Racecards
15:05 Naas (IRE)
Owenstown Stud Stakes (Listed) (Class 1)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- €42,500 added
- Winner: €27,625
- 2nd: €8,075
- 3rd: €3,825
- 4th: €1,276
- Form 26146-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey E J McNamara
tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and soon no chance with winner, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 4/2657-8
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, driven along early straight and no extra well over 1f out
- Form 006-092
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
tracked leaders in 4th, headway to lead 2f out and soon quickened clear, kept on well inside final furlong
- Form 499-138
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey S Foley
led, ridden and headed early straight, no extra from well over 1f out
- Form 410-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
always rear, no threat from 2f out
- Form 22597-4
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey C D Hayes
settled in mid-division, travelling well early straight but ridden and no chance with winner under 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, weakened
- Form 240365-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey W M Lordan
towards rear and 11th entering straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 154220
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer P J Prendergast
- Jockey D P McDonogh
tracked leader in 2nd and led briefly early straight, headed 2f out and soon no chance with winner, no impression under pressure and dropped to 4th final furlong
- Form 426966-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Fran Berry
tracked leaders in 3rd, driven along early straight and no extra well over 1f out, weakened
- Form 1355-39
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey J A Heffernan
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway and soon pushed along, some headway under pressure and went moderate 4th early final furlong, kept on
Ask Dad
9- Form 6121-00
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey N G McCullagh
mid-division, 6th halfway and ridden early straight, no chance with winner 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace under pressure
- Form 2-21
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
settled in mid-division, 8th entering straight, pushed along and no chance with winner under 2f out, no impression and eased when beaten final 100 yards
- Form 852-414
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
settled towards rear, headway on outer 2f out and went 2nd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong without troubling winner
Verdict
REPLY has been competing at a higher level and almost landed a Group 3 at the Curragh last time only to be run out of it by Hitchens. He was just behind Foxtrot Romeo when they occupied the places in last years Irish 2000 Guineas but the latter hasn't won since and was well beaten on his reappearance at the Curragh. Parliament Square was behind the selection at the Curragh last time but by no means had the run of the race and it would be no shock to see him reverse the form. Ghaamer is the fly in the ointment as though he takes a big step up in class he looked a fine prospect when cantering all over his rivals at Cork. Caprella looks best of the remainder though would prefer softer ground.
Formwatch
Brendan Brackan (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 7th and no impression under pressure 1f out, kept on same pace, 13th of 23, 7l behind Fiesolana (9-2) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in May.
Foxtrot Romeo (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and lost place over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 9, 7l behind Custom Cut (9-3) at Curragh 7f Grp 3 (1) in Apr.
Reply (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Soon tracked leaders, ridden to gain narrow lead 1f out, just headed inside final furlong, kept on without quite matching winner, 2nd of 16, nk behind Hitchens (9-9) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 20-1 (8-13) Prominent, 3rd 1f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 8th of 23, 6l behind Fiesolana (9-2) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in May.
Alsium (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 14l behind Lily's Angel (9-0) at Dundalk 1m flls lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Caprella 16-1 (9-9) Led, strongly pressed and headed 1f out, soon dropped to 4th and no impression under pressure, 4th of 8, 3l behind Viztoria (8-12) at Curragh 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gs in May.
Coolnagree (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, progress early straight, 5th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 7l behind Lady Wingshot (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f Listed stks (1) sft in Nov.
Core Element (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, good headway 2f out and 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 11th of 25, 5l behind Via Ballycroy (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in May.
Royal Blue Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 8, 16l behind Lily's Angel (9-4) at Dundalk 1m fll stk pol in Oct.
Parliament Square (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, still 15th 1f out, soon no impression, kept on, 9th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Hitchens (9-9) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Ask Dad 66-1 (9-0) Close up, soon tracked leader, moderate 2nd from halfway, lost place from over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 25l behind Magician (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Ghaamer (USA) 1-3fav (9-5) Disputed lead until advantage 3f out, travelling best and asserted well over 1f out, ridden out to maintain advantage inside final furlong, won at Cork 1m mdn stks sft in May beating Point Piper (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Tobann (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, dropped to 4th and no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 6, 8l behind Sruthan (9-3) at Curragh 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gs in May.
Cash Or Casualty (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Tracked winner, ridden 3f out, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Dr Red Eye (9-3) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.