Racecards
16:15 Sligo (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Maiden Hurdle
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f
- Going: Good to Yielding, Yielding in places
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €7,936
- 2nd: €1,840
- 3rd: €805
- 4th: €461
- Form 2122-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
tracked leaders, slight peck 3rd, 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure straight
- Form 7/5527F-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey D N Russell
prominent, keen hold, 2nd 2 out, no extra under pressure straight, bad mistake last
- Form 15024-2
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer N McKnight
- Jockey R C Colgan
prominent, pushed along 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
Busy Monkey
19- Form PP-0P69
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey B T O'Connell
mid-division best, no extra approaching 2 out
- Form U5/35
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey P W Flood
led, headed before straight, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from last
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey A P Thornton
soon chased leaders, ridden into 2nd when not fluent last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 0600-38
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer M Cullinane
- Jockey D J Condon
mid-division, 6th approaching 2 out, ridden to chase leaders and no impression last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 9359/0
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey D J Bates
mid-division, moderate 7th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
- Form 100B/P0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer M McDonagh
- Jockey M Darcy
prominent, pushed along 4th, soon lost place and no impression, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 5/FP-1P0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P Stafford
- Jockey E J O'connell
towards rear for most, no impression approaching 2 out
- Form 9-2
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
mid-division, closer in 4th approaching 2 out, led on inner before straight, stayed on well run-in
- Form 41/00-67
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer D Budds
- Jockey P F Mangan
never better than mid-division
- Form U/5PP5-6
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer William Cronin
- Jockey Mr W T Cronin
mid-division, 8th 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out
- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer C Roche
- Jockey J S McGarvey
towards rear for most, no impression approaching 2 out
Verdict
Academy Rose was there with every chance when falling heavily at the second last in the race won by Popcorn at Thurles in March and has been given time to recover. Baileys Ruffit has gradually improved and ran very well when totally unfancied at Down Royal. She'll make further progress while Ross Bay had some very strong form in bumpers and his breeding suggests he'll make a fine jumper, though probably over further. SOME SAY showed some ability on her debut in April but really caught the eye over this C&D the following month, staying on strongly from an unpromising position to finish runner-up to Lisrenny Lady. She looks certain to improve and can take this on only her third career start.
Formwatch
Ross Bay (IRE) 11-8fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway in 10th 6f out, 5th 3f out, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no impression leader, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 12l behind Brave Beauty (11-2) at Punchestown 2m mrs N H flat in Oct.
Academy Rose (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Soon tracked leaders, keen hold, 3rd before 3 out, closed straight, almost on terms in 2nd when fell heavily 2 out, in a race won by Popcorn (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Mar, 17 ran.
Baileys Ruffit (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, disputed next, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on under pressure run-in, not match winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Shabra Charity (10-8) at Down Royal 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) gd in Jun.
Busy Monkey 33-1 (10-6) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders before 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 15, well behind Devil's Elbow (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m am mdn hdl in Jun.
Chase The Favorite (IRE) 10-3fav (11-9) Soon chased leaders in 3rd, closed under 6f out, 2nd over 3f out, dropped to moderate 3rd and no impression from over 2f out, 5th of 12, 11l behind Marble Article (11-6) at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat gf in Jun.
Cinderella Story (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, disputed briefly approaching halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed under 2f out, ridden and no impression leader over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Green To Gold (9-9) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf (flat).
Fantastic Gold 20-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, closer in 6th over 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 8th of 16, 14l behind Fleur De Nuit (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mrs N H flat in May.
Flaithiuleacht (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always behind, 16th of 20, well behind Sylvan Approach (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Jasmosdan (IRE) 66-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 6th 4 out, no extra next, 10th of 15, well behind Loch Long (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May.
Just Dushy (IRE) Dushyantor mare out of Brush Le Moss.
Makeyourmove (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Gerdalia (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Miss Miyagi (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, tailed off, 11th of 17, well behind Table Forty Six (11-7) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gf in May.
Some Say (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Towards rear, ridden and headway from 2 out, 10th at last, ran on well along rail run-in, switched late, not trouble winner, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Lisrenny Lady (10-13) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in May.
Sweet Sylvia (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 5th after 4 out, no extra from before straight, 7th of 9, 40l behind Alderwood (11-4) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn hdl gd in May.
Toppolesa (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mostly chsd ldrs in 3rd until wkng in 5th aftr 3out, mod 5th bef last, 6th of 13, 21l behind Sergeant Dick (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Serious Fun (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) In rear, no impression from 4 out, 7th of 10, 31l behind Devils Bit (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo hdl gf in Jun.
Fragrant Island (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Close up, pushed along 4 out, soon lost place and no extra, tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Amazon Warrior (10-13) at Wexford 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gd.
Daiquiri Dancer (IRE) 66-1 (10-6) Mid-division best, no extra when slow jump 6 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Amazon Warrior (10-13) at Wexford 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gd, 16 ran.
Kauto Mill Rose (FR) 16-1 (10-8) Soon mid-division, moderate 7th over 4f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 30l behind Annie Other (11-4) at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat gf in May.