Racecards
14:20 Thurles (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €13,000 added
- Winner: €8,008
- 2nd: €2,483
- 3rd: €1,183
- 4th: €533
Kolumbus (IRE)
205- Form 6P/P-334
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr L P Gilligan
tracked leaders, mistake 4th and mid-division halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra, slight mistake last
- Form 75
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R O'Brien
- Jockey C P McNamara
mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and no impression after next, no extra
- Form 60
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Miss Ellmarie Holden
- Jockey John J Fitzpatrick
mid-division, 9th 3 out, good headway between horses after 2 out to challenge before last, led run-in and kept on, headed on line
- Form 8P7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, 2nd halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along to challenge and pecked 2 out, soon led, ridden and joined approaching last, headed run-in and kept on one pace
City Limits
17- Form 963
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 106
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression before last, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat after 3 out, no extra
- Form 4/4394
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey H Morgan
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and headway to dispute briefly 2 out, soon ridden and dropped to 5th before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in
- Form 6-03F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T Doyle
- Jockey A McCurtin
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and headway to challenge before last where slight mistake, no impression in 4th run-in
- Form 59P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
mid-division on outer, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and no extra after 3 out
- Form 8-46835
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey M J Stenson
rear of mid-division, no impression before 2 out, some headway into moderate 9th approaching last, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 678
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J Halley
- Jockey R P Treacy
led, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon no impression and dropped to 8th before last, no extra
- Form 40U
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey P J Vaughan
rear of mid-division, some headway into 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression when pecked slightly 2 out, soon no extra
- Form P-FP
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer W J McLernon
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
always rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached before halfway, no extra before 3 out
- Form 1F5
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 6834
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Mr J C Canavan
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and headway to challenge at last, kept on well run-in to lead on line
- Form 8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P McCreery
- Jockey K J Brouder
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
- Form 898
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 2 out, no extra, never a factor
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, weakened
Verdict
Kolumbus is still carrying a penalty for his 2016 bumper victory despite having been beaten in ten starts over hurdles where he's been very disappointing. City Limits has had a run at Dundalk since his third place at Punchestown last month while GENERALISATION has run his two best races over this track and trip. The latter just gets the vote as He's Ok was on the retreat when falling at the last here last month and State Of Cognac looks as though he needs further, a remark that also applies to Iconic Lady.
Formwatch
Kolumbus (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, a little keen, 4th at 6th, switched right after 3 out, soon pushed along and switched right again, no impression in 3rd when bad mistake last, no extra after, 4th of 9, 26 1/2l behind The Big Lense (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug.
Bianca Minola (FR) 25-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on outer, dropped to 9th 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace straight, 5th of 14, 22l behind Black Tears (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Feb.
Chiavari (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened form 3 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Caravation (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Brog Ahaon (IRE) 80-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 7th of 18, dist behind Polished Steel (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Feb.
City Limits 6-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 2l behind Markhan (11-12) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
De Perugino (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Raced in 16th early, no extra from before straight, 22nd of 23, dist behind All For Joy (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn gd in Feb.
Generalisation (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead after 3 out, joined 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 13, 18l behind The Holy One (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Jan.
He's Ok (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Led, headed after 1st, led again 4th, headed before 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra before last where fell, at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Feb.
No Pretender (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Alw twrds rr, 14th 1/2way, 11th 4out, rem 7th 2out, wknd & pu bef last, at Kirkistown 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
State Of Cognac (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Prominent in chasing group behind clear leader, slight mistake 5th, no impression in 3rd after 3 out, mistake 2 out, not fluent last in 5th, weakened, 5th of 16, 33 3/4l behind Retribution (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in Feb.
The Artful Roger (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Waited with, a little keen, 6th after 2nd, bad mistake 5th and lost position, no impression from 8th, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Walk Away (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Yendo (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, bad mistake and unseated rider 5th, at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Mar.
Banrion Na Speire (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Mistake 1st, towards rear, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Mar.
Dualla Time (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, no extra after 3 out and weakened quickly approaching straight, left remote 5th next, tailed off, 5th of 13, dist behind Denham Hana (11-7) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Mar.
Iconic Lady (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Waited with, a little keen, 7th approaching halfway, soon closed, effort straight, soon challenged and every chance, no extra in 3rd 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Golden Spread (12-0) at Thurles 2m Good - Yielding in Mar.
Lady Magdala (IRE) 100-1 (10-10) Towards rear, no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 18, 30l behind Allez Dance (10-10) at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
My Galway Girl (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, closer in 8th 4 out, ridden and no impression next, soon no extra and weakened, 8th of 11, dist behind Eglantine Du Seuil (11-2) at Sligo 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Jackdaws Lane (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, 15th of 21, dist behind Battleoverdoyen (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Mcgill (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, 16th of 18, dist behind Eclair De Beaufeu (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Eversosaucy (IRE) Mastercraftsman M out of Most-saucy.
Rathnaleen Tou (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Waited with, soon in rear, no extra and kept on same pace from 4 out, 12th of 18, dist behind Cash Back (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.