Racecards
14:10 Down Royal (IRE)
Club Lemon Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 180y
- Going: Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €499
- Form 62/4P4P-
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Paul Traynor
- Jockey J P Shinnick
mid-division, progress 3 out, ridden in 5th next, 5th at last, no extra
- Form 99412/0-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 93
towards rear, not fluent 5th and 6th, ridden 3 out, no impression
- Form 4/26066-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey J B Foley
tracked leaders on inner, took keen hold, disputed lead before 2 out, soon ridden, headed after last, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 60P380-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Patrick M O'Brien
mid-division, closer in 4th and pushed along 3 out, soon ridden, 4th at last, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening
- Form 03/5251-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey J S McGarvey
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 293301-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer N McCluskey
- Jockey M P O'Connor
made most, pushed along and joined 3 out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, led again after last, stayed on well inside final furlong
- Form 08560/5-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer W J Bryson
- Jockey Eoin G Kelly
tracked leaders, ridden before 3 out, no extra when hampered 2 out
- Form 625752-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
mid-division on outer, improved to track leaders after halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, weakened
- Form 00/0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey C D Maxwell
rear of mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression when fell 2 out
- Form F780-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Michael G Cleary
- Jockey A M King
mid-division, took keen hold, ran around approaching 1st and mistake, mistakes 4th and 5th, ridden 3 out, weakened
- Form 70/000-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey I J Power
mid-division, dropped to rear at halfway, no impression in 10th when switched to inner before 2 out, pushed along after 2 out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels
- Form P6703P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer S McConville
- Jockey Daire James McConville
rear of mid-division, ridden 3 out, 7th at last, no impression
- Form 6P98FP-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer M G Mcguane
- Jockey K Callaghan
always behind, no impression 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 076582-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Shane Fenelon
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 4th 3 out, weakened from next
- Form 0400P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
mid-division, ridden in 10th 3 out, went 6th at last, kept on one pace
- Form 405P07-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no impression
- Form 000P0/
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey Richard Condon
in rear, mistake 3rd, ridden 3 out, no impression when slightly hampered 2 out
Guest (IRE)
206- Form 0P/490P-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer H Smyth
- Jockey Conor Clarke
prominent on outer, ridden before 3 out, weakened
- Form 09/998U-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J P Flavin
- Jockey A McCurtin
NonRunner
- Form 254466-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey E Walsh
NonRunner
- Form 23608U-
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey Reserve 2
NonRunner
- Form 451328-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer E D Delany
- Jockey Reserve 3
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Herculaneum had been threatening to win for some time before getting off the mark at the 18th attempt at Naas when BE MY HERO was eight lengths behind. The winner has 6lb extra to carry and his rider had a 7lb claim that day so the latter is handed a tentative vote from a lowly mark with Danny Gilligan claiming 7lb. I Don't Get It was having his 50th start when doubling his winning tally at Downpatrick a month ago. He's 6lb higher and runner-up Warm In Gorey, who had an eventful run, can gain revenge. Princess Sophia has yet to win and has changed stables but Lakomet Of Saints was well supported when unseating at Tipperary so must be thought capable of better.
Formwatch
Stansfield (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Held up, improved to track leaders after 7th, 3rd halfway, dropped to 6th 5 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Doune Castle 22-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, ridden and no extra after 2 out, never a factor, 10th of 13, 33l behind Building Bridges (11-11) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Lakefield Flyer (IRE) 250-1 (11-3) Held up in touch in last, went 3rd briefly after 5th, ridden and dropped to last at last (usual 3 out), weakened, completely tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Inthepocket (11-3) at Naas 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Galactica (FR) 22-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and soon no extra, weakened, eased run-in, 14th of 16, dist behind Presenting Doyen (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Herculaneum (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, progress in 9th entering straight, disputed on outer 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, stayed on to lead narrowly run-in, kept on well close home, won at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar beating Only One Plan (11-3) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
I Don't Get It (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Led and soon clear, reduced lead and clear with one other 3 out, pressed next, pushed along when left in 3 lengths lead last, ridden and veered left 1f out, stayed on well, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp sft in Apr beating Warm In Gorey (10-7) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
The Miser (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Towards rear, lost iron after 5th, soon pushed along and no extra after 3 out, completely tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Ebasari (11-8) at Downpatrick 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Warm In Gorey (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in moderate 5th 2 out, 4th when mistake and left moderate 3rd at last, soon ridden and went 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind I Don't Get It (10-5) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp sft in Apr.
Shining Aitch 40-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Emeric (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
Superlike (IRE) 250-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 18th of 20, 20 1/4l behind Shadowed (9-8) at Curragh 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Atlantic Wonder (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division, closer in 5th entering straight, ridden in 5th 2 out, weakened, 10th of 25, 30 1/2l behind Carbon King (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Flashthelights (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Soon led, headed before 3rd, 3rd after 4th, improved to lead after 4 out, joined 3 out, soon headed, lost place and ridden approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, weakened, pulled up before last, at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Mullins Cross (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Led, headed halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Perfect Arch (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, improved to lead on wide outer at halfway, ridden and headed entering straight, dropped to 6th over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 14 3/4l behind Striking (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Chancer Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) Towards rear, pushed along and well behind after 4 out, pulled up before next, at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Be My Hero (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, progress 2 out, not clear run before last, ridden into 4th last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 8 1/2l behind Herculaneum (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
That's Me Finished (IRE) 125-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened, 16th of 18, dist behind Ask And Answer (11-1) at Navan 2m 5f hcp hvy in Feb.
Guest (IRE) 125-1 (10-11) Towards rear, 7th halfway, no impression when pulled up before 3 out, at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Lakomet Of Saints (FR) 11-2 (11-8) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 4 out, at Tipperary 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Princess Sophia (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-12) Held up in rear, wide in back straight from 5 out, progress into 5th entering straight, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 21 1/2l behind Corkbeg (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Presenting Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) In rear, badly hampered and unseated rider 3rd, at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Mater Matuta (IRE) 7-2fav (11-11) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden into 7th before straight, no extra entering straight, 8th of 16, 27l behind Light Parade (11-6) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.