Racecards
15:30 Listowel (IRE)
Harvest Festival 9th-15th September Handicap Hurdle
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good (Watering)
- Surface: Turf
- €18,000 added
- Winner: €11,088
- 2nd: €3,437
- 3rd: €1,638
- 4th: €738
- Form 74/3F5-0
- Age 10
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 132
held up towards rear, progress in 6th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, stayed on to challenge approaching last, disputed last and soon led, kept on well run-in
- Form 53220/4-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey J S McGarvey
prominent, disputed from 2nd, slight mistake 4th, headed before 4 out, weakened next
- Form 3R0P3P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, swerved left after 4 out and unseated rider
- Form 5/4430-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D Robinson
chased leaders, disputed after 3rd, dropped to 4th and slight mistake at 5th, ridden and no extra before straight
- Form 6/165-4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
mid-division, slight mistake 4th, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 22215-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Walsh
held up towards rear, progress into 7th before straight, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace
- Form 9UR10-3
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer T P O'Connor
- Jockey K J Brouder
chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, improved to dispute after 3rd, narrow lead before 4 out, headed before straight, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra before last where slight mistake
- Form 536211-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J W Kennedy
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden after 3 out, no extra entering straight
- Form 9/17490-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey M A Enright
held up towards rear, progress after 3 out, 4th entering straight, 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, challenged before last, disputed and every chance when slight mistake last, soon headed, no impression on winner run-in and disputed 2nd, 3rd at line
- Form 471864-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 118
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 42D1-35
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 118
mid-division, good progress into 3rd 4 out, challenged next and led before straight, ridden and pressed before last, joined and slight mistake last, soon headed, no extra run-in and kept on one pace
- Form 7/6514-3
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer S O O'Brien
- Jockey D Meyler
soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
- Form 743127/
- Age 8
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey A E Lynch
held up towards rear, progress into 7th entering straight, ridden after 2 out, stayed on into 4th last, kept on and disputed 2nd run-in, 2nd at line
- Form P48-372
- Age 8
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey D E Mullins
led and disputed, headed after 5th and soon 3rd, challenged again 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out
- Form 4006R-9
- Age 9
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 104
mid-division, pushed along and dropped towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Babbling Stream has returned from a spell over fences and has run over trips too far on his recent starts so he can go well as can Bhutan, who was staying on nicely in a better race than this over 2m1f at Killarney. The latter's stablemate Monarch looked very progressive last summer and, though returning from a long break, is one to note in the market. Gordon Elliott hasn't really got going since his voluntary shut down but the four-year-old PARK PADDOCKS looks like becoming another major player for the yard. His victories in the spring at Cork and Punchestown elevated him to another level and, though up 9lb for his latest success in a huge field, he can complete a hat-trick. Presenting Mahler had been chasing before running well back over timber at Ballinrobe and is well enough treated to make his presence felt.
Formwatch
Ancient Sands (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 4th, detached after 4 out, no extra, tailed off, 15th of 16, dist behind Art Of Security (10-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Joshua Lane (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Held up, pushed along 3 out, progress to chase leaders straight, kept on without threatening from before last, 4th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Trainwreck (10-6) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Lion In His Heart (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up, slight mistake 3rd, 8th after 4th, no impression from 8th, pulled up before 3 out, at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Babbling Stream 8-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last, no impression and kept on one pace, 3rd of 17, 9 1/4l behind Golden Jewel (10-11) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Bhutan (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Mid-division early, 6th at 5th, closed and effort straight, kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Neverushacon (10-5) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Yielding in May.
Monarch (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, 9th after 4th, improved to 7th after 3 out, progress to 4th at last where not fluent, kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Top Othe Ra (10-11) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Lilshane (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Soon led, headed 3rd, remained prominent, pushed along and dropped to 5th 2 out, no impression and left 4th after last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 5 3/4l behind Balzac Turgot (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 3f gd in May.
Park Paddocks (IRE) 6-1fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, 4th on outer 2 out, ridden to dispute lead entering straight, led before last, strongly pressed and narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Neverushacon (11-8) by 2 1/2l, 25 ran.
Dixie Lee (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, progress from before 2 out, no extra straight, 12th of 18, dist behind Alletrix (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp sft in Feb.
Oscars Den (IRE) 12-1 (12-3) 10th of 25, 18 1/2l behind Archibald Thorburn (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 7f Yielding - Soft in Apr.
The Granson (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Led early, headed before 2nd, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, challenged before straight, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Visioman (11-6) at Clonmel 2m gd in May.
R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Visioman (11-6) at Clonmel 2m gd in May.
Beau Et Sublime (FR) 16-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along and no impression in rear entering straight, never a factor, last of 18, 23 1/2l behind Remarkable Lady (9-11) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Presenting Mahler (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Led, ridden before last, pressed entering straight, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Awayinthewest (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp gd in May.
Una's Pleasure (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, not fluent 5 out, ridden and no impression in rear after 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 14, dist behind My Betty (11-1) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in May.