Racecards
17:40 Kilbeggan (IRE)
Kinnegad Maiden Hurdle
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 110y
- Going: Soft, Yielding in places
- Surface: Turf
- €7,501 added
- Winner: €5,175
- 2nd: €1,200
- 3rd: €525
- 4th: €300
- Form 0/23485-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey M A Enright
tracked leaders, dropped to 5th and no impression approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
- Form 4-2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
soon tracked leaders, went in pursuit of winner 2 out, closed last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
- Form F0-5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
soon chased leaders, 6th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 0UP-P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
prominent, reminders circuit to race, 5th before 5 out, no extra and pulled up next
- Form 61/85P-9
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
tracked leaders, dropped to 9th before 5 out, soon no impression
- Form P8P-9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer John G Carr
- Jockey I J McCarthy
went left 2nd, always towards rear
- Form F5/2260-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer S Wilson
- Jockey N P Madden
went left 2nd, always towards rear
- Form 21-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey A E Lynch
disputed lead for much, headed before 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 7/26-7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
went left 2nd, towards rear, no danger approaching 4 out, kept on
- Form 72343-2
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer M J Bowe
- Jockey Mr D G Lavery
led and disputed, headed before 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
Amala (IRE)
41- Form 80009/5-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P Mooney
- Jockey Miss H Mooney
mid-division best, 8th before 5 out, soon no danger
- Form 55/
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer T J Taaffe
- Jockey P Townend
waited with, closer in 7th before 5 out, close up from next, led before 3 out, soon went on, reduced lead last, stayed on well run-in
- Form F41-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer C Bowe
- Jockey K C Sexton
waited with, no danger in moderate 7th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
In depth
Verdict
Akatara continues to thwart all attempts to get a victory out of her and has now gone 34 races without winning though once again she ran well over this track and trip last time. Captain Lob looked a certain future winner when a close second to Balnaslow at Punchestown a year ago but hasn't made the expected progress. Saltmills Blackie, a half-brother to three winners, has done well between the flags and joined a yard going well while Dashing Lady landed a point at Killeagh in January and Colin Bowe does well with similar types. Wicklow Gold is by the same sire as Sir Des Champs and Quevega but has shown little in bumpers to date so DANCING ROE, who has shown promise in both starts here and at Fairyhouse, looks the one to be on.
Formwatch
Captain Lob (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Led, mistake 3rd and soon headed, regained lead 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 20, 12l behind Legal Exit (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Dancing Roe (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, closer in 3rd 3 out, chased winner next, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Alelchi Inois (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl sft.
De Marshall (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Led and disputed, ran out bend after 3f, in a race won by Faugheen (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 5yo nhf gd, 22 ran.
Gatesoffrance (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, 3rd and no impression leaders last, dropped to 5th run-in, 5th of 8, 21l behind Kilcarry Bridge (11-1) at Sligo 2m 2f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) sft.
General Barton (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 11th of 18, 20l behind Carnival Mood (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat in Jul '11.
Great Rory (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Perfect Gentleman (11-12) at Punchestown 3m mdn hdl gd, 17 ran.
Honourable Exit (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, 12th approaching 6th, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out (usual 4 out), 9th of 16, 48l behind Seskinane (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
King Norman (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, 11th approaching 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out, 9th of 20, 19l behind Boss's Star (10-13) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd.
Robyn Rua (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, trailing before 7 out, badly left 4 out, completely tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Toostrong (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase gd in Apr.
Saltmills Blackie (IRE) 6-4 (11-7) Chsd ldrs, 4th 1/2way & fair 6th aftr 4out, prog 3out & 2nd bef last, ld 75 yards out until jnd on line, won at Cregg 3m ire ptp gf in Oct deadheating with Ben Akram (11-7), 11 ran.
What Are You Up To (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 8th 6f out, soon no extra, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Balboni (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat sft.
Wicklow Gold (FR) 4-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th 4f out, no impression, 7th of 17, well behind The Job Is Right (12-0) at Limerick 2m 2f N H flat sft.
Akatara (IRE) 7-2 (10-6) Soon led, headed approaching 3 out (usual 4 out), soon on terms and back in front again, joined last (usual 2 out), soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Seskinane (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
Amala (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Prominent, 5th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 30l behind Kates Benefit (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Cherish The Pear (IRE) 15-2 (9-11) Keen hold and in front after 6f, headed over 5f out, dropped to 7th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 25l behind Summer Star (10-4) at Limerick 2m mares n h flat sft in Mar '12.
Dashing Lady (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Mid div, 5th gng well 1/2way & mstk 6out, ld 3out & 2l adv bef 2out, so best but all out at fin, won at Killeagh 3m ire ptp sft in Jan beating Corporate Box (11-7) by nk, 14 ran.
Oscar's Fancy (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid div best, fell 6th, in a race won by Bravehearted Harry (12-0) at Laurencetown 3m ire ptp sft, 12 ran.
Tradman (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid div, mstk 6out & lst pl, rdn & no ex 4out, pu 3out, in a race won by Cloudy Beach (11-4) at Stradbally 3m ire ptp in Apr, 14 ran.
Red Sparky (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on inner, mid-division 6 out, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 17, well behind Tristram Shandy (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl sft in Jun.