Racecards
16:50 Curragh (IRE)
Emirates Equestrian Federation Handicap
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €37,500 added
- Winner: €24,375
- 2nd: €7,125
- 3rd: €3,374
- 4th: €1,125
- Form 2-26347
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 102
held up towards rear, late headway in 7th 1f out, ran on well final furlong, not reach winner
- Form 1123-12
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 100
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
- Form 9/40-001
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, no impression over 2f out
- Form 10136-4
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer F Ennis
- Jockey J A Heffernan
chased leaders early, 10th halfway, weakened over 2f out
- Form 76000-2
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
held up towards rear, ridden into 11th 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 03651-1
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer R Brabazon
- Jockey Fran Berry
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened
Super Say (IRE)
202- Form 351316-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey B A Curtis
chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway in 5th 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong
- Form 4586-76
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
always towards rear
- Form 5500-15
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 1947-41
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 88
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 090503-
- Age 8
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
- Form 93969-8
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer P J Prendergast
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 09068-0
- Age 9
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Chris Hayes
always towards rear
- Form 20000-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey Gary Carroll
mid-division best, weakened 2f out
- Form 41095-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and weakened 1f out
- Form 6800-93
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer J M Oxx
- Jockey N G McCullagh
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 50-3462
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey K J Manning
held up towards rear, late headway in 12th over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Form 93480-2
- Age 6
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 806070-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey G J Phillips
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 930-279
- Age 6
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 81
rear of mid-division, weakened 2f out
- Form 3203-14
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 79
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved in 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 68339-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey Rory Cleary
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Lightening Stricks has made incredible improvement on Polytrack, landing a gamble at Dundalk in December and following up last month with a comfortable success in a handicap. Not surprisingly he's gone up 11lb for that latest success and the runner-up that day, DAHINDAR, may now have enough in hand to reverse the form and take this, especially as he didn't get the best of runs. Moran Gra is another with a big weight rise to overcome after a surprise victory at Leopardstown and Aznavour, who finished third after staying on well, should reverse the form and is one for the short-list. Park Ranger has gone up 12lb for an easy victory at Tipperary and needs further but Lime Tree Valley made a very encouraging reappearance over 1m2f at Cork and has no problems with today's trip.
Formwatch
Hujaylea (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Settled rear, never able to challenge, 7th of 12, 5l behind Navajo Chief (8-1) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcap gd in Feb.
Dahindar (IRE) 5-2fav (10-5) Held up towards rear, closer in 7th 1 1/2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Lightening Stricks (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Apr.
Moran Gra (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in close 3rd 1f out, stayed on to lead last 100 yards, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf beating Skyway (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 19 ran.
Intapeace (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on far rail, 4th halfway, driven along under 2f out, no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Emiyna (8-11) at Curragh 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf.
Rock And Roll Kid (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden into 7th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Northern Rocked (8-9) at Naas 7f hcp 60-100 in Apr.
Lightening Stricks (IRE) 11-4 (8-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 3rd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, soon led and ridden clear, kept on well, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Apr beating Dahindar (10-5) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Super Say (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden in 14th 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 20, 6l behind Barack (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcap sft in Oct.
Cornakill (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden into 13th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 19, 2 3/4l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.
Drombeg Dawn (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, ridden under 2f out, no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Castle Bar Sling (9-5) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Park Ranger (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Towards rear, progress straight, went 2nd travelling best over 1f out, soon led and clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-85 sft in Apr beating Queen Commander (8-10) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Charminamix (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Held up, 8th into straight, 5th and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Elusive Ridge (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 60-90 pol in Nov.
Simla Sunset (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 19, 3l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.
Toufan Express 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 15th of 19, 8l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.
Lord Kenmare (USA) 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 19, 7l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.
Legendary Lad (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 18th of 19, 16l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.
Aznavour (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden into 13th 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 19, 2 1/4l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.
Elusive Award (USA) 7-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and in rear, headway from 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Pedantic (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-80 gf.
Lime Tree Valley (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Settled towards rear, 9th on outer 2f out, good headway to go 2nd early final furlong, kept on well under pressure without reaching winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Castle Bar Sling (9-5) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Tarrsille (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 16l behind Bajan Tryst (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Daring Man (IRE) 10-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 11l behind Northern Rocked (8-9) at Naas 7f hcp 60-100 in Apr.
Barrow Island (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Lightening Stricks (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Apr.
Little Arrows (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 11th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 12th of 19, 6l behind Moran Gra (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp gf.
Westtower Boy (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, took closer order halfway, 3rd and effort on inner entering straight, 2nd briefly over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 4, 4l behind Elusive Ridge (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo stks pol in Dec.