Racecards
13:10 Leopardstown (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f 150y
- Going: Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €100,000 added
- Winner: €60,000
- 2nd: €20,000
- 3rd: €10,000
- 4th: €5,000
- Form 57-P813
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
mid-division, pushed along after 3 out (usual 2 out), ridden and no extra before last
- Form 131-611
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight, pushed along in 7th early straight, 4th at last, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 049/214
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Gary McGill
- Jockey Mr O McGill
rear of mid-division when fell 1st
- Form 455P-54
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along after 3 out (usual 2 out), ridden and no extra approaching straight
Popova (IRE)
14- Form F5-142
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
always towards rear, slow 2nd, soon pushed along, dropped to rear after 4th, soon weakened and pulled up before next
- Form 122281
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer P Flood
- Jockey Miss G Benson
towards rear, mid-division on outer after 2nd, pushed along and dropped towards rear after 6th, soon weakened, pulled up before last
- Form 2/1152F-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer B Connell
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
towards rear, hampered 1st, not fluent 3rd, some headway approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 9th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 1226-32
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Liam McKenna
mid-division on inner, some progress approaching straight, pushed along when short of room early straight, no impression in 7th when not fluent last, kept on one pace
- Form 43-814
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
rear of mid-division on inner, brought down 5th
- Form 2-16180
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer Colm Murphy
- Jockey R J Condon
mid-division, progress approaching straight, pushed along in close 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression in 5th at last, kept on one pace
- Form 42-4216
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey B J Cooper
prominent, led after 1st, headed after next, disputed halfway, headed 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and weakened approaching straight
- Form P56-1
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey P Townend
tracked leaders, pushed along in mid-division approaching straight, headway to close 5th early straight, 2nd and challenged when short of room and bumped last, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace
Still Ciel (IRE)
108- Form 1-7B221
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey S W Flanagan
tracked leaders, led after 2nd, disputed halfway, led 2 out (usual 3 out), headed entering straight, weakening when hampered on inner before last, no extra
- Form 2323-42
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer Stephen Gerard Carey
- Jockey D E Mullins
prominent, tracked leaders after 1st, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 2nd early straight, close 3rd when short of room on inner at last, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on same pace
- Form 102F-20
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey P J Carberry
towards rear, mistake 2 out (usual 3 out), progress approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 7th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 1P-4P70
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey L P Dempsey
mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no extra before last
- Form 9-251F5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey D P Maxwell
towards rear, mid-division on outer after 2nd, pushed along after 2 out (usual 3 out), closer and tracked leaders approaching straight, ridden and weakened before last
- Form 154
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey M P Walsh
tracked leaders, in touch in 4th when fell 5th
- Form 15F513
- Age 5
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey D F O'Regan
mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, 2nd after 2 out (usual 3 out), led entering straight, soon ridden and headed, no impression in 6th when mistake last, weakened
- Form 35-2422
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer M C Grassick
- Jockey C M Quirke
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along briefly after 2nd, hampered 5th, soon detached, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening
- Form 1-2575
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey S D Torrens
tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, close up approaching straight, went 2nd early straight and soon led, pushed along and pressed when jumped left last, soon ridden to assert, stayed on well
- Form 12663-4
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer D Budds
- Jockey M P O'Connor
held up towards rear, some progress on outer approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 8th early straight, no extra
- Form 161FP-6
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 122
NonRunner
Verdict
Gordon Elliott has won two of the last three and despite a huge field Liberty Dance is likely to be a warm order on her handicap debut after an impressive Listed success at Thurles in December. She finished behind Rioga Choice at Down Royal in November but appears to have made the greater progress. RISK BELLE, unbeaten in two starts in France, has shown plenty of potential in Grade 3 and 2 company behind classy stable companion Lossiemouth and Willie Mullins wouldn't be running a four-year-old in this company unless believing she's well handicapped. Tramore maiden winner Gaoth Chuil didn't get the clearest of runs here in December while Innatendue, runner-up in a Grade 2 at Punchestown in April, looks on a fair mark for her handicap bow. De Lady In Red was in touch when falling in this a year ago and though unraced subsequently goes well fresh.
Formwatch
Global Equity (IRE) 16-1 (12-6) Rear of mid division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, went 3rd before next, ridden and kept on one pace from last, 3rd of 14, 3 3/4l behind Missiee (10-6) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Liberty Dance (IRE) 6-5fav (10-11) Almost prominent, slightly hampered 4th, 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead 2 out, ridden and 2 lengths clear last, kept on well, won at Thurles 2m lst (1) Yielding in Dec beating Belle The Lioness (10-11) by 5 1/2l, 7 ran.
Dollys Destination (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Rear, 5th halfway, improved to 4th after 2 out, no impression on leaders last (normal 2 out), weakened under 2f out, 4th of 6, dist behind Shewearsitwell (10-11) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Braganza 33-1 (11-5) Held up in 4th, slight mistakes 1st and 5th, dropped to 5th 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, moderate 4th from 2 out, 4th of 6, dist behind Gaelic Warrior (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 1f hvy in Jan.
Popova (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, closer on outer 2 out, soon ridden in 2nd, kept on from last without reaching winner, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Hey Johnny (10-6) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Tullypole Annie (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Soon tracked leaders on outer, ridden to lead entering straight, pressed inside final furlong, kept on well closing stages, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec beating Brookie (11-4) by 1l, 14 ran.
De Lady In Red (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 5th after 4th, mistake and fell at 5th, at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Innatendue (FR) (0-0) 11th of 16, shd behind Iliade Du Goutier (0-0) at Saint Galmier 1m 5f pol in Jan.
Rioga Choice (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) In rear, went 6th and ridden 3 out, 4th and no impression on leaders when carried right and hampered 2 out, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Magical Zoe (10-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f (1) sft in Nov.
Elle Perfecta (IRE) 18-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway after 4 out, 4th before 2 out, under pressure after 2 out, weakened quickly before last, 11th of 12, dist behind Green Glory (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Sainte Dona (FR) 18-1 (10-3) Led, 8-length advantage halfway, reduced advantage before 2 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 6th before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 27, 29 1/4l behind Maxxum (10-5) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Historique Reconce (FR) 7-4 (11-7) Prominent and a little keen early, soon settled in mid-division on outer, good headway to 2nd before 2 out, challenged 2 out, led travelling well before last, kept on well, comfortably, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug beating Beechroad Winnie (11-7) by 2 3/4l, 15 ran.
Still Ciel (IRE) 4-6fav (10-13) Made all, 2 lengths lead halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and kept on run-in, reduced advantage closing stages, held on, won at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct beating Beyond Ambitious (11-7) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Banntown Girl (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer entering straight, ridden in 4th before 2 out, pressed leaders 2 out where left 2nd and hampered, soon no impression on leader, slow last and soon dropped to 3rd, kept on closing stages into 2nd again close home, 2nd of 14, 16l behind Jody Ted (11-12) at Clonmel 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Marvel Fan (FR) 10-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra early straight, weakened, 12th of 14, dist behind Winter Fog (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Delante (IRE) 66-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 4 out, pushed along before next, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 13th of 19, dist behind San Salvador (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Scenic Look (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no extra from over 2f out, 8th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Firstman (9-4) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Risk Belle (FR) 28-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, progress in 7th last, ridden into 4th early straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 22l behind Lossiemouth (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m (1) sft in Dec.
Gaoth Chuil (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led narrowly at 6th, headed before last, not much room on inner and checked run-in, dropped to 3rd final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 4 3/4l behind Green Glory (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Mollys Glory (IRE) 11-4 (11-3) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 4th halfway, slight mistakes 4 out and 3 out, ridden to close in 3rd after 3 out, under pressure in 2nd before straight, no impression on leader before last, stayed on well run-in to press winner close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Belle The Lioness (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Ballybawn Belter (IRE) 17-2 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, 10th 2 out, pushed along and some headway approaching last, kept on well run-in to go 5th closing stages, 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Mary's Pride (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Getaway Queen (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Mid division, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd travelling well over 1f out, soon ridden and kept on, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Firstman (9-4) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Rock On Cassie (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression when slight mistake 2 out, no extra before last, last of 6, 27 1/2l behind Hey Johnny (10-6) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.