Racecards
13:55 Curragh (IRE)
Paddy Power Home Of The Money Back Special Maiden
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €11,999 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €599
- Form 7760-68
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 40
- Trainer Ms M Kelly
- Jockey Gavin Brouder
waited with, soon towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening straight
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey James J Doyle
a little slow into stride, towards rear, kept on same pace straight
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer Mrs D A Love
- Jockey Rory Cleary
soon mid-division in 7th, pushed along approaching halfway, soon reminders, no impression straight
- Form 072268
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 78
prominent in 2nd, led 2 1/2f out, headed 1f out, one pace
- Form 6
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Hugh Horgan
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon mid-division in 6th, headway and effort straight, slightly impeded over 1f out, one pace
- Form 26
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey Ben Coen
soon led, a little keen, headed 2 1/2f out, soon weakened
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey O J Orr
chased leaders, soon 4th, headed and effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
- Form 3859
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey Luke McAteer
pushed along briefly early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, closed and challenged straight, no extra and one pace from over 1f out
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer B A Murphy
- Jockey G P Brouder
a little slow into stride, towards rear, pushed along from halfway, never a factor
- Form 0000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A Kinirons
- Jockey L F Roche
a little slow into stride, waited with, soon rear of mid-division, kept on same pace straight
- Form 00
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer M Hassett
- Jockey J A Heffernan
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon 7th, kept on same pace from under 2f out
- Form 33423
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Sheehy
chased leaders, soon 5th, closed travelling smoothly straight, led 1f out, pushed out to assert and stayed on well
In depth
Verdict
A few frustrating types here including CHARLIE BASSETT (NAP), who has had eleven starts including a run over hurdles. He's rarely been beaten far and this could be his day. The filly Menagerie should find the trip and ground to her liking after fading over slightly further in recent runs but Fil The Power has disappointed since a couple of fine runs in the autumn. Herculaneum made a reasonable debut at Dundalk though that was back in February.
Formwatch
Balaclava (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Towards rear, no impression from 2 out, never a factor, 10th of 17, 19l behind Wait Here (11-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Barometer (IRE) Farhh gelding out of Keilogue.
Calexico (IRE) Dawn Approach gelding out of Just Special.
Fil The Power 9-2 (9-7) Waited with, soon mid-division in 9th, 8th after halfway, effort on outer straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Vermilion Cliffs (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Oct.
Herculaneum (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind China's Storm (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Feb.
Kushkame (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Nawafeth (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Oct.
Turbulence (IRE) 80-1 (9-7) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, 12th of 16, 29 3/4l behind Persian Queen (9-2) at Naas 1m 2f mdn hvy in Nov.
Wonwabbitwon (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 9th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Fastnet Crown (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Oct.
Mijul Angel (IRE) Dark Angel filly out of Oregon Trail.
Minky (IRE) 200-1 (8-13) Slowly away, raced in rear, 11th halfway, no impression in rear under 2f out, weakened over 1f out, never a factor, last of 12, 13l behind Gee Rex (9-6) at Dundalk 1m pol in Oct.
Majestic Matriarch (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along in 8th from halfway, no impression from 2f out, 10th of 11, 35 1/2l behind Miss Molly T (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Menagerie (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, led travelling well 2 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, pressed 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Persian Queen (9-2) at Naas 1m 2f mdn hvy in Nov.
All Class (FR) 300-1 (11-9) Bumped 1st, bad mistake 2nd, last and mistake 3rd, never a factor, pulled up before 4 out, at Tipperary 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Charlie Bassett (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 9th 2f out, soon ridden, went 4th on outer 1f out, no extra, 5th of 15, 3l behind Lobo Rojo (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Thanks Mam (IRE) 80-1 (9-3) Slowly away, raced in rear, no headway 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, never a factor, 13th of 14, 15 3/4l behind Shawaf (9-8) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Oct.
Vivandiere (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, pushed along on outer under 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace to go 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 12, 7 1/4l behind Flower Garland (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Feb.