Racecards
19:35 Curragh (IRE)
K Club Maiden
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €15,001 added
- Winner: €9,240
- 2nd: €2,865
- 3rd: €1,365
- 4th: €615
- Form 86350-5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer J C Hayden
- Jockey W J Lee
chased leaders in near side group, ridden and no extra 2f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey Gary Carroll
mid-division in near side group, ridden and no extra over 2f out
- Form 03
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
chased leader in far side group, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held in 3rd closing stages
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A B Joyce
- Jockey Rory Cleary
held up towards rear in far side group, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer N Lupini
- Jockey J A Heffernan
held up towards rear in far side group, ridden and no extra over 2f out
- Form 07-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer P Byrne
- Jockey D E Sheehy
held up in near side group, ridden in centre over 2f out, soon no extra
- Form 242422
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D O'Brien
led far side group, disputing halfway, ridden in narrow lead 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey L F Roche
chased leaders in near side group, ridden and no extra 2f out
- Form 0-33
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer T Doyle
- Jockey Chris Hayes
held up in near side group, ridden 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 4-3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey S Foley
held up in far side group, mid-division halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
settled behind leaders on near side, ridden to challenge 2f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, disputed closing stages, just denied at line
- Form 22430-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey Colin Keane
led near side group, disputing halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 5-2446
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
chased leaders in near side group, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, narrow lead 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, disputed closing stages, just prevailed at line
In depth
Verdict
Joseph O'Brien is trying hard to find a race for Royal Court, in the frame in all starts since his debut in October. He was going on at the finish over the minimum at Navan on Sunday and this could finally be his day. However, GEE REX (NAP) also makes a quick reappearance after a very good run in a Group 3 at Naas on Monday and will appreciate this big drop in grade. Super Treat Super Treat was unlucky in-running wen a close third at Leopardstown and should reverse positions with runner-up Royal Court and provide the main threat. Hightimeyouwon didn't stay a mile on his debut and did very much better in a big field at Naas last time.
Formwatch
Gee Rex (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Edged right leaving stalls and bumped rival, rear of mid-division, ridden and progress to 6th over 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 5th close home, never nearer, 5th of 10, 5 1/2l behind So Perfect (9-0) at Naas 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May.
Harvey Street (IRE) Kodiac colt out of Lady Lucia.
Hightimeyouwon 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, soon chased leaders, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 20, 4 3/4l behind Flash Gordon (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Jensons Joy (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Took keen hold and tracked leaders near side, one pace 1f out, 12th of 20, 10 3/4l behind Western Dawn (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Olaf's Boy (IRE) Frozen Power gelding out of Maggie Mo.
Out On Friday (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on far side, no impression from 2f out, 17th of 23, 15 1/4l behind Zodiacus (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Royal Court (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Stumbled leaving stalls, soon prominent, 2nd 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on well in 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, nk behind Double Martini (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn gf in May.
Selaron Steps (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along on outer approaching straight and no impression 1 1/2f out, 10th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Baladiya (9-0) at Leopardstown 6f mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Super Treat (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, edged left and some headway between horses into 5th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Baladiya (9-0) at Leopardstown 6f mdn Good - Yielding in May.
A Step Too Far (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Soon led and a little keen, joined under 2f out, soon headed, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Syrena (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Apr.
Independent Missy (IRE) Dandy Man filly out of Springfort.
Rita Levi (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 6th entering straight and soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 18, 11 1/2l behind Titanium Sky (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll Yielding in Apr.
Sonaiyla (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Mid-division on inner, slightly impeded halfway, squeezed for room from 2f out and lost place, ridden and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 6th of 17, 5 3/4l behind Woody Creek (8-6) at Naas 6f hcp gd in May.