Racecards
14:20 Clonmel (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €14,000 added
- Winner: €8,400
- 2nd: €2,800
- 3rd: €1,400
- 4th: €700
- Form 168/42-3
- Age 10
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey R M Power
chased leaders, not fluent and slightly hampered 1st, 3rd from halfway, took closer order from 3 out and led before next, kept on well to extended advantage run-in
Blustery (IRE)
126- Form 2-0900
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey D J McInerney
towards rear, slow jump 2nd, not fluent 7th, 12th from halfway, struggling when mistake 6 out, soon pulled up
- Form F0U6-PP
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey B J Foley
mid-division early, pushed along from 3rd and soon dropped towards rear, reminders in rear before 5th, pulled up before 6 out
- Form 0447-00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey P D Kennedy
chased leaders on inner, not fluent 7th, 5th from halfway, pushed along and lost place from 5 out, slow jump in 8th 3 out and pulled up before last
- Form 5P808-0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer R Murphy
- Jockey K J Brouder
chased leaders early, not fluent at times, lost place and weakened from 5th, pulled up before 6 out
- Form 823-PPB
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey D F O'Regan
towards rear, jumped left 1st, some progress into 9th from halfway, mistake and lost place next, soon no extra and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 210-90P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
chased leaders and 6th on outer from halfway, took closer order in 4th from 3 out and pushed along to go 2nd from next, kept on run-in but no impression on winner
Lawlor's Choice
114- Form P231-PP
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Mr D N Nevin
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, 10th from halfway, progress into 5th from 3 out and soon pushed along, no impression before 2 out and pulled up before last
- Form 401455
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer S Curling
- Jockey Phillip Enright
chased leaders, mistake 1st and not fluent at times, 4th on inner from halfway, took closer order from 3 out and pushed along in 3rd before next, ridden and no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form B22-F93
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer B O'Keeffe
- Jockey A McCurtin
chased leader in 2nd, pushed along from 4 out, soon lost place and weakened, no extra when refused 2 out
- Form 1-53234
- Age 10
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Miss E Lalor
- Jockey Liam Quinlan
mid-division and 7th from halfway, not fluent 5 out and soon pushed along, ridden and no impression in 6th before 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form P-26098
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey R P Treacy
towards rear, reminders from 3rd, 11th from halfway, no impression from 3 out, moderate 8th when unseated rider next
- Form P-B26P9
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer W J Lanigan
- Jockey D E Mullins
soon led, pressed from 3 out and headed before next, ridden in 4th before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 967543-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
mid-division, mistake 1st, not fluent 3rd, 8th from halfway, mistake in 10th 3 out, no extra when hampered and pulled up after 2 out
In depth
Verdict
An all-chase card in which Pepite De Belle is the only course winner in this having landed a maiden hurdle in December. She's one of many making their debuts over the bigger obstacles including Commander Lady, whose pedigree suggests should do much better over fences. Martin Brassil's horses have been going well and Whispering Waters, having rejoined the yard from the UK, is one to keep an eye on. Winning hurdler AVELLINO jumped well on her chasing bow at Fairyhouse until blundering at the last when in the lead. The winner has been beaten subsequently but the 10-year-old should improve for the experience and can take this. Shuil Luas, three times a winner between the flags, ran well in a hunter chase here in January and had little chance in a Grade 3 hurdle next time.
Formwatch
Avellino (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway entering straight and led after 2 out, strongly pressed when mistake last, soon headed, 3rd and no impression final 100 yards, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Choungaya (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hvy in Feb.
Blustery (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, 33 1/4l behind Sadies Trix (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Citizen Al (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Rear, reminders after 3rd, niggled along after 4th, 11th after 6th, soon reminders, not fluent at 7th, detached after 8th, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Commander Lady (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Pushed along early towards rear, headway to track leaders after 2nd, 3rd 3 out, ridden and lost place quickly after next, weakened, 11th of 20, dist behind Exciting Oscar (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Darrens Diamond (IRE) 18-1 (10-7) Led, joined 5 out, headed from 3 out, weakened from before straight, 12th of 13, 36 1/4l behind Deilginis (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hvy in Nov.
Dubai Daisy (IRE) 100-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, 5th when brought down 6 out, at Thurles 2m 6f hvy in Feb.
La Feline (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, took closer order after 5th, 5th after 6th, lost place and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Lawlor's Choice 20-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, soon moderate 4th, took closer order from before 6th, improved to chase leader from 5 out, under pressure from 3 out, soon no impression, weakened and not fluent 2 out, soon pulled up, at Fairyhouse 2m 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Pepite De Belle 80-1 (10-13) Mid-division early, 6th after 6th, slight mistake 7th, slightly impeded on inner 5 out, no impression approaching 2 out, 5th of 11, 25 3/4l behind Atlantic Fairy (10-13) at Navan 2m 5f lst (1) hvy in Feb.
Rosfoyle (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd at halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression on leaders in 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Miss Pernickety (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f hvy in Jan.
Shuil Luas (IRE) 80-1 (10-11) Waited with, in touch towards rear and raced on outer, not fluent 8th, soon detached in last and no danger, 4th of 5, dist behind Frontal Assault (11-4) at Navan 3m (1) hvy in Feb.
Silver Planeur (FR) 20-1 (10-3) Rear, badly hampered before first bend, soon slightly detached, closed up on field after 4th, slightly detached after 5th, progress before 7th, under pressure after 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 8th of 15, dist behind Minx Tiara (10-13) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Stucker Hill (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 4 out and dropped towards rear before next, soon ridden and no extra, 9th of 12, 33l behind Nelly's Money (11-13) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb.
Whispering Waters (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Led, mistake 3rd, headed and hit 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 3rd of 9, 19 3/4l behind Havacuppa (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
Nymphhall (IRE) 150-1 (11-7) Towards rear, some headway after 4 out and 6th entering straight, pushed along and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Quarry Girl (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.