Racecards
17:30 Down Royal (IRE)
www.thetote.com Mares Hurdle
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €700
- 4th: €400
- Form 41045-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer E Stanners
- Jockey D E Splaine
led and disputed, clear of the rest, mistake 4 out, headed after next, moderate 3rd 2 out, moderate 4th and kept on same pace approaching las
- Form 2F1135-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, niggled along 4 out, moderate 4th 2 out, moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on without getting there run-in
- Form 12111-2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Mr E J O'connell
soon chased leaders, good progress to lead travelling well after 3 out, clear next, not fluent last and drifted left run-in, headed closing stages
- Form 702315-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey A E Lynch
soon chased leaders, in pursuit of clear leader 2 out, left with opportunity from last and stayed on well to lead closing stages
- Form 80700P-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer J I Mulhern
- Jockey P D Kennedy
keen hold and soon close up and disputed lead, clear of the rest, mistake 2nd, not fluent 4 out, soon headed, dropped to moderate 6th and kept on same pace from 2 out
- Form P00-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer G A Kingston
- Jockey S J Gray
soon towards rear, 9th halfway, no impression from 3 out
- Form 622P2-4
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D M Christie
- Jockey I J McCarthy
chased leaders, jumped a little bit left 1st, no impression in moderate 5th and kept on same pace from 2 out
- Form 716/070-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Ms A Reilly
- Jockey B R Dalton
waited with, slight mistake 3rd, moderate 7th and a little short of room before 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 10-4
soon towards rear, 8th early, no impression from 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer Mrs H McGahan
- Jockey C D Maxwell
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 25U10-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 120
In depth
Verdict
A tough start for punters but TASITIOCHT looks the one to be on. Willie Mullins' mare has been a little disappointing on her last couple of starts after her earlier victories but they were in strong company and she has the scope to do better. Curvacious was a surprise winner when making all at Killarney but may not be allowed such a lead this time and Sitcom was behind the selection at Punchestown in April, though improved to score at Sligo. Twin Plan has had more experience than most and if it comes to a battle he won't be found wanting though he needs further so Honey Bach looks more of a threat as last month's victory at Sligo has been given a boost.
Formwatch
Curvacious (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Made all, ridden clear approaching last where nearly ran into marker pole, not fluent final flight, reducing lead but always holding on run-in, won at Killarney 2m 1f hdl sft in May beating Speckled Wood (11-7) by 2l, 6 ran.
Tasitiocht (IRE) 5-1fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, close 2nd on inner 2 out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd entering straight, no extra run-in, 5th of 20, 6l behind Il Fenomeno (10-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl sft in Apr.
Twin Plan (IRE) 9-4fav (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway after 5 out, moderate 4th 4 out, ridden in 2nd and no impression winner before 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 15, 11l behind Hansupfordetroit (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 sft in May.
Toye Native (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Waited with towards rear, 7th before straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening, 5th of 8, 18l behind Glens Melody (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (5-7yo) sft in Feb.
Clarabunda (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Soon behind, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Thepartysover (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Gan Locht (USA) 28-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra approaching straight, 14th of 17, well behind Kates Benefit (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Jenny Make A Penny (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Alw pr, rdn in 4th 2out, sn no ex, ko onepce, 4th of 11, 11l behind Turbinia (10-11) at Necarne 3m ire ptp sft in May.
Oscar Wings (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 14, well behind Realt Den Chathair (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Misty Lady (IRE) Oscar filly out of Lady Sam.
Moonamado (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Waited with, dropped behind halfway, completely tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Rathvinden (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f ldy N H flat gf.
Sitcom (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Settled 3rd early, soon left 2nd, 3rd again before 4 out, headway on inner entering straight, challenged last, soon ridden to press leader, led final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Sligo 2m hdl sft in May beating Torn Asunder (11-12) by 2l, 4 ran.
Honey Bach (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Soon raced in 2nd, on terms 4 out, soon led, not fluent 3 out, pressed 2 out, kept on well run-in, caught near line, 2nd of 4, nk behind Dysart Dancer (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hdl gf.
Baileys Ruffit (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Towards rear, ridden in 10th and no impression before straight, weakened and tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Notimetoserve (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in May.