Racecards
16:05 Cork (IRE)
Fermoy Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 20-0P02
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer M Fahey
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
prominent, 4th at 6th, bad mistake 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon one pace
- Form 0630-02
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Hassett
- Jockey Paul Townend
a little keen, mid-division early, 10th at 6th, headway and effort straight, slight mistake last, 2nd and kept on without threatening winner close home
- Form 005867
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey T Ryan
impeded briefly early, soon chased leaders, 8th at 6th, under pressure from 4 out, kept on same pace from before last
- Form PF-35P6
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
mid-division early, 11th at 6th, headway and effort straight, chased winner from before last, 3rd and one pace close home
Mick Mixy
11- Form PPP70P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Mr T D Geoghegan
waited with, soon towards rear, closed up from 6th in mid-division, chased leaders and under pressure approaching straight, one pace from before 2 out
- Form 07-0086
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer J P Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
prominent, slow jump 1st and at 2nd, not always fluent jumping after, 3rd at 6th, led from 4 out, headed after 3 out, soon no extra and one pace
- Form 07700/6
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey R M Power
mid-division early, 7th at 6th, one pace from before 2 out
- Form 556253
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey P J Carberry
soon chased leaders, 6th at 6th, headway and effort straight, led after 3 out, stayed on well from before last
- Form 00067-4
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer James King
- Jockey Mr P A King
disputed lead early, soon led, joined from 6th, headed from 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 0-P0702
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer W C O'Brien
- Jockey B J Foley
waited with, 13th at 6th, some headway on outer into straight, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
- Form 887560
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
mid-division early, slight mistake 6th where 14th, pushed along briefly from 8th, towards rear and fell 4 out
- Form 70-0P59
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey H Morgan
disputed lead early, prominent, on terms from 6th, headed from 4 out, no extra from before straight, soon weakened
- Form B00-64P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer S Ryan
- Jockey Liam Quinlan
waited with, soon towards rear, slightly impeded 5th, pushed along briefly from 8th, pushed along again from 4 out and no impression, soon weakened
- Form 232274
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey J R Wildman
waited with, soon towards rear, some headway and slight mistake 4 out, kept on same pace from before 2 out
- Form U00F-0P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey C P McNamara
pushed along briefly early, soon chased leaders, 5th at 6th, slight mistake 4 out and pushed along again, no extra from before 3 out, soon weakened
Otzi (IRE)
11- Form 403490
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey B Browne
mid-division early, 12th at 6th, pushed along briefly from 7th, under pressure from 4 out, headway straight, kept on without threatening from 2 out
In depth
Verdict
A low-grade but competitive handicap in which Paul Townend, having a rare ride away from Willie Mullins' stable, can take this on BALKOS, who looks certain to be suited by the extra after a very good run over 2m at Thurles. Just Another Lady is 0-17 over hurdles but has been running much better since changing stables and is looking on a fair mark. Elusive Exclusive is another to have run better for a change of surroundings and wasn't beaten far at Limerick last week while Antigua Son, who is 0-11, produced his best ever run over the trip at Fairyhouse. Railway Muice is 0-30 but reverted to hurdles with a much better effort over slightly shorter when last seen here in October. Brindabella was returning from a long absence when sixth at Fairyhouse but Deealli has a big weight and was beaten 13 lengths into second at Down Royal, though that was easily his best run so far.
Formwatch
Deealli (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, 4th when left 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd when left 2nd at last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 20, 13l behind No Thanks (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Balkos (FR) 15-2 (11-9) Held up on inner, stumbled after 3rd, headway in mid-division halfway, closer 3 out and went 3rd after next, pushed along and no impression before last, ridden and kept on to go 2nd on line, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Toms Courage (11-8) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Rocconrockall (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) A little slowly away, bumped with rival 2nd, waited with, 11th approaching 6th, slight mistake 4 out, closed up and slight mistake 3 out and on terms briefly, no extra after next, 7th of 15, 21 1/4l behind Hilltop Supreme (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Monty's Mission (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, no impression 3 out, went moderate 7th entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 6th of 14, dist behind Quarry Lil (11-11) at Clonmel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Mick Mixy 66-1 (12-0) Led and disputed, ridden and headed approaching straight, soon weakened and pulled up before last, at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Flying Crystal (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Raced in rear, badly hampered 2nd, not fluent 5 out, pushed along and took closer order from 3 out, ridden in 6th from next, no impression and kept on same pace from last, 6th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Tangental (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Brindabella (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Rear, 12th at 7th, some progress before 2 out, kept on run-in, never on terms, 6th of 16, 13l behind She's Commanche (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Just Another Lady (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Settled behind leaders, moderate 6th halfway, closer in 5th entering straight, ridden to challenge before last, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 20, 3 1/2l behind Junior Rattler (12-0) at Naas 1m 7f sft in Mar.
Elusive Exclusive (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Towards rear, steady progress from 4 out and ridden in 3rd from 2 out, soon short of room, ridden in 2nd on inner from last and again short of room run-in, no extra and kept on same pace close home, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Seangoell (12-0) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Antigua Son (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Towards rear, 11th from halfway, good progress on outer from 3 out and ridden to challenge in 2nd before last, no impression on winner run-in and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Boogily Lane (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Glennanar (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Mid-division on inner early, closer in 5th at 5th, ridden 4 out, weakened, 15th of 19, dist behind Pino Boy (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Hide Out (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, not fluent 4th, 5th from halfway, pushed along and lost place from 4 out, not fluent next, no extra from before 2 out, 9th of 14, dist behind Boogily Lane (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Monatierna (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along when mistake 3 out, soon no extra and eased, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Railway Muice (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Soon tracked leaders, 4th after 6th, closed and effort straight, slight mistake 2 out, kept on without matching principals after, 4th of 15, 3l behind The Diary Keeper (11-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Oct.
Robin Des Ruby (IRE) 40-1 (10-10) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and no extra in 6th early straight, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Clonmel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Otzi (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Towards rear, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 15th of 18, dist behind Seangoell (12-0) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Arizona Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway before 3 out, ridden after 2 out and 8th approaching last, kept on run-in to go moderate 4th closing stages, 4th of 14, 16 1/4l behind Toms Courage (11-8) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Natural Breeze (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Disputed lead, bad mistake 2nd, headed 4th, weakened from 4 out, 15th of 17, dist behind Fighting Fit (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Get Home (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Mid-division and 7th from halfway, not fluent 3 out and pushed along before next, ridden and no impression before last where not fluent, kept on same pace run-in, 9th of 18, 11 1/4l behind Seangoell (12-0) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hvy in Mar.