Racecards
15:45 Thurles (IRE)
Premier County Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,150
- 2nd: €1,900
- 3rd: €900
- 4th: €400
- Form 639/04-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Steven E Ryder
- Jockey M J Bolger
mid-division, progress into 7th after 4 out, ridden and no impression next, kept on one pace
- Form 3851F9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer P G Kelly
- Jockey D J Mullins
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved in 3rd entering straight, challenged 2 out, soon disputed travelling well, ridden run-in, no extra in 2nd closing stages, kept on same pace
- Form 465-796
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer M S Sandra Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
held up, hampered 1st, badly hampered 2nd and almost unseated rider, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened
- Form 074FU1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 101
mid-division, progress into 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 2nd entering straight, no impression in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last
- Form 074973
- Age 10
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J R Finn
- Jockey K C Sexton
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out
- Form 335827
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer A Leahy
- Jockey E O'Connell
mid-division, ridden in moderate 8h 3 out, kept on into 4th and no impression 2 out, 3rd before last, dropped to 4th run-in
- Form 51P-07P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
chased leaders, fell 2nd
- Form 188-3P0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 32-5170
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer P McCreery
- Jockey B Hayes
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace behind straight
- Form 6-61723
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
chased leaders, 7th halfway, closer in 3rd 4 out, disputed before 3 out, led 3 out, ridden entering straight, pressed 2 out, soon disputed, stayed on best run-in and edged ahead closing stages
- Form 68-1090
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer V Halley
- Jockey S W Flanagan
held up towards rear, progress after 4 out, ridden into moderate 7th entering straight, 4th and no impression last, kept on into 3rd run-in, no impression on leaders
- Form 651816
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer S Nolan
- Jockey I J McCarthy
mid-division, ridden into 6th after 4 out, no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace straight
- Form 758550
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 95
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out
- Form 76-4071
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer Paul Power
- Jockey Mr P Power
disputed early, headed after 1st, 2nd halfway, disputed before 3 out, headed and slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 4th and no impression entering straight, soon no extra
- Form 023P00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
held up towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, swift progress to chase leaders after 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out
- Form 47-80
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer P M Cloke
- Jockey M P Fogarty
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace behind straight
- Form 6440
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey D E Mullins
towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace behind straight
- Form 47-0263
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 91
soon led, ridden and headed before 3 out, no extra and weakened
- Form 07-997F
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 83
Verdict
Baily Sunset would have to be considered if getting a run from his reserve spot as he showed much improved form at Kilbeggan. The four-year-old Meadow Cross hasn't won over timber but the drop back in trip should suit as she's been thereabouts at this trip when tackling further. Her stable also run Beautiful Ben, who battled on strongly to score over fences at Tramore and arrives here on a lower mark. Coldstonesober was narrowly beaten into third at Downpatrick on Friday though that was over 2m6f but L'attesa landed a minor handicap over this trip at Kilbeggan and wasn't disgraced off 5lb higher at Gowran later. GAME PUPPETEER was a long way behind in that Kilbeggan event but was well supported at Tramore a couple of weeks ago and made all for a comfortable victory. He's up 6lb but his trainer again takes 7lb off his back and a double looks likely.
Formwatch
Hurricane Jojo (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, 8th from 4th, no impression from 2 out, 10th of 18, 31l behind Wilcos Mo Chara (11-3) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Kansas Kid (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 9th of 19, 17 1/4l behind Father Jed (10-0) at Galway 2m 5f hcp sft in Sep.
Wingoldandwearit (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inner, 11th 3 out, closer in 7th and pushed along next, no impression, 6th of 16, 14 1/2l behind Mr Antolini (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Beautiful Ben (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 6th and 7th, went 2nd 3 out, disputed lead before 2 out, ridden and headed narrowly and briefly after 2 out, disputed lead approaching last, led narrowly run-in, stayed on well, won at Tramore 2m gd in Oct beating No Dice (11-4) by nk, 9 ran.
Coldstonesober (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division and 7th after 5 out, took closer order after 3 out and 3rd before next, ridden to challenge in 2nd after last, every chance inside final 100 yards, not quicken and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Teacher's Pet (11-11) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Pleased As Punch (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out, 7th of 9, 10 1/2l behind Head Turner (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.
St Peter's Square (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, not fluent 1st and soon dropped to rear, detached from 5 out, pulled up before next, at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Sep.
Finish In Style (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Prominent, on terms after 3rd, just headed before 5th, on terms again from 4 out, soon headed and pushed along, weakened from before straight, 11th of 16, dist behind Mileys Dream (10-5) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Miss Faithful (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up, soon towards rear, no extra approaching 2 out, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Effernock Lad (11-8) at Sligo 2m hcp hvy in Aug.
Summer Storm 11-2 (10-4) Soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 5th at 4th, not fluent 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Summerhill Lewis (10-10) at Cork 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Sparkalark (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 15th of 20, 17 1/4l behind Silverpockets (11-4) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in Aug.
L'Attesa (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 10th 3 out, soon ridden, 7th at last, no impression, 6th of 20, 7l behind Omega Springs (10-13) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Ask David (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Prominent early, soon raced in 9th, pushed along approaching 8th, no extra 2 out, 11th of 18, dist behind Rolling Revenge (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Game Puppeteer (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 4 out, ridden from 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Tintown Robin (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
French Ambassador (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Soon close up, jumped left 3rd, lost place approaching straight, soon no extra, 11th of 15, dist behind Jack Slade (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Our Lucas (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 11th at 4th, kept on same pace from 3 out, 10th of 16, dist behind Lion In His Heart (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Adarenna (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 8th and ridden, no impression, 14th of 20, dist behind Coolbane West (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Meadow Cross (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Held up, last at 5th, headway 4 out to soon chase leaders, no impression and not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 5 1/4l behind A Twist Of Fate (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Baily Sunset (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Rear, 10th after 4th, progress to 6th after 3 out, driven and headway to 2nd after 2 out, ridden to strongly challenge leader approaching straight, led before last where not fluent, kept on best, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Aug beating Fiosrach (10-7) by nk, 10 ran.
River Patrole (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, fell 3 out, at Cork 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Kilkeaskins First (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Held up, pushed along 5 out, no impression next, 10th of 14, 31 3/4l behind Lasoscar (11-6) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.