Racecards
16:30 Curragh (IRE)
Kildare Medieval Festival Handicap
- 26 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places on the straight course)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,501 added
- Winner: €6,457
- 2nd: €1,995
- 3rd: €945
- 4th: €420
- Form 386411
- Age 4
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey D P Linehan
chased leaders on far side, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 264041
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 77
dwelt, in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 631865
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey E J McNamara
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 482259
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey Sean Davis
chased leaders on stands' side, ridden in 8th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 3238/02-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer W J Martin
- Jockey R Coakley
towards rear on near side, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 8718-18
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey R P Downey
mid-division on far side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 797
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey C P McNamara
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression
- Form 525944
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey Gary Halpin
disputed lead, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression over 1f out
- Form 635607
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer G O'Leary
- Jockey N G McCullagh
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 820740
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 66
rear of mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, never a factor
- Form 1-70260
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
mid-division, pushed along halfway, no impression from over 1f out
- Form 7-14619
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
mid-division, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, never a factor
- Form 0-75046
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
chased leaders, pushed along in 6th 2f out, headway to dispute lead and ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home
- Form 991145
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey Anastasia O'Brien
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, never a factor
- Form 878-651
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey D M Redmond
disputed lead, ridden and headed under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Zylan (IRE)
31- Form 719603
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey P J Smullen
mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out, weakened, never a factor
- Form 9-620
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey Gary Carroll
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened, never a factor
- Form 9-05607
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer Mrs D A Love
- Jockey W J Lee
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 856325
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer G Donnelly
- Jockey Colin Keane
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 035187
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey Chris Hayes
dwelt, mid-division, ridden and weakened from 2f out
- Form 827323
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey L F Roche
disputed lead, led under 2f out, ridden and joined over 1f out. kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
- Form 0969
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer P Casey
- Jockey Rory Cleary
always towards rear, no impression from halfway, never a factor
- Form 88-0357
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer Thomas J Farrell
- Jockey T P Madden
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression
- Form 7-24533
- Age 6
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey K J Leonard
mid-division on far side, ridden in 9th 2f out, soon no impression
- Form 604863
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer Miss H McLoughlin
- Jockey Julie Burke
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 2f out, never a factor
- Form 550009
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 45
towards rear on far side, ridden halfway, no impression, never a factor
- Form 06-1070
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 59
- Form 768695
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer D Bunyan & G O'Leary
- Jockey Caroline Murtagh
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Peacehaven has a huge weight to carry after his two victories at Naas and though Denis Linehan again reduces the burden with his claim his mount faces a stiff task. Dark Alliance also won at Naas last time and is just 3lb higher, the same mark as when scoring over this course and distance last year. Intense Stylist has been very consistent but is still a maiden and keeps climbing the weights but Lake George still looks well handicapped despite a penalty for Tuesday's victory at Tipperary. Louis Leroy didn't stay 7f at Naas after twice winning over this trip there so he's respected but a process of elimination leads us to MR BOUNTY, who was only half-a-length behind Peacehaven over the minimum at Naas where he was staying on strongly after missing the break.
Formwatch
Peacehaven (IRE) 3-1fav (10-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden and headway to 3rd over 1f out, improved to 2nd final 150 yards, kept on well, strongly challenged leader close home, led on line, won at Naas 5f hcp gd in Aug beating Accalia (9-4) by ns, 12 ran.
Dark Alliance (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Rear, 8th 2f out, soon driven, ridden in 7th over 1f out where slightly hampered, stayed on well final furlong, strongly challenged leader closing stages, just failed, finished 2nd, placed 1st, 2nd of 10, shd behind Falcao (9-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Fast In The Wind (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Broke well, soon held up 4th, driven 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, soon dropped to 5th, kept on to almost snatch 4th on line, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Captain Power (9-10) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug.
I Will Excel (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Held up early, soon tracked leaders, 8th 3f out, still chasing leaders 2f out, soon one pace, 9th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Plough Boy (9-13) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Aug.
New Identity (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on and went 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind Royal Mezyan (9-8) at Leicester 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Louis Leroy (IRE) 6-4fav (9-13) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead travelling well under 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Vintage Charm (10-0) at Naas 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Hollybrowne (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, soon driven, no impression 2f out, kept on final furlong to 7th, no threat, 7th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Haqeeba (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn gd in Aug.
Battleroftheboyne (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden in 4th from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 9, 12 1/2l behind An Saighdiur (9-6) at Sligo 7f hvy in Aug.
Strategic Force (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Rear, 12th 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 7th, never on terms, 7th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Calm Bay (8-8) at Navan 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Burren View Lady (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 8th halfway, driven entering straight, 10th 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Mcguigan (10-0) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Hatton Cross (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no impression in 9th 1f out, no extra, 11th of 15, 11 3/4l behind Tithonus (9-2) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Sartori 25-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in rear before halfway, no extra over 1f out, last of 9, 13 3/4l behind Ostatnia (8-12) at Tipperary 5f hcp gf in May.
Ducky Mallon (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Bit slowly away, raced towards rear, 11th halfway, driven approaching straight, 12th 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, improved to 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, no threat, 6th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Mcguigan (10-0) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Future Icon 7-2 (10-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, 12th 2f out, ridden and some progress into 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Botanical Lady (9-4) at Cork 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Lake George (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Close up, soon 2nd, led from 2f out, ridden to assert from 1f out, stayed on well, won at Tipperary 7f hcp gf in Aug beating Clear Focus (8-10) by 3l, 16 ran.
Zylan (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division on outer, ridden 1 1/2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong, pressed leaders close home, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Three Bells (9-0) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Laburnum Park (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd on inner halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th over 1f out, weakened, 12th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Three Bells (9-11) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Not A Bad Oul Day (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Led, pushed along entering straight, headed 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Romantic (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Lily's Prince (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Prominent, soon ran 5th, 7th 3 1/2f out, driven and headway to 4th 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, dropped to 6th 1f out, kept on same pace to 5th closing stages, 5th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Valentana (9-12) at Tipperary 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Three Majors (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Bit slowly into stride, raced in rear, 13th halfway, switched right 1 1/2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong to 7th, never on terms, 7th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Mcguigan (10-0) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Enter The Red (IRE) 3-1fav (9-8) Chased leaders, 9th 2f out, progress into 4th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Botanical Lady (9-4) at Cork 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Chosen Rock (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Prominent, raced towards rear after 2f, ridden over 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on same pace, no threat, 9th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Rateel (9-12) at Naas 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Seeking Truth (IRE) 4-1fav (9-3) Soon raced in 10th, pushed along 2 1/2f out to close, swiched right 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Jembatt (9-7) at Bellewstown 1m hcp hvy in Jul.
Mr Bounty 11-2 (8-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to 3rd close home, never on terms, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Peacehaven (10-0) at Naas 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Count Of Carabass (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, progress into 5th and switched right 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Tithonus (10-3) at Cork 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Roryslittlesister (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 11th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Botanical Lady (9-4) at Cork 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Intense Stylist (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Soon raced 3rd, driven under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, improved to lead narrowly final 150 yards, edged left, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind Victorious Secret (9-9) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Jealika (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 14th of 15, 19l behind Falcao (9-12) at Cork 6f hcp gf in May.
Acroleina (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Towards rear in centre, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Three Bells (9-0) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Lady Maesmor 14-1 (8-8) Prominent, driven in 3rd over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, improved to 2nd over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, no extra close home where dropped to 5th, 5th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Peacehaven (10-0) at Naas 5f hcp gd in Aug.