Racecards
17:20 Cork (IRE)
corkracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle
- 24 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
- Form 000-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey R Loughran
held up, 19th after 3rd, headway after 4 out, no impression and kept on from next
- Form F5-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R Sweeney
- Jockey Phillip Enright
never better than rear of mid-division, tailed off
- Form 454440-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
tracked leaders, lost place from after 4 out, soon no impression
- Form 00-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Webb
- Jockey M J Ferris
keen hold early, soon towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
- Form 004-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey D J Casey
soon chased leaders, forced right 1st, 7th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
- Form 0649-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey A E Lynch
always prominent, on terms from before 6 out, led after 4 out, pressed from next, headed and kept on same pace run-in
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S G Walsh
- Jockey Mr E J O'connell
always towards rear, never a factor, completely tailed off
Icelip (IRE)
26- Form 989-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey J L Cullen
soon mid-division, a little slow 6 out, slight mistake 4 out, soon no impression
- Form 636-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey B J Geraghty
tracked leaders, jumped right 1st, 5th 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
- Form P/86800-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
soon mid-division, 11th after 3rd, no impression from before straight
- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey F A McCurtin
chased leaders early, 7th after 3rd, no impression from before straight
- Form 6/0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
rear of mid-division, some headway after 4 out, no impression and kept on from next
- Form 032678-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey K C Sexton
mid-division early, closer order to track leaders from after 4 out, challenged when not fluent next, soon no impression in 4th and kept on one pace
- Form 20/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M J McDonagh
- Jockey D E Splaine
went left and lost considerable ground start, in rear, no danger and kept on from after 4 out
- Form 622223-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey R M Power
soon tracked leaders, closer order 3 out, challenged next, led run-in and stayed on well
- Form 0500P0-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer A Moloney
- Jockey J S McGarvey
led, not fluent 1st and 2nd, joined from before 6 out, headed after 4 out, weakened approaching straight, tailed off
- Form 478/0P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
always towards rear, tailed off
- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey E C McCarthy
chased leaders, 8th after 3rd, no impression from before straight
- Form 836F08-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey B T O'Connell
towards rear, tended to jump left, no extra from after 4 out, tailed off
- Form 34-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
soon tracked leaders, not fluent 6 out, ridden when mistake 2 out, soon no impression in 3rd, mistake and kept on same pace from last
- Form 80-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey S G McDermott
soon tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, no extra straight
- Form 08-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer A Leahy
- Jockey Mark Walsh
soon mid-division, 8th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
- Form P04807-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
keen hold early, soon towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
- Form 8-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey D N Russell
soon mid-division, 9th after 3rd, improved to be prominent 4 out, soon pushed along, lost place and no impression from next
In depth
Verdict
This is made more interesting than usual by the presence of Shield and ASHJAR. The former has looked a smart prospect on several occasions but has also disappointed, as he did when long odds-on at Gowran last time. He may require quicker going so the vote goes to Willie Mullins' charge, who is taking his time to get his act together since arriving from France though would have finished very much closer at Wexford last time but for being badly hampered. Long House Saint has gone off the boil and may do better on quicker going but Fruits Of Molly could go well if there is more rain.
Formwatch
Admiral Brian (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 11th of 18, well behind Todd (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl hvy in Mar.
Cadawill (IRE) 3-1 (12-2) Mid div, prog to 4th 1/2way, rdn in 4l 3rd 2out, not qckn with ldrs sn after, drpd to 4th appr last, ko onepcd, 5th of 14, 7l behind Night Moon (12-2) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gs in Apr.
Come On You (IRE) 28-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, moderate 15th after 9th, soon no danger, 12th of 20, dis behind Kerrieonvic (11-9) at Cork 3m in Apr.
Daigreen (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, 7th approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, well behind Macnicholson (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Exit Seven (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway into 8th before straight, ridden in 6th 2 out, 5th last, kept on same pace run-in to go 4th, 4th of 17, 8l behind Princess Leya (11-5) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl gs in Apr.
Fruits Of Molly (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Chased leaders, closer in 4th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, no extra and eased from 2 out, 9th of 14, 34l behind Macnicholson (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Gunnerwon (IRE) Erewhon gelding out of Your A Gunner.
Icelip (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 9th of 15, well behind Subtle Ben (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl in Apr.
Illtakeitfromhere (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, raced on outer, took closer order approaching 4th, dropped to moderate 5th and no extra after 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 9, well behind Master Oscar (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4yo mdn stks hvy in Mar.
Kisha Lad (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor, 22nd of 26, well behind Baby King (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Knockaroura (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, lost place from 4f out, soon no impression, 15th of 17, well behind Toe The Line (11-0) at Listowel 2m 4yo nhf in Sep.
Leibniz (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, 12th of 17, 26l behind Princess Leya (11-5) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl gs in Apr.
Long House Saint (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Towards rear, progress 2 out and soon went 5th, no extra and dropped to 9th entering straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 15l behind Holeinthewall Bar (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr.
Roumanian (FR) 12-1 (11-7) 10th of 12, well behind Lovethehigherlaw (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat hvy in Jan '11.
Shield (IRE) 4-9fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress to go 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 15, 19l behind Allied Victory (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Brite Spark (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened, last of 17, well behind Moonlight Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Dolly Varden (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Twrds rr of mid div, 10th 1/2way & wknd 4out, to when mstk 3out, cto when pu bef 2out, in a race won by Corporate Box (11-11) at Avaune 3m ire ptp gs in Dec, 14 ran.
Furacano (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 17, well behind Morga (10-8) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Wate And Sea (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders and 6th halfway, no extra 3 out and moderate 10th entering straight, left remote 8th at last, 8th of 18, well behind The Pounds (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Ashjar (FR) Evensfav (11-2) Chased leader, 4th halfway and moderate 2nd after 4 out, closer in 3rd when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and 1 length down when badly hampered last, not recover, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sardinia (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Hipster 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 4 out and ridden, no extra after 3 out, 15th of 17, 34l behind Princess Leya (11-5) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl gs in Apr.
Spare A Thought (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2 out, 8th of 10, 18l behind Wood Breizh (11-7) at Tramore 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Apr.
Knox's Bridge (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear when impeded by faller 2nd, never a factor,, 7th of 16, 34l behind Roman General (10-11) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Leave At Dawn (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up, 14th early, some headway after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next, 8th of 17, 41l behind The Plan Man (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Apr.
Visible Light (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 19th of 26, well behind Baby King (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
On Winsome Wings (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden and no extra before straight, 14th of 17, 45l behind Moonlight Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Clondaw Dude (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Pr, 2nd 1/2way, jnd ldr 3out, wo appr str, qcknd 6l clr appr last, unextended, won at Ballydarragh 3m ire ptp gs in Feb beating Taken As Red (12-2) by 8l, 15 ran.