Racecards
16:30 Naas (IRE)
Weatherbys GSB Handicap
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €40,000 added
- Winner: €24,000
- 2nd: €8,000
- 3rd: €4,000
- 4th: €2,000
- Form 343-939
- Age 3
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey A J Farragher
held up mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 66-0011
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 88
held up in rear, ridden and no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 31-5451
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 88
tracked leaders, disputed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra 100 yards out
- Form 319-700
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
chased leaders on far side, ridden and no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra
- Form 64613-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey A J Slattery
chased leaders, pushed along under 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out when bumped by rivals, kept on one pace, dead-heated for 3rd, placed outright 3rd
- Form 113-502
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey L F Roche
led and disputed, ridden over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on one pace, no impression on winner
- Form 6-1390
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 84
held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out
- Form 059-6
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey R P Whelan
mid-division, ridden and no extra over 2f out
- Form 061-120
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey W M Lordan
dwelt and held up towards rear, 5th travelling well over 1f out, soon edged right and bumped rival, 3rd under 1f out, led 100 yards out, kept on well
- Form 6-21744
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey D E Sheehy
tracked leaders near side, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 3rd when edged left and bumped rival over 1f out, kept on one pace, dead-heated for 3rd, placed 4th
- Form 3-3D3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 73
led and disputed, pushed along over 2f out, lost place and weakened over 1f out
Verdict
Not Now Zeb won over 5f here last September and his two recent victories have come over that trip. He hasn't impressed when tackling today's distance unlike Nullifier, who was two lengths behind him at the Curragh but came here earlier this month and beat today's rival Lustown Baba just under a length. The latter is 2lb better off but the places can be confirmed while Kokura has never raced over a trip this short though he's been leading for a long way over 7f in recent runs. Boundless Power, who makes his handicap debut, will be winning soon but this can go to SILVER SPEAR. Andy Slattery's filly was racing for the first time since October when a close fourth behind Not Now Zeb at the Curragh last month and, with that under her belt, can gain the second victory of her career
Formwatch
Zarzyni (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Not Now Zeb (8-8) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Not Now Zeb (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) In rear, pushed along on stand side rail at halfway, still 8th 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, led last strides, won at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Elzaamone (8-6) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Nullifier (IRE) 5-1jfav (9-7) Prominent, ridden and closed on inner 1 1/2f out, progress to lead over 1f out, asserted final 150 yards, kept on well, won at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Aug beating Lustown Baba (9-8) by 3/4l, 18 ran.
For The Trees (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 10th over 3f out, progress and ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened under 1f out, 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Fame And Acclaim (9-12) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Silver Spear (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, closer in 6th 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Not Now Zeb (8-8) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Lustown Baba (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Prominent, closed and ridden over 1f out, ran on well in 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Nullifier (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Lynn Britt Cabin (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Always behind, never a factor, last of 10, 11 3/4l behind Millisle (9-5) at Naas 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Kodigreen (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, 4th briefly 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Papa Bear (9-7) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Half Nutz (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened, 10th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Not Now Zeb (8-8) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Kokura 7-2fav (9-11) Broke well to lead, pressed and headed entering straight, 3rd and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace under 1f out, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Talking Tough (9-0) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Jul.
Boundless Power (IRE) 10-3fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, 2nd and ridden 1f out, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Call Of The Jungle (9-2) at Curragh 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.