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13:45 Navan (IRE)

Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (50-95)

  • 17 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good
  • Surface: Turf
  • €13,500 added
  • Winner: €9,315
  • 2nd: €2,295
  • 3rd: €1,080
  • 4th: €675
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 2.70s
  • Off Time: 13:48:51
  • 17 Ran
1(17)
Silk - LIGHT BLUE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, black cap, red star

Calm Bay (IRE)

12 bt D
10/1
  • Form 306733
  • Age 4
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 92

close up and soon disputed lead, 2nd over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace

2(9)
Silk - GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
4/1
  • Form 18-8292
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-13
  • Official Rating 91

ponied to start, mid-division, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out

3(4)
Silk - RED, royal blue seams, check cap
4/1
  • Form 32-6253
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-11
  • Official Rating 89

tracked leaders, 4th under pressure over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong

4(6)
Silk - Light blue, dark blue cross sashes, dark blue seams on sleeves, dark blue star on cap
18/1
  • Form 125900
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-8
  • Official Rating 86

burst out of stalls before start, soon disputed lead, headed and weakened from under 2f out

5(2)
Silk - LIGHT BLUE, dark blue star, dark blue stars on sleeves, dark blue cap, white star
7/1
  • Form 814010
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-6
  • Official Rating 84

slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden into 6th over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace

6(12)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, white star, striped sleeves & cap
18/1
  • Form 03-2876
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-5
  • Official Rating 83

mid-division, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out

7(13)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, orange hooped sleeves, orange cap, white star
25/1
  • Form 730355
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-5
  • Official Rating 83

towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out

8(8)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, orange hooped sleeves, orange cap, white star
  • Form 833916
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-3
  • Official Rating 81

dwelt, towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out

9(11)
Silk - YELLOW, emerald green chevron, striped cap
20/1
  • Form 077307
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-3
  • Official Rating 81

slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out

10(7)
Silk - WHITE, black & royal blue hooped sleeves, black & royal blue striped cap
  • Form 15-7050
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-13
  • Official Rating 77

close up until no extra from under 2f out

11(15)
Silk - Yellow, white stars, royal blue sleeves & cap
  • Form 052366
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-6
  • Official Rating 70

mid-division, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out

12(10)
Silk - White, dark blue stars, dark blue sleeves, grey stars, dark blue cap, white star
14/1
  • Form 446813
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 67

tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, pressed and stayed on well final furlong

13(1)
Silk - EMERALD GREEN & PURPLE CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, purple cap
  • Form 044000
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 65

prominent, no extra from over 1f out

14(18)
Silk - Purple, white seams, white stars on sleeves, purple cap, white stars
  • Form 827135
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 65

a little reluctant to leave parade ring after other runners, soon chased leaders on outer, ridden into 3rd over 1f out, soon every chance in 2nd, kept on same pace close home

16(3)
Silk - RED, yellow star, yellow diamonds on sleeves & cap
66/1
  • Form 445/400
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 57

dwelt, always towards rear

17(16)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white cap
50/1
  • Form 489004
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 50

mid-division, no impression from 2f out

18(14)
Silk - White, large black spots, black spots on sleeves, black cap
50/1
  • Form 484-000
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 50

chased leaders on outer, no extra from under 2f out

15(5)
NR
  • Form 457609
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 59

In depth

Verdict

Ben Curtis shares the lead in the apprentice title race with Joseph O'Brien and his supporters will be expecting a big run from Zaralanta. The John Oxx-trained filly ran another fine race when a close second to Thats A Fret in a huge field at the Curragh last time but this is the first time she has raced over the minimum trip and CHEVIOT, who was just behind in third, gets the vote to reverse the form and take this. He was having his first start for new connections that day and was only caught in the final furlong of that 6f event. Cosmic Breeze wasn't far behind in sixth and, as a C&D winner, is entitled to respect as is Calm Bay, who has pace to burn and will get a good ride from Daryl Byrne. He's 15lbs higher than when last successful but looks capable of playing his part. Statue Of Dreams beat a big field here earlier this month and has run well in subsequent starts at Dundalk and Cork.

Formwatch

Calm Bay (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders in 3rd, improved into 2nd travelling well over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Tweedy (9-2) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol.

Zaralanta (IRE) 11-2fav (8-11) Tracked leaders on stand's side, ridden 2f out, no impression, 5th 1f out, ran on well close home, 2nd of 26, nk behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.

Cheviot (USA) 20-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, headed 100 yards from finish, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 26, 1/2l behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.

Lough Mist (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Close up, 2nd approaching halfway, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, last of 15, 11l behind Good To Follow (8-13) at Curragh 5f hcp in Sep.

Empirico (FR) 14-1 (9-5) Close up far side, weakened over 1f out, 22nd of 27, 13l behind Cheveton (9-1) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gd in Sep.

Daring Man (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden in moderate 3rd 2f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 6l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 60-90 in Sep.

Romeo's On Fire (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Held up on inner, 8th 2f out, kept on same pace on inner without threatening, 5th of 11, 5l behind Tweedy (9-2) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol.

Cosmic Breeze (IRE) 22-1 (7-8) Close up on stand's rail, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra when checked close home, 6th of 26, 1 3/4l behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.

Just For Mary 9-1 (9-4) Hampered start, in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 16, 6l behind Humidor (9-5) at Ascot 5f app hcp 0-85 (4) gs.

Cape Vintage (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Prominent, 2nd into straight, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 18, 12l behind Anam Chara (9-7) at Cork 1m fll hcp 60-90 gd.

Notgonnagiveup (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Soon prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and challenged 1 1/2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 1 1/2l behind White Daffodil (8-10) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) gd.

Mini Chou (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 23, 2 3/4l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.

Newpark Rio (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 12l behind Kardyls Hope (9-7) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) gd.

Statue Of Dreams (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Prominent in centre, 5th halfway, 3rd and challenged from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3/4l behind White Daffodil (8-10) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) gd.

Cheeky Chilli 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out, last of 13, 34l behind Solent Ridge (10-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.

Kateeva (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 23, 5l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.

Tough Regime (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 13l behind Bipasha (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 50-70 gf in Aug.

Lovestoned (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Close up on stand's rail, 2nd halfway, weakened from 2f out, 9th of 14, 10l behind Kardyls Hope (9-7) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) gd.