Racecards
19:00 Dundalk (IRE)
www.dundalkstadium.com (C & G) Maiden
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €699
- 4th: €400
- Form 5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey W M Lordan
mid-division, 6th halfway, went 4th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 78
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey Mr D J Benson
mid-division on inner, took keen hold early, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out without troubling principals
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer H Rogers
- Jockey D P McDonogh
rear of mid-division, some headway on outer approaching straight, 8th and ridden 2f out, soon no extra
- Form 0-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
always towards rear
- Form 4-8
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
slowly into stride and towards rear, 11th entering straight, went moderate 7th on outer early final furlong, kept on without threatening
Free Art
21- Form 5432-83
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey C D Hayes
tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to challenge early straight, driven along in 2nd and no impression from over 1f out, dropped to 3rd under pressure inside final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B Heffernan
- Jockey K Latham
tracked leaders, raced keenly, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression from 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey K J Manning
disputed lead, advantage on inner entering straight, driven along from 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey Fran Berry
always behind, ridden and no extra early straight
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner
- Form 8
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer James J Hartnett
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
disputed lead, headed entering straight, ridden and soon no extra, weakened from over 1f out
Verdict
Patience is wearing a bit thin waiting for Free Art to get off the mark. He's now gone 10 starts without a win and a chance is taken on the less-exposed CELEBRITY SEVI. Dermot Weld's charge was unfancied for his seasonal debut over a longer trip at Cork and ran accordingly but much better is expected with that run behind him, especially if the betting speaks in his favour. Another to note for any market moves is the newcomer Hurricane Season, who is a half-brother to a couple of winners, while Aragorn Rouge will have come on for his debut at Naas and could prove best of the rest.
Formwatch
Aragorn Rouge 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden in 6th and no impression 2f out, 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 9l behind Secret Story (9-0) at Naas 7f 3yo mdn.
Buccaneer Bob (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 12l behind Quest For Peace (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo mdn gf.
Caolan (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden into 9th 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 11th of 20, 14l behind Creekside (9-5) at Naas 1m 3yo mdn aut.
Cash Or Casualty (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Never a factor, 11th of 14, 16l behind Warning Flag (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Sep.
Celebrity Sevi (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 9th early straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 14l behind Giant Step (9-0) at Cork 1m 3yo mdn gd.
Free Art 16-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, good headway in 8th 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Imperial Rome (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp pol.
Give Me Shelter (IRE) Araafa gelding out of Genny Lim.
Golden Shoe (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt and in rear, no impression from 3f out, 6th of 10, 14l behind Swampfire (9-0) at Limerick 1m mdn stks sft.
Hurricane Season Hurricane Run gelding out of Rainbow Lyrics.
Liberty's Gift (IRE) Statue Of Liberty gelding out of Raheefa's Mix.
Pre Tax Profit (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly away and always towards rear, 11th of 14, 13l behind Tradition (9-3) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn auc stks pol in Oct.
Wings Of Apollo (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Gleadhradh (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn auc stks pol in Mar.