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17:35 Ballinrobe (IRE)
McGrath Limestone Works Handicap Hurdle
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f 142y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €17,000 added
- Winner: €10,199
- 2nd: €3,400
- 3rd: €1,701
- 4th: €850
- Form 5P0095
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 131
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, lost place next and 7th 2 out, pushed along and no impression approaching last, no extra
- Form 2513P4
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, some headway on inner 3 out, 2nd and not fluent next, soon pushed along in 3rd and no impression before last, ridden and moderate 3rd 1f out, no extra
- Form 867-499
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey B Browne
towards rear, slightly hampered 3rd, 8th halfway, closer 2 out, pushed along to go 5th before last, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 140-009
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Liam McKenna
always towards rear, never a factor, detached 4 out, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 30-15P5
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey T N Brett
mid-division, 6th halfway, some headway 2 out, 3rd and pushed along approaching last where slight mistake, no extra run-in
- Form 8F0-F6F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
led, jumped left 3 out and headed, jumped left again next and lost place, no extra approaching last where slight mistake, weakened
- Form F29700
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey Phillip Enright
always towards rear, never a factor, detached when not fluent 4 out, no threat from next
- Form 354981
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Liam Quinlan
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd and pushed along after 2 out and not fluent last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, no extra
- Form 32B576
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey J G Gilligan
rear of mid-division, slightly hampered 3rd, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, no extra
- Form 40-7319
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey J S McGarvey
tracked leaders, stumbled on landing and unseated rider 3rd
- Form 13-54P7
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey R Deegan
mid-division, hampered 3rd, soon dropped towards rear and pulled up before next
- Form 6-15535
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer T O'Brien
- Jockey C D Maxwell
tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, 2nd 4 out and headway to lead after next, asserted before last where not fluent, ridden and drew clear run-in, kept on well, easily
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Noble Birth, runner-up at Navan last month, had a chance in the 3.38 at Limerick yesterday. THE DARA MAN returned to action with a very convincing victory over fences at Navan last month for which he was raised 13lb. He's won over hurdles here on good ground and looks the one to beat. Harvey's Quay easily won a Clonmel handicap in December then found heavy ground against him at Limerick later that month. Ujumpthelastuwin has fallen in three of his last five starts over fences and his only hurdles victory was on heavy ground while Magnor Glory has struggled since going up 14lb for an easy victory at Wexford last May.
Formwatch
Zoffanien (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, disputed after 2nd, headed 4 out, soon dropped to rear and under pressure, no extra in 5th before last, 5th of 6, 13 1/2l behind Advanced Virgo (11-2) at Cork 2m gd in Mar.
Wouldn't You Agree (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Raced 3rd behind clear leaders, moderate 3rd at 5th, effort entering straight, dropped to moderate 4th last, kept on one pace run-in, no danger, 4th of 6, 21 3/4l behind Whiskey Sour (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 2f Yielding in Mar.
Aarons Day (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along entering straight and ridden in 7th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 9th of 21, 17l behind Palace Rock (11-7) at Naas 1m 7f hcp sft in Feb.
Longclaw (USA) 125-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, detached after next, no extra, last of 9, 32l behind Coltor (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 3f Yielding in Mar.
Mythical Hero (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 5th, ridden 3 out, moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 19 3/4l behind Macs Charm (11-5) at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Ujumpthelastuwin 22-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, 3rd at 5th, 4th after 4 out, mistake and fell 3 out (normal 4 out), at Leopardstown 2m 1f Yielding in Mar.
Andratx (IRE) 80-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, no danger from 4 out, never a factor, 15th of 21, dist behind Palace Rock (11-7) at Naas 1m 7f hcp sft in Feb.
The Dara Man (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed 4 out, led next, travelling well entering straight, 3 lengths clear 2 out, asserted before last, kept on well, readily, won at Limerick 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar beating Nelly's Money (11-2) by 11l, 8 ran.
Varna Gold (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Pushed along early, tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1f out, 11th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Burren Song (9-12) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Harvey's Quay (IRE) 2-1fav (11-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, not fluent 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 11, dist behind Big Debates (11-2) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Mattie's Mountain (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders early, mid-division at halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened, 7th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Mandarin Monarch (11-1) at Navan 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Magnor Glory (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Mid-division, took keen hold, headway 4 out, 2nd next, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra, 5th of 16, 8l behind Memory Of Youth (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Noble Birth 15-2 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden in 6th after 3 out, went 3rd and no impression on winner at last, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd near line, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Mandarin Monarch (11-1) at Navan 2m hcp hvy in Mar.