Racecards
16:30 Limerick (IRE)
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- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €16,000 added
- Winner: €11,040
- 2nd: €2,559
- 3rd: €1,120
- 4th: €640
- Form 981348-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer F M Hanley
- Jockey D N Russell
chased leaders, 3rd early, jumped slightly left 3rd, no extra from after 3 out
- Form P90U3-P
- Age 12
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
collided with rival 1st, soon led, joined approaching 3rd, just led 4th, pressed approaching straight, soon headed, no impression 2 out
- Form 1PU/450-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 121
collided with rival 1st, inclined to jump right, 2nd at 2nd, on terms approaching next, just headed 4th, slightly slow 5th, soon lost place, no extra from after 3 out
- Form 421142-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey A E Lynch
held up, 8th early, headway 5th, 3rd approaching straight, chased leader from before 2 out where got on terms, soon led, asserted from before last, kept on run-in, reduced lead but held on well at the finish
- Form 61/06PP-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 112
held up, 9th early, slight mistake 4th, no extra from after 3 out
- Form 533F50-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey M A Enright
chased leaders, jumped right 1st, 6th early, no extra from after 3 out
- Form P77527-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer J R Finn
- Jockey B J Cooper
held up, 10th early, reminders after 2nd, slightly slow 5th, jumped right 4 out, no extra from before next
- Form 34F351-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey D J Mullins
chased leaders, 4th early, not fluent 2nd, slightly slow 3rd and some slight mistakes, still 4th approaching straight, moderate 3rd from 2 out and kept on same pace
- Form 09FF21-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer W Harney
- Jockey D E Mullins
soon chased leaders, 7th early, moderate 3rd at 4th, closed to challenge approaching straight and soon led, joined 2 out, soon headed, no impression before last, kept on without getting back to winner near finish
- Form 9/3031P-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey C A Landers
in rear, went moderate 6th approaching straight, kept on same pace
- Form 692F74-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer S Ryan
- Jockey D E Splaine
chased leaders, mistake 1st, 5th early, slightly slow 5th, still 5th and pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression
In depth
Verdict
Crown Theatre is a progressive chaser and was only caught in the dying strides by Boher Call over the course and distance last month. The winner was receiving almost two stone so it was a very strong performance from Henry De Bromhead's charge. He'll take some beating but again has to concede lumps of weight to THE CONKER CLUB, who is also improving fast. She has got over her jumping problems and, providing the ground doesn't turn too testing, can continue her winning run after scoring at Fairyhouse. The Mooch was well behind Crown Theatre at Wexford but definitely improved on softer ground to gain his first victory over fences at Tramore so can go well along with Jim Will Fix It, whose form figures don't look too inspiring but has generally performed at a higher level.
Formwatch
The Black Russian (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Led, joined 2nd, headed from next, slow jump and lost place 4th, dropped to rear 6 out, moderate 9th 4 out, moderate 7th from 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 11, 36l behind Gentleman Duke (9-10) at Cork 2m hcap ch in Oct.
Orpheus Valley (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division early, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Ballyadam Approach (9-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs in Apr, 18 ran.
Jim Will Fix It (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Led, disputed after 3rd, 2nd before 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra entering straight, 11th of 16, 49l behind Mine Now (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl in Mar.
Crown Theatre (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up, a little keen, good headway 5th, chased leader from 6th, closed but slight mistake 3 out, travelling smoothly and briefly tight for room early straight, soon switched right, on terms 2 out, soon led, kept on run-in, headed near line, 2nd of 9, nk behind Boher Call (9-8) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp chs in Apr.
Instant Impacked (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, hit 4th, under pressure into straight, no impression from before 2 out, no extra and pulled up before last, in a race won by Toon River (11-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp chs in Feb, 13 ran.
Holeinthewall Bar (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th from 2nd, dropped to 7th at 5th, soon no danger, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Dromnea (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs in Dec.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Mid-division, mistake 6th, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression, 7th of 11, well behind Never Said That (10-9) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl gd in Apr.
The Mooch (IRE) 3-1fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, led from 4th and made rest, ridden after 2 out, slow jump at last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Tramore 2m hcp chs 0-109 gd in Apr beating Ballyfinboy (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
The Conker Club (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Tracked leaders in 4th, closer 4th 3 out, niggled along in close 4th when slight mistake and left 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase gd in Apr beating Bellgrove (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Glenwood For Ever (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) In rear, soon detached, slightly impeded 10th, soon moderate 5th, no impression from before 3 out, hit 2 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Thunder And Roses (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chase in Jan, 8 ran.
Rolling Rocket (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Held up, slightly slow 2nd, impeded 3rd, moderate 5th at 4th, dropped to last before straight, went 4th 2 out, one pace from before last, 4th of 9, 9l behind Boher Call (9-8) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp chs in Apr.