Racecards
17:05 Kilbeggan (IRE)
Midland Breeders Supporting Kilbeggan E.b.f. Mares Hurdle
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- €15,500 added
- Winner: €10,695
- 2nd: €2,635
- 3rd: €1,240
- 4th: €775
- Form 0670-13
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer M Torrens
- Jockey B J Cooper
held up in touch, progress into 5th 4 out, 3rd travelling well approaching 2 out, led last, ran on well, comfortably
- Form 0-16211
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 115
held up in touch, progress halfway, close 3rd 5 out, challenged 3 out, 4th under pressure 2 out, soon no extra, eased from last
- Form 2172S1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 109
tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd halfway, driven along 3 out, soon dropped to 5th, moderate 4th and no impression from last
- Form 17-3P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer J F O'Shea
- Jockey S G McDermott
tracked leaders in 4th, improved to challenge on inner 3 out, soon led, strongly pressed after 2 out, headed last, kept on
- Form 8-07821
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Paul Carberry
chased leaders, 6th and driven along 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off
- Form 400-117
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey B J Geraghty
chased leaders in 5th, slight mistakes 2nd and 6th, weakened 4 out, completely tailed off
- Form 354323
- Age 5
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer K F O'Brien
- Jockey A P Heskin
settled 2nd, led from 4th, ridden and headed after 3 out, 3rd and no extra approaching last
- Form 60-9070
- Age 5
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 78
soon led, headed 4th, ridden and weakened before next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
In depth
Verdict
There is likely to be plenty of interest in Boragh Princess, who is turned out again quickly by Gordon Elliott having got off the mark at Downpatrick on Monday. This looks a much more competitive affair, however, with course and distance winner Isabellareine coming into the race off the back of wins at Galway and Tramore on the flat and Benefit Of Porter chasing a hat-trick over hurdles following successes at Downpatrick and Tramore. Queen Of Cool won her latest start over a longer trip here last month and also has claims but another chance is given to RED KEY. Something was clearly amiss when she was pulled up at Listowel in June but she returned from a break with an excellent effort on the flat last month and the mare remains open to further improvement at the winter game.
Formwatch
Isabellareine (GER) 7-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, 5th and headway approaching 3 out, 4th approaching 2 out, 2nd briefly last, one pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Split Ear (10-2) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jul.
Benefit Of Porter (IRE) 9-2fav (11-12) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, challenged and led before 2 out, strongly pressed and stayed on well run-in, all out, won at Tramore 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens09 fm in Aug beating Ikansea (10-2) by hd, 16 ran.
Queen Of Cool (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Always prominent, on terms 2 out, gained narrow lead straight, quick jump to seal issue last, stayed on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mrs nov hdl gd in Aug beating Lizzie Bennett (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Red Key (IRE) 4-1fav (11-1) Tracked leaders in 5th, ridden along and weakened halfway, behind when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Dirar (11-9) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Jun, 11 ran.
Boragh Princess (IRE) 11-8fav (10-13) Mid-division, progress into 6th halfway, 5th and ridden 3 out, improved into 3rd and back on bridle before 2 out, 2nd and challenged from last, kept on well under pressure to lead close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl gf in Aug beating Shabra Charity (10-6) by nk, 14 ran.
Moi Desire (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Raced in moderate 5th, improved to dispute 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, weakened from before straight, last of 7, well behind Ballyadam Brook (11-12) at Galway 2m nh nov hdl gd in Jul.
Clu Agus Cail (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Attempted to make all, joined 2 out, narrowly headed straight, no extra and kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Queen Of Cool (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mrs nov hdl gd in Aug.
Idle Words (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 12th of 18, 36l behind Another Ambition (11-10) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
Mel Del (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Well off pace towards rear, no impression under pressure from after 3 out, 10th of 12, 28l behind Gudnis Gracious Me (11-3) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30 gf in Aug.