Racecards
13:55 Navan (IRE)
Simonstown Maiden Hurdle
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding (Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Form 2-P2
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer S Doyle
- Jockey J C Gainford
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, strongly challenged leader 2 out, led narrowly run-in, ridden and kept on best under pressure closing stages
- Form 8-05
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey K J Brouder
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, badly hampered after 3 out, 10th at last where not fluent, ridden and kept on run-in, never nearer
- Form P-16
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey D F O'Regan
rear of mid-division, progress on outer to track leader in 2nd after 1st, lost place before 2 out where not fluent, soon ridden, no extra run-in
- Form P-F40
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer S McParlan
- Jockey Mr N McParlan
towards rear, 12th halfway, no impression after 2 out
- Form 67
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey K M Donoghue
mid-division, 6th halfway, progress on outer before 3 out, under pressure in 4th after 2 out, ridden and weakened run-in
- Form 08
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer E Cawley
- Jockey C D Timmons
rear of mid-division, dropped to rear and niggled along before 3 out, weakened after 2 out
- Form 1897-39
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey B J Cooper
tracked leader, 4th halfway, 6th before 3 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression, lost place at last where mistake, weakened
- Form 4P-300
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer D Deacon
- Jockey Adam Williams
mid-division, 9th halfway, dropped towards rear and under pressure before 3 out, weakened after 2 out
- Form 33-34
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey Mr B G Crawford
led, not fluent at 1st, strongly pressed 2 out, headed run-in, soon ridden, kept on, not match winner closing stages
- Form 80
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey H Morgan
always towards rear, no impression, never a factor
- Form 212-U36
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
in touch, not fluent at 2nd and 4th, 5th halfway, progress on inner after 4 out, mistake and fell 3 out
- Form 6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
in touch, dropped to 8th halfway, ridden and progress after 2 out, no impression on leaders run-in, kept on to 3rd closing stages, dropped to 4th final strides
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer W J Bryson
- Jockey Mr N Gault
in rear, jumped right at 1st, badly hampered after 3 out, ridden and no impression before last where mistake, weakened
- Form 56
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
chased leader, 7th halfway, 9th before 3 out, progress 2 out where not fluent, soon switched left and ridden, 3rd at last, no impression on leaders under 1f out, weakened
- Form 3663
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer Miss Ellmarie Holden
- Jockey P D Kennedy
towards rear, soon rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, headway before 3 out, not fluent 2 out and last, ridden and ran on well run-in to 3rd final strides, nearest at finish
- Form 15UP30
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
rear, under pressure and reminder before 3 out, no impression, never a factor
- Form P-PS287
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer William P Murphy
- Jockey Miss M M McElligott
rear, under pressure after 6th, no impression after 2 out, never a factor
Verdict
Glens Finale appeared to be progressing before turning in a shocker at Down Royal just before Christmas. If back in the groove, Denise Foster’s charge must go close in a race that has more quantity than quality. Risk Factor had smart bumper form but hasn’t quite lived up to his potential so far over timber. However, he’s another for the shortlist and Part Time Farmer, placed three times in bumpers, would have claims if getting a run from his reserve spot. SIR JACK WEST took a big step forward at Clonmel and may have more to come so gets a tentative vote.
Formwatch
Ahead Of The Field (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden before 3 out, under pressure before straight, stayed on into moderate 3rd last, kept on run-in to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 20, 30l behind Jungle Boogie (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.
Awayfortheday (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th before 4th, no impression and not fluent 2 out, one pace, 5th of 16, 18l behind Papal Lodge (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Broomfields Kan (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, lost place after 4 out, ridden and no impression next, moderate 10th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, 34 1/4l behind Jungle Boogie (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.
Drumlee Brexit (IRE) 125-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 13, dist behind Folcano (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Excelcior (FR) 20-1 (12-0) Soon mid-division, 8th after 8th, pushed along after 4 out, no extra and bad mistake 3 out, weakened, 7th of 15, dist behind Dunboyne (11-6) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn hvy in Feb.
Frozen House (IRE) 250-1 (12-0) Waited with towards rear, off pace in 9th from 6th, never a factor, 8th of 11, dist behind Noble Yeats (12-0) at Navan 2m 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Glens Finale (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, dist behind Battle Of Actium (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Mr Palm (IRE) 200-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, pushed along halfway and no extra 5 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Cregane Ned (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Now Where Or When (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Tracked leaders, off pace disputing 4th after halfway, pushed along and effort straight, no impression under 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, just failed for 3rd, 4th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Ginto (12-1) at Navan 2m hvy in Feb.
Play The Knave (IRE) 250-1 (12-0) In rear, 17th at 4th, not fluent 3 out, soon detached, weakened, never a factor, 14th of 17, dist behind Grand Bornand (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Risk Factor (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Chased leader, 6th halfway, progress after 2 out, under pressure and weakened in 5th after last (normal 2 out), 6th of 17, 26 1/2l behind Stattler (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Caesar Rock (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close up 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, soon weakened, 6th of 20, dist behind Holymacapony (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Every River Gentlewave gelding out of Frangipani Lady.
Majavango (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, on terms halfway, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra, 6th of 13, dist behind Three Stripe Life (12-0) at Navan 2m hvy in Jan.
Sir Jack West (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, headway after 3 out and went 4th entering straight, soon pushed along and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace run-in to go 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 14, 8 1/4l behind Cregane Ned (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Nothinbuttime (IRE) 200-1 (10-13) Waited with early, soon chased leaders, not fluent 6th, dropped to last after 8th and no danger, completely tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Dunboyne (11-6) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn hvy in Feb.
Vinnies Nephue (IRE) 40-1 (12-2) Mid-division early, slight mistake 6th, towards rear before halfway, hampered 5 out, weakened next and completely tailed off, virtually pulled up run-in, 7th of 14, dist behind Templebredin (12-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Chosen Diamond (IRE) 16-1 (11-13) Towards rear, mistake 1st, detached in rear from halfway, tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Old Town Garde (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Mar.
Part Time Farmer (IRE) 11-1 (12-1) Bumped slightly start, prominent, 5th before halfway, 2nd approaching straight travelling smoothly, soon effort, one pace under pressure from 2f out, 3rd of 10, 17 1/4l behind O'toole (12-1) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Feb.
If Not For Dylan (IRE) 66-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders, lost position and ridden 6f out, soon behind, last of 7, dist behind Journey With Me (12-2) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hvy in Mar.