Racecards
13:55 Cork (IRE)
Gerardine McCarthy Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €26,000 added
- Winner: €15,990
- 2nd: €4,940
- 3rd: €2,340
- 4th: €1,040
- Form 778P43
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey D J Mullins
held up, 11th from 6th, pushed along 8th, no extra from before straight
- Form 31U6-74
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 129
soon chased leaders, 5th from 6th, progress to gain narrow lead between last 2, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
- Form 46F-048
- Age 13
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
took keen hold early in mid-division, 7th from 6th, no extra from 3 out
- Form 081113/
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey M A Enright
took keen hold early, held up, 9th from 6th, progress straight to challenge between last 2, led and stayed on best run-in
- Form 457641
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey E O'Connell
in rear, closed up on outer into straight to chase leaders, no extra and one pace from before 2 out
- Form 204-P52
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey P F Mangan
mid-division early, 6th from 6th, closed and not fluent 3 out, kept on without matching 1st 2 run-in
- Form 91/0-623
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Mark Walsh
held up, 8th from 6th, pushed along 4 out, no extra from before straight
- Form 1P5-344
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 118
held up, 10th from 6th, no extra and eased straight, pulled up before last
- Form 411-828
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer E O'Grady
- Jockey Phillip Enright
chased leaders, soon 4th, 3rd before 8th, chased leader 4 out, pushed along and lost place before straight, soon no extra
- Form F-05343
- Age 9
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer S Spillane
- Jockey D J McInerney
prominent in chasing group, no extra and one pace from before 2 out
- Form 5-1273F
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
soon led and went on, pushed along from 3 out and reduced lead, headed between last 2, dropped to 4th and no extra run-in, one pace
- Form 611/89-5
- Age 9
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer M Winters
- Jockey L P Dempsey
prominent in chasing group, not fluent 6th, no extra from 3 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Charles Byrnes saddles two here and Indian Monsoon gained his only victory to date in a novices' hurdle on this card a year ago so has to be respected though it's stable companion Lite Duties who looks the more interesting. He completed a hat-trick when landing a very strong Navan handicap in December 2014 and, though absent for almost three years, his trainer has no problems getting one ready. Grand Partner ran well on the Flat in the summer though continues to look a few pounds high over hurdles while Admiral Brian is on his highest ever mark after his victory in a small field at Clonmel. Montys Meadow has returned to hurdling in good form and only just failed to catch Granny Biddy over the track and trip last time. He was conceding Westerner Point 13lb when narrowly beaten over fences at Limerick earlier and though the winner has also been in good form he may not be up to confirming the places. TOUT EST PERMIS has been running well over fences and reverts to hurdles on a 19lb lower mark. He has the in-form Rachael Blackmore on board and can take advantage of his lowly spot in the handicap.
Formwatch
Grand Partner (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, 8th from 4th, closed up when mistake 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from between last 2, 3rd of 15, 12l behind Diamond Cauchois (10-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Indian Monsoon (IRE) 50-1 (11-11) Raced mainly in 5th, bad mistake 3 out and dropped to rear, closed again before next and soon ridden in 4th, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 6, 9 3/4l behind Ex Patriot (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Realt Mor (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Rear, 10th halfway, 8th after 3 out, no impression after 2 out, never a factor, 8th of 11, 20 1/4l behind High School Days (10-13) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Lite Duties (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 4th and slight mistake 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 8 1/2l behind Lean Araig (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Admiral Brian (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Waited with behind leaders, went 3rd before straight, soon 2nd, left in lead and impeded approaching 2 out, went on between last 2, slight mistake last, stayed on best run-in, won at Clonmel 3m Soft - Heavy in Dec beating Taglietelle (11-0) by 2l, 5 ran.
Montys Meadow (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Towards rear, progress to 6th after 6th, good headway to 3rd 3 out, improved to 2nd 2 out, ridden before last, kept on run-in, not trouble winner, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Granny Biddy (10-10) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Josies Orders (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) Mid-division, not fluent 10th, headway 18th, outpaced 25th, closed 27th, 3rd last, kept on, unable to challenge, 3rd of 9, 6 1/2l behind Bless The Wings (11-2) at Cheltenham 3m 6f hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Knockraha Pylon (IRE) 7-2fav (11-7) Towards rear, mistake 4 out, improved into 4th after next, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 9, 22l behind Gracemount (10-11) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Westerner Point (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Made most until 11th, mistake and losing place 17th, disputing well held 6th 2 out, blundered last, tailed off, 8th of 15, dist behind Blaklion (11-6) at Aintree 3m 2f hcp (1) hvy in Dec.
Goulane Davina (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Chased leader, 7th after 7th, under pressure in 9th after 3 out, good headway to 3rd 2 out, no impression on leader, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 11l behind De Benno (9-12) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Tout Est Permis (FR) 11-1 (10-11) Led, headed after 1st, remained prominent and 3rd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 5th before 2 out where fell, at Limerick 2m 4f (1) hvy in Dec.
Winter Breeze (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division early, soon chased clear leader in 3rd, closer at 5th, niggled along in 5th after 3 out, no impression 2 out, no extra, 5th of 7, 24 1/4l behind Off You Go (10-11) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.