Racecards
17:25 Cork (IRE)
Explicit.ie Maiden Hurdle
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €699
- 4th: €400
- Form 1-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T J Nagle-Jr
- Jockey T J Doyle
chased leaders, 10th halfway, driven along and no extra from 3 out
- Form 1F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up in rear, good headway on outer approaching straight, challenged from 3 out, led after next, driven out and kept on well run-in
- Form P425
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A Maguire
- Jockey S J Hassett
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th approaching straight, no impression in 6th from 2 out
Dirty Den (IRE)
326- Form 32536-5
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs J Riordan
- Jockey D J Bates
prominent and disputed lead, headed before halfway, driven along and weakened 4 out, tailed off
- Form 734574
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey B J Cooper
always prominent, 3rd on inner halfway, 2nd and pushed along 3 out, no impression on winner from before last, kept on same pace
- Form 473139
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey C V Ring
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra from early straight
- Form 352342
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
led or disputed lead after 1st until advantage 6th, headed after 4 out, 3rd 3 out, soon no impression in 5th
Hevelius
19- Form P8
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey E J McNamara
mid-division, 8th approaching straight, no impression from before 2 out
- Form P3-68
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
mid-division on inner, never a factor
- Form 254PP2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R Hurley
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
always prominent, 4th halfway, headway to lead after 4 out, strongly pressed from early straight, headed after 2 out, soon no impression on winner in 3rd, no extra run-in
Mighty Snazy
67- Form 044-636
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J A Berry
- Jockey Mr M J Scallan
mid-division, 11th on inner halfway, in touch when fell 7th
- Form P11/21-4
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
mid-division, headway approaching straight, 7th 2 out, soon no impression and eased from before last
- Form 0P0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
always behind, trailing when pulled up halfway
- Form 10-523
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T Hogan
- Jockey B J Geraghty
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 5th approaching straight, no impression after 3 out
Some Outfit
137- Form 3P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey A P Heskin
never a factor, behind when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 235005
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Miss F Slevin
- Jockey Mr N T Slevin
always behind, tailed off
- Form 1-10933
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey A E Lynch
chased leaders on inner, 9th halfway, went 5th before 3 out, no impression in 4th after 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 627-044
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer A Lee
- Jockey P F Mangan
chased leaders, 8th halfway, no extra approaching straight, tailed off
- Form F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
always towards rear, tailed off
- Form 00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J G Sheehan
- Jockey M J Ferris
led early, weakened before halfway, pulled up before 7th
- Form 443100
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer D G Murphy
- Jockey B T O'Connell
towards rear, kept on in straight without threatening
- Form 807
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W Delahunty
- Jockey S G McDermott
towards rear, some headway entering straight, kept on from 2 out without threatening
- Form P-FP8
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
always behind, tailed off
In depth
Verdict
Winning point-to-pointer American Touch couldn't live with Dun Masc on his hurdling debut at Navan but will improve for the run and should be respected. Bog Warrior won a Fairyhouse bumper on New Year's Day and was still in touch though held when falling at the last in a very strong maiden hurdle at Navan in February. Provided he's none the worse he looks sure to go well and holds bumper and points winner Our Musician, who was a long way behind in fourth in that latter event. Glenstar was very consistent in bumpers and looks to be going the same way over timber after a decent debut at Wexford but Shannon Spirit didn't improve for stepping up in trip at Limerick last month after an excellent run over two miles at Thurles. SUBAROO BLUE needs a stamina test and should get it here. His recent close third behind Jim Will Fix It over this trip at Clonmel was a fine effort and a similar level of form may be good enough for this.
Formwatch
American Touch (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, headway on outer into 6th halfway, went 2nd and challenged briefly before 2 out, soon ridden and no chance with winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 23l behind Dun Masc (11-5) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Bog Warrior (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Soon led, headed after 4th, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden in 3rd and no extra when fell last, in a race won by Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb, 21 ran.
Crystal Wave (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, progress into 6th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 3f out, 5th of 21, 17l behind Gullinbursti (11-9) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat.
Dirty Den (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Keen hold, soon disputed lead, headed and no impression from before 2 out, 5th of 15, 7l behind Island Oscar (11-4) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn hdl gd in May.
Eyre Apparent (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Always prominent, 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure from 2 out, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Jim Will Fix It (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Friendly Society (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, weakened from over 4f out, 9th of 14, well behind Knockgraffon King (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Jan.
Glenstar (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, moderate 2nd from 6 out, struggling to close from before 3 out, kept on same pace straight, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Catch The Moment (10-13) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl sft.
Hevelius 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, moderate 7th 3 out, soon no impression, 8th of 18, 50l behind Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
High Desert (GER) 5-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, no extra entering straight, weakened, 8th of 9, 50l behind Bog Warrior (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat in Jan.
John The Soldier (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, headway to challenge 5 out, led after 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed approaching last where mistake, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Island Wood (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs in Oct.
Mighty Snazy 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden into 6th 2 out, no extra in 7th entering straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 21, 16l behind Day Of A Lifetime (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Our Musician (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, moderate 7th halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Roowest (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Prominent, weakened from 5 out, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Vics Canvas (11-7) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl sft.
Shannon Spirit (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd before straight, struggling when not fluent 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 10l behind Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
Some Outfit 9-2 (12-0) Alw in rr, 13th 6out, to when pu bef 5out, in a race won by Gallaflynn (12-0) at Affane 3m ire ptp gd in Nov, 16 ran.
Spiker The Biker (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, ridden in 5th 4f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 20l behind Mount Benbulben (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f N H flat sft.
Subaroo Blue (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd approaching straight, struggling from 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Jim Will Fix It (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl.
The Big Mosquito (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute entering straight, ridden in 3rd and no extra before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 19, 6l behind White Star Line (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Make The Running (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Fell 1st, in a race won by Betty Is A Lady (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft, 20 ran.
Mighty Spicy (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 6th halfway, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Carloswayback (11-8) at Limerick 2m cond mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Serra Nova (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division best, never a factor, 12th of 18, 34l behind Jim Will Fix It (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Vivid Rainbow (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Mid-division, no impression from after 3 out, 7th of 18, 46l behind Gerdalia (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl sft.
Presenting Mac (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, weakened from 4 out, 8th of 13, well behind Drop Anchor (11-1) at Bellewstown 3m mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Dr Anubis (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Attempted to refuse and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Pozyc (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr, 20 ran.
Up Ou That (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th after 4 out, ridden in 8th and no impression 3 out, 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 20, 33l behind Rathlin (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Sir Bill Nich (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Led early, not fluent and reminders 1st, weakened from after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by The Real Article (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep, 16 ran.
The Colleen Ban (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Ld til chall 2out, rallied last, no ex late, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Colours Of Autumn (12-0) at Belclare 3m ire ptp gd in Mar '10.