Racecards
12:00 Navan (IRE)
Irish Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle
- 28 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €14,000 added
- Winner: €9,660
- 2nd: €2,239
- 3rd: €980
- 4th: €560
- Form 211-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey B J Geraghty
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 6th 2 out and progress into 3rd at last, short of room on inner run-in, switched right final 100 yards, ridden and kept on well to lead close home
- Form 11-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to dispute 3 out, pushed along and headed approaching last, no extra run-in
- Form PP/9
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey A J Fox
rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2 out
- Form 4903-7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form P/1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs G Callaghan
- Jockey K M Donoghue
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra and lost place approaching 3 out, eased after 2 out, completely tailed off
- Form 60/77-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey M P Fogarty
led, jumped right and joined 3 out, soon pushed along and headed before last, no extra run-in
- Form P-33210
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey R Loughran
chased leaders on inner, 9th halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along 2 out and no impression in 10th last, kept on one pace
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
prominent, lost place after 4th, towards rear and slight mistake 6th, weakened before 3 out, completely tailed off
- Form 0-7P00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey D Meyler
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 11th 2 out and soon no impression, no extra run-in
- Form 0/42222-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey A E Lynch
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2 out and no impression in 6th at last, no extra run-in
- Form 1-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J T R Dreaper
- Jockey J J Burke
mid-division, 12th halfway, slight mistakes 6th and 4 out, 7th 2 out, pushed along and no impression in 8th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 51/U63-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 108
rear of mid-division, 13th 2 out, went 9th at last, pushed along and kept on well run-in to go 5th close home
- Form 1-1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey B J Cooper
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 10th after 2 out, slight mistake last, no extra
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey L P Dempsey
always towards rear, never a factor, detached and slight mistake 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form 30-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey C D Timmons
tracked leaders, 8th halfway, not fluent 4 out, progress in straight and 4th 2 out, led last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed close home
- Form 511
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Walsh
mid-division, 11th halfway, no impression after 2 out and 12th when not fluent last, kept on one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer E Cawley
- Jockey R C Colgan
always towards rear, never a factor, reminders after 4 out, no extra, eased after 3 out, completely tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer K H Clarke
- Jockey B M Cash
held up in rear, ran freely, never a factor, detached approaching straight, weakened, completely tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
mid-division, 13th halfway, no extra from 2 out
- Form 80
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
mid-division on outer, 10th halfway, lost place before 3 out, no extra
- Form 7-124
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to dispute 2 out, slight mistake and headed last, no impression run-in and weakened final 100 yards
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J W Kennedy
mid-division on outer, 8th 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on well run-in to go 3rd close home
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
mid-division on outer, 14th 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 0/06-45
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer L Fowler
- Jockey M J Bolger
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat form 3 out
- Form 00-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer S K Ryder
- Jockey S G McDermott
always towards rear, never a factor, detached approaching straight, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form 60
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer M Cunningham
- Jockey S W Flanagan
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2 out
- Form 600
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer B R Hamilton
- Jockey Mr D G Lavery
rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace on outer in straight
Verdict
A very tricky start for punters. Anibale Fly wasn't beaten far by the useful Jetstream Jack on his bumper debut before completing a double in the spring and looks a nice prospect. CALL IT MAGIC won a point-to-point in a canter then a Cork bumper in impressive style and Ruby Walsh has been booked so he is given the nod. Bryan Cooper is on board the Gigginstown-owned Balko Des Flos for Willie Mullins and the dual bumper winner is likely to come in for strong support. Seven Nation Army did nothing wrong over hurdles when trained in the UK while Sizinguptheamazon went into plenty of notebooks when landing a Clonmel bumper in March. Exactoris has shown battling qualities to land bumpers at Roscommon and Cork and that should stand him in good stead for his hurdling debut.
Formwatch
Anibale Fly (FR) 5-1 (11-11) Held up, 6th halfway, progress into 2nd early straight, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards, won at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Apr beating Livelovelaugh (11-11) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Call It Magic (IRE) 11-8fav (12-0) Led and disputed, raced on outer, led early straight, clear from over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong,, won at Cork 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Una's Pleasure (11-7) by 7 1/2l, 10 ran.
Chasing Maverick (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and no extra 4f out, 17th of 18, dist behind Oathkeeper (12-0) at Roscommon 2m gd in Jun.
Craiganboy (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, dist behind Wind Of Hope (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in May.
Jack Slade (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden into 8th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 22, dist behind Woodland Opera (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Mental Strength (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, rapid headway to lead after 3f, ran wide on bend, soon clear, 20 lengths clear 4f out, reduced advantage over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Oct beating Burrows Lane (11-10) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Pakman 100-1 (11-4) Led, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, soon 3rd, not fluent at last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 16, 8 1/4l behind Open Eagle (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, 11th of 22, dist behind Woodland Opera (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Reves De Bonheur (IRE) Helissio gelding out of Bonny Lass.
Scenic Star (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Held up, 13th early, slight mistake 3 out, no extra when not fluent 2 out,, 14th of 19, dist behind Tombstone (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Seven Nation Army (IRE) 1-2fav (11-2) Tracked leader, led after 3 out, ridden before and headed 2 out, kept on and always held run-in, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Global Thrill (11-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Mar.
Sizinguptheamazon (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Raced in 2nd, travelling smoothly and led from early straight, pushed along from 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Clonmel 2m sft in Mar beating Augustin (12-0) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Westend Star (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd before 4th, not fluent next, 1/2 length down and ridden before 2 out, no impression when not fluent and lost 2nd last, one pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Grove Silver (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) sft in Mar.
Balko Des Flos (FR) 4-9fav (11-7) Made all, went clear from 2f out, briefly niggled along 1f out, stayed on strongly, not extended, won at Sligo 2m 2f sft in May beating Better Back Bracka (10-7) by 5 1/2l, 9 ran.
Be The Hero (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Pearly Princess.
Broken Soul (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Soon chased leaders, 10th early, headway on outer 5f out, 12th before straight, soon no extra, 18th of 22, 28 3/4l behind Petit Mouchoir (11-4) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Exactoris (IRE) 10-3 (11-10) Led early, soon disputed, headed after 3f, regained lead 4f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, won at Cork 2m 3f gd in Oct beating Knockraha Boss (11-7) by 1l, 7 ran.
Forever Charmer (IRE) Fruits Of Love gelding out of Clonbrook Lass.
Prince Des Pres (IRE) Robin Des Pres gelding out of Thegoodwans Sister.
Raleagh Mountain (IRE) Mountain High gelding out of Culmore Lady.
Spring Forward (IRE) 80-1 (11-9) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra before straight, 16th of 22, dist behind Woodland Opera (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Nov.
St Stephens Green (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd and pushed along from 3 out, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 13, 24 3/4l behind Bleu Et Rouge (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Sutton Place (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Glebe Beauty.
There You Go (IRE) Milan gelding out of Cuiloge Lady.
Beneficial Society (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 23l behind Thats Nice (12-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f Yielding in May.
Purple Gang (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Held up, 10th at 6th, 9th approaching straight, no danger when not fluent 2 out, 10th of 18, 33 1/4l behind Crystal Pearl (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn sft in Apr.
Come Dance With Me (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 15th of 19, dist behind Marakoush (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Twilight Shadow (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, no impression before straight, kept on one pace straight, 12th of 22, dist behind Woodland Opera (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Nov.