Racecards
17:05 Ballinrobe (IRE)
McHale Fusion Range Maiden Hurdle
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 12y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 1223-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey Mark Walsh
in touch, 7th after 5th, progress before 3 out, 4th after 2 out, ridden under 1f out, kept on to 3rd close home, never nearer
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
raced in detached rear, not fluent at 1st, tailed off after 1st, never a factor, pulled up before 5th
- Form P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey M M McDonagh
in touch, jumped big and not fluent at 1st, mistake at 2nd, lost place before 4th, weakened before 2 out
- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J Fahey
- Jockey Simon Torrens
mid-division, 9th after 5th, under pressure after 3 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey Mr L J Carberry
towards rear, headway to 5th after 5th, improved to 2nd before 6th, challenged leader in clear 2nd 4 out where not fluent, lost place before 2 out where jumped right, weakened
Noble Birth
28- Form 86526-3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
in touch, 6th after 5th, progress in 3rd after 2 out, not much room on inner entering straight, switched out in 2nd final 100 yards, ridden and ran on well, not reach winner
- Form 4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Philip Donovan
mid-division, 8th after 5th, effort in 7th after 2 out, no impression and weakened run-in
- Form 0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey R P Geoghegan
rear of mid-division, 10th after 5th, no impression after 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 3/3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
close up, disputed after 1st, led at 2nd, pressed 4 out, strongly pressed last, ridden and kept on best under 1f out
- Form 63533-2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
tracked leaders, took closer order after 3rd, 4th before 6th, closed before 2 out, travelled well in 2nd after 2 out, strongly challenged leader last, no extra closing stages and dropped to 4th
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey R Deegan
always towards rear, no impression 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 0-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Mrs Y Dunleavy
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
rear, some progress to moderate 8th before last, no extra run-in
Kalnoo (IRE)
18- Form 808-3
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer S Curling
- Jockey Phillip Enright
tracked leader in close 2nd, disputed after 1st, headed at 2nd, 2nd after 5th, 3rd before 6th, dropped to 5th and under pressure after 2 out, weakened in 6th before last
- Form P36-80
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer M Flannery
- Jockey J J Slevin
led narrowly, headed after 1st and tracked leaders, 4th after 5th, 5th before 6th, under pressure in 6th after 2 out, no impression on principals in 5th before last, no extra run-in
- Form FP-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey A McCurtin
towards rear, some progress before last, weakened run-in, never a factor
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Meetingofthewaters has proved admirably consistent in points and bumpers, winning in both spheres and is respected with attentions turned to hurdling. However, he has to concede 8lb and upwards all round and has a handful of decent types to contend with, of which WESTERN WALK makes most appeal. The Cromwell yard is not in the best of form but the Walk In The Park gelding has placed on each of his last three starts and only went down by half a length here earlier in the month. He stays this trip and can go one better. Noble Birth isn't ruled out back in handicap company today.
Formwatch
Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, 2nd halfway, pushed along 4f out, disputed 3f out, ridden 2f out. led 1f out, kept on well and drew clear final 100 yards, won at Downpatrick 2m 1f Yielding - Soft in May beating Ellis Boyd Redding (12-0) by 4 3/4l, 11 ran.
Areyougoinforone (IRE) Mustameet gelding out of Five Cents More.
Coolavin Boy (IRE) 10-1 (12-2) Mid-div, 12th 1/2way, wknd qckly aftr 9th, no ex & bhnd in 14th when pu bef 10th, at Bellharbour 3m mdn gs in Feb.
Dromore Warrior (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, 15th of 22, dist behind Whatsavailable (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Made In Spain (IRE) Virtual gelding out of Black Dot Com.
Noble Birth 10-3 (11-4) Chased leader, closer from 3rd and 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching last where slight mistake, ridden and no impression run-in, 3rd of 13, 8 1/4l behind Tom Mcgreevy (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Silver Gazette (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway into 5th after 2 out and went 4th early run-in, ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Dartan (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f mdn gd in May.
Strong Whisper (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 17th of 24, dist behind Imperial Ruler (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Toss Again (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 3 out, not fluent next, ridden in 2nd before last, dropped to 3rd under 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Ottoman Style (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Western Walk (IRE) 10-3 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and headway between horses before last, ridden to challenge run-in, disputed lead 150 yards out, headed by winner closing stages, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Dartan (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f mdn gd in May.
Will It Be You (IRE) Court Cave gelding out of Willoughby Sue.
Flemenora (IRE) 250-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 8th and slightly hampered next, no extra towards rear approaching 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 16, dist behind Miranda Priestly (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Kalnoo (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, not fluent at 3rd, 2nd before 4 out, challenged leader 2 out, dropped to 3rd and under pressure before last, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 7 3/4l behind Backing Band (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in May.
Lough Na Fooey (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no threat from next, 11th of 15, 30 1/4l behind Rockanrye (10-13) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn gd in May.
Beacon Street (IRE) 100-1 (11-1) Always behind, mistake 4th, slightly hampered 6th, pulled up before 3 out, at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Dec.
Emily Roebling (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 3 out, ridden and no impression on leader entering straight, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4 3/4l behind La Prima Donna (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
As You Do (IRE) Geordieland gelding out of Cool Island.
Didnt Ask (IRE) 2-1 (12-2) Mid-div, 5th & mstk 7th, cl 4th aftr 4out & no ex in fair 4th bef 2out, wknd, 5th of 6, 8 1/2l behind Golden Bald (11-11) at Dawstown 3m Yielding in May.