Racecards
16:15 Curragh (IRE)
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- 22 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places on straight course)
- Surface: Turf
- €8,000 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 23-3241
- Age 5
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey C P Geoghegan
tracked leaders in 3rd, smooth headway to lead under 2f out, ridden inside final furlong and kept on well
- Form 07-3102
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer C Roche
- Jockey Fran Berry
tracked leaders and 9th halfway, no impression over 1f out and eased when beaten inside final furlong
- Form 2-02146
- Age 3
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer J M Oxx
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
tracked leaders in 6th, ridden entering straight and soon no extra
- Form 941000
- Age 9
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
rear of mid-division and pushed along soon after halfway, no threat from 3f out, weakened
- Form 5-13455
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 74
settled in mid-division and 11th halfway, headway entering straight and ridden to go 3rd 2f out, 2nd early final furlong but no impression on winner, kept on one pace under pressure and lost 2nd on line
- Form 370950
- Age 8
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey C R King
settled towards rear, pushed along approaching straight and no threat from 2f out
- Form 2821-70
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
rear of mid-division, headway early straight and 10th 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
- Form 2-3842
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
towards rear, ridden early straight and some headway into 12th 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 940423
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 68
mid-division and 12th halfway, ridden entering straight and 8th 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
- Form 598
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer Miss C Simpson
- Jockey Colin Keane
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight without threatening
- Form 0530
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey E J McNamara
tracked leaders and 7th halfway, ridden early straight and no extra under 2f out, weakened
- Form 360263
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
rear of mid-division, 14th halfway, no extra early straight and soon eased
- Form 554644
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Gary Halpin
towards rear and pushed along early, never a factor, no threat in straight
- Form 932234
- Age 7
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey W J Lee
mid-division and 13th halfway, 8th and ridden entering straight, went 3rd early final furlong and kept on same pace under pressure to snatch 2nd on line, no impression on winner
- Form 057621
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey N G McCullagh
tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd approaching straight, ridden 2f out and no extra in 5th 1f out, weakened
- Form 36356-8
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey Gary Carroll
chased leaders and 8th halfway, 12th entering straight and soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong without threatening leaders
- Form 440240
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey D E Hogan
rear of mid-division, ridden approaching straight and no threat from 2f out
- Form 251646
- Age 7
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 62
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and dropped to 4th entering straight, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
- Form 671176
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey Chris Hayes
mid-division and 10th halfway, ridden and 7th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 569-596
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 67
soon led, strongly pressed early straight and headed under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened
- Form 4-06913
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer A Mulholland
- Jockey T P O'Shea
towards rear and never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
- Form 4088/6-3
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
chased leaders and 5th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
In depth
Verdict
ANCIENT SANDS is in tremendous form having won twice over hurdles and on the Polytrack at Dundalk on Friday - a 5lb penalty is unlikely to prevent a follow-up. Lethal Weapon wants some more rain but if the going became testing would have a fine chance of going one better than at Listowel when runner-up to Stony Grey. Beau Michael is the only course and distance winner in the line-up and isn't badly treated while Banker Burke has more scope than most having landed a handicap at Dundalk in very good style. Miss Ekaterina could provide the main threat as she has been gradually improving and only just failed to hold the late thrust of Wyoyo at Roscommon after forcing the pace for much of the way.
Formwatch
Ancient Sands (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, 4th for much, challenged and led 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-85 pol beating Tooreen Legend (9-1) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Lethal Weapon (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Always prominent, keen hold early, 5th into straight, ridden to chase winner and no impression inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Stony Grey (8-10) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Abu Nayef (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden along under 4f out, 3rd approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 6l behind Time For Action (9-9) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Beau Michael 20-1 (10-0) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden along and lost place 5f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 12, 35l behind Stephen Hero (8-6) at Galway 1m 4f App hcp gd in Sep.
Lonan (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Mid-division on inner, ridden in 7th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Shalaman (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp pol in Sep.
Castle Bar Sling (USA) 12-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 13th of 22, 10l behind Campanology (10-0) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Sep.
Civil War (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Dwelt, rear of mid-division on inner, ridden and progress into 8th 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 18, 22l behind Stony Grey (9-7) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80.
Miss Ekaterina (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 5f out, soon led and clear, reduced lead over 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Wyoyo (9-3) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp 50-70 gd in Sep.
Carvelas (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Shalaman (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp pol in Sep.
A Twist Of Fate (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 6l behind Bint Nayef (8-9) at Galway 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Sep.
Ginger Genie (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Soon mid-division, closer in 6th on outer into straight, no extra from over 1f out, 13th of 14, 23l behind Stony Grey (8-10) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Alkali (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Went a little right out of stalls, soon chased leaders, 4th under 4f out, no impression from before straight, soon 3rd and kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Teocht (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 4f fll mdn stks gd in Sep.
Traveller's Tales 12-1 (9-8) Towards rear, closer in moderate 7th approaching straight, ridden in moderate 5th from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 4l behind Wyoyo (9-3) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp 50-70 gd in Sep.
Little Arrows (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division, headway from 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 17, 3l behind Dysios (9-1) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80.
Banker Burke (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd before straight, 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol beating Melanippe (9-5) by 2l, 14 ran.
Feisty Champion (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, 9th early, pushed along 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 8th of 14, 11l behind At Boolavogue (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f Handicap (55-70) (3yo+) pol.
Golden Silence (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) A little awkward leaving stalls, soon chased leaders, no extra approaching straight, 12th of 14, 23l behind Wyoyo (9-3) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp 50-70 gd in Sep.
Table Forty Six (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Soon towards rear, headway on outer straight, no impression and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 13l behind Banker Burke (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Stephen Hero (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, 9th 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 17, 9l behind Dysios (9-1) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80.
Mornin' Gorgeous 33-1 (9-0) Led early, prominent, 2nd and clear of remainder 4f out, reduced advantage before straight, lost place and no impression from 2f out, 6th of 14, 10l behind Timikar (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Sep.
Juara (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, close 4th 2f out, disputed lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace in close 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Days Ahead (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf in Sep.
Sacred Sovereign (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, keen hold, closed into 3rd over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Banker Burke (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.