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19:50 Ballinrobe (IRE)
John Madden & Sons Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- €10,501 added
- Winner: €7,245
- 2nd: €1,680
- 3rd: €736
- 4th: €419
- Form 413U/10
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer B R Hamilton
- Jockey Mr B O'Neill
mid-division, headway into 5th after 2 out, ridden in 4th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 40/5F49-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey F A McCurtin
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out
- Form PP40-03
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 106
mid-division, brought down 4 out
- Form 5PFP-12
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer L Byrne
- Jockey J L Cullen
held up towards rear, pushed along in 12th after 2 out, ridden into 7th entering straight, kept on same pace
- Form 641/
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer R Brabazon
- Jockey I J McCarthy
prominent early, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2 out, soon ridden and disputed, kept on, no extra close home
- Form 0-07948
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey M J Bolger
rear of mid-division, headway into 6th before 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace from before straight
- Form 0U1-P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 100
mid-division, ridden in 7th after 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 0361-90
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer D Cullen
- Jockey Mr E J O'connell
chased leader, 2nd halfway, left in lead 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off
- Form 32P5-75
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer E O'Grady
- Jockey C D Maxwell
towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 7710-08
- Age 11
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer P M Lynch
- Jockey P D Kennedy
led, joined when fell 4 out
- Form 6/77-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey S A Shortall
towards rear, pushed along in 11th after 2 out, 6th entering straight, ran on from last to 2nd close home
- Form 58F6-4F
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer M Cullinane
- Jockey S J Hassett
held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, 5th 3 out, led and disputed after 2 out, ridden before straight, edged ahead closing stages
- Form 35345-2
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey A Ring
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to challenge 2 out, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, no extra before straight
- Form 00-48
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer G T Lynch
- Jockey R P Treacy
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden after 2 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace
- Form 098/
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer D Cullen
- Jockey R Loughran
towards rear, brought down 4 out
- Form 6039-70
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Mrs D A Love
- Jockey S J Crimin
mid-division, ridden in 8th after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 948PF-4
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 93
- Form 75R6-71
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 93
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Liam Byrne would have been hoping that recent Clonmel winner Wells China had crept into the handicap but he has a ready-made substitute in KIMS DREAM, who has thrived since meeting fast ground and almost overcame a 7lb rise for her Clonmel victory with a fine run behind Miranour at Downpatrick. Another 4lb shouldn't make too much difference and she can get back to winning ways. Vinnies Friend has been chasing though is better over hurdles with two victories to her credit but Wither Hills appears better with some give in the ground. King High ran well behind Usa at Clonmel and the winner hasn't let the form down subsequently while Xsquared has been performing with credit on the Flat and makes his handicap debut over hurdles.