Racecards
14:20 Thurles (IRE)
Holycross Maiden Hurdle
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 44y
- Going: Yielding (Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,150
- 2nd: €1,900
- 3rd: €900
- 4th: €400
- Form 2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute after 3 out, led after 2 out, pressed last, ridden to assert run-in, kept on well
- Form 5551/P2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
prominent, soon chased leaders, improved to dispute 2nd, soon led, disputed after 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 3rd approaching last and slight mistake, kept on one pace
- Form 1428/0-4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D Robinson
disputed, chased leader after 1st, slightly hampered 2nd, 4th halfway, slight mistake 4th, 3rd entering straight, slight mistake 2 out and ridden, stayed on to press leader last where pecked, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
- Form 4535-00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs G Callaghan
- Jockey Mr F J Harford
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
- Form 0-323
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
Fire On (IRE)
224- Form FF65/00-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer M McCullagh
- Jockey D J Mullins
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out
For Carmel (IRE)
648- Form 12/
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
soon towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and no impression after 3 out
- Form 9B
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out
- Form 0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey D N Russell
soon led, ran around approaching 2nd and disputed, soon headed, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th before straight, no extra from 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 0U-U00P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer G T Lynch
- Jockey R P Treacy
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakened
- Form 085
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer L Casey
- Jockey P T Enright
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
- Form 162-089
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer D Ahern
- Jockey P D Kennedy
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 4550
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer T J Corcoran
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
Verdict
AUSSIE REIGNS wasn't a prolific winner on the Flat in the UK though did score in Listed company and generally performed at Group level in staying events. He made an encouraging start over hurdles behind the well regarded Avenir D'Une Vie at Fairyhouse and though he'll probably be better over further in time he is expected to go one better. Valgor Du Ronceray won a bumper on heavy ground here in January but jumped poorly on his hurdling debut at Galway in October. He'd obviously learnt plenty on his next start at Naas where he was always in the front rank before succumbing to the pace of Saturnas. Montana Belle had some very smart form in bumpers and was returning from a long absence when making a creditable debut over timber at Galway so Henry De Bromhead should find a race for her soon. Autumn Showers was beaten a distance on his hurdling bow in February but has since performed with credit in bumpers while winning point-to-pointer For Carmel is one to note for the future.
Formwatch
Aussie Reigns (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th early, slight mistake 6th, disputed 5th from 3 out, pushed along into straight, chased winner approaching last, kept on without threatening run-in, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Avenir D'une Vie (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Valgor Du Ronceray (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 2nd after 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 22, 8l behind Saturnas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Montana Belle (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Tracked leader, some slight mistakes, no impression and kept on same pace from last, 4th of 9, 10 1/2l behind Potters Point (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Allenstown Kid (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, no impression 5 out, ridden and no extra 3 out, 10th of 12, dist behind Mick Jazz (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Autumn Showers (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Led, ridden and pressed 2 1/2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong and kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Play The Part (12-0) at Wexford 2m gd in Oct.
Fire On (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Held up, slight mistake 3rd, 15th from 4th, no extra from 3 out, 17th of 18, dist behind Lake Takapuna (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
For Carmel (IRE) 2-5 (12-2) Rcd 3rd, mstk 6out, 2nd 4out, rddn 3out in 2nd, clsd 2out where b mstk, btn bef last, no ex usp flat, 2nd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Keep Back (12-2) at Kildorrery 3m hvy in Feb.
Like A Flash (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) In rear, brought down 3rd, at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Mister Butler (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 5f out, weakened, 10th of 16, dist behind Any Drama (11-12) at Thurles 2m hvy in Jan.
Paddytheirishman (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 7th at 4th, mistake next, soon weakened and pulled up before 4 out, at Tipperary 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Field Exhibition (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before straight, 5th of 8, 33 1/2l behind Miss Me Now (11-5) at Clonmel 2m Yielding in Nov.
Goodthynemilan (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Towards rear, never a factor, 10th after 3 out, no impression in straight, 9th of 13, 29 1/4l behind Bull Ride (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Mustago (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, weakened from 3 out, 17th of 22, dist behind Saturnas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.