Racecards
15:45 Limerick (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €15,001 added
- Winner: €9,239
- 2nd: €2,865
- 3rd: €1,365
- 4th: €615
- Form 21470-8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey P T Enright
tracked leaders, fell 5th
- Form 446-017
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer Dermot P O'Brien
- Jockey B Hayes
towards rear, 11th after 8th, slight mistake 9th, one pace straight
- Form 71055-8
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey G N Fox
prominent, 6th after 8th, ridden along 4 out, lost place and no impression approaching straight, slight mistake last and no extra
- Form 811-224
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 110
prominent, led before 5th, headed before straight, soon no impression
- Form 535F-P4
- Age 10
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey D J Hand
chased leaders, slightly impeded 5th, 3rd after 8th, slight mistake between horses at last, one pace run-in
- Form 66P/6-P8
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
chased leaders early, 10th after 8th, no impression approaching straight
- Form 314-121
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey C D Meehan
mid-division, closer in 7th after 8th, closed up from before straight, led before last, stayed on well run-in
- Form 12P/0P-P
- Age 11
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey B J Cooper
tracked leaders early, not always fluent jumping, 9th after 8th, pushed along 10th, stayed on well run-in, just failed for 2nd
- Form 226-475
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
towards rear, not always fluent jumping, reminder from 8th where 13th, soon no danger, completely tailed off
- Form 326-317
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer T J Nagle-Jr
- Jockey B T O'Connell
soon led, headed before 5th, soon raced in 2nd, slight mistake 4 out, no extra straight
- Form 5360-FP
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 105
held up, badly impeded 5th, soon in rear and not a factor after, slight mistake 2 out
- Form 100-751
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer J P Fahey
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
tracked leaders, 5th after 8th, led before straight, headed before last, kept on same pace, just held on for 2nd
- Form 6/0037-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 99
held up, badly impeded 5th, 12th after 8th, pushed along approaching 4 out, no impression approaching straight
- Form 4-51269
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Miss D O'Shea
- Jockey A W Short
chased leaders, 8th after 8th, one pace straight
- Form 370-043
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey D J Mullins
tracked leaders, 4th after 8th, bad mistake 3 out, one pace next
Verdict
The Rite Article had dropped to a fair mark when scoring at Bellewstown and though 5lb higher still doesn't look badly treated with his rider's claim taken into account. Glendine River went up 9lb for a very easy victory at Tramore but still started favourite at Downpatrick where he finished lame. He can get into contention but a chance is taken with KENNEDYS MOR. Three times a winner over hurdles, he was having his first start since October and making his debut for Gavin Cromwell when down the field behind today's rival Presenting Julio at Roscommon last week but had attracted support and didn't get the run of the race. The winner is in cracking form and is an obvious threat though a 9lb rise won't help while Khalessi, who won a maiden here in May, didn't run well in a handicap on a return visit a couple of weeks ago.
Formwatch
Danali (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Led and disputed, headed 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, last of 8, 23 3/4l behind Is She Diesel (9-10) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp gd in May.
Glendine River (IRE) 5-2fav (11-10) Always towards rear, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 8, 32 1/4l behind Bell Of The Ball (9-11) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Kennedys Mor (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, close enough when badly hampered on bend after 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 14, 23l behind Presenting Julio (10-0) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Prince Garyantle (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead after 4 out, 5-lengths clear approaching 3 out, ridden and pressed before 2 out, headed after 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 6 1/2l behind William B (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Some Drama (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, disputed lead 4 out, headed and ridden 3 out, 2nd 2 out, no impression before last, 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind The Rite Article (11-0) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Salsa Sensation (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 10th before 6 out, pushed along after 3 out, progress on outer approaching straight, ridden and not fluent in 7th 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 8th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Double Speak (11-11) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Presenting Julio (IRE) 6-1cfav (10-0) Mid-division, headway travelling well into 3rd 3 out, led after next, pushed along and went clear after next, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Sir Ector (10-0) by 5l, 14 ran.
Rohan's Pride (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out and pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Sweet Shirleen (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Led and disputed, reminder 1st and bumped 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no impression, 5th of 13, 27 1/4l behind Its All Guesswork (11-4) at Bellewstown 3m mdn gd in Jul.
Khalessi (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, improved to dispute lead from 6 out, not fluent next, pushed along and headed before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, 7th of 17, 19l behind Denham Sound (10-13) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Sea's Aria (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th before 7th, lost place approaching 4 out, soon pulled up, at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
The Rite Article (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, short of room on inner and rider dropped whip approaching 2 out, led on inner and pushed along 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Jul beating Theydon Park (11-2) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Art Of Supremacy (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up, 10th at 7th, not fluent next, no impression from 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 7th of 11, dist behind Tin Soldier (11-4) at Fairyhouse 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Kilganer Queen (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened, 9th of 11, dist behind The King Of Brega (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Small World (IRE) 5-2jfav (11-5) Held up towards rear, progress after 3 out, ridden into 7th 2 out, 5th last, kept on same pace run-in into 3rd close home, 3rd of 20, 9 1/2l behind Triolet (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Presenting Beara (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Led, joined 4 out, ridden and led 3 out, headed 2 out, no impression before last, 5th of 16, 4 1/4l behind The Rite Article (11-0) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Whitango (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Towards rear, fell at 1st, at Tipperary 3m hcp gd in Jul.