Racecards
16:30 Gowran Park (IRE)
Bennettsbridge Maiden
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey P Townend
rear of mid-division, 10th into straight, kept on from 1 1/2f out
- Form 63
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
held up towards rear, no impression straight
- Form 5
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey A P Thornton
held up in touch, 9th approaching straight, progress over 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, moderate 2nd and no impression inside final furlong
- Form 57
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M Hassett
- Jockey S J Hassett
held up, 11th approaching straight, not clear run under 2f out, ran on well from over 1f out, never nearer, coughing post race
- Form 3
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer Miss S J Harty
- Jockey D J Bates
chased leaders, 4th 4f out, weakened early straight
- Form 337
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer Ms M Blake
- Jockey S M Gorey
always prominent, 3rd and ridden over 3f out, improved to lead 2f out, stayed on well to draw clear final furlong, eased close home
- Form 9
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
led, headed 4f out, weakened approaching straight
- Form 832
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
close up, 2nd and ridden over 3f out, challenged entering straight, 4th over 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer T Doyle
- Jockey M A Enright
mid-division, 7th on outer approaching straight, no impression from under 2f out
Jack Daddy
71- Form 52
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey W J Lee
raced in 2nd, led 4f out, strongly pressed approaching straight, headed 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure
- Form 8
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
held up in touch, progress entering straight, 6th over 1 1/2f out, one pace
Manuka (IRE)
26- Form 9
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer T Carmody
- Jockey N G McCullagh
tracked leaders in 5th, ridden straight, no impression from 1 1/2f out, one pace
In depth
Verdict
Shu Lewis won her first three starts in bumpers and had a couple of runs under Flat rules in mid-summer before an excellent run in the Irish St Leger. She was a 100/1 chance that day but was less than five lengths behind the winner and had a couple of very useful rivals behind. Although that was probably a falsely-run race she is difficult to ignore here though the trip is on the short side. Exact has been disappointing to date but a step up in trip may produce a better performance though JACK DADDY looks the one to be on. He made a really promising debut over this trip at Leopardstown before returning there with a fine effort behind Katiola where he battled on stoutly. Further progress appears likely and this should be his day.
Formwatch
Koko Lane (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Cul Baire (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn stks gs in Sep.
Morning Ireland (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Held up in 5th, some progress under 3f out, ran on straight to go moderate 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 6, 16l behind Missunited (9-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f mdn stks hvy in Aug.
Nureyev's Boy (IRE) Fasliyev gelding out of Inzar Lady.
Onzo Mor (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, some headway in 8th entering straight, kept on in straight to go 3rd inside final furlong but no chance with principals, 3rd of 12, 13l behind Oilily (10-9) at Leopardstown 1m 6f amat mdn stks gs in Jul.
Clara Bel La (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 10l behind Cul Baire (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn stks gs in Sep.
Mel Del (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace from over 3f out, 8th of 14, 38l behind Zamiyla (9-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Jul '08.
Nurse Ryan (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden into 9th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 5l behind Civil War (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Sep.
On A Jetplane (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along in 6th 3f out, ridden over 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 17l behind Angels Guard Thee (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f fll mdn stks hvy.
Shu Lewis (IRE) 100-1 (9-8) Towards rear, driven along in 8th entering straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Royal Diamond (9-11) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 1 (1) in Sep.
Sister Rita (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 9th of 14, 30l behind Honour And Obey (9-0) at Down Royal 1m 2f fll mdn stks in Sep.
Artful Artist (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, ridden approaching straight and soon no extra, 9th of 11, 17l behind Shelford (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f mdn stks sft in Jul.
Exact 11-8fav (9-5) Soon led, pushed along 3f out, ridden entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Troon (9-9) at Listowel 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn hvy in Sep.
Fred Diamond (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and always behind, 13th of 16, 17l behind Fastidious (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn gd in Sep.
Jack Daddy 3-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon led and strongly pressed, narrowly headed final 200 yards, kept on, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Katiola (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f 3yo mdn gd in Jul.
Kharezi (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 13th on outer early straight, 9th and no impression final furlong, 8th of 20, 11l behind Ebazan (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks in Sep.
Manuka (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 16th and ridden entering straight, kept on without threatening from 1 1/2f out, 9th of 20, 12l behind Ebazan (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks in Sep.
Ned's Indian (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weakened over 4f out, 11th of 14, 36l behind Cul Baire (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn stks gs in Sep.
Munsaab (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) In rear, some progress into moderate 8th entering straight, no impression, 8th of 16, 23l behind Olympiad (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 4f mdn stks sft in Apr.
Mr Lomas (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Missunited (10-9) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) hvy in Sep.