Racecards
16:05 Thurles (IRE)
Cashel Maiden Hurdle
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 110y
- Going: Yielding to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
- Form P/134-00
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G J O'Keeffe
- Jockey P F Mangan
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden 8th, soon no extra and weakened next, pulled up before last
- Form 8107
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
held up towards rear, progress into moderate 8th 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened
- Form 62F/632-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs Mary Buttimer
- Jockey F A McCurtin
always towards rear, no impression before 4 out
- Form 4/10-235
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Kevin O'Sullivan
- Jockey P Townend
mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th before 3 out, soon no impression and weakened
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
chased leaders, disputed from 3rd, led 8th, headed after 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression 2 out, stayed on to dispute again approaching last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
- Form P/0F0PF-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey B T O'Connell
mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th and no impression 4 out, poor 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 2-05832
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer David J McGrath
- Jockey B Hayes
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to challenge 3 out and soon led, asserted 2 out, ridden and reduced advantage before last, disputed approaching last, kept on well run-in
- Form P-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Mr J C Canavan
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 4 out
- Form 1/3-4442
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey B J Cooper
mid-division early, 5th halfway, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd run-in
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T Foley
- Jockey R Loughran
held up towards rear, progress into moderate 7th 4 out, ridden in 4th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace to 3rd run-in
- Form 4/P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
led and disputed early, 3rd at 3rd, 4th halfway, weakened 8th, pulled up before 4 out
Apache Park
292- Form P2-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey M A Enright
led and disputed, headed 8th, ridden in 4th before 3 out, soon weakened
- Form FR-F5
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
mid-division best, weakened after halfway, pulled up before 8th
- Form 90
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey S G McDermott
always towards rear, tailed off before 4 out and pulled up
- Form P32-P10
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer John O'Callaghan
- Jockey P E Corbett
always towards rear, no impression before 4 out
Verdict
Powersbomb is penalised for his victory in a Sligo bumper on good ground and his two runs over timber haven't produced much but winning point-to-pointer Ballyadeen is the type to do better with a likely stiff test of stamina here. GOULANE CHOSEN had been making steady progress before a fine run behind the strongly fancied Russian Bill at Naas. Today's longer trip will be in his favour and he can see off the challenge of Speed Demon, who ran his best race so far behind Snow Falcon at Navan. Pros 'N' Cons ran an excellent race when runner-up in a big field over the course and distance in November but hasn't been seen since beaten a distance a month later. Apache Park is a newcomers to Rules worth a market check.
Formwatch
Victoria Hill (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Prominent, not fluent 1st, 5th from 4th, no extra approaching straight,, 13th of 18, well behind Totally Dominant (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Powersbomb (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Upset before start, mid-division, 8th 3 out, no impression from next, never a factor, 7th of 13, 21l behind Gladiator King (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Agent For Chaos (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Tr ldrs, 2nd 1/2way, ld & disp 4out, hdd last, ko sme pce run-in, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Glen Ode (12-2) at Lemonfield 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar.
Ballyadeen (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Prominent, took keen hold, not fluent 5th, disputed 2nd approaching straight, dropped to 5th 2 out, no impression, 5th of 12, 25l behind Fine Theatre (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl in Jan.
Bitsandpieces (IRE) Milan gelding out of Check The Forecast.
Bridies Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Impeded and fell 1st, in a race won by Kerrieonvic (11-9) at Cork 3m amat mdn hdle in Apr, 20 ran.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to press leader before 2 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on to lead last, headed last 100 yards run-in, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Russian Bill (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Mr Jaggers (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 3 out, 12th of 15, 49l behind Russian Bill (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Speed Demon (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up, 9th after 3rd, slight mistake 7th, 7th approaching straight, 5th 3 out where slight mistake, ridden to go 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in,, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Snow Falcon (11-4) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Voisey's Bay (IRE) Desert King gelding out of Shania.
Wilsaviour (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Soon 2nd, close 4th 4 out, weakened and dropped to 5th after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Sambremont (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl sft in Jan, 8 ran.
Apache Park 5-1 (11-9) Cl up, 5th aftr a mile, prog bef 3out & went 2nd bef 2out, no ch with easy wnr, 2nd of 12, 8l behind Aqua Dude (11-9) at Ballyarthur 3m ire ptp gs in Apr.
Se Vende (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, not fluent 5th, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 6th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next, 5th of 14, 25l behind Irish Bulletin (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Jillybabe (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 18, well behind Golan Road (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Silent Wish (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 5f out, 12th of 14, 42l behind Honeys Joy (11-9) at Thurles 2m mares n h flat in Jan.
Oscar Lantern (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Knock Me Maxi.
Pros 'N' Cons (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Prominent and disputed lead, headed approaching 8th, soon dropped to rear, no extra after 4 out, weakened, left remote 3rd at last, 3rd of 4, well behind Kauto Grand Mogol (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl 0-123 hvy in Dec.