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18:55 Clonmel (IRE)
BBQ Evening At Clonmel Races Beginners Chase
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 143y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,999 added
- Winner: €7,392
- 2nd: €2,292
- 3rd: €1,092
- 4th: €492
- Form 2226-92
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
chased leaders, slightly slow 7th and pushed along, 4th halfway, ridden 5 out, no impression in 5th before straight, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 306F5-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer J H Culloty
- Jockey A E Lynch
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead after 8th, joined and disputed 3 out, ridden before last, just headed last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form PP04-5P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
disputed, led 1st, headed after 8th, weakened 4 out, tailed off
- Form 3460-06
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D J McGrath
- Jockey Mr D T McGrath
held up towards rear, pushed along briefly after 8th, improved into 2nd 4 out, disputed next, pushed along before 2 out, narrow lead last, ridden and kept on well under pressure run-in
- Form PP3-P98
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Katie O'Farrell
held up towards rear, fell 6th
- Form 06057-3
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer K Thornton
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
disputed early, chased leader from 1st, pushed along briefly before and after 5 out, disputed 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, disputed 3rd and bumped 2 out, 3rd and kept on one pace from last
- Form 1470/8F-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey A McCurtin
mistake 1st and towards rear, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th before straight, disputed 3rd 2 out, mistake last, 4th and kept on one pace run-in
- Form 9085-97
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer D H Kelly
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
held up, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Gordon Elliott is back in form and FIRE IN HIS EYES will be expected to keep up the stable's resurgence. He was facing good ground for the first time over fences when runner-up at Wexford, where he was in the lead at this trip, and can gain his first victory over fences. Matin D'Anjou was having only his third start over fences when narrowly beaten by Steel Wave over 2m4f at Kilbeggan and if managing to stay this trip would provide a threat. Round Tower has had ten starts over fences without winning and will need a bit more here Danali, who has been successful between the flags, in a bumper and a maiden hurdle, makes her debut over fences and is one to keep an eye on.
Formwatch
Fire In His Eyes (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Led early and headed after slow 1st, led briefly after 6th, slow 7th and 8th, led again before 5 out, ridden approaching straight and headed 2 out, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Master Appeal (11-12) at Wexford 3m 1f gd in May.
Matin D'Anjou (FR) 11-1 (11-12) Prominent early before settling in 2nd, improved to dispute lead from 3 out and ridden before last, headed run-in and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Steel Wave (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f sft in May.
Ned's Island (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Slowly away, in rear, pecked badly 10th, soon pushed along and detached, behind and pulled up before 5 out, at Tramore 2m 6f gd in Jun.
October Revolution (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, left 7th and hampered next, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 22 1/4l behind Model Cloud (10-12) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Redwood Castle (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th and mistake at 6th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 8th of 12, 24 1/4l behind Steelambition (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Jun.
Round Tower (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Led, slight mistake 3rd, pressed from before 2 out, soon joined, headed before last, no extra in 3rd and edged left run-in, one pace closing stages, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Snugsborough Benny (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f gd in May.
Danali (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, fell 5th, at Limerick 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Taggle Og (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Awkward after start and in rear, impeded 1st, mistake 7th, moderate 9th approaching 4 out, soon one pace, 7th of 14, dist behind Whatsinthecorner (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f gd in May.
Robins Spirit (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Held up, 12th after 1st where slight mistake, slight mistakes 5th and 6th, well off pace from 7th, some headway but no impression from before 3 out, soon no extra, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Screaming Colours (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Kalamkan (USA) 33-1 (11-9) Tracked leader, not fluent 3rd, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 2 out, pushed along and lost place on inner approaching straight, no extra, 14th of 23, 25 1/4l behind Spring Watch (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp gd in May.