Racecards
17:55 Leopardstown (IRE)
Irish National Stud Famous Name E.B.F. Maiden
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €17,500 added
- Winner: €12,074
- 2nd: €2,800
- 3rd: €1,225
- 4th: €700
- Form 43
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
made all, ridden from 2f out, kept on well closing stages
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
mid-division, ridden on outer in 4th over 2f out and soon challenged, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Ms S Lavery
- Jockey R P Cleary
slowly into stride and raced in rear, ridden along 3f out and no impression from over 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
raced in 8th, ridden along 3f out, 7th 2f out and kept on into 5th inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer P J Prendergast
- Jockey D P McDonogh
mid-division, 5th 3f out and soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey Fran Berry
raced in 9th, ridden over 2f out and soon no impression
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey M C Hussey
chased leader, ridden along in 3rd over 2f out, dropped to 5th over 1f out and soon no impression
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer B W Duke
- Jockey R P Whelan
mid-division, ridden along 3f out, no impression from 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey S Foley
mid-division, ridden 3f out, improved into 5th under 2f out, kept on well from 1f out, not reaching winner
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey W M Lordan
chased leader, 2nd and ridden 2f out, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home
Verdict
Convergence hasn't done much wrong and sets a high standard but it will be a surprise if one of the well-connected newcomers isn't good enough and GLENEAGLES fits the bill. The Galileo colt is out of the Cherry Hinton winner You'resothrilling which makes him a full-brother to Marvellous. Aidan O'Brien also runs Toscanelli, another by Galileo out a dam who has already produced five winners including Group 1 winner Nayarra. Jim Bolger has won two of the last three renewals so Parish Boy has to be respected despite the fact he's bred for middle-distances. Ripped is related to numerous winners and worth a market check along with yet another Galileo offspring Pincode, who is out of a Group 3 winner.
Formwatch
Convergence (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Went slightly right out of stalls, soon pushed along to be prominent, 4th after halfway, 5th from 2f out, soon switched right, 4th and no impression from 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 4l behind War Envoy (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn in Apr.
Gleneagles (IRE) Galileo colt out of You'resothrilling.
Mandamus (IRE) Lawman colt out of Stefanella.
Parish Boy New Approach colt out of Requesting.
Pincode (IRE) Galileo colt out of Theann.
Ripped (IRE) Rip Van Winkle colt out of State Crystal.
Toscanelli (IRE) Galileo colt out of Massarra.
Verbal Stiletto (IRE) Vocalised colt out of Ceirseach.
Vert De Grece (IRE) Verglas colt out of Tiny Petal.
Quinta Verde (IRE) Tamayuz filly out of Tatbeeq.