Racecards
13:35 Down Royal (IRE)
European Breeders Fund Lough Construction Ltd. Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) (Class 1)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft, Soft/Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
- €36,501 added
- Winner: €23,725
- 2nd: €6,934
- 3rd: €3,285
- 4th: €1,095
- Form 85-8411
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey P F Mangan
chased clear leader in 2nd, closer before 4 out, challenged 2 out, headed by winner after 2 out and soon no impression, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 12-P11P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs D A Love
- Jockey J R Barry
chased clear leader in 3rd, pushed along and no impression when stumbled approaching 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 366228
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer S Slevin
- Jockey Paul Townend
towards rear, moderate 6th halfway, closer in 4th before 3 out, no extra after 2 out
- Form 75/11-41
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer P O'Callaghan
- Jockey D N Russell
led and soon clear, reduced advantage before 4 out, strongly pressed 3 out, headed after next and soon no extra in 3rd
Dead End (IRE)
685- Form 604/
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer R K Watson
- Jockey T P Treacy
always behind, trailing
- Form 926312
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey B J Geraghty
chased clear leader, 4th halfway, close 3rd before 3 out, headway to lead after 2 out, soon asserted and kept on well run-in
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Noras Fancy is doubly penalised for her two recent victories, both by wide margins, but she carried a huge weight at Clonmel last week and the runner-up has already gone one better. This is a big step-up in grade but she could well be up to it. Shadow Eile had looked very impressive when landing a novices' event at Listowel but seemed to find 2m2f and Listed company too much for her last time and she's another with a double penalty. DAZZLING SUSIE just held off Jacksonslady at Punchestown in May and the fact that the runner-up has won three times subsequently adds lustre to the form. She looks an outstanding prospect and gets the vote as the four-year-old Miss Nomer appears to have something to find.
Formwatch
Noras Fancy (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Tracked leaders, on terms 3 out, led approaching straight, soon clear, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Oct beating Monahullan Prince (11-2) by 11l, 18 ran.
Shadow Eile (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, closer in 2nd 3 out, weakened quickly after next and pulled up, in a race won by Jacksonslady (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs lst hdl (1) in Oct, 11 ran.
Coral Creek (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, 8th of 11, 13l behind Letter Of Credit (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Dazzling Susie (IRE) 11-10fav (11-7) Led and clear, reduced lead 4 out, pushed along before straight, almost joined last, asserted under pressure run-in, all out at the finish, won at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May beating Jacksonslady (11-7) by 1/2l, 25 ran.
Dead End (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Led, ridden and challenged 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 26l behind Forty Foot Tom (11-6) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Dec '09.
Miss Nomer (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 5th entering straight, ridden to go 2nd before last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Clonsilla Fath (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-116 gd in Sep.