Racecards
14:07 Naas (IRE)
Cheltenham Trials Day At Naas February 11th Maiden Hurdle
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 1m 7f 151y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Form 62
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
in touch, 10th 4 out, progress 2 out, no impression run-in
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Barry J Fitzgerald
- Jockey B Hayes
mid-division, 14th after 4 out, no impression 2 out, no extra before last
Byker (IRE)
34- Form 5
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
soon close up, progress to 2nd after 3rd, took closer order 4 out, led before last, driven out closing stages
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey K M Donoghue
towards rear, 17th after 4 out, no extra after 2 out, never a factor
- Form 084
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
in touch, 8th 4 out, progress 3 out where slightly hampered, headway after 2 out, 3rd last, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, 12th after 4 out, no impression 2 out
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P Hennessy
- Jockey D E Mullins
in touch, 9th 4 out, no impression after 2 out
- Form 055
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey C D Smithers
tracked leader, led before 1st, increased advantage after 2nd, 4 lengths clear at 4th, reduced lead 4 out, headed before last, kept on run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P G Fahey
- Jockey Cian Cullinan
always in rear, mistake at 2nd, weakened before 2 out, never a factor
- Form 08
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey P J Carberry
rear, 18th after 4 out, weakened after 2 out, never a factor
- Form 0U
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey S D Torrens
rear, 15th after 4 out, no impression 2 out where mistake and fell
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey P Townend
soon tracked leader, a little keen, 5th after 3rd, 6th before 4 out, no impression 2 out where not fluent, weakened before last
- Form 4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Colm Murphy
- Jockey R J Condon
prominent, dropped to 7th after 3rd, improved to 5th before 4 out, dropped to 7th and no impression before last, kept on run-in
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
towards rear, 16th after 4 out, no impression, weakened after 2 out, never a factor
- Form 77
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
soon led, headed before 1st, 3rd after 3rd, lost place before 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in
- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey B J Cooper
in touch, 6th after 3rd, 7th 4 out, progress 3 out where bad mistake, slight mistake 2 out, 5th last, kept on without threatening in 4th closing stages
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey P T Enright
always towards rear, weakened before 2 out where not fluent, never a factor
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, 11th after 4 out, no impression before 2 out, no extra before last
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey E A Fitzgerald
mid-division, 13th after 4 out, some progress before 2 out, no extra run-in
- Form 835
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D F O'Regan
prominent, 4th after 3rd, not fluent 2 out, slight mistake last, no impression and weakened closing stages
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey P M O'Brien
in rear, jumped right at 3rd, never a factor
Verdict
A huge field but SINBAD LE MARIN is likely to be a short odds. A winner over 1m2f at Chantilly in May, he started favourite for his hurdling bow at Punchestown on New Year's Eve but made a few too many mistakes in attempting to lead all and couldn't find extra when headed at the last. Compensation awaits here though Almuhit was staying on strongly on heavy ground at the latter track and any further rain would play to his strengths. Byker, a winner at Windsor in October, made a promising start for new connections at Limerick but Teagarden Jazz and Zanndabad were behind the selection at Punchestown. The Lovely Man showed promise on his debut at Fairyhouse and is one to keep an eye on.
Formwatch
Almuhit (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Tracked leader, 4th after 3rd, not fluent 3 out, improved to 3rd last, kept on in 2nd closing stages, no chance with winner, 2nd of 21, 5l behind Metamorpheus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Brave Troop (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Close up, dropped to 12th after 3rd, effort and progress after 2 out, weakened before last, 12th of 21, 29 3/4l behind Metamorpheus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Byker (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Rear of mid division, headway into 8th halfway, 5th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace from last, 5th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Ludus (11-0) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Downtherefordancin Passing Glance gelding out of Tanwir.
Gordons Aura (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th and pushed along before straight, soon ridden and left 4th 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 4th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Action Motion (10-13) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Grappa Nonino (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 12th of 20, 21 3/4l behind Sir Allen (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Jacovec Cavern 13-2 (11-7) Mid-division, 11th after 3rd, progress before 3 out, headway to 6th before last, kept on same pace run-in, 6th of 21, 11 1/4l behind Metamorpheus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Mighty Mo Missouri (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, 3rd after 3rd, under pressure after 2 out, dropped to 5th last, ridden and kept on run-in, 5th of 21, 9 1/2l behind Metamorpheus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Rocket Spirit (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 5th halfway, lost place and under pressure 3 1/2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 10, 21 1/2l behind Irish Lullaby (9-3) at Sligo 1m 3f mdn sft in May.
Secret Rock (IRE) 250-1 (11-7) In rear, headway after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on run-in, never nearer, 8th of 21, 19 1/4l behind Metamorpheus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Self Inflicted Sid 125-1 (11-7) Towards rear, progress before 3 out, no impression before last where mistake and unseated rider, at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Sinbad Le Marin (FR) 15-8fav (11-0) Prominent, jumped right 1st and soon led, jumped big next, not fluent 5th, slight mistake and joined 3 out, not fluent 2 out, pushed along before last where headed, no extra in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 20, 4 1/4l behind Sir Allen (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
The Lovely Man (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th and pushed along before 2 out, no impression when bad mistake last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 14, 14l behind Jazzy Matty (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Winterscape 28-1 (9-3) Edged slightly right from stalls, tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along over 2f out when short of room and hampered, soon no extra and eased, 11th of 12, 29 3/4l behind Arch Enemy (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Your Honor (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear, moderate 6th after 4 out, under pressure and detached 2 out where not fluent, soon weakened in moderate 7th, never a factor, last of 7, 35 3/4l behind Blood Destiny (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Zanndabad (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, closer 2 out, some headway on outer in straight and 9th at last, kept on one pace run-in, 7th of 18, 6 1/4l behind Tekao (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Chemdawg (IRE) 200-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, slow 2nd, pushed along in rear when mistake 3 out, no extra, 18th of 20, 32 1/4l behind Sir Allen (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Feet Of A Dancer (FR) Authorized filly out of Leah Claire.
Portville (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression after 2 out, modest late headway, no danger, 11th of 21, 24 3/4l behind Metamorpheus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Teagarden Jazz 8-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along in 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, lost 4th post, 5th of 20, 5 3/4l behind Sir Allen (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Always Force It (IRE) Workforce gelding out of Mel Biechif Diane.
Kanzino (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, not fluent 3rd, no threat in straight, no extra, tailed off, 11th of 19, dist behind Action Motion (10-13) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Samadabad (FR) (9-2) 6th of 10, 5l behind Jaafar (9-6) at ParisLongchamp 1m 4f hcp in Jun.