Racecards
17:00 Dundalk (IRE)
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- 10 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €999
- 4th: €500
- Form 4802-92
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey P A Harnett
led, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
- Form 8129-8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 73
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 9272-21
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 72
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner
- Form 4918-11
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer J Larkin
- Jockey D E Sheehy
chased leaders, ridden in 5th on outer 2f out, kept on same pace on outer final furlong
- Form 62223-5
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer S Lynam
- Jockey S M Crosse
towards rear, headway into 7th 2f out, went 3rd travelling well 1 1/2f out, pushed along to lead under 1f out, stayed on well, eased close home, easily
- Form 274344-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer K P Cotter
- Jockey D P McDonogh
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression
- Form 33655-5
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey G F Carroll
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
- Form 0704-34
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey D McMonagle
dwelt, soon chased leaders, improved to lead travelling well under 2f out, soon ridden, headed under 1f out, soon no impression on winner, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 000/798-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D E Finn
- Jockey James J Doyle
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
- Form 00997-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
dwelt, in rear, ridden straight, never a factor
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Tony The Gent's last victory was in a controversial claimer here in February over his then stablemate Yuften. He appears to have improved for a change of surroundings and Paddy Harnett's 7lb claim is a massive bonus. Emphatic didn't win in 19 starts on Turf but has won three of his last four here. He had a bit in hand last time so a 6lb rise doesn't look excessive. DARK MAGIC has finished runner-up four times before gaining only his second victory in 17 starts here last week. That looked a strong contest so a 7lb hike may not prevent a follow-up. Tyrconnell is 2-22 around here and has never won over the trip but he's been staying on over 7f recently so is greatly respected. The maiden Gonna Dancealot has moved from the UK and may just need the run.
Formwatch
Tony The Gent (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Soon led, strongly pressed 2f out and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bobby K (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Haayem (FR) 28-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 2f out and some headway in 11th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Bobby K (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Dark Magic 6-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden to press leaders 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan beating Kudbegood (9-10) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Emphatic (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, 4th and pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan beating Neyland (9-1) by nk, 14 ran.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Waited with towards rear, 12th approaching straight, soon headway, ran on without reaching principals final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Irish Acclaim (9-10) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Gonna Dancealot (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden to lead briefly entering final furlong, one pace and lost 3rd close home, 4th of 14, 3l behind Fame N Fortune (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Harbanaker (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Mid-division, progress into 3rd 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra closing stages of final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Red Heel (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Sideshow Bob (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression under 2f out, 10th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Emphatic (10-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Blue Sky Thinker (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, weakened and detached after 3 out, eased before 2 out, tailed off, 11th of 12, dist behind Little Brother (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Ossco 25-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, 2nd before halfway and challenged entering straight, soon ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 12th of 14, 6 1/4l behind St George's Head (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.