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17:35 Sligo (IRE)
Www.countysligoraces.com Maiden Hurdle
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good, Good to Yielding in places
- Surface: Turf
- €7,500 added
- Winner: €5,175
- 2nd: €1,275
- 3rd: €600
- 4th: €375
Alhabeeb (IRE)
288- Form 004340-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D J Condon
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 6th before 2 out, moderate 4th 2 out, stayed on to 3rd last, no impression, kept on same pace
Giant Slalom
14- Form F8734/0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey P Townend
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no extra in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 232/37-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer T Hogan
- Jockey J L Cullen
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 2nd 4 out, challenged 3 out, soon led, clear 2 out, easily
- Form 7-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey R P McNamara
led and disputed, led 4th, challenged 3 out, soon ridden and headed, no extra in 3rd 2 out, soon eased
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D E Fitzgerald
- Jockey M J Ferris
towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th before 2 out, 7th 2 out, kept on same pace into 5th last
Passing Through
235- Form 5/P31-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P Fenton
- Jockey B T O'Connell
mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace from next
- Form 4/04
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th before 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 3-7833-9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
rear of mid-division, some headway in moderate 9th before 2 out, 8th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 83-0U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C F Swan
- Jockey D N Russell
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd before 2 out, 2nd 2 out, no impression leader, kept on same pace
- Form 80/0-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer E Cawley
- Jockey P T Enright
led and disputed, 2nd halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon weakened
- Form F-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey P Bohan
mid-division, 10th halfway, weakened before 4 out
- Form 0-95
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer C A Murphy
- Jockey M M O'Connor
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no impression in 4th last, kept on same pace
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Alhabeeb, who was rated 101 on the Flat two years ago but had slipped to 88 the last time he ran in October, looks a useful recruit to jumping for Noel Meade. MOUNT HELICON, beaten a short-head at Newbury in 2008 when trained by Alan King, has steadily improved this year for Trevor Hogan and ran a fine race on the level at Galway last week when runner-up to Admiral Barry from a mark of 100. He looks ready to gain his first success over timber though New Rules, a comfortable bumper winner when odds-on at Listowel in June, will provide a threat. Blue Turk didn't run badly behind Baracas at The Festival last week and can do best of the remainder.
Formwatch
Alhabeeb (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 7th 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 17, 5l behind Burning Sky (8-5) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 60-100 sft in Oct (flat).
Giant Slalom 20-1 (11-12) Prominent, took keen hold, disputed lead briefly 3rd, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, last of 18, well behind Outlaw Kid (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Mount Helicon 3-1fav (11-8) In touch, effort after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 7th of 14, 23l behind Have You Seen Me (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jan.
New Rules (IRE) 4-6fav (12-0) Held up on inner, progress into close 4th when checked and stumbled on bend 2 1/2f out, 4th entering straight, quickened well to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly, not extended, won at Listowel 2m N H flat gf in Jun beating Catcher In Thewell (11-7) by 3l, 12 ran.
Jackcon (IRE) Quws gelding out of Amazing Silks.
Lanespark (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Pr, 3rd till wknd from 5out, pu bef last, in a race won by Dualla Lord (12-0) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gd in May, 16 ran.
Passing Through 5-1 (12-0) Cl up in mid div until 4th from 5out, prog aftr 3out & ld aftr 2out, fast jump last, sow to go clr flat, won at Avaune 3m ire ptp in Dec beating Ask A Friend (12-0) by 6l, 17 ran.
Shernahall (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out, soon weakened and tailed off, 4th of 7, well behind Vivaldi (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f nh nov hdl in Jul.
Son Of My Heart (USA) 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway on outer halfway, 8th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 9th of 14, 16l behind Aladdins Cave (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-70 pol in Jul (flat).
Stayclosetome (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Mistake and unseated rider 1st, in a race won by Vivaldi (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f nh nov hdl in Jul, 7 ran.
Talk About Miltown (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Close up, soon led, joined after halfway, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Moi Desire (11-2) at Wexford 2m N H flat fm in May.
Tears To Cheers (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, weakened 4 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Stanton Court (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May, 25 ran.
The Burrow Vision (IRE) Snurge gelding out of Lady's Vision.
Uncle Taffy (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 19, well behind Baracas (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Haventabobphil (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, headway 4 out, moderate 7th 3 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 19, 25l behind Final Day (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl fm in Jun.
Blue Turk 20-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no extra in 2nd entering straight, 5th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 19, 15l behind Baracas (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Definite Print (IRE) Blueprint gelding out of Definite Society.
Bach's Symphony (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Mazara (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar, 18 ran.
Alottahoney (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Mostly 5th/6th, lst tch by 5out, pu 2out, in a race won by Live A Lot (12-0) at Ballydarragh 3m ire ptp in Dec '07, 13 ran.