Racecards
16:05 Listowel (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €13,501 added
- Winner: €8,100
- 2nd: €2,700
- 3rd: €1,349
- 4th: €675
- Form 4077-PP
- Age 13
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Ms M Flynn
- Jockey Derek McGrath
always towards rear, detached and no impression from 3 out
- Form 3-32566
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer R A Foley
- Jockey Kieran Callaghan
mid-division, not fluent 4 out and pushed along from next, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
- Form 615434
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer D Queally
- Jockey J P Kirwan
towards rear, big jump 2nd, ridden and progress before 2 out, no impression and kept without threatening from before last, never nearer
- Form 661-0
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
always towards rear, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and no impression from next, kept on same pace from before 2 out
- Form 5900-80
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer K Smith
- Jockey S O'Callaghan
mid-division, took closer order before 3 out and ridden in 3rd before next, soon hampered but left in front, pressed from last, headed and weakened run-in
- Form 00/62-42
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 102
towards rear, good progress on outer from 3 out and challenged in 2nd before next, soon badly hampered, ridden in close 3rd from last and kept on well run-in without reaching winner, unlucky
- Form 98F-835
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer D E Fitzgerald
- Jockey T Joseph Kelly
mid-division, not fluent 1st, pushed along from 3 out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from before next
- Form 08-8395
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer J M Burke
- Jockey Niall Moore
tracked leaders on outer early, improved to lead before 2nd, headed 4 out and lost place after next, ridden in 5th before 2 out where not fluent, ridden and renewed challenge before last, kept on without matching principals run-in
- Form 10/5664-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Shane Fenelon
mid-division, not fluent 3rd, soon pushed along and dropped to rear, pulled up after 4th
- Form 6F70-0P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 98
mid-division, mistake 4th and reminders, soon lost place, ridden and some progress from 3 out, no impression in 6th before last, kept on well without threatening run-in
- Form 09U62-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer R Donohoe
- Jockey C M Quirke
tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd and 3rd, good progress to lead after 3 out, pressed before 2 out where jumped right and unseated rider
- Form 312360
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
mid-division, pushed along before 2 out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
- Form 8000-93
- Age 10
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 97
led, not fluent 1st, headed before next but remained close-up, pushed along and lost place from 4 out, ridden from next and weakened
- Form 9894-86
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 96
soon tracked leaders on outer, improved to 4 out, not fluent next, soon headed and weakened
- Form 55P-060
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey G B Noonan
tracked leaders on inner, pushed along before 2 out, close in 5th at last where not fluent, ridden and weakened run-in
- Form 77/70-60
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey T B Lyons
mid-division, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and progress before next where slightly hampered, 2nd at last where not fluent, ridden to lead run-in and kept on well close home
Verdict
SEQUOIASPIRIT is still a maiden over timber but has been in very good form on the Flat since a narrow defeat in a Cork handicap hurdle. He looks the one to beat though Leroy Leroy won twice over timber and on the Flat in the UK and starts out with Shark Hanlon on a fair mark. Veneziano Springs alternates between hurdles and fences but doesn't win often while recent Dundalk winner Crescent Lake has yet to reach a place in ten starts over hurdles. Contrapposto is 1-41 with that victory coming on the Flat six years ago while Moulane West, 0-9 over timber, looks a bit high on what he's achieved.
Formwatch
Dr Mikey (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Disputed early, tracked leader from 2nd, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Moulane West (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division and 5th halfway, pushed along and not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 6th of 15, 6 3/4l behind Uncle Phil (11-12) at Killarney 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Churchtown Ruby (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Held up in touch in last, slight mistake 5 out and mistake 4 out, ridden in 4th before 3 out, no impression, 4th of 5, 34 3/4l behind Shannon Glory (11-6) at Bellewstown 2m 4f gd in Aug.
Virtual Hug (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear after 3 out, no extra from next, weakened, 13th of 15, dist behind Wojood (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Son Of Hypnos (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Prominent, 5th after 3rd, lost place and under pressure before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 13th of 20, 27l behind Darkened (12-0) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Sequoiaspirit (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to dispute 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Gonetomillgrove (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
General Clermont (FR) 7-2 (12-0) Tracked leader, 5th halfway, went 4th 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression, weakened, 5th of 10, 34 1/4l behind Fly De Megaudais (10-5) at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Toms Courage (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 20, 9l behind Big Island (11-5) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Leroy Leroy 7-2 (8-11) In rear, in touch, ridden and some headway 3f out, stayed on same pace, never threatened, 4th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Light Up Our Stars (8-13) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Buttons And Bows (IRE) 6-1 (12-1) Led narrowly, headed after 2 1/2f, 2nd halfway, no impression on clear leader 3f out, ridden under 2f out, progress over 1f out, kept on same pace in clear 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Room To Roam (10-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Contrapposto (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, 5th on outer halfway, 6th and ridden 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 10th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Mr Rango (10-0) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gs in Sep.
Presenting Lad (IRE) 9-4fav (11-9) Mid-division when hampered 1st, a bit keen and 7th halfway, progress into 5th from 3 out and ridden from next, no impression and weakened from before last, 10th of 14, 27l behind Willyouwalkwithme (11-8) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Veneziano Springs (FR) 50-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, mistake 4th, led halfway, joined when mistake 2 out, pushed along and headed before last, ridden and no impression on winner after last, kept on one pace, 3rd close home, 3rd of 20, 5 3/4l behind Big Island (11-5) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Crescent Lake 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out, 11th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Golden Twilight (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Marelly (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 10th of 19, dist behind Hubrisko (11-12) at Galway 2m 1f mdn gd in Sep.
Well Funded (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 7th on outer and mistake 2 out, no impression, 11th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Y Fyn Duw A Fydd (11-5) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Brookie (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division and not fluent 4th, 6th halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from next, 10th of 15, 12 1/2l behind Uncle Phil (11-12) at Killarney 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Complete Fantasy (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Rear, slight mistake at 2nd, 11th at 6th, pecked 4 out, no impression in 9th 2 out where not fluent, weakened before last, never a factor, 8th of 12, 23 1/4l behind Bold Approach (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f mdn gd in Aug.
Quarry Lil (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, not fluent at 1st, dropped to 4th after 4th, lost place after 3 out, soon weakened quickly, 9th of 10, dist behind Withallduerespect (10-11) at Clonmel 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Good Bye Milan (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slow 1st, close up and disputed briefly next, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before straight, no extra entering straight and bumped, weakened, last of 7, 33 1/2l behind Downtown Queen (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Willie Bob (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, weakened, 9th of 11, dist behind Nos Na Gaoithe (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Aug.