Racecards
13:55 Gowran Park (IRE)
Powerstown Stud E.B.F. Maiden
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- €13,000 added
- Winner: €8,970
- 2nd: €2,080
- 3rd: €910
- 4th: €520
- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey C D Hayes
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer T Collins
- Jockey P J Smullen
in rear and niggled along before halfway, moderate 12th 3f out, ridden and kept on without threatening on outer from 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey M C Hussey
in rear, some progress entering straight, went 9th and ridden 2f out, staying on when clipped heels and stumbled under 1f out, kept on close home
- Form 4
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey W J Lee
chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no extra
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey G F Carroll
mid-division, ridden along and dropped to 10th 3f out, no impression
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
chased leaders, ridden along in 6th 2f out, short of room brielfy over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 35
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J M Oxx
- Jockey D P McDonogh
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, went close 2nd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong and strongly pressed winner to line, just failed
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer T Collins
- Jockey Megan Carberry
mid-division on outer, closer in 9th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
chased leaders, 3rd travelling well entering straight, ridden to lead 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, all out
- Form 99
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey Fran Berry
pushed along early and soon disputed lead, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J M Oxx
- Jockey N G McCullagh
disputed lead, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Form 05
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no extra
- Form 59
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Miss S J Harty
- Jockey R P Cleary
always towards rear, no impression from halfway, never a factor
- Form 6
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer P J F Murphy
- Jockey C T Keane
always behind, no impression from halfway, never a factor
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey W M Lordan
chased leaders on outer, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
Verdict
Jim Bolger won this a year ago with the excellent Trading Leather, though he already had racecourse experience unlike Mandatario, who cost 120,000gns as a foal. Abushamah made a very encouraging debut behind Agena at Leopardstown and Kerkeni has run well in what looked strong maidens at the Curragh. Bootsandbars ran well for a 33/1 chance at Roscommon but Aidan O'Brien, who won this with Jan Vermeer in 2009, can strike again with JOHN CONSTABLE, a full-brother to St Leger winner Leading Light and closely related to numerous winners. Cheeky Chappie is another newcomer to keep an eye on.
Formwatch
Abushamah (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Agena (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn stks gd.
Barmy Brussels (IRE) Big Bad Bob gelding out of Abeyr.
Belisarius (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Lasting Chance.
Bootsandbars (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, no impression in 3rd from 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 7l behind All Set To Go (9-5) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn gd.
Expensive Taste (IRE) Moss Vale colt out of Priceoflove.
John Constable (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Dance Parade.
Kerkeni (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th for much, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out, 5th of 11, 8l behind Australia (9-5) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn gf in Jul.
Killary Harbour Nayef colt out of Anyaas.
Mandatario Manduro colt out of Crystal Mountain.
Panama Hat 20-1 (9-5) Soon mid-division, 8th over 2f out, no extra and eased when short of room 1f out, 9th of 13, 16l behind Obliterator (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn stks gd.
Primogeniture (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, pushed along halfway, never a factor, last of 9, 15l behind Agena (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn stks gd.
Verawal (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden over 2f out, no extra in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 13l behind Carlo Bugatti (9-5) at Galway 1m 2yo mdn gd.
Empress Toorah (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra entering straight, 9th of 16, 11l behind Colour Blue (9-0) at Galway 7f 2yo mdn fll aut gd.
Firoda Belle (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Soon mid-division, 8th early, 7th from 2f out, soon no impression, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Persian Caliph (9-5) at Dundalk 6f 2yo mdn auc stks pol.
Keep On Walking (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, 10th of 11, 21l behind Carlo Bugatti (9-5) at Galway 1m 2yo mdn gd.
Cheeky Chappie (IRE) High Chaparral colt out of Cheeky Weeky.
Dancing Soprano (IRE) Jeremy filly out of Devious Soprano.
Zarib (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always behind, no impression straight, 8th of 9, 8l behind Agena (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn stks gd.