Racecards
14:00 Down Royal (IRE)
Daily Mirror Maiden Hurdle
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft (Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,150
- 2nd: €1,900
- 3rd: €900
- 4th: €400
- Form 31/86
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey C M Leonard
always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 2 out, no extra
- Form 715-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer B R Hamilton
- Jockey Mr M J O'Hare
chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 14-0253
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Ms S Lavery
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
always prominent, disputed after 1st, headed after 3rd, 2nd halfway, progress to lead approaching last, ridden and edged left run-in, headed closing stages, slightly hampered near line
- Form 2-52F32
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer K Thornton
- Jockey Mr J C Barry
led, joined after 1st, led again after 3rd, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra run-in
Areema (IRE)
318- Form 68543-3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer I R Ferguson
- Jockey A E Lynch
chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th before last, no extra run-in
- Form 21-5237
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey I J McCarthy
always towards rear, never a factor, detached before 2 out
- Form 800758
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer G Stewart
- Jockey E O'Connell
rear of mid-division, some progress in 8th on outer 3 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form PP59-6
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
mid-division on outer, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, weakened
- Form 7902F0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
mid-division, 9th and mistake 3 out, ridden to go 4th before last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace to go 3rd close home
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer K H Clarke
- Jockey Mr J C Canavan
mid-division, no extra after 3 out and towards rear after next
- Form U00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey P D Kennedy
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 2 out
- Form 3832-63
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer C Cannon
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, went 4th after 3 out, progress to challenge last, ridden and kept on well to lead closing stages, edged right near line
- Form 3-0447
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
rear of mid-division, some progress after 2 out and 11th last, kept on run-in to go 6th close home
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer I R Ferguson
- Jockey C D Timmons
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 2 out, no impression in 6th and slight mistake last, no extra
Some Farrier (IRE)
1050- Form F39/
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer L Lennon
- Jockey John J Fitzpatrick
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, mistake 3 out, pushed along and no extra after next, weakened
- Form U4PF
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey S J Crimin
in rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from 2 out
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer S McParlan
- Jockey G N Fox
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, 12th last, kept on one pace
- Form U00/U-8
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P Fegan
- Jockey Alison Jean Clarke
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no impression after 2 out and dropped to 10th last, kept on one pace
- Form 503
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Gary Noonan
rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, no impression after 2 out and 13th last, kept on one pace
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J B Kane
mid-division on inner, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching last, ridden and kept on one pace into 5th run-in
In depth
Verdict
Winning bumper Laid Back Luke dropped back to this trip at Fairyhouse and produced a very good run in a huge field behind Yes Sir Brian. Round Tower finished runner-up in this a year ago but has been well supported in five subsequent starts only to be beaten while Areema finished fourth last year ago but produced his best run to date over the track and trip in May. Mount Beckham has done reasonably well over further while the four-year-old Plain Talking made a promising start over timber at Navan last month. GIVE BATTLE, another from the younger brigade, caught the eye in no uncertain terms at Limerick last week and the fact that Charles Bryrnes brings him out again so quickly suggests he's ready to gain his first success.
Formwatch
Caesar's Song (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Soon tracked leaders at slow pace, weakened in last approaching straight, soon eased, completely tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Last Goodbye (11-5) at Navan 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Illuminati (FR) 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders early, slight mistake 5th, mid-division in 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 13th of 14, dist behind Westend Star (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Laid Back Luke (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Led, joined before 3rd, narrowly headed into straight, 3rd and one pace from between last 2, 3rd of 22, 10 1/2l behind Yes Sir Brian (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Round Tower (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Tended to jump left, led and soon clear until 4 out, headed approaching the last, not pace of winner run-in, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Chitu (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 3f mdn (5) gs in Nov.
Areema (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, challenged and bumped between last 2, every chance last, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 20, 1 3/4l behind Space Ship (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn Yielding in May.
Cappuccino Man (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear early, progress into mid-division in moderate 8th at 5th, ridden and no impression 3 out, 7th of 18, dist behind Bellow Mome (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Charlie Mon (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, slight mistake 4th, 8th halfway, no extra in moderate 8th bypassing 2 out, weakened, 8th of 14, dist behind Steamboat Bill (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Hawkeye Hero (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Twrds rr, 10th 1/way, nvr nrr, rdn to hold tch aftr 5out, not qckn in poor 7th appr str, no ex from 2out, 6th of 10, 21l behind Park Steel (12-1) at Ballinaboola 3m mdn hvy in Nov.
Improver (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Not fluent 1st, mid-division, closed to track leaders and slight misake 3rd, lost place after 3 out, no impression into straight, no extra, 11th of 15, dist behind Blazer (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Its Only Sam (IRE) Primary gelding out of Gallicblaze.
Jetantas (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 14th of 15, dist behind Automated (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Mount Beckham (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, driven to chase front pair before 3 out, lost place next, ridden and no impression with front trio between last 2, left modest 3rd last, 3rd of 10, 21 1/4l behind Bigirononhiship (11-2) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Jan.
Our Boy Boru (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 4f out, dropped towards rear 3f out, soon no impression, last of 7, dist behind Village Mystic (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Jan.
Ramore Will (IRE) Tikkanen gelding out of Gill Hall Lady.
Some Farrier (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) 9th of 20, dist behind Tukawhile (10-11) at Tipperary 3m mdn sft in May.
The Jazz Singer 6-1 (12-1) Mid div, mstk 2nd, 8th 1/2way, rdn in mod 8th when fell hvly 3out, at Tyrella 3m mdn sft in Feb.
Tikkereasy (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Mid-division, moderate 10th halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, no extra next, 15th of 18, dist behind Bellow Mome (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Its Now Or Never (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, 6th after 4th, no impression from 3 out, no extra straight, 8th of 12, dist behind Fairly Legal (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Give Battle (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Chased leader, 6th halfway, some progress entering straight and went 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Oiche Mhaith Boy (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Plain Talking (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Soon raced in 7th, some slight mistakes, moderate 8th approaching straight, some headway but no impression from before 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on same pace without threatening run-in, 3rd of 9, 6l behind All Souls (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Lord Fendale (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, slight mistake 7th, some headway but no impression approaching 2 out, 6th of 18, 29 1/4l behind Gurteen (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Rock On Westie (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Prominent and led after 1st, headed 6th and slight mistake next, ridden and no extra after bypassing 2 out, moderate 6th before last, weakened, 6th of 14, dist behind Steamboat Bill (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Canny Tom (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 8th before straight, soon no impression, 11th of 18, dist behind Fire In Soul (11-3) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.