Racecards
17:35 Leopardstown (IRE)
Stepaside Handicap (70-100)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €21,501 added
- Winner: €13,975
- 2nd: €4,300
- 3rd: €2,150
- 4th: €860
- Form 21-2320
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
held up towards rear, effort on outer entering straight, no impression
- Form 801109
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey K T O'Neill
always towards rear
- Form 42/131-P
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 90
prominent, 4th halfway, weakened 3f out, eased straight, tailed off
- Form 9/138-11
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
close 2nd, disputed lead 3f out, ridden and headed entering straight, dropped to 4th over 1f out, no extra
- Form 71050-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R Roberts
- Jockey N G McCullagh
held up in touch, 8th halfway, no impression straight
- Form 141
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
always prominent, 3rd under pressure before straight, challenged from over 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home
- Form 088-250
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey J A Heffernan
mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th approaching straight, ridden and kept on from 2f out
- Form 344298
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey Fran Berry
held up, progress into 7th entering straight, kept on
- Form 51-2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey B A Curtis
tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, in touch entering straight, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 620522
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer S J Treacy
- Jockey D P McDonogh
held up, 8th into straight, ridden and kept on
- Form 23121
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer R Brabazon
- Jockey K Latham
led, joined 3f out, regained slight advantage entering straight, headed under pressure 1f out, kept on
- Form 0-41120
- Age 6
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J J Coleman
- Jockey W M Lordan
tracked leaders in 5th, 4th and headway entering straight, 3rd and challenged over 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed close home
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
PRIOMHBHEAN came from a long way back to edge out Putapriceonthat at Tipperary last month. Jim Bolger's filly has a progressive profile and it would be no surprise if she were to confirm the form with the runner-up, despite re-opposing on less favourable terms. Skyway has yet to finish outside the first three in five outings and should be prominent again while the return to a slightly longer trip won't faze Rock Critic, though the handicapper seems to have taken exception to his winning run. Charminamix and Lord Kenmare are old rivals but both look to be facing a stiff task at the weights against less exposed types.
Formwatch
Lord Kenmare (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division on outer, weakened from 3f out, 17th of 20, 12l behind Sea Lord (8-11) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Charminamix (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 14, 8l behind Castle Bar Sling (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcap gd in Jul.
Lord Chancellor (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened 4f out, eased straight, pulled up 1f out, in a race won by Bob Le Beau (8-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug, 14 ran.
Rock Critic (IRE) 8-13fav (9-3) Keen hold and pressed leader in close 2nd, led entering straight, asserted over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, not extended, won at Naas 1m app hcp 50-85 gd in Aug beating Greatwallofchina (9-11) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Chantilly Lace (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to 2nd 2f out, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra and weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 9l behind Charminamix (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcap gf in May.
Priomhbhean (IRE) 7-4fav (9-2) Held up, outpaced after halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, last on outer entering straight, progress from 2f out, ran on well to lead near line, won at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 60-90 gf in Aug beating Putapriceonthat (8-13) by nk, 7 ran.
Kalacan (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Keen early, 4th halfway, lost place 3f out, eased straight, 16th of 17, 16l behind Strandfield Lady (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-85 gd in Aug.
Camira (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Towards rear, kept on well without threatening from 2f out, 8th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Simla Sunset (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m fll hcp 60-90 gd in Aug.
Wealdmore Wave (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway under pressure from 2f out, 4th 1f out, led near finish, headed on line, 2nd of 30, shd behind Musical Rain (8-1) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-80 in May.
Putapriceonthat (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Held up, last 3f out, 6th traveling well entering straight, led and ridden 1f out, kept on, headed near line, 2nd of 7, nk behind Priomhbhean (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 60-90 gf in Aug.
Skyway (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Soon led and made virtually all, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, kept on well final furlong, all out, won at Tipperary 1m 1f stks gf in Aug beating Rock Medley (9-0) by hd, 10 ran.
Sean Og Coulston (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Never better than mid-division, kept on same pace from 2f out, 11th of 20, 7l behind Sea Lord (8-11) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.