Racecards
14:35 Down Royal (IRE)
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places on the Hurdles course.
- Surface: Turf
- €9,500 added
- Winner: €6,555
- 2nd: €1,520
- 3rd: €665
- 4th: €380
- Form 307/P1-3
- Age 11
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Jason Cairns
- Jockey I J McCarthy
mid-division when pulled up quickly after 4th
- Form 43/222-0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey E J O'connell
rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway, 8th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form P09C07
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 94
prominent and disputed lead, led from 5th until driven along and headed before 4 out, soon no extra, weakened
- Form 070600
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer P Fenton
- Jockey S J Hassett
mid-division, no extra from 4 out, weakened, tailed off
- Form 080018
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer S Doyle
- Jockey A P Heskin
mid-division, 9th halfway, good headway approaching 4 out where led, ridden and kept on well from 2 out
- Form 8064-P0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer B Potts
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
led or disputed lead until headed 5th, 2nd halfway, weakened after 5 out, tailed off
- Form 57904F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey M W Bowes
mid-division, 8th halfway, smooth headway after 5 out, went 2nd next, pushed along after 3 out, no impression on winner from 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 90/00F0
- Age 12
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer P O Brady
- Jockey P D Kennedy
chased leaders, 9th before halfway, no threat from 4 out, kept on one pace
- Form 710378
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer John G Carr
- Jockey E F Power
chased leaders, 5th halfway, went 3rd after 4 out, no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd run-in
Rosangla (IRE)
137- Form 3-P0976
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Anthony James Costello
- Jockey B F Cawley
chased leaders, 7th before halfway, no extra after 5 out, weakened, tailed off
- Form 0-700F0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer Mrs John B Ross
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, headway into 6th approaching 4 out, moderate 4th before 2 out, kept on under pressure to go 3rd run-in, not reach leaders
- Form 370/0-P5
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer R P Rath
- Jockey S E Butler
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 2nd approaching 4 out, soon ridden and dropped to 6th before 2 out, no extra
- Form 990890
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J Morrison
- Jockey P F Mangan
mid-division, kept on in straight without threatening
- Form 6559/F5-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer John J Maguire
- Jockey L P Flynn
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra after 5 out, weakened, tailed off
Lord Thai (IRE)
396- Form 3/548P5-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra approaching 4 out, weakened, tailed off
- Form 1P/P490
- Age 13
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer M O'Hare
- Jockey R J O'Hare
always behind, tailed off
- Form 047399
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer R Donohoe
- Jockey B R Dalton
towrards rear, headway approaching straight, went moderate 5th after 3 out, kept on under pressure without reaching leaders
- Form 6P8070
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer P Stafford
- Jockey C D Maxwell
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from 3 out
- Form 000008/
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J F Brennan
- Jockey K H Clarke
never a factor, tailed off
Akadyr (IRE)
15- Form 3032F3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 89
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened, tailed off
- Form 0809/7F-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Form 331859
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Shorecliffe King finished runner-up three times around this time a year ago and will be better for a recent run at Navan. Get In There, a shock winner at Limerick in January, didn't get anywhere near that level of form at Thurles last month from her new handicap mark. Kellystown Jack ran very well over the C&D last month but was beaten when falling at Downpatrick a month later. Grove Dale produced a much-improved effort when runner-up to Cantrell in a huge field at Naas last week and though that was over two miles a repeat performance should ensure another big run. However, winning point-to-pointer DUNROE BOY, who was noted staying on at the finish, will be much better suited by today's extra half-mile and is given the nod to gain his first success under Rules.
Formwatch
Lakil House (IRE) 17-2 (11-0) Chased leader until after 6th, stayed in 3rd, under pressure and held when hit 3 out, hit last, 3rd of 9, 18l behind Pokfulham (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m sell hdl (5) gs in Jan.
Shorecliffe King (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 5 out, driven along early straight, no extra from 2 out, weakened, 10th of 23, 40l behind Bold Present (10-9) at Navan 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb.
Toomdeely (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Led, headed before 4 out, driven along in 4th 3 out, no extra from next, 7th of 23, 36l behind Arctic Mick (9-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb.
Sunshine Haven (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, 15th of 18, well behind Whatsabillion (10-12) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Feb.
Get In There (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 8th 5 out, ridden and no impression from next, 8th of 18, 31l behind Martin Scruff (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
Dallaglio (FR) 10-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th 2 out, no extra and weakened before last, 13th of 20, 41l behind Garryowen Star (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Kellystown Jack (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression before 2 out, fell last, in a race won by Eddie Zero (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft, 15 ran.
Kenilworth (USA) 40-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, 14th of 23, well behind Arctic Mick (9-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb.
Dunroe Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Never a factor, 8th of 25, 13l behind Cantrell (10-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Rosangla (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Towards rear, closer in 11th 6 out, kept on one paced from 4 out, 6th of 16, 33l behind The Buck (9-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Oct.
Oscar's Ballad (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Always behind, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Crash (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Ballinavortha (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Held up, some mistakes, no impression from 3 out, 5th of 7, 23l behind Prince Erik (11-5) at Naas 2m 4f nov chs sft.
Ever Dreaming (USA) 16-1 (10-11) Towards rear for most, no impression from 3 out, 13th of 18, well behind Tequila Lord (11-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
A Rare Diamond (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Prominent, led from 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no impression, 5th of 18, 11l behind Back Me Up (10-3) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 0-116 sft in May '09.
Lord Thai (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Ld to 9th, sn hdd & wknd, 5th of 11, 7l behind Special Account (12-0) at Punchestown 3m ire ptp in Feb '10.
Clearly Now (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Never a factor, 23rd of 28, well behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Inter Mutanda (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, driven along halfway, no extra after 4 out, 9th of 13, well behind Givemeabuzz (10-9) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Lisagore Lady (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, no extra in 10th entering straight, kept on one pace, 11th of 20, 28l behind The Buck (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Peak of Perfection (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, some headway to moderate 8th before 2 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 27l behind Arkendale (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in Jun '08.
Akadyr (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 5th last, kept on to challenge run-in, no extra close home, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Eddie Zero (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
Grove Dale (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, 15th 4 out, headway on outer and wandered about before 2 out, went 3rd before last, ridden and kept on well without reaching winner, 2nd of 25, 2 1/2l behind Cantrell (10-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Hannigans Beau (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Bhd, mostly last to 8th, 10th at 10th, mod 7th when fell 5out, in a race won by Florida Pet (12-0) at Horse And Jockey 3m ire ptp gf in Mar '10, 13 ran.
Drumbledore (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 25, 46l behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.