Racecards
16:15 Curragh (IRE)
Tesoro Vita Handicap
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €21,000 added
- Winner: €12,600
- 2nd: €4,200
- 3rd: €2,100
- 4th: €1,051
- Form 51/2331-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey S M Crosse
a little slow into stride, soon towards rear, 19th 3f out and still travelling smoothly, soon switched left, switched right over 1f out and kept on same pace without threatening
- Form 03/0342-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
pushed along briefly early, prominent, soon disputed lead, led over 2f out and drifted left, soon strongly pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong
- Form 73743-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey M A Enright
a little slow into stride, towards rear, some headway and kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out
- Form 1630-66
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
pushed along briefly early, soon prominent, disputed 4th 3f out and travelling smoothly, soon effort, every chance and kept on well without quite matching winner inside final furlong
- Form 43016-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
mid-division early, 15th 3f out, soon headway and effort, ran on without reaching principals inside final furlong
- Form 586/300
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey G M Ryan
soon prominent, on terms 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon impeded and no impression
- Form 172-260
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer M Mulvany
- Jockey Gary Carroll
prominent, disputed 10th 3f out, soon effort and kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 703406-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
prominent, slightly bumped early, disputed 4th 3f out, impeded from 2f out, kept on without matching principals after
- Form 521-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Sheehy
a little keen, waited with, 16th 3f out and some headway, weakened and eased over 1f out
- Form 9738-08
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, waited with, closer in 9th 3f out and travelling smoothly, soon headway and effort, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong
- Form 1889-07
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Chris Hayes
soon disputed lead, headed over 2f out, soon impeded, no extra and eased after
- Form 20033/0-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Gary Halpin
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon mid-division and pushed along again approaching halfway, 17th 3f out, soon one pace
- Form 00571-5
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey Colin Keane
soon mid-division, 14th 3f out, soon headway and effort, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 0/046-61
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
a little keen, soon mid-division, disputed 10th 3f out and travelling smoothly, soon headway and effort, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 641109-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey Rory Cleary
a little keen, bumped early, soon chased leaders, disputed 6th 3f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 78441-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey L F Roche
waited with, towards rear 3f out, soon switched right and kept on same pace without threatening
- Form 544319-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 84
a little slow into stride, soon mid-division, 18th 3f out, soon one pace
- Form 614840-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
mid-division early, closed and disputed 6th 3f out and travelling smoothly, soon effort, every chance and kept on well without quite matching front pair inside final furlong
- Form 235/281-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer R Brabazon
- Jockey M A Gallagher
mid-division early, disputed 10th 3f out, no impression and slightly impeded over 1f out, kept on without threatening after
- Form 209080-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer S Byrne
- Jockey T P Madden
prominent early, lost position and pushed along over 3f out where disputed 10th, soon no impression
- Form 82-3841
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer K Smith
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
a little keen, impeded early and mid-division, closed to dispute 6th 3f out, impeded from 2f out, soon no extra and eased
In depth
Verdict
Silver Service is a previous course winner but has no form over this longer trip and neither has Hightimeyouwon. Never Forgotten is the least exposed but having a first run since July but Pepperoni Pete was an easy winner on heavy going at Navan last month, though has been hit with a 17lb hike in the ratings. Fastnet Crown is a possible improver having landed a Dundalk maiden in the autumn and Hayyel earlier won a handicap at Leopardstown but a drop in distance may not suit October’s Naas winner Dance Jupiter on a slightly quicker surface. Raise You did win a Listed race when trained in the UK but that was almost two years ago so we’ll take a chance on TAURAN SHAMAN, who missed the break when behind Theophile on his final start last year but wasn’t beaten far and was held in high regard at one time by his trainer.
Formwatch
Dance Jupiter (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) Rear of mid-division, 8th over 3f out, good headway on outer 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well, won at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct beating Mccabe (8-9) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Raise You (IRE) 10-3 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Saltonstall (9-9) at Naas 1m lst stks (1) hvy in Nov.
Flaming Moon (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) A little uneasy in stalls, waited with towards rear, pushed along from 2f out, soon no impression, last of 11, 15 3/4l behind Downforce (10-1) at Curragh 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Fame And Acclaim (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, closer in 6th 3f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 24, 2 1/4l behind Layfayette (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Agitare (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Soon prominent, 2nd 3f out and effort, lost position from under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 24, 7 3/4l behind Layfayette (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Casanova 14-1 (9-7) Dwelt slightly, soon tracked leader, 3rd over 4f out, effort on inner 2 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, lost place and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Aesop (8-13) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Silver Service (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Pushed along early, soon raced in 7th, pushed along again before straight where tight for room, kept on same pace final furlong, 10th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Real Appeal (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Tauran Shaman (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Towards rear and 10th from halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, 6th from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Theophile (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Never Forgotten (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along from early straight, led over 1f out, stayed on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll Yielding in Jul beating So Wonderful (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Breaking Story (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon raced in 4th, effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Real Appeal (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
He Knows No Fear (IRE) 200-1 (8-11) Soon tracked leaders, disputed 3rd 3f out, kept on without matching principals final furlong, 7th of 24, 2 1/2l behind Layfayette (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Three Comets (GER) 150-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, ridden from early, never a factor, 19th of 22, 29 1/4l behind Sonnyboyliston (9-2) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Hightimeyouwon 11-2 (10-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, under pressure and ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders in 5th under 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Wonder Elzaam (10-9) at Naas 7f hcp sft in Mar.
Pepperoni Pete (IRE) 11-2fav (9-2) Soon chased leaders, 8th approaching straight, soon headway and effort, led 1 1/2f out, asserted and stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Navan 1m hcp hvy in Mar beating Talking Tough (9-7) by 11l, 18 ran.
Theophile (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) In touch on inner, 4th over 3f out, lost place and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, eased closing stages, 9th of 14, 5l behind Bucky Larson (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Fastnet Crown (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, improved to lead under 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Oct beating Feminism (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Punk Poet (IRE) 10-3 (9-11) Soon led, disputed after 3f, headed over 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out, eased under 1f out, last of 9, 34 1/2l behind Winner Takes Itall (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Sirjack Thomas (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Always towards rear, pushed along briefly at 6th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 10, dist behind Final Orders (10-11) at Wexford 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Hayyel (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Mid-division on outer, 9th 3f out, pushed along in 4th under 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on well to lead 150 yards out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m hcp sft in Aug beating Darkened (10-2) by 4l, 16 ran.
Colfer Me (IRE) 80-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 22, dist behind Sonnyboyliston (9-2) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Fil The Power 10-3 (9-9) Soon mid-division, 9th before halfway, headway on outer from before straight travelling smoothly, soon pushed along to challenge, led 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, eased near finish, won at Gowran Park 1m 2f mdn sft in Apr beating Sionnach Eile (9-9) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Tresorier 9-1 (10-0) Waited with towards rear, headway into straight and switched right to outer, chased leaders and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Silver Service (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.