Racecards
16:35 Clonmel (IRE)
Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Novice Hurdle
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 148y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €14,500 added
- Winner: €8,700
- 2nd: €2,900
- 3rd: €1,450
- 4th: €725
- Form 2/3323-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, narrow lead last and fell just after landing
- Form P/6231-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division early, chased leaders from 2nd, 3rd halfway, pushed along to challenge before 2 out, bad mistake 2 out, eased before last
- Form 52P1-8
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J M Moore
settled behind leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, disputed approaching 2 out, headed last, 2nd and held run-in, kept on same pace
- Form 80-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer S Crawley
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight
- Form PBF30P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Shane Fitzgerald
chased leaders, not fluent early, 4th halfway, press leaders on inner approaching 2 out and ran around slightly, ridden to challenge last, soon left in lead, kept on well closing stages
- Form 0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
held up early, mid-division halfway, bad mistake and unseated rider 4 out
- Form 5P20/7P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Dermot P O'Brien
- Jockey Brian Hayes
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden in 6th before straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
- Form 7-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D H Kelly
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
led, ridden and joined before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out and soon stumbled, no extra in 4th before last, left 3rd and hampered after last, kept on one pace
- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer S Crawley
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before straight
In depth
Verdict
Don Diablo gained reward for his consistency with a victory over the trip at Down Royal. Jordan Gainford's claim will aid his cause again but THE CATHAL DON looked an improved performer when seeing off The Greek at Kilbeggan and Henry De Bromhead's charge can go in again. Coulonces beat subsequent winner Manitopark AA on her first start for Gavin Cromwell at Fairyhouse then found 2m4f in a Punchestown handicap beyond her and this is more her level. Fort William looks next best despite being 0-14 with just one placed effort to his name.
Formwatch
Don Diablo (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Chased leader in 2nd, ran around a bit approaching 4th, improved to lead before 3 out and pressed next, pushed along before last and kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m mdn Yielding in May beating Easca Peasca (11-8) by 3 1/2l, 19 ran.
The Cathal Don (IRE) 6-5jfav (11-6) Chased leader, progress to 3rd before 4 out, improved to 2nd 3 out, challenged leader 2 out, travelled well to lead approaching straight, pressed at last, driven out, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Apr beating The Greek (11-6) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Coulonces (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Waited with, soon towards rear, headway 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening after, 8th of 15, 12l behind Pure Bliss (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Beatty Trix (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Towards rear, no threat from 3 out, not fluent next, kept on one pace, never a factor, 10th of 13, dist behind Viscount Gort (11-6) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Fort William (IRE) 22-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, pushed along briefly 4th, 13th halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up before next, at Limerick 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Mokhles (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 4th when blundered badly 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 13, dist behind Run For Oscar (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Molly Wedger (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Soon led, headed 9th, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Secret Secret (IRE) 125-1 (11-11) Mid-division on outer, ridden in moderate 7th 3 out, no impression, 7th of 11, dist behind Ennemi Public (12-0) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.
Shanylah (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, not fluent 4th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 16th of 21, dist behind El Barra (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.