Racecards
17:55 Bellewstown (IRE)
Gerry Hughes Memorial Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f 187y
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 1-22893
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Colin Keane
waited with in mid-division, 9th 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
Blyton
19- Form 02-0039
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Chris Hayes
prominent, disputed lead until led narrowly after 3f, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression in 4th when slightly hampered under 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 181093
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 64
held up towards rear, pushed along towards outer 2f out, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 707140
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 63
towards rear, dropped to rear after 3f, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening from over 1f out
- Form 741507-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Mr C McConnell
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 589107
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 59
a little awkward from stalls and pushed along early, soon mid-division, pushed along again over 5f out, stumbled in 8th before halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, soon challenged and on terms 1f out, kept on well under pressure, led post
- Form 564124
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey M P Sheehy
prominent and disputed lead early, headed after 2f and soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 1f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, soon challenged, on terms 100 yards out, kept on well under pressure, headed post
- Form 218009
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 99830
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 55
chased leaders, 7th when checked on inner halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 025202
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 51
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 092089
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer Jennifer Monaghan
- Jockey Robert Whearty
prominent, disputed lead until headed after 3f, 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 000060
- Age 8
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
mid-division, improved to 5th halfway, pushed along to challenge over 2f out, led 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, joined 1f out, soon edged left, headed final 75 yards, soon no extra in 3rd, kept on same pace
- Form 0-06000
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey N G McCullagh
dwelt and pushed along early towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out
- Form 942700
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer V C Ward
- Jockey D E Sheehy
dwelt and pushed along early, towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out
- Form 80-8879
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Form 2-00087
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 62
In depth
Verdict
Kudbegood made good progress last season, despite a busy campaign, and was quickly back in the groove at Roscommon after a pipe-opener at Leopardstown. Despite a big weight, he should give a good account here. Blyton hasn’t run badly the last twice and is on a fair mark and Take My Hand wasn’t disgraced at Galway after a narrow victory at Naas but was less impressive last time at the Curragh. MISS FLORENTINE was beaten a couple of lengths in that Naas contest but was hampered twice in the closing stages. She is 6lb better off with her old rival here and can turn the tables and come out on top this time granted better luck in-running.
Formwatch
Kudbegood (IRE) 3-1fav (9-11) Mid-division early, settled back towards rear, some headway 2f out, switched left and progress when short of room over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on between horses to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Cracking Name (9-8) at Roscommon 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Blyton 28-1 (9-11) Disputed, led after 1f, joined after 2f, headed after 4f, disputed again 3f out, led 2 1/2f out, pressed 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Dawn Tapper (8-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp sft in Aug.
Drish Hero (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and switched to outer 2f out, stayed on 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Cactus Tree (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Take My Hand (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 19th of 23, 7 1/2l behind Monzoon (10-0) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Rockview Empress (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Very slowly into stride, in rear, closed to dispute 10th 3f out, kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out, 7th of 18, 16 1/4l behind Dundory (10-0) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp hvy in Nov.
Ecliptic Moon (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and some headway over 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Cracking Name (9-8) at Roscommon 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Miss Florentine (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Take My Hand (9-8) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Hidden Spark (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Pushed along from stalls and soon chased leaders, 2nd from halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, weakened from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 17, 20l behind Stormy Jenn (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Lady Leanora (IRE) 9-2cfav (9-8) Soon led, headed from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Crystal Pool (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Alice Milligan (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Led, ran freely, 2 lengths clear halfway, pushed along to assert and extended lead to 4 lengths entering straight, soon ridden, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed closing stages, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Gamigin (9-3) at Sligo 1m 2f Yielding in Aug.
Robert Guiscard (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 9th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Meishar (10-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jul.
Blankiedoodie 4-1 (9-2) Slightly slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, towards rear and 10th halfway, ridden and some progress on outer from 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out, 10th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Adapt To Dan (9-7) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Tidal Racer 125-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, progress to 8th halfway, effort on outer 3f out, slightly hampered 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, weakened 1f out, last of 14, 10 3/4l behind Pride Of Pimlico (9-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Aug.
Absolute One Right (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Edged slightly right from stalls, mid-division in centre of track, ridden from 2f out, no impression and weakened from over 1f out, 15th of 24, 9 1/2l behind Indiana Rose (9-4) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Socratic (IRE) 15-2 (10-0) Chased leaders on far side, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and weakened from over 1f out, 19th of 24, 13 1/4l behind Indiana Rose (9-4) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Tyrion's Dream (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out, 11th 1f out, no impression, 7th of 23, 3 1/4l behind Monzoon (10-0) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Maestro Stick 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, took keen hold in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Miss Jabeam (9-10) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Leabaland (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong and kept on well closing stages, never a factor, 7th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Dark Design (9-3) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Aug.