority of these are old pals and beat each other in turn. Little Sweetheart is on a hat-trick after her victory a fortnight ago but her earlier success when Fast In The Wind was a close third was gained when receiving 17lb. The latter has still to win on an all-weather surface but has to be considered on these terms and had Kimbay and Kiss The Stars behind when close behind Split The Atom last week. Deeds Not Words has been showing pace over further and his victories in the UK were in sprints so he's one to keep an eye on. PRIMO UOMO was making his debut on the surface and having his first start since April when just failing to catch the in-form Chiclet three weeks ago and with regular pilot Pat Smullen back on board can go one better.
Formwatch
Your Pal Tal 16-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, pushed along under 2f out, soon no impression under hands and heels, 6th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Northern Surprise (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Kimbay (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Led, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, headed 1f out, soon no extra, 4th of 9, 1/4l behind Split The Atom (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Primo Uomo (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, headway entering straight, switched right in 5th 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd 1f out, progress to strongly press winner inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Chiclet (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Danz Gift (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor, 7th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Chiclet (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Deeds Not Words (IRE) 2-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, pushed along entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out, no impression, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Northern Surprise (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Almadaa 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outer, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 13 1/4l behind Chiclet (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Fast In The Wind (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division and took keen hold, ridden in 5th on outer 2f out, 4th 1f out, stayed on well in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, nk behind Split The Atom (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Little Sweetheart (IRE) 13-8fav (9-9) Made all, raced keenly early, pushed along when bumped rail under 2f out, ridden and stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan beating Mr Right (10-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Blue Bullet (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Dwelt, soon mid-division, no impression over 1f out, 10th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Chestnut Fire (9-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Kiss The Stars (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Split The Atom (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Rateel (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 8l behind More Than Munny (8-12) at Dundalk 6f pol in Jan.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 3-1jfav (8-6) Chased leaders in 5th, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon no impression under hands and heels, 6th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Chiclet (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.