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17:40 Down Royal (IRE)
Grant Thornton Nursery Handicap (47-70)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,501 added
- Winner: €6,300
- 2nd: €2,100
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €525
- Form 06442
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Jake Coen
always prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along and led 2f out, soon ridden, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed closing stages
- Form 6960
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Gary Carroll
held up in rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra inside final 150 yards
- Form 720
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer John O'Donoghue
- Jockey J A Powell
tracked leaders, ran freely, 7th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and no impression on outer 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 406
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer Donnacha O'Brien
- Jockey Paddy Harnett
mid-division, 5th on outer halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon ridden and no extra from over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 579646
- Age 2
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Adam Caffrey
towards rear, good headway on inner under 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, disputed lead briefly 50 yards out, headed by winner close home
- Form 68644
- Age 2
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Colin Keane
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, led close home
Mile End
12- Form 980
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey Ben Coen
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression towards rear 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well between horses inside final 100 yards, went 5th close home
- Form 4706
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out and no impression in mid-division over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 668
- Age 2
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J Davison
- Jockey James Ryan
led, pushed along and headed 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon no extra, weakened
- Form 97953
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey Luke McAteer
rear of mid-division, ran freely, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
Fendi
7- Form 97962
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer J M Barrett
- Jockey C Horgan
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Reigles
18- Form 7790
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, pushed along 2f out and ridden to go 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 756500
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer Thomas Dowling
- Jockey G M Ryan
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and rear of mid-division under 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, no extra final 100 yards
- Form 609046
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 50
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Stablemates Fendi and Lady Skipper occupied the places in a tough Tipperary claimer a week ago and there's little between them at the revised weights. Slaney Tide hasn't been beaten far in two recent nurseries while Pub Talk found an extended 5f much too sharp at Navan and this is more his trip. APPROACHING BEAR has only been raised 1lb for a nose defeat at Killarney, easily his best run to date, and looks the one to beat with Jake Coen's claim again a bonus. Belatucadros was staying on nicely over 6f at Fairyhouse and could be well treated for his handicap debut.
Formwatch
Approaching Bear (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Disputed lead early, tracked leaders and dropped to 5th halfway, pushed along and headway on outer under 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong and every chance final 100 yards, just failed, 2nd of 6, shd behind Malbay Madness (8-7) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Giselles Romance (IRE) 200-1 (8-13) Mid-division in far side group, ridden and weakened 2f out, 16th of 24, 11l behind Voce Del Palio (9-2) at Naas 6f stks Yielding in Aug.
Texas Boy (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along briefly after 3f, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 13th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Roman Hands (9-6) at Galway 7f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Belatucadros (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along towards rear before halfway, 9th entering straight, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace under hands and heels inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Kodi Noir (9-5) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Distillate 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra, 6th of 8, 7l behind As It Was (9-11) at Navan 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Pub Talk (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Went right from stalls, held up in rear in centre, 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd 1f out, no extra in 4th final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind As It Was (9-11) at Navan 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Mile End 80-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden towards rear halfway, soon no impression, 10th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Madly Truly (9-1) at Naas 7f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Slick Chick (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, ridden and went 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 8 3/4l behind In The Giving (8-13) at Sligo 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Madakasham Jam (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Broke well, tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, pushed along and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 9l behind Hasten Slowly (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Lady Skipper (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight and soon no impression on winner, ridden and moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 4 1/4l behind Blindsided (9-12) at Tipperary 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Fendi 28-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and pushed along 2f out, ridden and moderate 2nd 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Blindsided (9-12) at Tipperary 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Amemri 80-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra over 1f out, never a factor, 9th of 12, 11l behind Montesilvano (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Reigles 100-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders briefly, soon mid-division, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 12th of 13, 11l behind Karaoke (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn fll pol in Aug.
Jilted 125-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out, 11th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Karaoke (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn fll pol in Aug.
Slaney Tide (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, 2nd at halfway, ridden 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Bossy Parker (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Miss Langmore (IRE) 250-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 9, 17 1/4l behind Statuette (9-2) at Navan 6f mdn fll gd in May.
Calgary Mounty (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Soon led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, dropped to rear 1f out, no extra, last of 6, 10 1/4l behind Malbay Madness (8-7) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in Aug.