Racecards
17:25 Leopardstown (IRE)
Leopardstown October Handicap
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €40,000 added
- Winner: €24,000
- 2nd: €8,000
- 3rd: €4,000
- 4th: €2,000
- Form 835668
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 99
in rear, ridden in 14th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 168340
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 94
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 7-10405
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D P McDonogh
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 11th when checked 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 444576
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Emma Louise Doyle
in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 67D117
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead entering straight, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened
- Form 4-12101
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 91
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, improved to dispute lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 9825-27
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey L T McAteer
chased leaders, improved to dispute lead entering straight, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 01/5701
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey W J Lee
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened
- Form 2422-21
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey B M Coen
dwelt, in rear, 13th and ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th close hom
- Form 760-456
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey R C Colgan
chased leaders, ridden in 6th entering straight, weakened
- Form 072086
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 86
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression
Zileo
114- Form 3-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey R P Whelan
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 742741
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 83
in rear, headway entering straight, 15th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, went 9th 1f out, improved into 2nd and strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
- Form 211606
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey G P Halpin
dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 341451
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Sheehy
chased leaders, pushed along in 5th 2f out, soon ridden 5th 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, strongly pressed and stayed on well close home, all out
- Form 6-12129
- Age 7
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer R Donohoe
- Jockey D E Sheehy
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 1/2316-0
- Age 6
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 77
rear of mid-division, 12th and ridden on inner 2f out, went 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home
- Form 18-3156
- Age 5
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey A J Slattery
led, took keen hold, joined entering straight, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 173471
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
rear of mid-division, towards rear and ridden on outer 2f out, moderate 14th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never nearer
- Form 052795
- Age 6
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey Tom Kiely Marshall
mid-division on outer, ridden in 8th entering straight, weakened
Verdict
Six-times Flat winner Still Standing won over hurdles at Gowran a couple of weeks ago while Phoenix Cowboy has won three of his last five and has only been raised 2lb for last month's Bellewstown victory. REBELLITO got the softer ground he needs at Listowel and came home a convincing winner from today's rival Yafordadoe, who then won at Tipperary. Some rain would aid the former's cause though he gets the vote in a very competitive handicap. Citronnade's hat-trick bid was foiled in Group 3 company at Deauville but she'll be happier back in handicap company while Pin Your Hopes had been running well before landing a Dundalk handicap last week but Powerful Aggie has gone up 9lb for her victory at Killarney.
Formwatch
Questionare 200-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, 5th briefly and no impression on leaders 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Camorra (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Still Standing (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Mid-division, closer in 4th 4 out, disputed close 3rd when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden to challenge on inner and on terms last, led after last, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Oct beating Cirque Royal (12-0) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Baby Zeus (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) 2nd early, prominent, keen, soon 3rd, effort from before straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 3l behind Rebellito (9-4) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Camphor (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Dwelt slightly and pushed along early, held up, ridden into 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 9, 11 3/4l behind Haparanda (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) gd in Sep.
Citronnade (8-11) 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Free Wind (8-11) at Deauville 1m 4f Grp 3 gd in Aug.
Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 11-4 (10-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closer under 4f out and ridden to lead 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f Yielding in Sep beating Effernock Fizz (9-11) by 2l, 5 ran.
Bold Approach (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, soon 2nd, effort straight, no impression from 2f out, 7th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Shanroe (8-12) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Rebellito (FR) 11-1 (9-4) Raced in 7th early, soon 6th, pushed along and headway approaching straight, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Yafordadoe (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Yafordadoe (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Briefly pushed along from stalls, soon settled behind leaders and 3rd from halfway, pushed along and brought towards near side rail from 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out and led inside final 150 yards, kept on well close home, won at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Big Island (8-8) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Starlight Dream (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Led early, headed after 1f, raced in 2nd after, pushed along and no impression 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra, 6th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Crowns Major (8-6) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
The Names Jock (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Held up in touch towards rear, soon 6th, mistake 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, mistake next, no extra in 6th before last where left 5th, kept on one pace to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 7 3/4l behind Purple Mountain (10-10) at Tipperary 2m (1) Yielding in Oct.
Zileo (8-13) 4th of 9, 2l behind Merveillo (8-13) at Toulouse 1m 4f lst stks hvy in Jun.
Pin Your Hopes (IRE) 5-1cfav (10-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway on outer approaching straight, 2nd and pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct beating Tudor City (9-6) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Overheer 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Laelaps (9-9) at Listowel 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Powerful Aggie (FR) 9-2fav (10-4) Chased leader, 4th 4f out, headway to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, asserted under 1f out, kept on well, eased close home, comfortably, won at Killarney 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct beating Sea Sessions (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Big Challenge (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Raced in 11th early, soon towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening from under 2f out, 9th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Rebellito (9-4) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Advanced Virgo (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and on terms when hampered on inner after 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no impression in 6th when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 7 3/4l behind Dysart Diamond (10-11) at Listowel 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Dare To Flare (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 14 3/4l behind Perfect Attitude (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Khezaana (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway 3f out, close 5th 2f out, soon pushed along, led 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep beating Moon Daisy (10-0) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Insignia Of Rank (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Waited with, soon rear of mid-division, 11th into straight, soon effort to chase leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Sasta (10-1) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.