Racecards
16:35 Listowel (IRE)
Kevin's Bar, Listowel/Exchange Inn, Ballybunion Handicap Hurdle (80-116)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Form 3-25033
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 116
towards rear and 12th halfway, ridden and slightly short of room before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
- Form 9/2-16
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Colm Murphy
- Jockey Liam McKenna
mid-division and 8th halfway, took closer order before 3 out, pushed along and good progress to challenge on outer before next, soon led, ridden and kept on well run-in
- Form 1407-18
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Mrs G Callaghan
- Jockey K M Donoghue
towards rear and 13th halfway, some progress from 3 out, no impression and weakened from 2 out
- Form 236-332
- Age 12
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer J P Broderick
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division and 7th halfway, took closer order before 3 out where not fluent, pushed along to challenge before next, ridden in 3rd from last weakened where not fluent, kept on into 2nd run-in, not matching winner
- Form 77-011U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division early, not fluent 3rd, soon good progress on outer to track leaders, 4th halfway, progress to challenge in 2nd before 2 out, ridden and dropped to 4th before last, no extra run-in
- Form PP6-237
- Age 11
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
led, not fluent 3 out and headed, soon pushed along and weakened, ridden and no extra from before 2 out
- Form 25-P831
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 109
tracked leaders, a bit keen and 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 900-131
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3 out, strongly pressed before next and soon headed, ridden before last, no extra and dropped to 3rd run-in
- Form 88-U485
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer D Budds
- Jockey J P Kirwan
mid-division and 10th halfway, not fluent 4 out and pushed along from next, ridden and no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 42-3582
- Age 13
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer Gearoid Brouder
- Jockey G P Brouder
towards rear, slightly detached in rear halfway, took closer order on outer from 3 out and ridden in 5th before last, kept on without threatening run-in
- Form 132022
- Age 10
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J Barcoe
- Jockey C M Quirke
towards rear when fell 2nd
- Form 6/60036-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey P J Carberry
mid-division on inner and 9th halfway, not fluent 3 out and pushed along before next, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
- Form P-09031
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 102
tracked leaders early, soon dropped to mid-division and 6th halfway, weakened towards rear from 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
- Form 00-0424
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey C P McNamara
mid-division and 6th halfway, mistake 3 out, soon pushed along and weakened to rear, no extra and kept on same pace from before 2 out
Verdict
Hgrance De Thaix was narrowly beaten in this year and could have been aimed at going one better. Wujood is up 4lb for scoring at Ballinrobe but has won on the level subsequently and finished runner-up at Dundalk on Friday. Denis Hogan also runs Pale Blue Dot, who he rode to victory at Bellewstown and is also up 4lb. Rotten Row completed a double at around this trip but was feeling the pinch when tackling two miles at Kilbeggan and came down. He had GROZNI close behind in third earlier but the latter improved to score at Navan on Saturday and a penalty may not prevent a quick double. Rock On Seamie has been running very well and was placed in a Grade 3 handicap at Killarney last time. Story Rory did well to beat Snugsborough Benny at Sligo as he raced wide throughout while Frazel Express has been climbing the ratings without winning since scoring twice in early season. Elle Perfecta landed a novices' hurdle over this trip before dropping down to 2m in a Galway Listed contest where she was only beaten just over two lengths.
Formwatch
Rock On Seamie (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division on outer, headway 3 out and went 2nd next, soon ridden, steadied last, 3rd and no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Effernock Fizz (10-0) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Elle Perfecta (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) In touch in rear, ridden in 7th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on without threatening run-in, 6th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Flaming Moon (11-2) at Galway 2m lst (1) gd in Jul.
The Dasher Conway (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, bad mistake 2 out, soon lost place, weakened and eased, 8th of 9, dist behind Swelltime (11-9) at Kilbeggan 1m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Wojood 9-2 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Draco Pulchrac (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Snugsborough Benny (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division and 6th halfway, good progress from 4 out and improved to dispute lead next, led from 2 out and raced wide into straight, pushed along and jumped badly right at last, ridden run-in, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Story Rory (11-4) at Sligo 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Rotten Row (IRE) 3-1fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, pushed in 4th before 2 out, under pressure when mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Turbojet 7-1 (11-13) Led narrowly, asserted before 3rd where not fluent, reduced advantage after 4th, jumped left at 8th, pressed at 9th, headed and dropped to 3rd before 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 21 1/4l behind Not So Simple (11-0) at Sligo 3m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Pale Blue Dot (FR) 9-4 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led before 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, narrow lead at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Bellewstown 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug beating Ocean Of Mercy (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Story Rory (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outer and 4th halfway, took closer order from 4 out and ridden in 3rd from 2 out, went 2nd at last and kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Sligo 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug beating Snugsborough Benny (11-10) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Craic Eile (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Mid-division, a little keen, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd over 3f out, ridden and no impression on leaders under 2f out, dropped to moderate 4th and kept on same pace 1f out, 4th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Room To Roam (10-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
My Manekineko 8-1 (10-8) Towards rear, went moderate 10th 4 out, ridden next, moderate 7th 2 out, went 4th at last, kept on without reaching winner in 2nd near line, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Wicklow Flyer (10-8) at Bellewstown 2m 4f gd in Aug.
Frazel Express (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) A bit keen, towards rear of mid-division, pushed along and progress from 3 out, 5th from next and soon ridden, kept on well into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Hascoeur Clermont (11-12) at Sligo 3m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Endlessly (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 18th of 19, 35 1/2l behind Scenic Look (9-9) at Galway 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Grozni (FR) 2-1fav (12-0) Mid-division, headway into 6th 2 out, soon ridden, went 2nd at last, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Navan 2m 6f hcp gd in Sep beating Gondor (11-9) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Bear Claws (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leader in close 2nd, a little keen, 3rd at 4th, pecked slightly in 2nd at 7th, 4th 3 out, improved to 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders last, kept on same pace in 4th closing stages, 4th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Some Dove (11-9) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Drumcliff (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid-division, closer when mistake 7th, 3rd halfway, led 2 out, headed after last, ridden and no impression in 4th entering straight, no extra, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 7 1/2l behind It Could Be You (11-7) at Galway 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Ballyadam Destiny 6-1 (11-3) Mid-division, not fluent 6th and 9th, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 11th of 15, 29 1/4l behind It Could Be You (11-7) at Galway 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Cregane Ned (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Tracked leader, 2nd at 3rd, moderate 2nd after 4th, 3rd at 6th, pushed along in 2nd after 3 out, weakened in 3rd before 2 out where dropped to 4th, no extra, 4th of 6, 10 1/2l behind Hereditary Rule (11-12) at Clonmel 2m Yielding in Apr.
Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 11-2 (11-12) Mid-division, some headway before 3 out and went 3rd after 2 out, ridden and no impression when not fluent last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 20, 4 1/4l behind Gain De Cause (11-13) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Rebellious Gale (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Rear, 12th after 8th, progress before 2 out, not fluent in 7th last, ridden and kept on run-in to 5th closing stages, never nearer, 5th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Nathaniel's Dream (10-0) at Galway 3m hcp sft in Jul.
Indie Belle (IRE) 18-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression in 6th when slight mistake last, no extra run-in, 10th of 20, 13 1/2l behind Big Island (11-5) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.