Racecards
15:10 Killarney (IRE)
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- €9,501 added
- Winner: €6,555
- 2nd: €1,520
- 3rd: €665
- 4th: €380
- Form 83637P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey B Hayes
mid-division, pushed along to close on leaders on inner and travelling fine when short of room and slipped up after 4 out
- Form 738041
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer Patrick Cronin
- Jockey P A Gallagher
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead and ridden 3 out, led after last, stayed on well close home
- Form 470-078
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer M Winters
- Jockey J S McGarvey
took keen hold and improved to lead at 3rd where mistake, slight mistake 5 out and ridden, headed next, weakened quickly, pulled up before 3 out
- Form FP2-P10
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer Miss S A Finn
- Jockey A Ring
mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, soon no impression
- Form 70440-9
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J Dullea
- Jockey M J Bolger
rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
- Form U68067
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey M P Butler
mid-division, fell 8th
- Form 79-6421
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J R Finn
- Jockey T C Carroll
mid-division, 8th 4 out, progress on outer into close 5th 3 out, disputed lead and ridden 2 out, headed after last, no extra close home
- Form 874P7-0
- Age 13
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey K C Sexton
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead briefly and ridden after 4 out, headed before next, weakened from 2 out
- Form 8/7F2F5-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J H Culloty
- Jockey D E Splaine
tracked leaders, improved to lead on inner 4 out where mistake and soon headed, soon pulled up quickly, dismounted
- Form 78-4700
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer John O'Shaughnessy
- Jockey G Malone
unseated rider before start, towards rear, from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 86PP-62
- Age 10
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey Mr D G Lavery
led early, headed 3rd, prominent, led briefly after 4 out, headed before 3 out, kept on one paced from 2 out
- Form 008/0P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey Mr R J Jones
always towards rear, badly hampered 8th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 0-0876
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer T J Nagle-Jr
- Jockey S J Hassett
in rear, pushed along in last at 4th, some modest progress into moderate 9th 4 out, soon no impression
- Form F0070-0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey C D Maxwell
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 04099-4
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression
- Form 17/990-0
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer D Hassett
- Jockey B F Cawley
rear of mid-division, headway from 4 out, improved to dispute lead and ridden on inner 3 out, headed after last, kept on same pace close home
- Form 84-0723
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer R O'Leary
- Jockey I J McCarthy
tracked leaders, disputed lead briefly after 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from next
- Form 00-8P80
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
In depth
Verdict
Baidin Fheilimi is up 8lb for Sunday's victory at Cork where she may have been a bit fortunate. Valours Minion was having his 20th start when producing his best run to date behind Lancing at Cork and that kind of form would put him right in the picture but this should go to BALLYFINBOY. He won a handicap hurdle at Navan last November but has been in excellent form over fences recently, scoring easily at Galway earlier this month, and is now on a massive 35lb lower mark over timber. Kinneagh Cross has been running very well and would be a danger if getting a run from his reserve spot.
Formwatch
Coosan Belle (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Courtncatcher (11-6) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 80-116 gd, 15 ran.
Baidin Fheilimi (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, challenged and slight mistake 2 out, in front before last, ridden clear and stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd beating Samantha Jones (11-7) by 6l, 17 ran.
Carrig'n May (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Led, headed 5th but remained prominent until 2 out, no extra approaching straight and 7th before last where slightly hampered and left 6th, eased run-in, 8th of 13, 35l behind Hospital (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl gf.
Vicalus (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 12th of 16, 46l behind Dedoctorsdaughter (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
De Chissler (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Waited with, headway to chase leaders but no impression when mistake 2 out, kept on same pace, 9th of 16, 32l behind Jack The Hat (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Kinghenrytheninth (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Soon chased leaders, closed into 3rd before 2 out, no extra from last, eased when beaten, 7th of 16, 25l behind Harangue (12-2) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Held up in rear, headway from 3 out, 4th next, ridden after last, progress to lead entering straight, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs sft beating Darenjan (11-2) by 9l, 10 ran.
Ponmeoath (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Soon mid-division, 9th before 7th, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 18, 44l behind Tales Of Milan (11-2) at Limerick 2m 6f Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) gd in Jul.
Benson's Point (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Mid-div, some prog 3out, no extra last, 5th of 13, 6l behind Shinooki (12-0) at Lemonfield 3m ire ptp gs in Mar.
Gortmore Express (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Sweated up, soon led, joined 6th, headed from 4 out, soon no impression, 12th of 18, 46l behind Tales Of Milan (11-2) at Limerick 2m 6f Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) gd in Jul.
Valours Minion (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Always prominent, slight mistake 6 out, 2nd 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 20, 4l behind Lancing (11-3) at Cork 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Dont Engage Em (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Harangue (12-2) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95, 16 ran.
The Bold Beckey (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 9th 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out, 6th of 17, 19l behind Baidin Fheilimi (10-2) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Live Trade (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th approaching straight, soon no extra, 14th of 20, 29l behind Lancing (11-3) at Cork 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Mia's Anthem (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Led until 6th, every chance 3 out, no extra last, 4th of 9, 20l behind Jigsaw Financial (10-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Jul.
Shantalla (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders on inner and 6th halfway, ridden and no extra in 8th approaching 2 out, weakened, 10th of 14, 37l behind Abolitionist (11-7) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Kinneagh Cross (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 5 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bouncing Betty (10-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Majestic Benbulben (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Prominent, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression, 11th of 20, 19l behind Lancing (11-3) at Cork 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Drumlosh Sallie (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, 8th of 13, 38l behind Pink Goddess (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Bluegrass Bid (USA) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, behind when pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Dedoctorsdaughter (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul, 16 ran.
Unbreakablespirit (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 17, 28l behind Glenconkeyne (11-0) at Galway 2m 2f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (8Evens16) (4yo+).