Racecards
18:40 Cork (IRE)
Hot House Flowers Play Live July 8th Handicap
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Yielding to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 346468-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey Donagh O'Connor
prominent in near side group, led that group after 2f, pushed along over 1f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on well, led close home
- Form 20624-0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer R Brabazon
- Jockey Gary Carroll
tracked leader in small group on far side, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and headway, no impression in 6th final 100 yards, kept on one pace, finished 6th, placed 5th
- Form 236-604
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer R O'Brien
- Jockey M P Sheehy
tracked leaders in centre group, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 2750-00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Mr C McConnell
tracked leaders in centre group, pushed along and progress 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on, headed close home (disqualified, rider weighed in light)
- Form 26254-0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey Nathan Crosse
tracked leaders in near side group, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
- Form 44079-2
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey A J Slattery
led group of three on far side, ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
- Form 6/0000-5
- Age 8
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer S Byrne
- Jockey Sean Davis
tracked leaders in near side group, ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 5/0024-9
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey Ben Coen
slowly into stride, in rear of small group on far side, ridden and no extra over 1f out
- Form 095-121
- Age 5
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer M McCullagh
- Jockey S T McCullagh
prominent in near side group, ridden over 1f out, no impression in 7th final 100 yards, kept on one pace
- Form 500-088
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey Chris Hayes
dwelt and in rear of near side group, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and no impression in 4th inside final furlong, finished 4th, placed 3rd
- Form 62560-9
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J P Fahey
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
led group in centre, pushed along 2f out and soon lost place, ridden and no extra 1f out
- Form 0-54154
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
fly-leapt and a little slowly into stride, soon mid-division in centre group, some headway behind leaders 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 83415-5
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer G Keane
- Jockey Colin Keane
prominent in centre group, soon tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place 2f out, no extra
- Form 2300-60
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 59
held up towards rear of near side group, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 130700-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer S G O'Donnell
- Jockey J A Heffernan
towards rear of near side group, ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
- Form 598896-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey Tom Kiely Marshall
tracked leaders in near side group, ridden and no extra over 1f out
- Form 06-365
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer W T Farrell
- Jockey K J Manning
towards rear in centre group, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, finished 5th, placed 4th
- Form 090050-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey Rory Cleary
towards rear in centre group, pushed along and closer 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 3508-72
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 52
tracked leaders in centre group, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace, no impression in 3rd final 50 yards, finished 3rd, placed 2nd
- Form 0000/0-7
- Age 8
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey J M Sheridan
held up in rear of centre group, some headway 2f out, pushed along when not clear run 1f out, soon switched left and ridden, no impression, kept on one pace
- Form 7450-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer W M Roper
- Jockey M A Gallagher
held up towards rear of near side group, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
Akua (IRE)
42- Form 799-000
- Age 7
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey J A Powell
- Form 147-650
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 77
- Form 0-31130
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
In depth
Verdict
A low draw is usually an advantage over this trip so Run The Jewels did well to score from 17 here last month though that was on ground with give. He's even wider here and 9lb higher but the fast-starting Rock Etoile should get a good run through on the rails though was beaten seven lengths into second at Gowran. SECRET ROAD has been racing over shorter, scoring over 6f here in September and running very well in two big-field Curragh handicaps subsequently. He didn't quite get the run of the race last time and can get back on the winning trail though stable companion Pallasmore Lass ran her best race to date when only headed inside the final furlong over the track and trip last time.
Formwatch
Shawaamekh 20-1 (8-11) Raced in main group, never closer than mid-division, 8th of 22, 12l behind Broken Spear (9-5) at Doncaster 7f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Gordon Bennett (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Towards rear early, mid-division on outer halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out, 13th of 17, 9 1/4l behind Mutasarref (10-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Bonnyrigg (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Led, pressed over 2f out, headed over 1f out, 4th and no impression inside final 150 yards, 4th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Dedillon (9-12) at Cork 1m hcp gd in May.
Numoor 28-1 (9-12) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out, 11th of 17, 13 1/2l behind Ginsburg (9-3) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding in May.
Prince Hector (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Mutasarref (10-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Rock Etoile (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Broke well to lead, headed after 2f, 2nd to clear leader after 3f, closed under 3f out, led briefly over 2f out, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no chance with easy winner under 1f out, 2nd of 14, 7l behind Massaman (10-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Angel Palanas 100-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, 5th and pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Dedillon (9-12) at Cork 1m hcp gd in May.
Men Of Dreams (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and no impression in 8th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 15, 14 3/4l behind Ghasham (9-8) at Cork 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Run The Jewels (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Held up in mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and headway to 3rd 2f out, soon challenged, led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well, asserted final 100 yards, won at Cork 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr beating London Palladium (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Gegenpressing 11-1 (9-10) In touch in stands' side group, under pressure and ridden over 1f out, lost place and no extra final 100 yards, 8th of 20, 6 1/4l behind Iva Batt (10-0) at Naas 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Roxette (GER) 25-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and lost place 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Sunset Nova (9-12) at Navan 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Linus Larrabee (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Plezantlysurprised (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Apr.
Secret Road (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, under pressure in 5th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 23, 3 1/2l behind Midnight Fire (9-12) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in May.
Navorrosse (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Hanbags N Gladrags (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in May.
The Alpha Man (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Akhlaaq (10-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Fit For Function 9-1 (9-8) Chased leader, 4th and ridden early straight, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Tynamite (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Tanseeq 13-2 (10-2) Soon chased leaders, moderate 3rd after halfway, headway and effort straight, no extra final furlong, 13th of 14, 10l behind Ellabella (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Ballysax (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride and towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, ridden and closer in 11th over 1f out, kept on well between horses inside final furlong to go 5th close home, 5th of 14, 3l behind Golden Days (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Corballis Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on inner, ridden entering straight, weakened, eased 1 1/2f out, last of 15, dist behind Macho Time (10-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Pallasmore Lass (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on far side, 2nd and pushed along 2f out, ridden and edged left to lead 1f out, headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Golden Days (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Salt Whistle Bay (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Prominent, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 16, 8l behind Run The Jewels (9-10) at Cork 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Vento Del Drago (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, under pressure 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased under 1f out, 12th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Strategic Fortune (8-10) at Cork 7f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Akua (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, ridden and dropped towards rear under 2f out, no extra, 16th of 17, 23 1/4l behind New Moon Rising (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Apr.
Eloquent Arthur 16-1 (9-4) Slowly away and always behind, never a factor, 13th of 15, 12 1/2l behind Timourid (9-7) at Roscommon 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Jered Maddox 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, soon no impression, 12th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Plezantlysurprised (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Apr.
Red Cymbal 50-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 6 3/4l behind Prisoner's Dilemma (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Kaswarah (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 8th and ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Golden Days (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.