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13:20 Punchestown (IRE)
John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 33-0011
- Age 6
- Weight 12-4
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Mr T Costello
tracked leader, closed after 4 out, no impression on winner run-in, weakened close home and dropped to 3rd
- Form 35-146
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey R A Berry
in touch, 5th after 4 out, closed 3 out, under pressure in 4th after 2 out, no impression in 4th before last, kept on same pace closing stages, dropped to 5th on line
- Form P2211F
- Age 9
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer Mrs G O'Connor
- Jockey Mr E Mahon
close up, 6th after 4 out, lost place after 2 out, progress to 5th before last, kept on to 4th on line
- Form 36688-4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Mr Pat Taaffe
mid-division, 9th after 4 out, headway after 2 out, no impression in 6th before last, weakened closing stages
- Form 89P521
- Age 10
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey Mr Darragh Allen
prominent, 4th on outer after 4 out, lost place before 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 425334
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr J L Gleeson
rear of mid-division, 8th after 4 out, headway after 2 out, lost place and weakened before last
- Form 78745-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer C P Donoghue
- Jockey Mr J W Hendrick
towards rear, 10th after 4 out, effort and progress after 2 out, improved to 3rd before last, kept on to 2nd close home, not trouble winner
- Form 4-00008
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey Mr T P Harney
towards rear, 12th after 4 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 0090-6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Mr J Dunne
in touch, 7th after 4 out, headway after 3 out, led narrowly after 2 out, kept on well run-in, driven out, comfortably
- Form 271P09
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Miss P Elvin
rear, no impression after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, never a factor
- Form P03496
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer M A Cahill
- Jockey Mr D Kiely
soon led narrowly, headed before 2nd, led narrowly before 2 out, headed after 2 out, soon under pressure in 3rd, lost place and weakened before last
- Form 000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Mr A P Ryan
rear, effort and progress before last, ridden and kept on run-in, never nearer
- Form F47/50-P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey Mr D McGill
towards rear, weakened after 2 out, detached before last, never a factor
- Form 890
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Ms K Hynes
mid-division, dropped to 11th after 4 out, some progress before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 0-00988
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer T O'Connor
- Jockey Ms S C McNamara
soon prominent on outer, led before 2nd where ran off bend, kept wide, headed and lost place before 2 out, under pressure after 2 out, weakened before last
Nemean (USA)
16- Form 000
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Mr J P Berry
rear, no impression after 2 out, never a factor
- Form 4-35000
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer William Cronin
- Jockey Mr W T Cronin
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
LITTLE MIXUP has thrived on testing ground since returning from a long break and beat a big field in a handicap here on New Year's Eve. He's up 8lb but his rider claims half back and a hat-trick looks on the cards. Brandy Harbour completed a double at the end of last year and started favourite on his hat-trick bid over fences at Limerick but jumped poorly in the early stages and that took its toll later in the race. He reverts to hurdles 14lb lower so has to be a threat. Ballinlough Gale is 0-12 over timber but has been reasonably consistent and has moved to Gordon Elliott. Capture The Action signalled an imminent victory with a very good second on heavy ground at Wexford and was always travelling like a winner at Limerick so a 6lb rise isn't insurmountable.
Formwatch
Little Mixup (IRE) 3-1fav (12-6) Prominent, tracked leaders after 1st, 3rd halfway, 4th when slight mistake 2 out, soon checked on inner, went 2nd and challenged before last where led, ridden and flicked tail, kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec beating Caoimhes Pet (11-3) by 2 3/4l, 22 ran.
Queen Jane (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no extra from over 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 18 3/4l behind Missiee (10-6) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Brandy Harbour 7-2fav (10-0) Mid-division early, not fluent 1st, slow jump 3rd, soon dropped towards rear, good progress from 5 out, pushed along and no extra in 6th before 2 out where fell, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Call Me Rocky (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, 5th halfway, mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, 4th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 9 1/4l behind Marelly (11-4) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Capture The Action (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-3) Towards rear, good headway on outer after 3 out, led before next, soon ridden and 3 lengths clear approaching last, kept on well, won at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Nov beating Bluebell Diva (10-7) by 5 1/2l, 13 ran.
Ballinlough Gale (IRE) 4-1fav (12-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, mistake 2 out and dropped to 3rd, no impression when bad mistake last, dropped to 4th over 100 yards out, 4th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Willyouwalkwithme (11-13) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Galactic Grey (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Rear, good headway after 3 out, ridden and weakened before last, 12th of 18, 28 3/4l behind Little Mixup (11-6) at Limerick 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Young Fitzy (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, dropped to 10th halfway, slightly detached after 4 out, effort 2 out, weakened before last, 8th of 11, 28 1/2l behind Cadatharla (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Jan.
The King Of Prs (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Towards rear, some headway after 3 out and 11th entering straight, pushed along and closer in mid-division 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, nearest at finish, 6th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Mary's Pride (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Ricky Langford (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, 9th of 11, 22l behind Kashi (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Beeverstown Bullet (IRE) 25-1 (12-1) Led, jumped right at times, bumped rival when mistake and joined briefly at 4th, led next, jumped badly right 3 out, ridden and jumped right 2 out, headed before last, 3rd at last, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 25, 15 1/2l behind Carbon King (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Falvio (POL) 150-1 (11-12) Towards rear, effort before 3 out, no impression after 2 out, 12th of 22, dist behind Arctic Bresil (11-12) at Cork 2m 1f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Gallaside (FR) 66-1 (12-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last, at Naas 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Anstand (GER) 150-1 (11-12) Towards rear, slight mistake 4th, kept on one pace straight, 12th of 21, dist behind Dark Raven (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Bal Kauto (FR) 50-1 (10-0) Rear, progress to 7th after 6th, no impression in moderate 6th before 2 out, weakened, 8th of 10, dist behind Optional Mix (11-2) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Nemean (USA) 150-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 6th, soon pushed along and no extra, never a factor, last of 20, 34 3/4l behind Sir Allen (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Coolnacritta (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakened entering straight, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Kashi (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Grace Shelby (IRE) 150-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, not fluent 3rd, no impression from 3 out, 14th of 15, dist behind Maidenstreetprince (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.