Racecards
15:05 Down Royal (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 105y
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €7,700
- 2nd: €2,388
- 3rd: €1,138
- 4th: €513
- Form 36088
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Miss S Barkley
- Jockey K Brogan
soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to dispute before 4 out, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, bad mistake last and rider lost irons
- Form U000P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey M D Poynton
mid-division, jumped right 2nd, chased leaders from next, lost place halfway, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form P-4P990
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer 5 out, disputed before next, travelled best to lead 3 out, pushed out to assert before last, comfortably
Melman (IRE)
35- Form 090U0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey E M Roche
mid-division early, chased leaders after 3rd, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 27527-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer L Lennon
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
chased leaders early, slight mistake 2nd, soon towards rear, weakened in rear 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
- Form 222106
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer L Lennon
- Jockey C P McNamara
mid-division, ridden into 6th before straight, stayed on into 4th before 2 out, 3rd last, kept on run-in without threatening
- Form 860
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey John J Fitzpatrick
always towards rear, behind from 5 out, never a factor, kept on one pace behind straight
- Form 0-P0236
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey D E Browne
mid-division, progress into 4th after 4 out, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, 2nd before 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace
- Form 009-704
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey M J Stenson
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off (disqualified - failed to weigh-in)
- Form 0050U
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey G P Brouder
disputed early, chased leaders from 2nd, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
Milan Diva (IRE)
602- Form F/2D400-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Mrs S Dawson
- Jockey P W O'Reilly
mid-division, ridden in 7th before straight, no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up after 2 out
- Form 0000F0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer R McNally
- Jockey Mr J C Canavan
soon towards rear, slight mistake 4th, behind from 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
- Form 0P/P9-79
- Age 13
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer Miss S Barkley
- Jockey Sarah Kavanagh
led and disputed, led before 5th, joined and disputed before 4 out, ridden and headed before straight, no extra in 5th before 2 out, weakened
- Form 0233PF
- Age 14
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer M Torrens
- Jockey Liam McKenna
led and disputed, headed before 5th where slight mistake, soon lost place, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off
- Form 0007
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 93
chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 0500P6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey H Morgan
mid-division, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 86897P-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
- Form U00000
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J G Carr
- Jockey I T Queally
rear of mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 008P-00
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer W J McLernon
- Jockey F J Hayes
always towards rear, behind from 5 out, weakened and tailed off
- Form 888-485
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Form P26500
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
In depth
Verdict
A very low grade handicap in which few arrive in any kind of form. Noel Kelly looks to have a strong hand with ISHARAH and Bracka Lily. The former, four times a winner on the all-weather, wasn't beaten far in a slightly better race at Fairyhouse last time so gets the nod though the latter ran easily her best race to date when just touched off here in December, though that was over the minimum trip. Honest Robber is one of just two course winners in the line-up and he's been chasing. He's at an age where he wouldn't be expected to win races but this is such a poor contest that he can get involved. Tyrone Tiger is the other track winner though it's a long time since he showed any form but Midland Millie is making her handicap debut and has one of the more experienced riders in the saddle.
Formwatch
Bellaney Gem (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, some headway approaching straight and 7th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 8th of 25, 19 1/4l behind Advantage Point (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn gd in Feb.
Rio De Cerisy (FR) 20-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, bumped at 1st, no impression from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Ballymadun 16-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 5th from 5th, dropped to moderate 7th approaching straight, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 18, dist behind Eight And Bob (11-7) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Melman (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 3 out and eased from early straight, tailed off, 23rd of 25, dist behind Advantage Point (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn gd in Feb.
Amarillo Rose (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, last of 12, dist behind The Caddy Rose (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Pegase Amour (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression, 6th of 14, 35 1/4l behind Getaway John (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f mdn gd in Jan.
Midland Millie (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, reminders 2nd, never a factor, 12th of 14, dist behind Black Tears (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Feb.
Bracka Lily (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Mid-division, mistake 6th, chased leaders 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never on terms, 6th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Northern Girl (11-8) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Jan.
Isharah (USA) 33-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd and mistake 5th, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, 4th and mistake when left 3rd 2 out, no extra, 4th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Beeper's Ruby (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Ballybeggan Peggy (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders on outer, 8th when mistake and unseated rider 4 out, at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Dec.
Milan Diva (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 13th from 4th, under pressure from 3 out, soon no impression, no extra straight, 14th of 16, 32 1/4l behind The Birdie Crowe (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Easy Cash D'Alex (FR) 40-1 (11-3) Waited with, 16th from 4th, no extra in rear from 4 out, tailed off, 16th of 17, dist behind Still Alive (11-2) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Tyrone Tiger (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Prominent, led before 2nd, headed 6th, soon disputed again, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra before last, 9th of 17, 25 3/4l behind Ask David (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Honest Robber (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leader, not fluent 1st and 2nd, disputed 5th and led after next, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra in 4th when fell last, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Rathbride Prince (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along and some headway on outer after 2 out, mistake last, kept on one pace run-in, 7th of 20, 8l behind Eviscerating (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Bard Of Armagh 14-1 (10-8) Mid-division, mistake 9th, ridden after 3 out, moderate 6th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 8, dist behind Gotaway (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp gd in Jan.
Charlotte Wells (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Mid-division, 8th before 6 out and pushed along after next, dropped to rear before 3 out and pulled up before next, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Kinnagoe Boy (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division early, towards rear after 3rd, bad mistake 5 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 14th of 17, dist behind Ask David (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Mr Cosmos (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 16th of 17, dist behind Cher Why Not (11-4) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Imperial Reprise (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear when slightly hampered 2nd, 8th halfway, struggling from 3 out, bad mistake next and soon no extra, 7th of 9, dist behind Percy (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Mon Storm (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division on outer, some headway in straight and moderate 6th approaching last, kept on one pace, never a factor, 5th of 18, 17 1/2l behind Milan Native (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
My Peggy (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Raced in 18th early, slight mistake 3 out and one pace after, 15th of 23, dist behind All For Joy (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn gd in Feb.