Racecards
13:25 Limerick (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €7,500
- 2nd: €2,500
- 3rd: €1,250
- 4th: €625
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
rear of mid-division, mistake 1st, ran freely, mid-division halfway, some headway in 5th after 3 out, ridden and no impression after next, kept on one pace
- Form 7-65
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey H Morgan
led, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no impression when hampered after last, kept on one pace
Defan
24- Form F0
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D P Holden
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway approaching straight and challenge 2 out, 2nd and pushed along when left in lead last, kept on well
- Form 4-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey Jamie Hayes
towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, 9th approaching straight, headway on inner to go 5th 2 out, left 3rd after last, ridden and kept on one pace
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
rear of mid-division on inner, not fluent 6th, mistake 4 out and dropped towards rear, no extra from next, weakened, tailed off
- Form 42-0573
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey C P McNamara
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, dropped to 4th before 2 out, ridden and left 2nd after last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 23-4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey S D Torrens
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway on inner to lead before 2 out, ridden and 1 length advantage when fell last
- Form 00
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey T Ryan
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, 6th halfway, pushed along 2 out, no impression when left 5th and slightly hampered last, kept on one pace
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Adam Williams
mid-division, 7th approaching straight, pushed along and no impression 2 out, badly hampered after last
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey A McCurtin
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, never a factor
- Form 8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey E O'Connell
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, never a factor
- Form 4-7
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Ms M Flynn
- Jockey L Quinlan
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, lost place after 3 out, pushed along and no impression in mid-division early straight, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
- Form 66
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P Neville
- Jockey G B Noonan
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace
Verdict
Charles Byrnes has snapped up Simon Torrens for LIGHT BRIGADE and though his mount was beaten when odds-on for a Listowel bumper he's much more likely to be suited by jumping as he's a half-brother to five winners over hurdles. Hardwired attempted to make all over 2m4f at Wexford and was only caught on the way to the last so should be suited by this trip while Centurion Steel ran well for a long way when tackling 2m7f at Thurles. Toor Hawk has place prospects on her fourth at Wexford in March though was well beaten on her recent run at Cork but the in-form John McConnell has acquired Tango Theatre, not far behind subsequent Flat and hurdles winner April's Joy at Tyrella then an easy winner at Kirkistown.
Formwatch
Ballyrihy Lad (IRE) Sageburg gelding out of Amber Sedge.
Centurion Steel (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, close up 3 out, ridden and no impression in 5th after next, soon no extra, 5th of 13, 20 3/4l behind Flash De Touzaine (11-6) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Defan 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, no extra, 12th of 13, dist behind Belfast Banter (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Drop Him In (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Held up, 6th halfway, mistake 4 out, closer in 5th next, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra before 2 out, 4th of 7, 37 1/2l behind Cafe Con Leche (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Full Noise (IRE) 300-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 11th after 4 out and pushed along, soon one pace, 10th of 18, dist behind Ballyadam (12-0) at Down Royal 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Hardwired (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Soon led, pressed at 6th, headed 3 out, disputed before 2 out, headed after 2 out, not fluent at last, ridden and no impression on leader run-in, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 3 1/4l behind Gibberwell (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Light Brigade (IRE) 4-5fav (11-9) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 3rd 5f out, 2nd 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 10l behind Jesse Evans (11-9) at Listowel 2m gd in Sep.
Boss Girl (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Chased leaders and ran freely, not fluent at 1st, 6th after 5th, no impression on leaders 2 out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, dist behind She's All Vintage (11-1) at Sligo 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Genie Makker (FR) 80-1 (11-2) Waited with, soon towards rear, no danger and one pace approaching straight, 10th of 16, dist behind Indiana Jones (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
It's All Mercy (IRE) 125-1 (11-2) Waited with, soon towards rear, a little slow 5th, 11th after 4 out, soon one pace, 11th of 16, 32 3/4l behind Patience Patience (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Mooresfort Lady (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division at halfway, ridden and weakened from 5f out, 8th of 9, dist behind Powerful Out (11-9) at Tramore 2m Yielding in Oct.
Toor Hawk (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, 11th after 6th, chased leaders and not much room before straight, soon one pace, 7th of 16, 31 1/4l behind Majestic Maid (11-9) at Cork 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Upourdat (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, took keen hold, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden in 6th next, no impression, 6th of 9, 21 1/4l behind Flamin Aimee (11-1) at Wexford 3m mdn gd in Sep.
Hammer To Fall (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Waited with, soon mid-division, a little slow 5th, 12th after 4 out, soon no impression, pulled up last, at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Tango Theatre (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Ld, 1l adv 1/2way, wo aftr 3out, jnd aftr 2out, in command last, sow to line, won at Kirkistown 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Feb beating Ringneill (11-11) by 7l, 7 ran.
Fill The Tank (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) Mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, 5th 2 out, ridden before last, moderate 3rd entering straight, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Rock On Barney (9-12) at Galway 2m 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
The Cool Dude (11-11) Pr, 3rd 1/2way, rdn in 4th from 3out, ko, 4th of 11, 17l behind Jim Key (11-11) at Lisronagh 3m mdn in Nov.