Racecards
16:15 Ballinrobe (IRE)
E.p.s. Pumps Handicap Hurdle
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €24,500 added
- Winner: €15,925
- 2nd: €4,900
- 3rd: €2,450
- 4th: €980
- Form B31441-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey T P Treacy
tracked leaders, led after 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on run-in, all out
- Form 923F53
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer K F O'Donnell
- Jockey A P Heskin
prominent, slight mistake 2nd, no extra from before 2 out
- Form 379-151
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 116
soon led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 0-3414
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey T C Carroll
chased leaders, closer in 3rd from 2 out, 4th approaching last, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Form 22-1813
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey A E Lynch
tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, led before 2 out, soon headed, no extra and kept on same pace from before last
- Form 09301
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 102
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
- Form 630-333
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey C O'Farrell
rear of mid-division, progress into 5th after 2 out, 3rd approaching last, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Form 6060-62
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer P Budds
- Jockey P F Mangan
towards rear, no impression approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 50086-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D J Casey
held up in rear, progress from before 3 out, 5th after 2 out, soon wide, chased winner before last, stayed on well run-in, just failed
- Form 0050-4
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
soon chased leaders, under pressure approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
- Form 39-79
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J A Berry
- Jockey Miss S K McCarthy
towards rear, unseated rider 4 out
In depth
Verdict
Didn't He Do Well came good at Wexford but was earlier a long way behind Gracchus at Tipperary and the winner has scored on the Flat subsequently. Gimli's Rock has also been in very good form on the level and looks a very nice prospect over timber judging on his form to date but this is tough and conceding almost two stone to FEARNWOOD GIRL may be beyond him. Bryan Cooper's claim should be a big help as his mount bids to gain her third victory over timber and her novice success over Vivaldi at Sligo was a very good effort. In an open contest last week's Roscommon winner Save My Blushes is another with a strong chance.
Formwatch
Gimli's Rock (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, closed to lead before 2 out, ridden clear last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4yo hdl gd in Apr beating Doctor Deejay (11-7) by 4l, 18 ran.
Roseska (USA) 7-2 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, ridden approaching next, 3rd after 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Wikaala (11-12) at Tramore 2m hdl fm.
Save My Blushes 4-1 (10-13) Made all, ridden clear approaching last, stayed on well, won at Roscommon 2m 4yo hdl gf beating Lady Samphire (10-4) by 6l, 8 ran.
Gracchus (USA) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind Jerry's Agent (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl gf in Jul.
Fearnwood Girl (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, closed approaching 2 out, soon 2nd, dropped to 3rd and no impression straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 10l behind Kalellshan (10-13) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jul.
Didn't He Do Well (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Always prominent, closer in 2nd from 3 out, led before last, stayed on well run-in, eased near finish, comfortably, won at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd beating Sonic Beat (11-4) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Perfect Buttons (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden in 8th before straight, 6th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd run-in, 3rd of 18, 2 1/4l behind Georgie (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf.
Lady Samphire (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, progress into 3rd and slightly hampered after 2 out, soon chased winner and no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Save My Blushes (10-13) at Roscommon 2m 4yo hdl gf.
Strain Of Fame (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Held up, no extra from 3 out, eased before last, 10th of 13, 43l behind Split Ear (10-2) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jul.
Tony's Treasure (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Towards rear, some progress from 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 15l behind De Senectute (11-0) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jul.
Royal Dawn (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Soon mid-division, moderate 9th after 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 9th of 16, 18l behind Didn't He Do Well (11-7) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd.