Racecards
14:05 Leopardstown (IRE)
Y.i.t.b.a. Racing Club Apprentice Handicap (50-70)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €8,500 added
- Form 698-1
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
rear of mid-division, ridden into 10th 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form R04260-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey A P Heskin
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 06080-2
- Age 7
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer P Magnier
- Jockey G F Carroll
held up towards rear, headway under 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, ridden into 2nd final furlong, kept on, no match for winner
- Form 0746-05
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 66
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 37-5676
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey C P Geoghegan
held up towards rear early, 12th halfway, ridden into 7th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 756-050
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer D M Loughnane
- Jockey K T O'Neill
led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, weakened
- Form 69500-0
- Age 8
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 63
chased leaders early, short of room and weakened halfway
- Form 5/64420-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey D A Parkes
prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra and weakened
- Form 7207-02
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey C O'Farrell
held up towards rear, headway under 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, eased close home, comfortably
- Form 04/6861-
- Age 8
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 61
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 485-225
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer M J Browne
- Jockey E J McNamara
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 33/70-09
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer J H Scott
- Jockey S M McGuinness
rear of mid-division, ridden in 12th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 2630-46
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey D E Mullins
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, led briefly 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 8-63254
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 60557-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer Mrs P Dobbs
- Jockey L F Roche
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 781/
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey Maria Quinlan
held up towards rear, late headway in 12th over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
- Form 63600-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer P F McEnery
- Jockey S H James
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
- Form 6149-06
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
- Form 012-005
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 64
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
GIANT SLALOM has run 16 times over a variety of distances since scoring from 4lbs lower over 6f here last March. He is probably better at around this trip nowadays and his last two efforts at Gowran and the Curragh suggest he is still well enough treated to land this under a very competent youngster. Lady Montague made her handicap debut at Naas earlier this month and gained a surprise victory though a 10lbs rise in the weights may prevent a quick follow-up. Inwood doesn't win often enough and connections won't be pleased with a 4lbs rise for finishing runner-up to Enigma Code at Dundalk though he had already slipped to a fair mark and is undoubtedly well handicapped at his best. The lightly-raced Buaiteoir, who finished third, looks held and this will be his first start away from Polytrack. Camira ran very well behind Duaiseoir at Gowran but is just looking a couple of pounds high at present.
Formwatch
Lady Montague (USA) 16-1 (9-10) Slowly away and settled in rear, steady headway on inner from early straight, went 4th 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Naas 7f app hcp 47-60 gd beating Boynagh Joy (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
All On Board (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression straight, 10th of 14, 8l behind Vivacious Vivienne (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-80 pol in Nov.
Inwood (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway on outer early straight, moderate 2nd 1f out, ran on strongly, nearest at finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Enigma Code (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp 50-70 pol.
Belle Noverre (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway on outer approaching straight, 4th 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 15, 5l behind Cul A Dun (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-70 gd in Apr.
Birregurra (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on to challenge when short of room over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Vivacious Vivienne (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 gf.
Forbidden (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, 12th of 15, 11l behind Duaiseoir (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 50-70 gf.
Damasque (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, saddle slipped forwards early and soon dropped to rear, tailed off straight, last of 15, well behind Duaiseoir (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 50-70 gf.
Positive Event (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Tony's Treasure (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Camira (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 4th entering straight, soon ridden, 3rd 2f out, 2nd and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Duaiseoir (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 50-70 gf.
Happy Moments (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Soon led, ridden clear approaching straight, stayed on well, eased near finish, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov beating Gargano (9-10) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Kenton Street 11-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 5th of 14, 7l behind Enigma Code (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp 50-70 pol.
Bold Apache (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division on outer, no impression straight, 9th of 15, 8l behind Duaiseoir (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 50-70 gf.
Dinah Doll (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th entering straight, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 4l behind Duaiseoir (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 50-70 gf.
Giant Slalom 16-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, progress on outer from before straight, 6th over 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 25, 1 1/2l behind Leah Claire (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f stks.
Gagnant (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th before straight, weakened under 2f out, 22nd of 25, 31l behind Leah Claire (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f stks.
Talkin Kate (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led, headed after 1f, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, stayed on from 1f out, kept on well close home to lead last strides, won at Limerick 7f mdn stks hvy in Oct '08 beating Pussyfooting (9-1) by shd, 14 ran.
Danza Nera (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Never better than mid-division, 20th of 25, 18l behind Leah Claire (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f stks.
Kilmannin (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, ridden straight, kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Desert Romance (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-75 gd.
Buaiteoir (FR) 11-2 (10-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress approaching straight, 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Enigma Code (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp 50-70 pol.
Little Bug (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Prominent, moderate 3rd halfway, weakened entering straight, 11th of 14, 12l behind Enigma Code (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp 50-70 pol.
Montana Mist (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Dwelt, always towards rear, 14th of 15, 36l behind Winter Haven (9-10) at Roscommon 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 hvy in Aug.
The Gnathologist (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden straight, no extra from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 4l behind Lord Kenmare (9-9) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 50-80 pol in Nov.
Duck Scary (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Towards rear, progress over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Thistimesforgood (9-3) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 gd.