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14:50 Naas (IRE)
Coast To Curragh Cycle On August 26th Apprentice Handicap (47-65)
- 24 Runners
- Distance: 5f 205y
- Going: Soft (Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €499
- Form 020002
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer Mrs S Dawson
- Jockey S T McCullagh
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in mid-division 2f out, no extra
- Form 00-8015
- Age 8
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey K S McHugh
fly-leapt from stalls, tracked leaders on near side, pushed along and lost place halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression
- Form 176052
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 60
always towards rear on near side, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra
Ledger (IRE)
45- Form 0060-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer Paul Traynor
- Jockey H J Horgan
mid-division in centre, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 45005
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey J A Powell
held up towards rear, pushed along and progress between horses over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, 3rd final 100 yards, kept on to go 2nd close home, no threat to winner
- Form 260634
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer W J Martin
- Jockey C Stone-Walsh
prominent in centre, led 2f out, soon ridden and asserted, 2 lengths lead over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards, no extra, 3rd close home
- Form 039307
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer M Fenton
- Jockey Amy Jo Hayes
tracked leaders on near side, pushed along halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 009-075
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer B Nolan
- Jockey D N Curran
mid-division on near side, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 00-0600
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer R K Watson
- Jockey C Geerdharry
tracked leaders on near side, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra
Gidwa (IRE)
19- Form 000000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Mr C McConnell
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along over 2f out, no extra
- Form 4-68203
- Age 9
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
tracked leaders on near side, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening
- Form 000022
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
tracked leaders in centre, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 317480
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
mid-division on near side, pushed along from early, ridden over 2f out, no impression in mid-division 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening, nearest finish
- Form 078452
- Age 8
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey J J G Ryan
held up in mid-division in centre, pushed along halfway, 5th 2f out, ridden in 2nd and switched right 1f out, soon challenged, led final 100 yards, kept on well
- Form 980719
- Age 8
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Adam Caffrey
mid-division in centre, pushed along halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 000-604
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 51
prominent on near side, ridden in 2nd 2f out, edged left over 1f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
- Form 0-09625
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 50
prominent in centre, ran freely, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 69009-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer L Breen
- Jockey P A Harnett
went right from stalls, towards rear, pushed along halfway, no impression 2f out, modest late headway, never a factor
- Form 246665
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer C O'Connell
- Jockey R M Mulligan
mid-division in centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out
- Form 09-8604
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 48
dwelt and pushed along early, towards rear in centre, ridden 2f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra
- Form 7976-84
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer M C Grassick
- Jockey D E Sheehy
towards rear in centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 3-00353
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 47
prominent on near side, ridden in 3rd 2f out, carried left over 1f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, weakened
- Form 04900-8
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey M W Hassett
towards rear on near side, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 0008-08
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer C D Timmons
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
tracked leaders in centre, ridden 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, went 4th final 100 yards, kept on one pace
- Form 535320
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 58
NonRunner
- Form 070-556
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
NonRunner
In depth
Verdict
These large-field sprints can prove minefields but JAZZY DANCER has gone well enough in similar contests the last three times to suggest he can put in another good shift here. He has a course win on his record and has gone well before for his promising young pilot. Pretty Boy Floyd hasn't won since October 2021 but spends most of his time contesting large-field sprint handicaps and ran really well last time when a close second at Ayr. Eruption has looked a better filly since the application of blinkers and Eriskay put up an improved effort here last time and is also of interest along with Stanhope, Teddy Boy and Sister Lola.
Formwatch
Pretty Boy Floyd (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-11) Prominent, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind See My Baby Jive (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Conversant (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 23, 7l behind Markievicz (8-12) at Navan 6f hcp sft in May.
Forever Dreaming (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway 2f out, led narrowly final furlong, soon headed, kept on in 2nd, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Arlecchino's Gift (9-2) at Windsor 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Ledger (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped to rear of mid-division over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened, last of 14, 14 1/2l behind Sunset Nova (9-10) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Jun.
At Long Last (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Led early, headed after 2f, briefly regained lead and ridden 2f out, headed under 2f out, 2nd 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Gosford (9-8) at Gowran Park 7f hcp sft in Jul.
Jazzy Dancer (IRE) 4-1fav (9-8) Prominent, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, joined over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Linger For Longer (10-1) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Coco Hill (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden and switched left 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Linger For Longer (10-1) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Wild Eyed Girl (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 6, 8 3/4l behind Heartrate (9-8) at Tipperary 5f mdn gd in May.
Even Flow (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Cherry Bloom (9-1) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Gidwa (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra, 14th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Chimeric (9-11) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Stanhope 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division on near side, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 9th 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd close home, 3rd of 19, 3l behind Livingston Range (10-1) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Eruption (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Edged slightly left from stalls, soon tracked leader on outer and 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, briefly dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, went 2nd again close home, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Spirit Of Eagles (9-2) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Sense Of Security 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and lost place, no extra well over 1f out, 11th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Chestnutter (9-8) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Teddy Boy (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden to progress 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, strongly pressed winner close home, 2nd of 15, hd behind American In Paris (9-2) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Zig Zag Zyggy (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along from 2f out and ridden on outer over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Spirit Of Eagles (9-2) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Eriskay (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear in centre, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Livingston Range (10-1) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Peerless (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders on inner and 3rd halfway, ridden and attempted to challenge over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, slightly short of room close home and dropped to 5th final strides, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Spirit Of Eagles (9-2) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Zaghraf 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out, 10th of 14, dist behind Flidais (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Catherine Chroi (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Disputed briefly, soon tracked leader, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 2 3/4l behind American In Paris (9-2) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Sister Lola (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Soon towards rear on inner, ridden and some progress from over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 4th close home, not threatening principals, 4th of 10, 3l behind Spirit Of Eagles (9-2) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Alqabeela (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Towards rear, brought towards nearside rail when impeded over 2f out, again short of room over 1f out, soon ridden and progress, kept on well inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 18, 3 1/4l behind Asisaid (9-11) at Naas 1m hcp sft in Jul.
Hot Whispers (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on closing stages to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Linger For Longer (10-1) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Navorrosse (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, took closer order from 3f out, ridden behind leaders under 2f out and soon short of room, not clear run inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Plugged In (9-0) at Bellewstown 1m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Step Back In Time (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Awkward from stalls and restrained, soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Bold Ribb (9-9) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Scarlet Dancer (IRE) 3-1fav (9-12) Slow into stride and towards rear, pushed along on outer over 2f out and ridden over 1f out, no extra and dropped to rear inside final furlong, last of 10, 7 3/4l behind Spirit Of Eagles (9-2) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Improving (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders on near side, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 3 1/4l behind American In Paris (9-2) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Tijuana 150-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Torivega (9-8) at Cork 6f mdn gd in Jul.