Racecards
16:50 Ballinrobe (IRE)
West Tyre Maiden Hurdle
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f 26y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €10,501 added
- Winner: €6,300
- 2nd: €2,100
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €525
- Form P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey Richard Condon
towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch
- Jockey Mr L J Carberry
mid-division, mistake 4th, headway into 4th halfway, ridden and lost place quickly after 2 out, soon no extra towards rear, weakened
- Form 6/288-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer P Roche
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
mid-division, 6th halfway and 4th 3 out, slight mistake next, soon pushed along and no extra approaching last, weakened
- Form 04-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
mid-division, mistake 1st, pushed along after 2 out and some headway into 5th at last, no extra run-in
- Form 50P/U07-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Aengus King
- Jockey G Bourke
held up, headway on outer to track leaders before 3rd, 5th halfway, pushed along and lost place before 3 out, no extra after 2 out, weakened
- Form F6P07-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss E Lalor
- Jockey R P Treacy
chased leaders, bumped rival 1st, 7th halfway, 5th after 2 out and no threat from before last, no extra run-in
- Form P2/P00-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
always towards rear, never a factor, not fluent 3 out, no impression after next, no extra
- Form 7/66P99-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P F O'Donnell
- Jockey D J McInerney
towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, some headway from next and 7th when jumped left last, kept on run-in, never a factor
Noble Birth
26- Form 386526-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J S McGarvey
chased leader, closer from 3rd and 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching last where slight mistake, ridden and no impression run-in
- Form 652662-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
made all, soon clear, reduced advantage 3rd, 4 lengths lead halfway, pushed along before last, ridden and kept on well run-in
- Form 4-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, headway on outer into 4th after 2 out, mistake last, no impression run-in
- Form 000-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer M Winters
- Jockey Gary Noonan
mid-division, pushed along after 2 out and no impression in 8th when slight mistake last, no extra
- Form 602-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey S D Torrens
chased leader, closer from 3rd and 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
THE VIRGINIAN, beaten less than a length at Wexford in June, won at Dundalk in March and may be good enough in a low-grade but competitive opener. Kings Keeper has been placed in all five starts over timber, though was beaten a long way at Thurles last time, while Noble Birth hasn't been running badly in handicaps. Tom McGreevy was conceding a stone when runner-up in a Tramore handicap and has to be on the shortlist while Be Fierce looks the type to do better after a fair effort at Punchestown. Spick And Span's close second here last month was a much-improved run and she's another to consider.
Formwatch
Convertible (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 13th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Fascinating Shadow (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Lethal Power (IRE) 28-1 (10-2) Waited with, soon rear of mid-division, disputed 15th 3f out and travelling smoothly, pushed along 2f out, soon one pace, 11th of 23, 6 3/4l behind Magic Chegaga (9-11) at Curragh 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
The Virginian (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Dances With Stars (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Be Fierce (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to challenge after 2 out, 3rd and ridden when slight mistake last, no extra run-in, 4th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Walnut Beach (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Black Pearl Johnny (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Soon prominent, on terms from 3rd, headed approaching 2 out where slight mistake, soon no extra, 7th of 14, dist behind Go Gill Go (11-7) at Sligo 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Finches Cross (IRE) 150-1 (11-4) Towards rear, good headway to 6th after 3 out, no impression before last, 7th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Crosshouse Boy (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Apr.
First Earl (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 5th halfway, not fluent 5 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out, tailed off, 17th of 18, dist behind Tenzing (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Florey Spud (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to moderate 9th 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened, 9th of 16, dist behind Amirite (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Noble Birth 15-2 (11-5) Prominent early, raced in 3rd after 2nd, mistake 7th, bad mistake 4 out, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 5th 2 out, mistake last, no extra, 6th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Sparkling Stars (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Apr.
Tom McGreevy (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Disputed lead, clear with 1 rival after 2nd, led before 3rd, headed before 5th, closed before 2 out, ridden and no impression on leader in 2nd before last where slight mistake, one paced, 2nd of 13, 10l behind Naomh Moling (10-12) at Tramore 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Doyenna (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, a little slow 2nd and next, headway on outer after 3 out, pushed along in 7th when slight mistake next, ridden and no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Hide And Seek (10-13) at Tramore 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.
Kilrush Scorpion (IRE) 250-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened, 10th of 14, dist behind Mi Lighthouse (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Spick And Span (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 4th 3 out, ridden and went 2nd early run-in, kept on well in straight, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Hollymount (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Kings Keeper (IRE) 7-4fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon no impression on easy winner, ridden and kept on one pace, dropped to remote 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 14, dist behind Salamanca Bay (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Little Big Rocky (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 1st, pushed along in 10th entering straight, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 24, 26 1/2l behind Imperial Ruler (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Barbaha Queen (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Mid-div, drpd twrds rr aftr 2nd, 12th 1/2way, rdn in rr bef 3out, went remote 8th aftr 3out, no ex appr str, 8th of 13, 37 1/4l behind Annie Magic (11-11) at Nenagh 3m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Ashtarak (IRE) 250-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed along from early, not fluent 2nd, mistake and reminders 4th, 7th halfway, no danger from 3 out, weakened, behind when pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hvy in May.
Watermelon Girl (IRE) 18-1 (10-11) In rear, not fluent at 1st, soon slightly detached, closed up on field at 2nd, not fluent at 2nd, jumped big at 3rd, progress before 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 32l behind Crosshouse Boy (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Apr.