Racecards
15:40 Navan (IRE)
Royal County Handicap (45-65)
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 5f 182y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,160
- 2nd: €1,909
- 3rd: €910
- 4th: €410
- Form 525815
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey K J Leonard
mid-division in centre group, ridden to progress 2f out, stayed on into 5th under 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, pressed winner close home
- Form 524017
- Age 9
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer A B Joyce
- Jockey D E Sheehy
dwelt slightly, mid-division in centre group, ridden 2f out, stayed on and closer over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 448-007
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey N M Crosse
prominent in centre group, ridden and lost place 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 793100
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
dwelt and towards rear in centre group, ridden 2f out, stayed on and not clear run briefly over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
- Form 627206
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 59
prominent and disputed in centre group, ridden behind leaders 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out
- Form 092249
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey D P Linehan
mid-division in centre group, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 222234
- Age 8
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer A B Joyce
- Jockey R P Whelan
dwelt and towards rear in centre group, progress 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 815960
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey K K Hennessy
chased leaders in stand's side group, ridden and no impression on leader 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Form 506071
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey R P Cleary
chased leaders in centre group, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd and no impression on leader 1f out, stayed on to close inside final furlong, led final 50 yards, pressed close home
- Form 023094
- Age 11
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 52
held up, switched over to centre group after 1f out, ridden and no impression 2f out
- Form 344406
- Age 7
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer G Donnelly
- Jockey K J Manning
towards rear in stand's side group, ridden and no impression over 2f out
- Form 150050
- Age 9
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer Mrs A Mooney
- Jockey D E Hogan
mid-division in centre group, pushed along and dropped towards rear after 2f, stayed on well inside final furlong
- Form 840004
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer J W Nicholson
- Jockey C P Hoban
led stand's side group and disputed, overall lead before halfway, ridden clear 2f out, reduced advantage inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards and no extra
- Form 60-0670
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 48
mid-division in stand's side group, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Form 355322
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C T Keane
mid-division in centre group, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 786208
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey N G McCullagh
chased leaders in stand's side group, ridden and no extra 2f out
- Form 590633
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey G P Halpin
chased leaders in stand's side group, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1f out
- Form 800-00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey A J Farragher
chased leaders in centre group, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out
- Form 809055
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
mid-division in centre group, ridden and no extra 2f out
- Form 700750
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer G Webb
- Jockey T P Madden
chased leaders in stand's side group, pushed along after 2f, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 047998
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer P Casey
- Jockey A J Breslin
mid-division in stand's side group, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
Zircon (IRE)
12- Form 090030
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey S T McCullagh
- Form 0000-80
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
Verdict
Colin Keane looks to have picked up a nice ride on the consistent Free To Roam, who he's ridden into a place three times in the last few weeks. She couldn't get to Landline at Tipperary but must have a chance of reversing the form on the revised terms. D K TRAVEL, who wasn't far behind that day when staying on strongly, was showing further signs of improvement and a chance is taken that he'll make enough progress to gain his first victory. Tidal's Baby was very consistent in the UK though didn't win often enough but Doonard Prince can be relied on to run his race and won here last month. The veteran Breezolini is better than she showed at Gowran and won't be inconvenienced by the draw as she usually finishes with a flourish.
Formwatch
Doonard Prince (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, challenged straight, one pace 1f out, 5th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Breezolini 4-1jfav (9-12) Dwelt, raced in 8th early, one pace under pressure 1f out, 7th of 16, 9 1/2l behind True Companion (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
Madam Bounska (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out and dropped to rear over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Snowstar (9-10) at Curragh 5f hcp gf in Aug.
Mr Michael (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Towards rear on outer, ridden and some progress 2f out, no extra 1f out, 14th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Haqeeba (9-10) at Bellewstown 5f hcp gd in Aug.
A Likely Story (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong without threatening, 6th of 18, 4 3/4l behind Landline (8-9) at Tipperary 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Pillar 10-1 (10-1) Led, joined halfway, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, weakened, 9th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Coreczka (10-6) at Laytown 6f hcp pol in Sep.
Tidal's Baby 9-2 (10-3) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression, 4th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Tom Dooley (10-3) at Laytown 7f pol in Sep.
Gopsies Daughter (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden under 2f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra under 1f out, 10th of 18, 9 1/4l behind Landline (8-9) at Tipperary 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Landline (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Rear, switched left and good headway to close halfway, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Tipperary 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Free To Roam (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 18 ran.
Calm Bay (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 19, 1 3/4l behind Doonard Prince (8-11) at Navan 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Catwilldo (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Towards rear, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Red All Star (9-12) at Laytown 6f hcp pol in Sep.
Full Shilling (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Led early, soon tracked leader, dropped to 5th halfway, lost place and ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened under 1f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Feeling Easy (9-2) at Tipperary 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Nora Batt (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Prominent, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Lydiate Lady (8-9) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Ai Chan (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Rear, headway 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no threat, 12th of 18, 11 1/4l behind Landline (8-9) at Tipperary 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Free To Roam (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Soon led narrowly, headed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression on winner final furlong, 2nd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Landline (8-9) at Tipperary 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Busy Bush (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Prominent and ran freely early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Bert Leaf (8-9) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
D K Travel (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Rear, switched right 1 1/2f out, headway 1f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Landline (8-9) at Tipperary 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Blockstar Girl (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra, eased inside final furlong, never a factor, 13th of 14, 18 1/4l behind Bien Chase (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Aug.
Gifted Lady (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway to 4th 1f out, progress to 3rd final 100 yards, no extra and dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 18, 4 1/4l behind Landline (8-9) at Tipperary 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Scobias 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra, eased inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 20l behind Boxer Dunford (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Town Ranger (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and not clear run under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Path Of Silver (9-12) at Down Royal 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Clare Island (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, dropped to 8th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, no danger, 7th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Court Queen (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Zircon (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Prominent, soon pushed along to lead, headed under 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, progress to lead over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 14, 14l behind Feeling Easy (9-2) at Tipperary 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Acroleina (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Held up, 18th before halfway, kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 12th of 20, 7 1/2l behind Sweetest Taboo (9-2) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Agatha Rose (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out, 10th of 11, 25 1/2l behind Big Ego (8-8) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Onchu (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, 18th of 19, 9 1/4l behind Pillar (8-10) at Navan 5f hcp gd in Apr.