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16:50 Curragh (IRE)

Emirates Equestrian Federation Handicap

  • 22 Runners
  • Distance: 1m
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • €37,500 added
  • Winner: €24,375
  • 2nd: €7,125
  • 3rd: €3,374
  • 4th: €1,125
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 40.06s
  • Off Time: 16:58:46
  • 22 Ran
1(13)
Silk - Dark blue, red cross sashes, yellow cap

Hujaylea (IRE)

86 p CDCD
16/1
  • Form 2-26347
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 102

held up towards rear, late headway in 7th 1f out, ran on well final furlong, not reach winner

2(12)
Silk - WHITE, light blue stars, white sleeves, red cap
14/1
  • Form 1123-12
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-12
  • Official Rating 100

mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out

3(11)
Silk - BLACK, white seams, light green cap
14/1
  • Form 9/40-001
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-11
  • Official Rating 99

chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, no impression over 2f out

4(4)
Silk - GREY, emerald green diamond & cap
16/1
  • Form 10136-4
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-8
  • Official Rating 96

chased leaders early, 10th halfway, weakened over 2f out

5(8)
Silk - YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star
  • Form 76000-2
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-8
  • Official Rating 96

held up towards rear, ridden into 11th 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on same pace

6(3)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, red cap, blue spots
  • Form 03651-1
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-5
  • Official Rating 93

chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened

7(22)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, white spots, red cap, white spots
6/1
  • Form 351316-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-3
  • Official Rating 91

chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway in 5th 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong

8(17)
Silk - YELLOW, emerald green sleeves, white cap, yellow star
12/1
  • Form 4586-76
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-2
  • Official Rating 90

always towards rear

9(18)
Silk - DARK GREEN, yellow sash, hooped sleeves & cap
8/1
  • Form 5500-15
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-1
  • Official Rating 89

chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong

10(23)
Silk - Purple, white seams on sleeves, mauve cap
12/1
  • Form 1947-41
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 88

rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace

11(14)
Silk - LIGHT BLUE, red stars, red sleeves, light blue cap, red star
33/1
  • Form 090503-
  • Age 8
  • Weight 8-13
  • Official Rating 87

rear of mid-division for most, never a factor

12(10)
Silk - WHITE, red disc & sleeves, red cap, white spots
16/1
  • Form 93969-8
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-12
  • Official Rating 86

chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace

13(2)
Silk - WHITE, royal blue stars, emerald green sleeves, white cap, red spots
33/1
  • Form 09068-0
  • Age 9
  • Weight 8-12
  • Official Rating 86

always towards rear

14(5)
Silk - RED, black epaulettes, black sleeves, red chevrons, black cap, red diamonds
14/1
  • Form 20000-0
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 85

mid-division best, weakened 2f out

15(16)
Silk - PURPLE, yellow cross of lorraine, yellow cap
  • Form 41095-0
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-10
  • Official Rating 84

led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and weakened 1f out

16(6)
Silk - WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, white sleeves, red cap
6/1
  • Form 6800-93
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-9
  • Official Rating 83

chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out

17(19)
Silk - Pink, pink and white striped cap
  • Form 50-3462
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-9
  • Official Rating 83

held up towards rear, late headway in 12th over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong

18(21)
Silk - PURPLE & DARK BLUE HALVED, dark blue sleeves, purple cap, white stars
  • Form 93480-2
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-8
  • Official Rating 82

chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong

19(7)
Silk - MAUVE, ORANGE star, ORANGE cap
25/1
  • Form 806070-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-8
  • Official Rating 82

chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace

20(9)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, white star, striped sleeves & cap
  • Form 930-279
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 81

rear of mid-division, weakened 2f out

22(20)
Silk - DARK GREEN, yellow sash, diabolo on sleeves,quartered cap
  • Form 3203-14
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-5
  • Official Rating 79

chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved in 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace

23(15)
Silk - WHITE, emerald green star, diabolo on sleeves, orange cap
  • Form 68339-0
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-5
  • Official Rating 79

mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out

21(1)
NR
33/1
  • Form 42/5173-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 81

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

Lightening Stricks has made incredible improvement on Polytrack, landing a gamble at Dundalk in December and following up last month with a comfortable success in a handicap. Not surprisingly he's gone up 11lb for that latest success and the runner-up that day, DAHINDAR, may now have enough in hand to reverse the form and take this, especially as he didn't get the best of runs. Moran Gra is another with a big weight rise to overcome after a surprise victory at Leopardstown and Aznavour, who finished third after staying on well, should reverse the form and is one for the short-list. Park Ranger has gone up 12lb for an easy victory at Tipperary and needs further but Lime Tree Valley made a very encouraging reappearance over 1m2f at Cork and has no problems with today's trip.

Formwatch

Hujaylea (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Settled rear, never able to challenge, 7th of 12, 5l behind Navajo Chief (8-1) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcap gd in Feb.

Dahindar (IRE) 5-2fav (10-5) Held up towards rear, closer in 7th 1 1/2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Lightening Stricks (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Apr.

Moran Gra (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in close 3rd 1f out, stayed on to lead last 100 yards, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf beating Skyway (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 19 ran.

Intapeace (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on far rail, 4th halfway, driven along under 2f out, no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Emiyna (8-11) at Curragh 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf.

Rock And Roll Kid (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden into 7th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Northern Rocked (8-9) at Naas 7f hcp 60-100 in Apr.

Lightening Stricks (IRE) 11-4 (8-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 3rd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, soon led and ridden clear, kept on well, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Apr beating Dahindar (10-5) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.

Super Say (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden in 14th 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 20, 6l behind Barack (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcap sft in Oct.

Cornakill (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden into 13th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 19, 2 3/4l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.

Drombeg Dawn (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, ridden under 2f out, no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Castle Bar Sling (9-5) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.

Park Ranger (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Towards rear, progress straight, went 2nd travelling best over 1f out, soon led and clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-85 sft in Apr beating Queen Commander (8-10) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.

Charminamix (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Held up, 8th into straight, 5th and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Elusive Ridge (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 60-90 pol in Nov.

Simla Sunset (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 19, 3l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.

Toufan Express 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 15th of 19, 8l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.

Lord Kenmare (USA) 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 19, 7l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.

Legendary Lad (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 18th of 19, 16l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.

Aznavour (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden into 13th 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 19, 2 1/4l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.

Elusive Award (USA) 7-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and in rear, headway from 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Pedantic (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-80 gf.

Lime Tree Valley (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Settled towards rear, 9th on outer 2f out, good headway to go 2nd early final furlong, kept on well under pressure without reaching winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Castle Bar Sling (9-5) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.

Tarrsille (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 16l behind Bajan Tryst (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.

Daring Man (IRE) 10-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 11l behind Northern Rocked (8-9) at Naas 7f hcp 60-100 in Apr.

Barrow Island (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Lightening Stricks (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Apr.

Little Arrows (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 11th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 12th of 19, 6l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.

Westtower Boy (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, took closer order halfway, 3rd and effort on inner entering straight, 2nd briefly over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 4, 4l behind Elusive Ridge (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo stks pol in Dec.