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14:50 Leopardstown (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,999 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Form 30/1P-6P
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer Brendan Walsh
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
rear of mid-division, towards rear 4 out, some headway 2 out and pushed along in 5th early straight, moderate 4th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 0090-61
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey K E Buckley
mid-division, fell 4th
- Form 860F77
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey B P Kennedy
made all, 3 lengths clear halfway, travelled well entering straight and pushed along to extend lead approaching last where slight mistake, kept on well run-in, easily
- Form 3-27
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer C D Timmons
- Jockey D King
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd entering straight, ridden and no impression on winner approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 8-838
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey A P Kelly
rear of mid-division, mistake 3rd and dropped to rear, badly hampered next, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra, behind and pulled up before last
- Form 402517
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey Eoin G Kelly
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 4th and ridden early straight, no extra approaching last, weakened
- Form 265269
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey C McGivern
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression early straight, moderate 5th at last, kept on one pace
- Form 253340
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D J Gilligan
mid-division, hampered 4th and dropped towards rear, some headway in 7th 2 out, pushed along and no extra early straight
- Form 045-797
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey C D Smithers
rear of mid-division, some headway when hampered 4th, 8th halfway, 5th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra approaching last
- Form U/4-07
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Liam McKenna
tracked leaders, slow 2nd and dropped to mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th 3 out, went 3rd and ridden early straight, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 090F-00
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 94
towards rear, brought down 4th
- Form 009-99
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J P Flavin
- Jockey B W Harvey
towards rear, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
- Form P09000
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
towards rear, some headway after 2 out and went 7th approaching last, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 0P-6306
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer N McCluskey
- Jockey G P Brouder
tracked leader, mistake 2nd and slight mistake next, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out and dropped to 8th next, soon no extra, weakened
- Form F72963
- Age 7
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J Barcoe
- Jockey K Callaghan
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and dropped towards rear approaching 2 out, no extra
- Form 648326
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer N Slevin
- Jockey Non Runner
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
The King Of Prs has gradually got his act together and came good at Punchestown. He has an 8lb rise to contend with and the likes of Razdan, Ventnor and Single Edition are capable of a big run, particularly the latter who has had a recent run at Dundalk to blow the cobwebs away. However, this revolves around FIRSTMAN (NAP), who has been in excellent form at Dundalk, scoring three times since September and placed in his last two starts. He hasn't shown much over hurdles which is why he's on a very tempting mark.
Formwatch
It'sallabouteve (IRE) 17-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, dropped towards rear and no impression when pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
The King Of Prs (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) In touch, 7th after 4 out, headway after 3 out, led narrowly after 2 out, kept on well run-in, driven out, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Jan beating Galactic Grey (11-9) by 4l, 16 ran.
Clever Currency (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Led and soon went on, 6 lengths lead halfway, pushed along and reduced lead when mistake 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no impression in 3rd at last, no extra run-in, 7th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Luimneach (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Razdan (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th before 5th, under pressure after 2 out, weakened before last, 7th of 15, 20 3/4l behind Coolmeen Park (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Wild Dollar (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Towards rear, ridden after 2 out, kept on one pace closing stages, 8th of 14, 27l behind Tullypole Annie (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Vale Of Glory (IRE) 17-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th and pushed along after 2 out, ridden and lost place early run-in, no impression final 150 yards, 7th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Wojood (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Knocknagappagh (IRE) 18-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, 7th at last, no extra, 9th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Luimneach (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Ballinlough Gale (IRE) 16-5fav (11-10) Rear of mid-division, 8th after 4 out, headway after 2 out, lost place and weakened before last, 13th of 16, 19 1/4l behind The King Of Prs (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Boola Boola (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, left 3rd after 5th, pushed along after 2 out and soon no impression, no extra run-in, 7th of 16, 22l behind Soldier Solid (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Firstman (FR) 2-1 (9-9) Raced in rear, pushed along between horses over 2f out and soon went 3rd, ridden over 1f out and kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, not threatening winner, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Okita Soushi (9-9) at Dundalk 2m pol in Feb.
Grand Cru Chatho (FR) 33-1 (10-6) In rear, progress into 12th 3 out, ridden in 10th next, weakened, 17th of 18, dist behind Pike County (11-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Lakomet Of Saints (FR) 14-1 (11-6) In touch, 5th at 5th, dropped to 7th before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, 9th of 14, dist behind Ahead Of The Posse (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Ricky Langford (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 9th and pushed along after 3 out, no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, 10th of 18, 9 3/4l behind Port Rashid (11-0) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Monoxide 250-1 (11-1) Led, headed 4th, 2nd when stumbled on bend before 6th, under pressure when bad mistake 4 out and soon weakened, trailing straight, last of 6, dist behind Rebel Gold (11-1) at Naas 2m (1) Yielding in Feb.
Ventnor (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, mistake 2nd and not fluent next, 4th halfway, headway to dispute travelling well entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, no extra, 3rd of 16, 8 1/4l behind Shean Glory (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Single Edition (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Slowly away and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 12l behind Icykel (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Feb.