Racecards
14:05 Ballinrobe (IRE)
Donnelly's Of Barna Maiden Hurdle
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 173y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €999
- 4th: €500
- Form 22/8-56
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression when slight mistake last, kept on one pace
- Form P-58446
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Aengus King
- Jockey D J McInerney
mid-division, a little keen, mistake 1st, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 7th after 2 out, kept on one pace without threatening run-in
King Alex (FR)
342- Form 90846/8-
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer B Connell
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
made all, a little keen early, jumped left 3rd and inclined to jump left after, 4 length lead 2 out, pushed along before last, clear after last and pushed out run-in, eased final 50 yards, comfortably
- Form 988
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J Nallen
- Jockey Simon Torrens
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 6th after 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on one pace without threatening run-in, went moderate 4th post
- Form 6-009
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, went moderate 4th early run-in, 5th again post
- Form 505-44
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer S Curling
- Jockey Phillip Enright
mid-division, a little keen, slight mistake 2nd and not fluent next, mistake 5th, closer in 5th before 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, no extra when short of room final 50 yards
- Form 7088
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
always towards rear, not fluent 6th, ridden and no impression before 2 out, behind when pulled up before last
- Form 0544
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer P Fenton
- Jockey J J Slevin
chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
- Form 657-00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey D J Hickey
always towards rear, slight mistake and pushed along 3 out, ridden and no impression before next
- Form 000-80
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey B J Cooper
always towards rear, mistake 1st, ridden and no impression before 2 out, behind when pulled up before last
- Form 8005P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D E Fitzgerald
- Jockey Gavin Brouder
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2 out
In depth
Verdict
A moderate maiden in which Bloodstone is likely to attract support despite a poor run when attempting to make all at Downpatrick. He did better under more restraining tactics earlier. GRIMM STAR had shown little before a much improved run over slightly shorter at Punchestown where he was only beaten 6 lengths without getting involved. The longer trip can see him home though Zaccarela has shown some potential in bumpers and on his only start over timber at Cork in July. Oscer Romero may prove best of the remainder as Buck Rogers was beaten a long way into fourth at Tramore on Thursday.
Formwatch
Bloodstone (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Led and disputed, ridden and headed after 3 out, no impression in 6th from 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 12, 37 1/4l behind Soldiers Hill (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Fill The Tank (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, mistakes 4th and 7 out, slow 6 out, ridden 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 8, 36 3/4l behind Home By The Lee (12-0) at Limerick 2m 6f sft in Oct.
King Alex (FR) 25-1 (10-12) Slowly away, off pace in last, no impression from 3 out, in rear when hampered 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, never nearer, 8th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Theatre World (11-3) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Minella Moment (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Mid-division early, 7th after 5th, slight mistake 6th, pushed along to chase leaders approaching straight, no impression when jumped right 2 out, one pace, 8th of 15, 24l behind Arthur Fonzarelli (11-6) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Stealthy Tom (IRE) 300-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 9th of 15, dist behind You Raised Me Up (12-0) at Listowel 2m mdn sft in Sep.
Grimm Star (FR) 12-1 (11-9) Mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression in 4th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Formal Order (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Sep.
Yermanmilan (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, progress to lead at 3rd, jumped right next, headed 6th, under pressure next, weakening when bad mistake 4 out, soon behind, 8th of 10, dist behind Isotope (11-9) at Wexford 2m 1f mdn gd in Sep.
Zaccarela (FR) 22-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th 4f out, ridden in 4th 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 28l behind Mason City (12-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f Yielding in Sep.
Kilashee (IRE) 125-1 (11-1) Led, increased advantage after 1st, 6 lengths clear after 5th, reduced advantage after 3 out, headed after 2 out, weakened, tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Brave Way (11-1) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn sft in Oct.
Tara Gael (IRE) 50-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along in mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra towards rear 4f out, weakened, 13th of 15, dist behind Brooklynn Glory (11-11) at Listowel 2m sft in Sep.
Springcool Lady (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Mid-division, slight mistake 8th, ridden and lost place after 4 out, no extra in rear when pulled up before next, at Killarney 2m 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Buck Rogers (IRE) 11-1 (12-0) Off pace in rear, pushed along and headway into moderate 6th and slight mistake 2 out, left 5th before last, kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 13, 22 1/2l behind Gabbys Cross (12-0) at Tramore 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Oscer Romero (IRE) 28-1 (11-6) Towards rear, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 30l behind Deployed (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.