Racecards
16:35 Navan (IRE)
Ladbrokes Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Heavy (Soft to Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €999
- 4th: €500
- Form P-FP899
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 102
waited with, soon towards rear, 15th from 6th, kept on same pace without threatening straight
- Form 3535-73
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 102
prominent, 3rd from 5th, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along before straight, soon no extra
- Form 7651
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division early, 10th from 6th, no extra from 3 out, tailed off
- Form 86807F
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 102
waited with, pushed along briefly from 1st and towards rear, pushed along at stages after, reminder after 4th, 12th from 6th, soon headway and effort on outer into straight, soon no impression
- Form 000/124
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 102
tracked leaders, slow jump 1st, 5th from 5th, closed up 4 out, slight mistake next and effort, no extra and not fluent last, one pace
- Form 30522
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer M J McDonagh
- Jockey B Browne
keen, soon chased leaders, 8th from 6th, headway and effort straight, slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace from last
- Form 575965
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jordan Colin Gainford
disputed lead early, prominent in 2nd, not fluent 7th, led approaching 6 out, jumped slightly right 3 out and 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in
- Form U3-380P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer J Dullea
- Jockey P T Enright
waited with, 17th from 6th, headway approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening after
- Form 590/U9P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey E O'Connell
waited with, soon towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening straight
- Form 1-00061
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J T R Dreaper
- Jockey K M Donoghue
waited with, soon towards rear, travelling smoothly and headway to chase leaders straight, pushed along and switched left between last 2, kept on without matching winner run-in
- Form 700/20-8
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 98
disputed lead early, prominent, 4th from 5th, 6th from 6th until closed up approaching 6 out, effort straight, no extra and slight mistake last, one pace
- Form 4454
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
soon tracked leaders, 4th from 6th, no extra from 3 out
- Form 06-7874
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 97
mid-division early, 7th from 6th, no extra from 3 out
- Form 24-0076
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey P E Corbett
waited with, 16th from 6th, headway to chase leaders straight, kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
- Form P-8007
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey J S McGarvey
mid-division early, pushed along briefly from 4th, soon reminders, 9th from 6th, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 07P-04P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer D H Kelly
- Jockey S D Torrens
soon led, headed approaching 6 out and not fluent and lost place, weakened quickly, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 0P-30B9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Sarah Kavanagh
mid-division early, 13th from 6th, weakened approaching straight, pulled up before 3 out
- Form FPP-F70
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer S McConville
- Jockey Daire James McConville
waited with, 14th from 6th, headway and not fluent 4 out, pushed along approaching straight, soon weakened, tailed off
- Form 8-09555
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
soon towards rear, pushed along briefly after 3rd and at stages after, dropped to last from 6th, soon behind and no danger, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 976172
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey S W Flanagan
mid-division early, 11th from 6th, pushed along to chase leaders before straight, kept on same pace from before last
- Form 03-P060
- Age 12
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 94
Verdict
Recent Fairyhouse winner Westy Fox missed a better opportunity at the abandoned Gowran but is on the upgrade and should make a bold bid to defy a 7lb rise. FREE THOUGHT had shown a glimmer of ability at Naas in November and was well supported on a return visit the following month. She won with a bit in hand and, though carrying a big weight for her handicap debut, can complete a double. Ragin Cajun went up 13lb for scoring at Down Royal and though running well at Fairyhouse next time was beaten a long way there last month. Castle Town House came from a long way behind when runner-up over 2m3f at Naas while Secret Cargo has dropped to a fair mark. Doldido produced his best run for some time at Clonmel and Mick Winters' grey can make his presence felt.
Formwatch
Ask And Answer (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Disputed lead, mistake and headed 4 out, soon lost place and no extra, 9th of 12, 36 3/4l behind Flynsini (10-3) at Navan 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
Doldido (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd 5 out, challenged after 3 out, narrow lead entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 9 1/4l behind Street Value (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Free Thought (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 6th, led after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well when strongly pressed close home, all out, won at Naas 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec beating Pictures Of Home (11-11) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Macho Mover (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, towards rear halfway, fell 11th, at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Ragin Cajun (IRE) 10-3jfav (11-7) Tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead 5 out, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon dropped to 4th, ridden and no extra after 2 out, not fluent last, weakened, 4th of 18, 34 3/4l behind Ballyshannon Rose (11-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
Castle Town House (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon ridden, went moderate 5th 2 out, moderate 5th at last, kept on without threatening winner run-in, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 16, 12l behind Uisce Solas (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Fierami (FR) 12-1 (11-10) In leading group but well behind clear leader, moderate 7th at halfway, ridden in remote 8th 3 out, no impression, 5th of 13, 33 3/4l behind You Say Nothing (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Kings Halo (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Sunset Sadie (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Westy Fox (IRE) 11-4fav (11-13) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out and went 3rd after next, 2nd and pushed along approaching last, ridden to lead run-in, held on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan beating Get Home (11-2) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Bronson In Blue (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 6th before last, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 8th of 20, 21 1/2l behind Sir Bob (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Mister Bells (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Prominent, disputed lead, headed 5 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 16 3/4l behind Shes Some Doll (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Secret Cargo (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division, progress into 3rd after 3 out, challenged before straight, ridden in 5th entering straight, closer on outer 2 out, no extra in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Street Value (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Hidden Dilemma (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Towards rear, some headway 3 out and 8th next, pushed along and kept on one pace from before last, 6th of 12, 13l behind Nelly's Money (11-13) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb.
Captain Court (IRE) 300-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, progress into 6th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 7th of 15, 33 3/4l behind On Eagles Wings (12-0) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Duke Of Kilcorral (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders early, lost place halfway, ridden and no extra before 4 out, behind when pulled up before next, at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Eagle Roque (FR) 40-1 (10-9) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 16, 33 1/2l behind Uisce Solas (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Eileens Boy (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Mid-division, no extra after 4 out, weakened, tailed off, 11th of 13, dist behind Battle Of Actium (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Fort William (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression 4 out, some headway after next and 7th before 2 out, 6th at last, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 15 3/4l behind Quarry Girl (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Dragon's Pass (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along after 3 out and progress to 3rd next, ridden and went 2nd at last, kept on one pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 20, 3 3/4l behind Sir Bob (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Bilbo Bagins (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened from 3 out, completely tailed off, 15th of 20, dist behind Sir Bob (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Bellaney Gem (IRE) 5-2fav (11-13) Led, slight mistake 5th, pushed along and headed 2 out, dropped to 4th before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Hilltop Supreme (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Golden Sunset 11-2 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, led at last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, all out last strides, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar beating The Trigger (11-7) by hd, 15 ran.