Racecards
14:45 Curragh (IRE)
Plusvital Speed Gene Handicap
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €50,000 added
- Winner: €29,500
- 2nd: €9,500
- 3rd: €4,500
- 4th: €2,000
- Form 0-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey S Foley
mid-division, ridden 2f out and 6th over 1f out, under pressure and headway to lead final 100 yards, stayed on strongly close home
- Form 2154-90
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey L F Roche
tracked leader on far side, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along and ridden to lead over 1f out, under pressure and headed final 100 yards, no impression on winner close home
- Form 451-37
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey Gary Halpin
tracked leaders on far side, pushed along in 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, eased final furlong
- Form 14-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey Colin Keane
prominent on stands' side, mid-division 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
- Form 4218-56
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer P J Prendergast
- Jockey Ben Coen
prominent in centre, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure and edged left over 1f out, soon no extra
- Form 725-315
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J A Stack
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
chased leaders on far side, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 6158-47
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey N G McCullagh
always towards rear, never a factor, no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 140698-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J Nash
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and no extra 1f out
- Form 441-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey R P Downey
broke well, tracked leaders early, rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression towards rear under 2f out, no extra, eased inside final furlong
- Form 3-41
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
towards rear, some headway under 2f out, 7th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
- Form 232-132
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey Sean Davis
tracked leaders on far side, 5th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 80345-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer P Roche
- Jockey Rory Cleary
towards rear, pushed along halfway and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
- Form 83315-2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D E Sheehy
prominent on far side, led before halfway, ridden and edged left 2f out, soon headed and 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Willie McCreery has won the last two of these so recent Dundalk maiden winner Tammy Wynette is greatly respected on her handicap debut. It's Two O Clock made a successful debut at Dundalk in November but looked a few pounds high on his handicap bow there a couple of weeks later. Urban Beat looked well suited to heavy going at Navan last month and has plenty of weight as does Red Persian, though the latter battled on strongly when scoring at Dundalk. Richard O'Brien is making a name for himself and Navan winner Maymine will find this less daunting than the Listed race she ran in at Naas on Monday. CANFORD ART beat It's All A Joke at Dundalk then just failed to hold on there next time. She has the scope to go on to better things and gets the nod in a tricky handicap.
Formwatch
Urban Beat (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Settled mid-division, progress into 5th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Navan 5f mdn hvy in Apr beating Pretty Boy Floyd (9-5) by 1l, 10 ran.
Aurora Eclipse (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, rear of mid-division best, eased 2 1/2f out, last of 15, dist behind Mrs Gallagher (9-0) at Naas 5f lst fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in May.
Hello Brigette (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Mrs Gallagher (9-0) at Naas 5f lst fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in May.
It's Two O Clock (IRE) 11-10fav (9-7) Held up in last, ridden 2f out, disputed 3rd over 1f out, no extra in last final furlong, last of 4, 1 3/4l behind Snow Patch (8-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Sunday Smart (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Jumped awkwardly from stalls, soon chased leaders, ridden in behind leaders halfway, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Golden Spell (9-8) at Navan 6f hcp fll Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Gottardo (IRE) 5-2jfav (10-1) Held up in touch, 6th approaching straight, soon pushed along and effort, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Premier League (9-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Apr.
Maymine 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt slightly, towards rear, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, 12th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Mrs Gallagher (9-0) at Naas 5f lst fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in May.
Powersville (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 11 1/2l behind Golden Spell (9-8) at Navan 6f hcp fll Yielding - Soft in Apr.
T For Tango (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Dwelt, soon chased leaders on outer, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Art Of Unity (8-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Oct.
Vinnie's Wish (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Bumped start, mid-division, soon raced in 9th on outer, headway to challenge final furlong, stayed on well to lead near line, won at Naas 6f mdn sft in Nov beating Katie Cruel (9-0) by hd, 15 ran.
Tammy Wynette (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Broke well, tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out and soon led, kept on under pressure, won at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in May beating Nigg Bay (10-0) by hd, 10 ran.
It's All A Joke (IRE) 5-2jfav (9-7) Held up, soon towards rear, 7th approaching straight, progress to challenge and got on terms over 1f out, kept on well, headed near finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Premier League (9-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Apr.
Way Back Home (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression on easy winner in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 21 3/4l behind Expected (9-5) at Cork 1m mdn hvy in Apr.
Art Of Unity 7-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, no impression on leader 1f out, disputed 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Sors (10-0) at Navan 5f hcp hvy in Apr.
Red Persian (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Soon led, pushed along into straight, soon strongly pressed and joined, kept on well final furlong to just prevail at line, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Apr beating Blue Uluru (9-10) by hd, 6 ran.
Canford Art (IRE) 6-4fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out and headway to lead over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Boragh Steps (8-11) at Dundalk 6f pol in Jan.