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15:00 Cork (IRE)
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- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 12750-0
- Age 13
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey Jack Brendan Foley
tracked leaders early, dropped to 8th after 6th, slight mistake 4 out and pushed along and no impression, soon weakened
- Form 8/F24P0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
prominent, soon 2nd, not always fluent jumping, ridden after 4 out and lost position, soon weakened
- Form 1/09449-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer V Wilson
- Jockey P J Cawley
waited with towards rear, slightly slow 1st, pushed along briefly from 3rd, pushed along again from 4 out, soon no impression
- Form 31F78/8-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey R M Power
mid-division early, pushed along briefly from 6th, soon raced in 12th, no extra and pulled up approaching next
- Form 234993-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
mid-division early, 9th after 6th, slight mistake 4 out, chased leaders and pushed along approaching straight, no impression and slight mistake 3 out, one pace
- Form 435105-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer T J Nagle-Jr
- Jockey Brian Hayes
prominent, soon 3rd, not fluent 7th, no extra straight
- Form 375C76-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer R Sweeney
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
led, went on from 4 out, reduced lead and pressed before last, headed run-in, one pace
- Form 051420-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer A Leahy
- Jockey Simon Torrens
mid-division early, 11th after 6th, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
- Form 4F6713-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer W J Burke
- Jockey Mr S J P Baragry
mid-division early, not fluent 6th, soon disputed 6th, slight mistake 4 out, chased leaders and pushed along approaching straight, one pace and slight mistake last
Groveman
15- Form 32405/9-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey C P McNamara
tracked leaders, disputed 4th after 6th, slight mistake 4 out, soon chased leader, closed and challenged before last, led run-in, stayed on well
- Form 314802-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey D F O'Regan
soon tracked leaders, disputed 4th after 6th, soon pushed along briefly, reminder after 7th, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 7/06598-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey K J Brouder
waited with, soon towards rear, some slight mistakes, pushed along from 4 out, soon no impression
- Form 1/F0P8P-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey R P Treacy
mid-division early, disputed 6th after 6th, improved to chase leaders approaching straight, moderate 3rd and mistake 3 out, headway next, kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 4th near line
- Form 252166-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 103
waited with towards rear, slightly slow 1st, a little keen, 10th after 6th, headway and slightly impeded after 4 out, soon pushed along, 4th and mistake last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd near line
- Form 1/06UP0-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 112
In depth
Verdict
Arctic Light carried a big weight to a surprise victory over 2m6f at Limerick and a 6lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big run. Tiger Twenty Two was beaten 25 lengths in a claiming hurdle at Clonmel but will enjoy the conditions more than most while stable companion Deux Par Deux, a winner over hurdles and fences in France, will have come on markedly for last month's run at Limerick. Grangeclare Native also hails from the yard but the winning point-to-pointer and bumper has been disappointing so far over timber. FIRST TOUCH won a Clonmel maiden then found 2m too short in a novices' contest at Limerick. He won a point-to-point on good ground and can make a successful handicap debut.
Formwatch
Grand Partner (IRE) 80-1 (9-12) Mid-division early, slight mistake 1st, bumped with rival 3rd, slightly impeded 4 out, no impression and bumped 3 out, 10th of 19, dist behind Sully D'Oc Aa (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Grangeclare Native (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, 13th of 16, dist behind Ballywilliam Boy (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Mon Storm (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 9th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Zoffanien (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Deux Par Deux (FR) 40-1 (11-5) Mid-division, some headway before 5 out, pushed along approaching straight and no extra before 2 out, weakened, 8th of 13, 25l behind Carrolls Cottage (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Quirt Evans (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, closer after 3 out and went 4th next, pushed along approaching last, ridden and kept on run-in to go 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 13, 4 1/4l behind Carrolls Cottage (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Rebel Waltz (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 4th from 5th, pushed along after 4 out, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 8, dist behind Lignou (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Apr.
Sean Says (IRE) 18-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, mistake 5th, 5th halfway, 3rd 3 out, pushed along and lost place early straight, mistake 2 out, no extra, 6th of 13, 17 3/4l behind Carrolls Cottage (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Wait Here (IRE) 17-2 (11-3) Mid-division, moderate 5th at 5th, pushed along and no impression entering straight, soon no extra, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Bigz Belief (10-8) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
First Touch (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led after 6th, pressed early straight, ridden and headed after 2 out, 3rd and no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Jody Ted (11-4) at Limerick 2m Yielding in Apr.
Groveman 33-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, moderate 9th after 4th, no impression 2 out, one paced before last, weakened run-in, 9th of 13, 24l behind Toms Courage (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Tiger Twenty Two 8-1 (10-10) Mid-division, pushed along in moderate 4th after 3 out, 5th when slight mistake 2 out, no impression in moderate 3rd when left 2nd at last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 25l behind Different Strokes (11-0) at Clonmel 2m 3f sft in Mar.
Pump Road (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) In rear, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 7th when bad mistake 2 out, no impression, 8th of 13, 22 1/4l behind Streets Of Doyen (11-11) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Sep.
Cahirdown Boy (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Off pace and trailing in last, slight mistake 3rd and pulled up, at Tramore 2m 4f hcp gd in Apr.
Oneknightmoreihope (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 3rd on outer, went 2nd 4 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 6th of 11, 17l behind Low Lie The Fields (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Scalino (IRE) 22-1 (9-12) Mid-division, keen, moderate 8th at 5th, closed 3 out, one pace next, 13th of 16, 19 1/4l behind Barnaviddaun (10-4) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Getaway Katie (IRE) 80-1 (11-13) Rear of mid-division on outer, slight mistake 1st, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression, 11th of 16, 19 3/4l behind Paula's Prayer (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Arctic Light 18-1 (11-13) Chased leaders towards outer, 3rd halfway, on terms from 8th, led after 3 out, pushed along and strongly pressed when edged left approaching 2 out, narrowly headed 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in to lead again final strides, won at Limerick 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Apr beating Added Bonus (11-7) by hd, 14 ran.
Banjo (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 7th on inner halfway, pushed along 2 out and soon lost place, no extra approaching last, 13th of 22, 25 1/4l behind Cousin Harry (10-1) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.