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17:15 Bellewstown (IRE)
John H Kierans Memorial Mares Hurdle
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 57y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 3-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, 3rd halfway, pushed along before 2 out, rider soon lost whip, went 2nd at last, edged left and kept on well run-in, just failed
- Form 7/350-12
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer Joseph Hennessy
- Jockey R Deegan
made all, pushed along after 3 out, ridden before last, under pressure and kept on well run-in, just held on
- Form 97183-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey B J Cooper
tracked leader, ran freely, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along and dropped to close 4th at last, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 41
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey Cian Quirke
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, closer approaching 3 out, pushed along before next, 3rd and mistake last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 0900P8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P J Duffy
- Jockey Phillip Enright
ran 5th, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 76
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey L P Dempsey
towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, no impression 3 out and soon no extra, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 79
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon ridden and no extra from 2 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Little between a few at this stage of their development. Lady Lingo and Sit Down Lucy came home second and third at Limerick last month in a decent contest over this trip and there should be little between them here. That's the best form on offer but both are more exposed than their main rivals who harbour greater scope for progression. Ally Cay has plenty of experience from her Flat exploits but was only having a second run over hurdles when scoring easily at Downpatrick and should improve again. However, DASHING SHIROCCO was equally impressive at Cork on her second start too under today's young pilot and is taken to deliver the goods again.
Formwatch
Ally Cay (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Prominent, 2nd from 2nd, not fluent next, challenged before 2 out, led 2 out, 2 lengths lead travelling well at last, soon pushed along and went clear, eased final 50 yards, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Aug beating Mollys Glory (11-9) by 8 1/2l, 9 ran.
Lady Lingo (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders early, soon prominent in 2nd and a little keen, pushed along after 3 out, not match winner from before 2 out, no impression and one pace last, 2nd of 7, 4 3/4l behind Whosgotyanow (11-10) at Limerick 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Socially Distant (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon no extra, 13th of 20, 15 1/2l behind Nodoubtaboutthat (10-1) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Dashing Shirocco (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 6th 4 out, soon headway, 2nd entering straight, led travelling well 3 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on well, won at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug beating Elle Perfecta (11-9) by 7l, 16 ran.
Quins Court (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened quickly, 8th of 11, dist behind Brideswell Lad (11-6) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Aug.
Clady Bridge (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Towards rear, jumped left 1st, 10th from halfway, ridden in 8th after 2 out and soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, dist behind Fame And Joy (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Lucy's Dreams (USA) 150-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, mistake 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 15, dist behind Brides Hill (10-11) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Sit Down Lucy (IRE) 5-2fav (11-10) Waited with towards rear, slight mistake 5th, some headway into 4th approaching 7th, slight mistake 4 out, closed from 3 out, one pace 2 out, 3rd of 7, 8 1/4l behind Whosgotyanow (11-10) at Limerick 2m 4f gd in Jul.