Racecards
16:25 Kilbeggan (IRE)
New Spring Two Day N.H. Race Meeting Maiden Hurdle
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J M Moore
towards rear, not fluent at 4th, 11th 4 out, no impression on leaders before 3 out, some progress after 2 out, no extra before last
- Form 689000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey J J Slevin
rear of mid-division, 9th 4 out, no impression 2 out, weakened after 2 out
- Form 000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer V Halley
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
rear, 12th before 4 out, no impression, weakened before 2 out, never a factor
- Form 9P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
rear, mistake at 2nd, 14th 4 out, no impression, some progress after 2 out, never a factor
- Form P-623
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
chased leader, progress to 3rd before 4 out, improved to 2nd 3 out, challenged leader 2 out, travelled well to lead approaching straight, pressed at last, driven out
- Form P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
mid-division, lost place after 4th, 13th 4 out, weakened before 2 out
- Form 8522
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
in touch, 4th before 4 out, headway to 3rd after 2 out, improved to 2nd approaching straight, ridden to challenge leader at last, kept on, held
- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
chased leader, 5th before 4 out, ridden in 4th approaching straight, no impression on leaders in 3rd before last where not fluent, weakened run-in, dropped to moderate 4th on line
- Form 90
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
towards rear, 10th before 4 out, no impression on leaders after 3 out, progress after 2 out, one paced before last
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
mid-division, 8th 4 out, mistake 3 out, moderate 8th 3 out, progress after 2 out, ridden in moderate 5th before last, ran on run-in to moderate 3rd on line, never nearer
- Form 80P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Ms H P Markham
- Jockey Cian Cullinan
towards rear, progress on outer before 4th, 6th before 4 out, no impression on leaders before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
Urban Boom (IRE)
171- Form 70
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer D Donovan
- Jockey C M Quirke
tracked leader, not fluent at 3rd, 2nd before 4 out, 3rd 3 out, dropped to 4th and under pressure after 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 869
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
led, not fluent at 3rd, 3 lengths clear before 3 out, reduced advantage before 2 out where pressed, headed approaching straight, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 90
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
rear of mid-division, 7th 4 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Blackstone Cliff has four Flat victories to his credit but is penalised as is Call Me Dolly, a winner over 1m4f at Thurles in October. THE CATHAL DON pulled much too hard when a beaten favourite at Limerick and will need to settle better though that was only his third start under Rules and he can hang on this time. The Greek has had both starts over hurdles over 2m4f and been prominent throughout so the drop in trip shouldn't be a problem and he looks the only realistic threat. Mr Tambourine Man is by Galileo but had just one run for Aidan O'Brien as a two-year-old before being moved on.
Formwatch
Call Me Dolly (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 16, 29l behind Coulonces (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Boston Brahmin (IRE) 400-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, slight mistake 5th, no threat approaching straight, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Robinstown (12-0) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Indevango (IRE) 300-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, slightly slow 2nd, 16th at 4th, slight mistake 5th, under pressure from 4 out, soon no impression and weakened, 17th of 18, dist behind Limestone Rock (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Jj The Yes Man (IRE) 125-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, slight mistake 4th, ridden and weakened 5 out, pulled up before next, at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Mar.
The Cathal Don (IRE) 11-8fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, ran freely and headway on outer to lead 5th, slight mistake next, pushed along and headed before 2 out, 3rd and no impression approaching last, no extra, 3rd of 14, 9 3/4l behind War God (12-0) at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.
The Claddagh Man (IRE) (11-11) Nvr better than mid-div, pu 7out, at Stradbally 3m mdn sft in Dec.
The Greek (IRE) 6-5fav (11-13) Prominent, a little keen, soon 2nd, pushed along before straight, left in lead 3 out, joined 2 out, headed last and slight mistake, one pace after, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Glentruan (12-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Mar.
Hurricane Alex 16-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 14l behind Ya Ya Baby (11-2) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Tidal Racer 66-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, no threat from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 14, dist behind Clever Currency (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.
Mr Tambourine Man (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) A little slow into stride, towards rear and pushed along, wandered and no impression from 2f out, 11th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Vatican City (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Port Luna (IRE) 150-1 (11-7) Mid-division, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Urban Boom (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division, slight mistake 3 out and reminders, pecked next and soon no extra, weakened, 11th of 13, dist behind Jeff Kidder (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Shirocco's Delight (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no extra next, 9th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Ya Ya Baby (11-2) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Caerless Whisper (IRE) 100-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra from next, tailed off, 14th of 18, dist behind Tipping Away (11-6) at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Blackstone Cliff (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Held up and always towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 9, 8 1/4l behind Sense Of Worth (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
Crosshouse Boy (IRE) Arctic Cosmos gelding out of Its Only Gossip.
Mystery Mac (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Midfield, nudged 4f out, pushed 3f out and struggling, made no impression, 8th of 11, 12 3/4l behind Pax Britannica (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Oct.