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14:35 Gowran Park (IRE)
Join Racing TV Now Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,999 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €599
- Form PP-9
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J O Clifford
- Jockey B Hayes
mid-division, improved into closer 3rd from halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and weakened from 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before last
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J Dullea
- Jockey P K Donovan
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, in rear from halfway, some progress into 6th from 3 out where not fluent, ridden in 4th from next and no impression in 3rd from last, kept on same pace run-in
Kalakhan (IRE)
258- Form 00-
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey K C Sexton
mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, dropped to 8th from halfway, pushed along in 7th from 3 out, kept on into moderate 4th from last
- Form 408
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey B J Cooper
towards rear early, not fluent at times, 7th from halfway, dropped to rear from 3 out and soon no extra
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Richard Daniels
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
mid-division and 6th from halfway, pushed along in 5th from 3 out and went 2nd after next, no impression on winner and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 80-
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Steven E Ryder
- Jockey P D Kennedy
chased leaders, slightly hampered 1st, 4th from halfway, slow jump 5th and soon lost place, no impression in 8th from 3 out
Tirmizi (FR)
13- Form 5
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
raced in 2nd, left in lead at 1st, slightly impeded by loose horse approaching 2nd, soon in clear lead, reduced advantage from 3 out, headed next where mistake, soon no extra and weakened
- Form P/F4-12
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J W Kennedy
led, slow jump and unseated rider 1st
- Form 59-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey J J Slevin
raced in rear, pulled up quickly after 3rd
- Form 9-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, not fluent 1st, closer in 5th from halfway, ridden from 3 out, soon no impression and weakened
- Form 1-
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey D F O'Regan
chased leaders, 2nd from halfway, closed on clear leader from 3 out and led next, stretched clear run-in, easily
Verdict
Cask Mate looked a smart prospect behind some useful performers when last seen though that was almost three years ago. He's still only seven so could make up for lost time. Tirmizi, three-times a winner on the Flat, made a promising start over hurdles at Navan while Decimation cost €120,000 and has a nice pedigree for jumping hurdles. However, this looks a good opportunity for TULLYBEG, who won a bumper at Bellewstown before finding The Shunter too strong at Downpatrick. The latter was impressive on his chasing bow at Punchestown on Wednesday so the form looks strong. Pope Liam was engaged in the 4.20 at Clonmel yesterday.
Formwatch
Coole Arcade (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Always behind, keen early, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 12, 25 3/4l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-5) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Digger Jack (IRE) Morozov gelding out of Almatess.
Kalakhan (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Jumped left 1st and collided with rival, soon rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind Mr Hendricks (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Larry O (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Always behind, pushed along at halfway, never a factor, 8th of 13, dist behind Fusain (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Mac Suibhne (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, 16th of 18, dist behind January Jets (12-0) at Galway 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Robindevidastar (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, soon chased leaders, one pace from 3 out, 11th of 17, dist behind Lynwood Gold (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Tirmizi (FR) 12-1 (12-0) Prominent, a little keen and wandered before hurdles at times, on terms from 3rd, soon led, joined 3 out, headed approaching last, one pace, 5th of 17, 7 1/2l behind Annexation (11-10) at Navan 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Tullybeg (IRE) 1-2fav (12-0) Chased leader in 2nd, took closer order from 4th, improved to dispute lead from 2 out where not fluent, led before last, ridden and headed run-in, no extra and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 9, 4l behind The Shunter (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Chazelles (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened from 5f out, never a factor, last of 12, dist behind Red Iron (11-5) at Tramore 2m gd in Sep.
Nurse Mairead (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, took keen hold, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 9th of 11, dist behind Castra Vetera (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m fll hvy in Dec.
Visionarian (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Alw pr, ld bef 4th, drpd to 2nd bef 8th, 2nd 1/2way, ld 3out, jnd bef 2out, ko best from last, won at Knockmullen House 3m mdn sft in Nov beating Franigane (11-6) by 2l, 9 ran.
Cantgetenough (IRE) 5-1 (12-2) Pr early, 6th 1/2way, no imp frm bef 2out, 6th of 9, 36l behind Supreme Escape (12-2) at Oldcastle 3m mdn sft in Apr.
Cask Mate (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistakes 1st and 4th, 6th after halfway, 3rd into straight, soon challenged and every chance, no extra and one pace from 100yds out, 2nd of 24, 2 1/2l behind Ellie Mac (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Decimation (IRE) Milan gelding out of Babies Present.
She's All Vintage (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, progress after next, moderate 5th and pushed along before 2 out, no impression, 6th of 16, dist behind Cosa Ban (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 2f mdn sft in Mar.
Pope Liam (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Ww in rr, 9th & last 1/2way, some prog to 5th aft 3out, bhnd & eased in fair 5th when pu well bef last, at Kilfeacle 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Blustery (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, mistake last, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Slige Dala (12-0) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn sft in Sep.