Racecards
18:00 Ballinrobe (IRE)
McWilliam Park Hotel (C & G) Maiden Hurdle
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f 186y
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €11,001 added
- Winner: €6,775
- 2nd: €2,101
- 3rd: €1,001
- 4th: €451
Askari
82- Form 000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer when not fluent 3 out, no extra after next, weakened
- Form 221-P63
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S J Mahon
- Jockey D F O'Regan
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, soon no extra, weakened approaching straight
Bergkamp
334- Form 7-7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P G Kelly
- Jockey D J McInerney
rear of mid-division, never a factor, mistake 4 out, no impression after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form U-5832F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 3rd approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 0P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer M J McDonagh
- Jockey C A Landers
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, no extra from next, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form 8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form P8PP
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Charlie Keegan
- Jockey P E Corbett
mid-division, 7th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened, behind and pulled up before last
- Form 77P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer F J Flood
- Jockey J S McGarvey
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway 3 out and went 2nd after next, pushed along approaching straight and no impression on winner before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
- Form 6755
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey K C Sexton
rear of mid-division, never a factor, slight mistake 3rd, no extra 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D P Dunne
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
towards rear, ran freely, not fluent 2nd, headway into 6th before halfway, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form 57
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey M A Enright
mid-division, not threat after 3 out, no extra
Turpin Tale
78- Form 47
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
towards rear, some headway 3 out, no impression in moderate 9th before next, weakened, completely tailed off
Varkhann (IRE)
322- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer S J Mahon
- Jockey C D Meehan
rear of mid-division, some headway when not fluent 3 out, pushed along and went moderate 4th after 2 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
In depth
Verdict
CREZIC started odd-on at Limerick last month after a narrow defeat at Naas and may have won but for falling at the last. He can make amends though Turpin Tale has an age allowance and has shown ability in bumpers. Aquarian has been beaten a long way in both starts but is the type to make progress but winning bumper Double Portrait has shown no inclination to jump hurdles. Jack Wade has shown ability in his last couple of starts and today's longer trip can see him reach the frame.
Formwatch
Askari 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after halfway, weakened, completely tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind Pete So High (10-10) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Double Portrait (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, moderate 6th before 8th, moderate 5th at 11th, progress to moderate 3rd after 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 32l behind Stoneford (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hvy in Apr.
Bergkamp 4-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, a little keen, 3rd approaching halfway, pushed along under 6f out, 4th approaching straight, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 24 3/4l behind Cornelius Sulla (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in May.
Crezic (FR) 8-11fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, closer halfway, went 3rd after 3 out, pushed along to go 2nd next, ridden to challenge when fell last, at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Fly De Megaudais (FR) 66-1 (11-2) Rear, under pressure and detached after 6th, pulled up after 4 out, at Tramore 2m mdn Yielding in Aug.
Gaillimh Abu (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Chased leader in 2nd, lost place from 5f out and soon weakened, no extra from 3f out, last of 8, dist behind Rapid Escape (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Indian Heights (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Tr ldr in 2nd, 2nd frm 7th, rddn aftr 5out, wknd bef 4out & to last when pu bef 4out, at Kildorrery 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
It's Only A Number (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, badly hampered 5th and soon pulled up, at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Jack Wade (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 6th, headway after 3 out, ridden entering straight and 5th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Speaker Connolly (11-12) at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Jp Dundee (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Revelling.
Justice Ears (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Led, soon clear, not fluent 4th, reduced lead and headed approaching 3 out, weakened, 18th of 19, dist behind Dis Donc (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Reach Up 10-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and joined when fell 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Mar.
Aquarian (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden after 4 out, no impression entering straight, no extra 3 out, 7th of 15, dist behind Park Paddocks (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Apr.
Turpin Tale 6-1 (11-7) Soon led, raced alone on inner and jinked away from rail after 4f, 5 lengths clear halfway, headed 4f out, no impression early straight, no extra, weakened, 7th of 8, 35l behind Edene D'Arc (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan.
Varkhann (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Held up, 7th halfway, pushed along under 4f out, no impression under 2f out, 9th of 10, 14l behind Wingingit (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gf in May.