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14:10 Thurles (IRE)

Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

  • 17 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • €13,000 added
  • Winner: €8,007
  • 2nd: €2,483
  • 3rd: €1,183
  • 4th: €534
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 8.70s
  • Off Time: 14:10:58
  • 17 Ran
1
Silk - Orange, brown sash, black & orange check cap
16/1
  • Form 12560
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-12

rear of mid-division, no impression approaching 3 out, no extra in straight

3
Silk - EMERALD GREEN, pink chevron, pink & emerald green diabolo on sleeves,pink cap
  • Form 916390
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-5

rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along on outer after 4th, no extra after 4 out and pulled up before next

4
Silk - Red, black ball, black spots on sleeves, white cap

Nicaragua

188
50/1
  • Form 8-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-5

tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no impression in 7th before 3 out, kept on one pace in straight

5
Silk - EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap
  • Form 3544
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, went 2nd approaching 3 out, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, no extra run-in

6
Silk - Dark green, white hollow box, white seams on sleeves, white cap
11/10
  • Form 4-62524
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress in 3rd 3 out, soon pushed along and dropped to 5th before next, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace run-in

7
Silk - BLACK & PINK CHEVRONS, pink sleeves, pink & black hooped cap
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-4

always rear, never a factor, detached halfway, weakened, completely tailed off

8
Silk - Brown, white sleeves, brown chevrons, white & brown striped cap
100/1
  • Form 6/08-0
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-4

mid-division on inner, no impression in 9th before 3 out, kept on one pace

9
Silk - BLACK & WHITE CHECK, white sleeves, check cap
  • Form 3355U5
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-4
  • Official Rating 98

led, slight mistake and headed 2nd, led again halfway, mistake 4 out and headed, pushed along and no extra approaching straight

10
Silk - YELLOW, royal blue hoop & sleeves, royal blue & white quartered cap
  • Form 0666
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-4

mid-division, no impression in 8th before 3 out, kept on one pace in straight

11
Silk - RED, dark green hoop, white cap
  • Form P-00
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-4

rear of mid-division, no extra after 4 out, weakened, never a factor

12
Silk - Orange, brown sash, black & orange check cap
  • Form 7075
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-4

mid-division on inner, 6th 3 out, progress entering straight and ridden to go 2nd approaching last, no impression on winner run-in

13
Silk - Dark blue, orange braces, halved sleeves, orange spots on cap
  • Form 98
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

always towards rear, no impression after 4 out, no extra, never a factor

14
Silk - Royal blue & mauve chevrons, mauve stars on sleeves, mauve star on cap
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11

always towards rear, mistake 3rd, no extra after 4 out and fell next

15
Silk - Maroon & white quartered, white sleeves, royal blue cap, maroon star
  • Form 000
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-11

rear of mid-division, no extra approaching 3 out, never a factor

16
Silk - Yellow, royal blue cross of lorraine, royal blue armlet, check cap
  • Form 0-406
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11

prominent, led 2nd, headed halfway, no extra after 4 out, soon weakened

17
Silk - WHITE, maroon chevron, royal blue sleeves, maroon & royal blue quartered cap
  • Form F-62843
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11

tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress to lead 4 out, asserted after 2 out and kept on well run-in

18
Silk - BLACK, red star, diabolo on sleeves, black cap, red star
25/1
  • Form 28U
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-11

mid-division on outer, went 5th 3 out, some progress in 3rd next, no impression in 4th before last where mistake, no extra

2
NR
10/3
  • Form F-31735
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-12

19
NR
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

20
NR
11/2
  • Form P
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

21
NR
  • Form 70
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

Arctic Light is penalised for his bumper victory though has shown nothing in two starts over timber but Golden Poet, another bumper winner, has performed with credit in both runs over hurdles though has yet to face ground this soft. GIANT SPIRIT hasn't made the expected progress since runner-up to Let's Dance at Sligo in May but faces moderate opposition here and should be good enough to get off the mark. La Bella Vida ran quite well over the course and distance in January so it was a surprise to see her back in a bumper on a return visit where she ran poorly.

Formwatch

Arctic Light 25-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, weakened 4 out, soon tailed off, 18th of 19, dist behind Morgan (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.

Kilbarry Marien (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 15th of 20, 33 1/4l behind Snow Leopardess (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m lst gd in Sep.

Nicaragua 10-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, led after 3 1/2f, headed over 3f out, weakened entering straight, eased over 1f out, last of 14, dist behind Kandahari (8-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp sft in Sep.

Crazywork De Vassy (FR) 4-1 (12-2) Ww rr, 15th 1/2way, prog aft 3out, kow bhnd ldrs to 4th close home, nvr nrr, 4th of 17, 2 1/4l behind On The Blind Side (12-2) at Kilfeacle 3m mdn sft in Jan.

Giant Spirit (USA) 6-1 (11-11) Led, disputed from 2nd, headed 3rd, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, no extra before last where left 4th, kept on one pace, 4th of 19, 8l behind Morgan (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.

Jolly Windsor (IRE) Windsor Knot gelding out of Oscalong Lucy.

Larks Lane (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up, never a factor, tailed off, 17th of 21, dist behind Rathmuck Native (11-5) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Jul.

Naturally Blond (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 6th halfway, lost place before 5 out, ridden in 8th next, no impression before straight, kept on one pace from before last, 5th of 13, 30 1/2l behind Rathnure Rebel (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Nov.

Ned's Island (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 9th at 4th, moderate 11th before straight and no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 31l behind Aint Dunne Yet (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.

Rebellion Lies (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Held up, pushed along 4 out, no extra from before straight, 11th of 13, dist behind Herbiegoesbananas (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.

Tikken Away (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up, 11th at 4th, headway approaching 3 out, moderate 7th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace without threatening, 5th of 18, 15l behind Aint Dunne Yet (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.

Working Man (IRE) 20-1 (11-13) Held up, 8th before halfway, pushed along 6f out, soon no danger, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Vanellope (11-6) at Wexford 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Mar.

Castleonthehill (IRE) Westerner M out of Distant Dreams.

Hugh Divots (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Hampered 1st, mid-division, 13th at 2nd, never a factor, behind when jumped left last, completely tailed off, 17th of 24, dist behind Barra (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Jan.

Kittyhawkkay (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Always rear, pushed along and detached 6f out, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Crackerdancer (11-0) at Limerick 2m sft in Mar.

La Bella Vida (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 4th approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, dist behind Martello Park (11-8) at Thurles 2m hvy in Feb.

Talsara (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 2nd, at Gowran Park 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.

Golden Poet (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Took keen hold and soon disputed lead, led from 3rd, mistake 5th, joined and ridden 2 out, soon headed, dropped to 4th at last, no impression run-in, 5th of 20, 9l behind Veronica's Napkin (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Sep.

Settimo Milanese (IRE) Milan gelding out of Ad Gloria.

Oath Breaker (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Tr ldrs, 4th 1/2way, left 2nd 5out, under pressure from 3out, pu before last, at Horse And Jockey 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.

Queen Khaleesi (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, no extra approaching straight, never a factor, 12th of 14, 33 3/4l behind Mary Frances (11-6) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn sft in Mar.