Racecards
13:45 Clonmel (IRE)
Fethard Maiden Hurdle (Div 1)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 100y
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €5,250 added
- Winner: €3,599
- 2nd: €818
- 3rd: €345
- 4th: €188
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer M Kelly
- Jockey A P Thornton
led, headed after 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 8-73135
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey B J Cooper
tracked leaders, niggled along in 3rd approaching straight, ridden in 2nd when not fluent 2 out, challenged run-in, led closing stages
- Form 52-0028
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
prominent, led after 3 out, joined before straight, headed and dropped to 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey N J O'Shea
mid-division, some progress approaching 5 out, 8th after 3 out, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 040-908
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J Motherway
- Jockey Mark Walsh
never better than mid-division
Rathlin
304- Form 2/13-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, travelling well and on terms before straight, soon led, mistake last, strongly pressed run-in, headed closing stages
Sligo
19- Form 97
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer V T Keane
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
chased leaders until pulled up quickly before 5 out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey M J Ferris
mid-division, no extra from before 5 out
- Form 006
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Miss M A Doran
- Jockey R M Moran
chased leaders, 5th after 3 out, moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression
- Form 06
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey B C Byrnes
mid-division, moderate 7th approaching 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 9580
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
mid-division, closer in 7th after 3 out, moderate 4th and kept on same pace from before next
- Form 7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
never better than mid-division
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer T J Taaffe
- Jockey D J Condon
mid-division, 11th approaching 5 out, 9th after 3 out, soon no impression
- Form 000
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Miss G Lee
- Jockey K Whelan
chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, no impression from before straight
- Form 009
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey P F Mangan
never better than mid-division
- Form 0U
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
chased leaders, 9th approaching 5 out, no extra after 3 out
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
soon behind, pulled up after 6 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Sligo finished last of seven at Naas recently but wasn't beaten too far in that Listed contest and this is much easier. Rathlin was a very easy winner between the flags at Tinahely a year ago and, though well beaten subsequently in a bumper, will be better suited by racing over timber. Lash It On didn't run badly at Cork and can improve but DEFINITE CLASS looks the one to be on. Dessie Hughes' mare, who landed a Wexford bumper in October, made a very promising debut over timber at Gowran and appeared to find 2m2f stretching her stamina at Limerick last time.
Formwatch
Noble Jack (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 10th of 21, 28l behind Day Of A Lifetime (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Definite Class (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Disputed lead, led from 6 out, headed after 3 out, ridden entering straight, weakened from 2 out, 5th of 15, 12l behind Maggie Connolly (11-4) at Limerick 2m 2f mares mdn hdl in Dec.
Around A Pound (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Prominent, 2nd from 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 18, 33l behind Marlay Park (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Camp Hope (IRE) Turtle Island gelding out of Clodas Pet.
Loughmore Vic (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th entering straight, 6th 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 16l behind White Star Line (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Rathlin 7-2 (12-0) Led, joined 4f out, ridden in 2nd 3f out, no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 29l behind Last Instalment (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f NH flat hvy in Apr.
Sligo 50-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, close 5th and effort before 2 out, soon no extra, last of 7, 13l behind Darwins Fox (11-3) at Naas 2m lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1) in Jan.
Castle Bravo (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Maries Gale.
Edmundo (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Held up in last, no impression from 3 out, last of 6, 41l behind Bishopsfurze (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl in Jan.
Lash It On (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no extra in 5th after 2 out, 6th of 15, 19l behind Instant Pur (10-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Prince Blackthorn (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, weakened from 3 out, 17th of 20, well behind The Bull Hayes (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Rockshandy (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led, headed 4f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, well behind Knockgraffon King (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Jan.
Snow Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, progress into 8th before 2 out, soon no extra, 12th of 21, 30l behind Hidden Universe (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Beale Native (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In rear, no impression from 4 out, 12th of 22, 29l behind Revelling (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Bob West (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Held up, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 15, 38l behind Three Monkeys (10-13) at Tramore 2m Mares Maiden Hurdle (4-5yo) in Dec.
Ebony Palm (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Dare To Doubt (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan, 18 ran.
The Real Macaw (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Led, ridden and headed early straight, weakened, 13th of 18, 32l behind Dazzling Susie (11-0) at Thurles 2m mrs nh flat in Jan.
Rebel Gale (IRE) Tagula mare out of The Cobh Gale.
Tarry Not (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Held up, no impression straight, 10th of 14, 17l behind Harry Days (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov (flat).
Highdownhill (NZ) 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, no impression in moderate 12th before 3 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 20, 29l behind Monastrell (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Mywho 40-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear 4f out, weakened, last of 11, 24l behind Rebel Fitz (12-0) at Galway 2m N H flat gd in Oct.