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19:20 Punchestown (IRE)
Motivate & Discounted Entry In The Evening Herald Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Div 2
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- €5,949 added
- Form 16708-7
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey B J Cooper
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway to 4th 4 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 40/1007-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
mid-division, 10th halfway, headway to 6th 5 out, weakened before next
- Form 066421-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
towards rear, some progress when fell 4 out
- Form 048P-05
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer Michael Mulvany
- Jockey T C Carroll
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 6 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra entering straight, weakened before last
- Form 223345-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
towards rear, some headway to 9th 3 out, ridden and no extra next, weakened straight
- Form 4/P0P0-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Miss Dunphy
- Jockey J R Barry
mid-division, 12th halfway, headway to 6th 3 out, ridden and weakened before next
- Form 01879-4
- Age 10
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D McNamara
- Jockey Mr B O'Neill
chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway to 6th 4 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, 4th entering straight, 3rd last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
- Form 9717PP-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-4
held up towards rear, headway in 8th 3 out, 6th next, ridden and no impression before last, kept on same pace
- Form 3FP/060-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer John A Supple
- Jockey Maurice Linehan
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway to 5th 3 out, 3rd next, ridden into 2nd entering straight, kept on well run-in to lead close home
- Form 84044-8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer John J Nallen
- Jockey M J Ferris
led, headed 3rd, 3rd halfway, dropped towards rear 4 out, kept on one pace from next
- Form 78000-F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression in 7th entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 21/839-0
- Age 11
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer P J Colville
- Jockey P T Enright
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, led 4 out, ridden and kept on from before last, headed close home
- Form 6/P054P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey D N Russell
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th 6 out, headway to 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd and no extra entering straight, weakened approaching last
- Form 060570-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
chased leader, led 3rd, headed 4 out, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 3C556/0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey R J Jones
rear of mid-division, late headway in 9th entering straight, kept on same pace from before last
Verdict
Clan Music, a winner over 2m4f here in October, returned to form with a good fourth behind D's Trix at Cork on Friday and has no problems with the longer trip. Pistol Jack has been gradually improving over hurdles and followed a close second to Farmaland at Downpatrick with a narrow victory over 2m4f at Down Royal. He has an absence to overcome but can progress further now he's got his head in front. An Tarbh Donn disappointed when fancied at Fairyhouse last month and tackles this trip for the first time as does the long-time maiden Pay The Ferryman, who has some excellent form in similar company to her credit and may find the distance to her liking. HOOCHIE MAMA has no problem with the trip as she showed at Naas in March and her poor effort at Fairyhouse last time may have been due to the very heavy ground.
Formwatch
Katie's Jem (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, good headway before 3 out where challenged, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 8l behind One Back For Luck (10-6) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl gd.
Derrinlanna (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden in 8th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 14l behind Cooper's Crest (10-13) at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Pistol Jack (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Soon chased leaders, headway in 4th before last, stayed on best under pressure run-in to lead near finish, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens02 sft in Nov beating Aladdins Cave (11-9) by nk, 17 ran.
Almanyan (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division, bad mistake 5 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Four Chimneys (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 8Evens09 hvy in Dec, 14 ran.
Down The Dale (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, moderate 5th after 3 out, soon no impression, 5th of 12, 34l behind The Fonze (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf.
Pay The Ferryman (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Soon chased leaders, 12th 5 out, 9th under pressure before straight, 7th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 15l behind Rossdara (10-9) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Oct.
Young Milly (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, no extra from before 2 out, 13th of 16, 23l behind Cothrom Na Feinne (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Clan Music (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Always prominent, led after halfway, headed approaching 2 out and dropped to 3rd, no extra from before last, 4th of 23, 9l behind D's Trix (11-2) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Golden Moon (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Always behind, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Carrigdhoun (11-3) at Cork 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar, 23 ran.
Top Strategy (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, lost place before 6 out, soon no extra, 15th of 22, well behind Stony Grey Soil (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Apr.
Minella Bliss (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) 8th of 18, 23l behind Ball Of Blue (11-7) at Limerick 3m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Val San Vito (FR) 25-1 (11-2) in a race won by Ball Of Blue (11-7) at Limerick 3m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd, 18 ran.
King Vic (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching 4 out, no extra from after next, 10th of 13, well behind Warcraft (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd.
An Tarbh Donn (IRE) 4-1fav (11-2) Mid-division, 11th and ridden before 3 out, moderate 8th before 2 out, soon no extra, pulled up before last, in a race won by Tulachsarain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Apr, 20 ran.
Eldon Rosie (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Never a factor, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 18, well behind Night Alliance (11-1) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar.
Fairhaven (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, no extra from 3 out, 13th of 16, well behind Yachvili (11-1) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Waterville (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway from 4 out, ridden in 8th entering straight, soon closed, went 2nd run-in, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Listowel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 hvy in May '09 beating Monsieur Monet (10-7) by nk, 16 ran.
Hoochie Mama (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Close 2nd, ridden after 4 out, weakened from next, 13th of 17, well behind Hold The Pin (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 hvy in Apr.
Powerberry (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 9th halfway, headway to 4th 3 out, improved to challenge 2 out travelling well, soon disputed, went on before last, very easily, won at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl gd in May '08 beating Janeylad (10-4) by 6l, 16 ran.
Toomes Return (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th after 3 out, ridden into 7th 2 out, 4th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 6l behind Lottoshan (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) gd.
Hold Em Cowboy (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) 7th of 18, 16l behind Ball Of Blue (11-7) at Limerick 3m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Willoughby Joe (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, no threat from 3 out, 11th of 14, well behind Red Basil (10-13) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Feb.
Ameno (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Always behind, trailing from 3rd, completely tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Gudnis Gracious Me (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl gd.
Most Chaste (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Towards rear, some headway after halfway, moderate 6th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 22l behind Guzzle An Go (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl in Mar.
Chairmanforlife 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 6th 4 out, kept on same pace from 3 out, 7th of 14, 36l behind Define (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in May '08.
Smooth Notion (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Towards rear for most, no impression approaching straight, 15th of 17, 29l behind Ringned (11-0) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl gf in Sep.
Skidroe Joe (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, 10th 4 out, soon no extra, 14th of 18, well behind West Ship Master (9-12) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens09 sft in Oct.
Estiqraar (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up, mid-division and no impression from 4 out, 12th of 29, well behind Alqaab (11-7) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Mar '07.