Racecards
14:15 Thurles (IRE)
thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 6P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey P Townend
waited with, 13th after 3rd, no extra from 5th, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 926-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 99
led, slightly bumped at 5th, soon joined and quickly headed, no extra approaching straight
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey L P Dempsey
prominent, slight mistake 4th, slightly bumped rival 5th, soon on terms, headed approaching straight, weakened and not fluent 2 out
Gendarme (IRE)
147- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer P Neville
- Jockey C A Landers
waited with, slight mistake 1st, 15th after 3rd, no impression from 5th
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer P Neville
- Jockey G B Noonan
slightly impeded 1st, soon chased leaders, 7th after 3rd where slight mistake, no impression approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, one pace
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J M Moore
waited with, 12th after 3rd, no impression from 5th, slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
soon chased leaders, 5th after 3rd, effort in 2nd straight, dropped to 3rd approaching last where bad mistake, no extra
- Form 5702
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer P Roche
- Jockey B J Cooper
soon chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 6th after 3rd, ridden to go 2nd approaching last, kept on without troubling winner run-in
- Form 3531-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
chased leaders early, not fluent jumping, 10th after 3rd, no extra 5th
- Form P-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs G Callaghan
- Jockey D Meyler
mid-division early, bumped 1st, some slight mistakes, 8th after 3rd, chased leaders from 5th, no impression approaching straight, kept on without threatening
My Lark (IRE)
139- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
chased leaders, a little keen, not fluent 2nd, 11th after 3rd, no extra from 5th, pulled up after 2 out
- Form 9/P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
mid-division early, 9th after 3rd, no impression from 5th
Ekanse (IRE)
33- Form 8D
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
waited with, slightly impeded 1st, 16th after 3rd, some headway but no impression from 5th, kept on same pace without threatening straight
- Form 747757
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey J G Gilligan
waited with, mistake 2nd, soon in rear, never a factor
- Form 44-2272
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
prominent, on terms from 5th, led approaching straight, stayed on well run-in
- Form 60-D5P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
slight mistake and bumped 1st, soon slightly impeded and pecked slightly, chased leaders, 4th after 3rd, no impression approaching straight, one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer G Ahern
- Jockey P T Enright
waited with, 17th after 3rd where not fluent, soon no danger, tailed off
Verdict
Rebellito, a winner on the Flat in France, made a fair debut for Willie Mullins after a long absence at Punchestown in November but was reported to have had breathing difficulties on a return visit last month so is best watched for now. Still Standing scored five times on the Flat including at Listed level but was beaten a long way on his hurdling debut at Leopardstown in December. The Broghie Man, another Listed winner on the Flat, showed his first sign of ability over hurdles when narrowly beaten at Punchestown and wouldn't need much more here though the vote goes to WHATSNOTOKNOW. Well supported here last month, Mouse Morris' charge beat all bar the favourite Arcadian Sunrise and can go one better.
Formwatch
Alabaster 50-1 (11-12) Waited with, raced in 18th early, soon 19th, switched left towards outer approaching 3 out and some headway, no impression when jumped right 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening, 7th of 25, 23l behind Exit Poll (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Rebellito (FR) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, dropped to mid-division at 4th, slight mistake 5th, no extra before 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Yarraman (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) A little slow into stride, soon raced in 11th, some headway on outer from before straight, one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 17 1/2l behind Magi Gal (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Bobby Boy (IRE) 40-1 (11-10) Took keen hold, soon chased leaders, 8th approaching halfway, slight mistakes 3 out and 2 out, no extra after, 16th of 22, dist behind Le Musigny (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Gendarme (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Chased leader, lost place over 2f out, last of 7, 31l behind Berrahri (11-9) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Go Fox 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 18 1/4l behind Escape The City (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Midnight Wilde 100-1 (11-10) Mid-division, ridden in 10th before straight, soon no impression, 12th of 19, 37 1/4l behind Department Of War (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Jan.
Still Standing (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Waited with, impeded 1st, 12th approaching halfway, one pace from before final hurdle, 15th of 25, dist behind Cedarwood Road (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
The Broghie Man 33-1 (11-10) Mid-division early, 9th approaching halfway, some headway but not go with leaders before 2 out until closed from before last, soon challenged, 2nd and kept on without quite matching winner final 100yds, 2nd of 22, 1/2l behind Le Musigny (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Backsheesh (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression in 3rd when bumped by rival 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 11 1/4l behind True Self (9-6) at Cork 1m 4f mdn fll gd in Oct.
Haggard Lad (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, checked briefly after 6th, no impression from 3 out, weakened, 17th of 19, dist behind Home By The Lee (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
My Lark (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Dwelt, pushed along early, ridden entering straight, no impression from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Dubai Rainbow (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Sao Paulo (IRE) 12-1 (12-2) Chsd ldrs in 3rd, 2l 3rd 6out, wknd bef 4out, to last when pu bef 3out, at Boulta 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Ekanse (IRE) 100-1 (11-10) Mid-division, headway on inner after 4 out and 6th approaching straight, ridden after 3 out and soon no impression, no extra after 2 out (finished 6th, disqualified after weighing in light), 6th of 17, 36l behind Recent Revelations (10-10) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Henry Sellers (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along after 3 out and no impression when slight mistake next, weakened, 7th of 9, 28 1/4l behind Braeside (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f mdn hvy in Jan.
Whatsnotoknow (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, pecked 1st, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge early straight and led briefly between final 2, not fluent last, kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Arcadian Sunrise (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Kilcarry View (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Led, took keen hold early, headed 4 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Bluesea Storm (IRE) Fame And Glory M out of Blu Louisiana.
Western Run (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Blazing Port (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (5) sft in Dec.
Jessica's Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 8th after 3rd, bad mistake 5th, no extra and one pace from 3 out, 9th of 23, 34 3/4l behind Captain Guinness (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Gold Des Bois (FR) 6-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, narrow lead halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon pressed, ridden and headed approaching next, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 30 3/4l behind Column Of Fire (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.