Racecards
14:25 Navan (IRE)
Irish Racing Calendar Maiden
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 5f 182y
- Going: Yielding (Good to Yielding in the straight)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €699
- 4th: €400
- Form 90-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey R P Cleary
slightly hampered leaving stalls and never a factor
- Form 3-0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Trainer T Collins
- Jockey P Shanahan
chased leaders,7th halfway, no impression on winner from over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 0-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey T C Carroll
always prominent on far rail, 4th halfway, 2nd and no impression on winner from over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 0/5
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
never a factor, kept on from over 1f out
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer J C Hayden
- Jockey G F Carroll
prominent early, pushed along halfway, soon no extra, weakened
Mo Saoirse (IRE)
234- Form 8-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey K J Manning
never a factor
- Form 073-2
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey Fran Berry
mid-division on outer, went moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one pace without troubling winner
- Form 05282-2
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
prominent, close 3rd halfway, no extra in 7th over 1f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong
Glendaragh (IRE)
210- Form 260-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey D P McDonogh
prominent, pushed along when short of room under 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 6733-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer J B McCabe
- Jockey C D Hayes
edged left leaving stalls, always prominent and made virtually all, advantage before halfway, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on well
- Form 0-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
mid-division, moderate 9th over 1f out, kept on final furlong without threatening
- Form 6
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer T Kodama
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
prominent, close 6th halfway, driven along in 4th over 1f out and no impression on winner, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 0-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer T Stack
- Jockey W M Lordan
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 3rd over 1f out but no impression on winner, kept on one pace
Misty Lane (IRE)
198- Form 7-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Roberts
- Jockey N G McCullagh
never a factor
Verdict
Catalpa Sail is still a maiden after 13 starts but has gone close on several occasions in decent company. He looks a threat to all but may have to settle for a place again. Balmont Mast returned to action at Dundalk last month and was well supported but failed by just a head to catch Gleadhradh over 7f. He had earlier run over a mile so might find this on the short side. Glendaragh made a promising debut over today's trip at the Curragh last May and his two subsequent defeats came over an extra furlong. He should do well this campaign but AWARENESS may be the one to be on here as Kevin Prendergast's filly made an encouraging start in a Curragh maiden won by Sing Softly and will have benefited greatly from the experience.
Formwatch
Dark Charmer (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, no extra from under 2f out, eased final furlong, 13th of 15, 20l behind Picture Perfect (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn stks gd in Apr '10.
Good Authority (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Prominent on stand side, no extra from over 1f out, 12th of 27, 9l behind Sing Softly (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn stks sft in Mar.
Still Point (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Settled in mid-division, no impression straight, 12th of 25, 12l behind Ezalli (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks in Sep.
Town Rebel (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Led, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra and soon weakened, 10th of 12, 24l behind Crowfoot (9-5) at Down Royal 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Jun '09.
Apple Blossom Time (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Mid-division, no threat from over 3f out, weakened, last of 17, well behind Marksmanship (9-2) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks sft.
Mo Saoirse (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Towards rear, no impression from halfway, 8th of 12, 10l behind Della'alba (8-11) at Tipperary 5f mdn stks gf in Aug.
Balmont Mast (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, stayed on in 2nd 1f out, soon challenged and joined leader briefly inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 13, hd behind Gleadhradh (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn auc stks pol in Mar.
Catalpa Sail (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Chased leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Celerina (9-2) at Dundalk 5f Apprentice Handicap (50-85) (3yo+) pol.
Glendaragh (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 9th approaching straight, no extra from under 2f out, 14th of 22, 23l behind Stand To Attention (8-11) at Fairyhouse 7f 2yo aut sft in Sep.
Lechevalier Choisi (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Prominent on far side, driven along from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 27, 8l behind Sing Softly (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn stks sft in Mar.
Words Of Wisdom (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on far side, no impression from 1 1/2f out, 15th of 27, 12l behind Sing Softly (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn stks sft in Mar.
Awareness (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on stands side, 9th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 27, 6l behind Sing Softly (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn stks sft in Mar.
Good Shot Noreen (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly away, towards rear for most, never a factor, 14th of 18, 24l behind Manieree (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn sft in Oct.
Lady Geraldine (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt, some headway racing keenly on outer halfway, weakened from 2f out, tailed off, last of 14, 50l behind Memphis Tennessee (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Nov.
Misty Lane (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up, progress halfway, 7th under pressure early straight, no impression, 7th of 12, 10l behind Posh Cracker (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn fll pol in Oct.