Racecards
14:15 Gowran Park (IRE)
Goresbridge Maiden Hurdle
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
- Form F37-F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P M J Doyle
- Jockey James J Doyle
tracked leaders, improved into closer 3rd 3 out, ridden from next, led narrowly at last, kept on well under pressure run-in
- Form 08-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W Delahunty
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression from leaders next, kept on one paced
- Form 0-P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S J Mahon
- Jockey K M Donoghue
rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
- Form P/P0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A J Black
- Jockey S G McDermott
always towards rear, never a factor, no impression from 4 out
- Form RR
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey B M Cash
rear of mid-division, some progress 4 out, went moderate 7th 3 out, kept on one paced
- Form P-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Paul P Moloney
- Jockey Mr E J O'connell
towards rear, jumped left at times, no impression from 4 out
- Form P-P5P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey S E Butler
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 4 out, weakened from next
- Form 800
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer L Byrne
- Jockey R Loughran
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 6-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J P Fahey
- Jockey I J McCarthy
mid-division, progress 4 out, ridden along in 4th next, kept on one paced straight
- Form 23104-5
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
tracked leader in 2nd, led from 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed from next, headed narrowly at last, kept on well under pressure run-in to press winner to line
- Form 446345-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Lorna Casey
- Jockey M J Bolger
always behind, reminders 3rd, never a factor
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R J Tierney
- Jockey R P Treacy
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 0-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey A Ring
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
in rear, never involved, never a factor
- Form 10/050-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer E U Hales
- Jockey J L Cullen
led, wandered around approaching 4th and again 5th, mistake and headed 3 out, soon no impression, weakened before last
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer M Phelan
- Jockey B R Dalton
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 00-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th 3 out, no impression
- Form 0-P9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey D E Splaine
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
In depth
Verdict
Not the easiest of starts though very few of these have any real form to recommend them. Mister Nibbles most certainly does having won two bumpers and as he's out of a winning chaser in France jumping hurdles shouldn't be a problem. PUMBAA is also a winning bumper who has the experience of a run over hurdles behind him so he gets the nod. His second to the well supported Band Of Blood at Limerick was very promising and he can go one better. Winning point-to-pointer Top Cat Henry showed potential on his hurdling bow at Downpatrick and can get involved but the market is best watched for any possible improvers.
Formwatch
Ballinalacken (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Mid div, 7th aftr a mile, prog in 4th 5out & still 4th when fell 4out, in a race won by Drift Society (12-0) at Kinsale 3m ire ptp gd, 15 ran.
Barrabehy (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 18, well behind Coolmill (10-11) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in May.
Cappa Kaieteur (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Tangled Web (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl sft in May, 14 ran.
Coolpark Prince (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Chased leaders early, soon moderate 4th, lost place 6th, weakened 4 out, completely tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Not For You (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl sft in Apr.
De Marshall (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Refused to race, in a race won by Cherish The Pear (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in May, 16 ran.
Dfordarsi (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, jumped left 1st, 6th halfway, left 3 out, ridden and no extra, 11th of 16, 38l behind Band Of Blood (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in May.
Hipwells Mill (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Alw rr, detd & pu 3out, in a race won by Kilgefin Star (12-0) at Necarne 3m ire ptp sft in May, 11 ran.
Mini Mooska (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Towards rear, ridden 6th, soon no impression, no extra from 4 out, completely tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Benemeade (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn hdl gf.
The Rite Article (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 5f out, tailed off, 17th of 22, well behind Faugheen (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 5yo nhf gd in May.
Top Cat Henry (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, closer in 4th before 3 out, on terms approaching next where slight mistake, soon headed and no extra, 5th of 10, 20l behind Soweheard (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn hdl gd in May.
Allthequeenshorses (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid div best, ko onepcd from 2out, 5th of 15, 35l behind Wareeds Tune (11-7) at Quakerstown 3m ire ptp gs in Mar.
Ardkilly Acclaim (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, completely tailed off, 16th of 18, well behind Another Rebel (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl.
Curravay (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened, 15th of 16, well behind Band Of Blood (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in May.
Doubtcha (IRE) Dr Massini mare out of Tiffiny Gale.
Hidden Lite (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 5f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 15, well behind Turnandgo (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat hvy in Apr.
Lochannagh (IRE) Shantou mare out of Rita's Charm.
Optimistic Mag (IRE) City Honours mare out of D'bibbys Step.
Controlurthoughts (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inner, 8th halfway, no extra approaching 3 out and weakened, completely tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Kilmainham (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Cahermacnally Lady (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 18, 31l behind Late Night Deed (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in May.
Bonheur Secret (FR) 12-1 (11-1) Waited with, closer in 6th after 3 out, no extra in moderate 6th from before next, 7th of 11, 46l behind Milborough (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Mister Nibbles (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Mid-division, in touch 9f out, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, won at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) gs in Apr beating Gold Futures (10-12) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Pumbaa (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, closer 4 out, headway into 4th before straight, ridden into 3rd 2 out, 2nd and no impression winner last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Band Of Blood (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in May.
Bad And Mad (FR) 16-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, no impression before 3 out, 13th of 15, 42l behind Lady Boulea (10-8) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl sft in Apr.