Racecards
18:20 Ballinrobe (IRE)
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €8,625
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €875
- 4th: €499
- Form 370-392
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer C Roche
- Jockey J S McGarvey
tracked leaders on inner and 5th halfway, hampered 3 out and no impression on leader when left 3rd 2 out, dropped to 4th last and no extra run-in
- Form 70-1315
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey R J Molloy
tracked leader and headway to go 2nd from 4th, no extra and lost place after 3 out, moderate 5th when mistake and unseated rider last
- Form 774P-76
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey P A Gallagher
in rear and never a factor, mistake 2nd, left moderate 6th after 2 out and left 5th after last
- Form 44P55F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey T C Carroll
mid-division on outer and 9th halfway, dropped to rear and ridden 4 out, no extra
- Form 34-2324
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey M J Bolger
towards rear, no impression when mistake 3 out and hampered, weakened, tailed off
- Form 0P6PPP-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey A Ring
tracked leader and 4th halfway, no extra after 5 out and behind when pulled up after 3 out
- Form 2/029-33
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer R P Rath
- Jockey B R Dalton
chased leaders and 6th halfway, no impression in 5th 2 out where left 4th, went 2nd at last and kept on under pressure run-in, not reach winner
- Form 2P0-P53
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey S E Butler
tracked leader in 3rd, mistake 9th, 5th when fell 3 out
- Form 5P8473
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey Mr R J Jones
settled in rear of mid-division, headway on inner to go 3rd 4 out, slight mistake next, ridden and no impression when left 2nd and slightly hampered 2 out, dropped to 3rd last and no extra run-in
- Form 806-2FP
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 91
led, slight mistake 5 out, travelling well and 5 lengths advantage when fell 2 out, unlucky
- Form 990-021
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer D Hassett
- Jockey B F Cawley
settled in rear of mid-division, good headway into 4th 4 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out but no impression on leader when left in front after 2 out, bit slow at last, driven out run-in and held on well
- Form 6FP8-26
- Age 10
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey D E Splaine
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 6th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 120065
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer H Smyth
- Jockey S J Crimin
chased leaders and 7th halfway, pushed along after 5 out and no threat from 3 out, behind when fell last
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
SHANTALLA hasn't had much racing for his age and has shown definite signs of improvement in his last two starts, following a narrow defeat over hurdles at Killarney with a victory over fences at Listowel on Saturday. He has a 4lb penalty to carry but won with a bit in hand and can complete a quick double. Limerick Lane has to be a big threat after his narrow defeat by Ballibert at Galway but he's gone up in the weights again and has still to win a race of any description. Mount Sion likes fast ground as he showed at Roscommon on his penultimate start but What A Island would prefer some give which appears unlikely here. The consistent High Talk can get involved though the main threat could emerge from Debt To Society, an excellent third to Quick Jack over hurdles at Listowel on Saturday and making his handicap debut over fences.
Formwatch
Limerick Lane (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Soon chased leaders, off the pace, closer order from 3 out, 3rd before straight, challenged and every chance inside final furlong, just denied, 2nd of 18, ns behind Ballylibert (11-0) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 gf.
Mount Sion (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, niggled along from after 6 out, 6th approaching 3 out, soon moderate 5th and no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 30l behind Fourth Class (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd in Aug.
A Decent Excuse (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leader in 2nd, clear with leader halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened, 6th of 15, 37l behind Hansupfordetroit (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 sft in May.
Lord Lir (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Prominent, led from 6 out, headed from 4 out, 6th when fell 3 out, in a race won by Alexander Leaving (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chs gd, 14 ran.
High Talk (IRE) 4-1 (10-6) Led, headed after 4 out, ridden 3 out, no extra in 4th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 16l behind Bottle Rattler (10-10) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-116 gf in Aug.
Ample Appeal (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Chased leaders early, soon dropped towards rear, ridden in moderate 8th 4 out, no extra and weakened, pulled up before last, in a race won by Hillman (10-3) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Apr, 15 ran.
Close Review (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th after 4 out, 3rd 3 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Mount Sion (11-1) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 gf in Aug.
What A Island (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Prominent, 2nd for much, no impression on winner and kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Rockshandy (11-5) at Galway 2m 6f beg chs gd.
Debt To Society (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon prominent, slight mistake 5 out, challenge and slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Quick Jack (10-13) at Listowel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102.
Pat Garrett (IRE) 4-1fav (9-10) Waited with towards rear, not fluent 7th, reminders 6 out, soon no extra and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by The Book Thief (9-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gd, 11 ran.
Shantalla (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Waited with, soon well off the pace in mid-division, headway from before 4 out, closed into 3rd going well before straight, led 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in, all out, won at Listowel 3m hcp chs 0-102 beating Theholeofthemoon (10-9) by nk, 18 ran.
Nivek's Dream (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, ridden in 9th and no impression entering straight, moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 17l behind Ballylibert (10-13) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 gf in Jul.
Personal Shopper 11-1 (10-12) Led, headed before 2 out, soon lost place and no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 14l behind Harangue (12-2) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 in Aug.