Racecards
14:15 Naas (IRE)
Naas Racecourse On Facebook Maiden Hurdle
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €7,501 added
- Winner: €5,175
- 2nd: €1,199
- 3rd: €525
- 4th: €300
Essexbridge
18- Form 4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P F O'Donnell
- Jockey J L Cullen
prominent, led from 2nd until fell at 4th
Longliner
41- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey D N Russell
mid-division, good headway on inner approaching 2 out, went 5th before last, ridden and kept on run-in
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey P T Enright
held up towards rear, never a factor
- Form 01089-0-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along and weakening when not fluent 2 out
Formal Bid (IRE)
110- Form 9-69850-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway, kept on one pace in straight without threatening leaders
Gamede (FR)
116- Form P4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey S W Flanagan
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, smooth headway to lead before 2 out, ridden out and kept on well run-in
- Form B
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss S J Harty
- Jockey M Darcy
prominent, left in clear lead after 4th, strongly pressed and headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer M J Byrne
- Jockey Mr S R Byrne
chased leaders, 7th halfway, 10th 2 out, ridden and kept on one pace from before last
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey B J Cooper
rear of mid-division, some headway entering straight, kept on from 2 out without threatening
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
never better than mid-division
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey P D Kennedy
towards rear, kept on in straight without threatening
Priors Gold
12- Form 02
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Paul Carberry
tracked leaders on inner, 8th halfway, 5th 2 out, went 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace without troubling principals
- Form 355
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no impression from 2 out, no extra before last
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey P W Flood
rear of mid-division, some headway on outer entering straight, went 6th after 2 out, kept on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer C O'Connell
- Jockey A E Lynch
mid-division on outer, no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey R C Colgan
prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
- Form R
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Michael Mulvany
- Jockey T C Carroll
mid-division, headway from halfway, went 3rd entering straight, 2nd and challenged from 2 out, kept on same pace but not match winner run-in
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey I J McCarthy
prominent, 3rd halfway, 4th entering straight, no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
never better than mid-division
In depth
Verdict
After scoring on Polytrack at Dundalk in December, KALANN has been very highly tried over timber racing in progressively stronger grades including at the highest level behind Unaccompanied at Leopardstown last time. The better ground should help and he will be difficult to beat in this much lower company. Priors Gold showed the benefit of his opening run with a much improved effort behind Narima at Navan and should make further progress while Sarsfield Legend has plenty of experience which should stand him in good stead in this big field. Super Sonic Boom represents the all-conquering Willie Mullins and though only moderate on the level that generally counts for little. Essexbridge showed up nicely on his debut for new connections at Gowran and should do better.
Formwatch
Essexbridge 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before straight, no extra in 5th 2 out, 4th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 20, 15l behind Rigidity (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Longliner 14-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 4th early, lost place halfway, soon weakened, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Louisville Lip (10-9) at Thurles 2m 4yo hdl sft in Jan.
Scottish Boogie (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leader, led 3rd, clear before 4th, reduced advantage after 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened and tailed off, 13th of 20, well behind Rigidity (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Super Sonic Boom (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, kept on same pace from 2f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Bob Le Beau (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo hcp 60-100 gd in Jun (flat).
Billytheblacksmith (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 17th of 25, well behind Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Formal Bid (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 7th on outer halfway, no extra from early straight, weakened, 13th of 14, 24l behind Hawa Bali (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-65 pol in Nov (flat).
Gamede (FR) (10-3) 4th of 16, 7l behind Prince Angevin (10-3) at Fontainebleau(FR) 2m 2f 3yo hdl sft in Nov.
Jacks Choice (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened from 3 out, brought down last, in a race won by Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb, 25 ran.
Killura (USA) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Rigidity (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb, 20 ran.
Knockgraffon Lad (USA) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden in 11th before 3 out, no impression and weakened, 12th of 20, well behind Rigidity (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Lyreen Legend (IRE) Saint Des Saints gelding out of Bint Baldi.
Madera Drawn (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, last of 20, well behind Bagber (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Marching Orders (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Never a factor, 13th of 25, well behind Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Mountain Close (IRE) Kris Kin gelding out of Proper Decision.
Mullaghmore Glens (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Mandysway.
Priors Gold 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, went 2nd 2 out, driven along after next, kept on same pace without reaching winner, 2nd of 25, 3 1/2l behind Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Sarsfields Legend (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Prominent, ridden in moderate 5th 3 out, slight mistake next no impression, 5th of 14, 15l behind Silas Mariner (10-7) at Cork 2m 3yo hdl hvy in Oct.
Tapaigh An Deis (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Ask June.
Tillargon Generous gelding out of Tilia.
Bellavic (IRE) Old Vic filly out of Mill Lady.
Blanket Signal (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 20, well behind Rigidity (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Cartron Lady (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division early, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened before 4 out, 16th of 18, well behind Magical Memoir (10-7) at Listowel 2m 3yo hdl gd in Sep.
Lucky Beguine (IRE) 18-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 6th when ran out through wing at 4th, in a race won by Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb, 25 ran.
Sun Disc (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 25, 41l behind Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Norah Starr (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 25, 49l behind Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Kalann (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, 8th before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 11, 23l behind Unaccompanied (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo hdl Grade 1 (1) hvy in Feb.
Ally Pally (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Fell 1st, in a race won by Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb, 25 ran.
Special Bar (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Zephyrelle.