Racecards
15:00 Down Royal (IRE)
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €7,688
- 2nd: €2,375
- 3rd: €1,125
- 4th: €500
Mill Forge
52- Form 431/654
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer M McCausland
- Jockey P W O'Reilly
mid-division, ridden and weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 423008
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey C M Leonard
mid-division, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra
- Form 31344F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, ridden 3 out, stayed on into 6th 2 out, 5th last, kept on one pace
- Form 760-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 100
mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression 4 out
- Form P/36086-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer R K Watson
- Jockey C M Walsh
always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 4 out, weakened and tailed off
- Form 629314
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer R P Rath
- Jockey J J Slevin
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra
- Form 3/4542F
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey C M Collins
mid-division, improved to challenge 3 out, soon disputed, ridden in close 2nd before last, kept on run-in, just held
- Form 93P/0-5
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
chased leaders early, lost place halfway, weakened before 4 out
- Form 167-P0
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey D Robinson
chased leader, 2nd halfway, disputed after 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra before last
Tethra (IRE)
30- Form 000-493
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey A W Short
chased leaders, 4th halfway, challenged 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
- Form 6-U4256
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey W J Boyes
chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 64000
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 96
held up towards rear, progress 4 out, 6th 3 out, ridden into 5th 2 out, kept on from last, pressed leaders closing stages
- Form 0-9SF0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer K Thornton
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out
- Form 03233F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey P D Kennedy
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out
- Form 36-6P00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Nicole McKenna
- Jockey M W Bowes
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 4 out
- Form 08-1579
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer I R Ferguson
- Jockey F J Hayes
led, mistake 3 out, soon headed and ridden, no extra before next
- Form 295/57
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
chased leaders, ridden on rail after 3 out, stayed on to dispute 2 out and slight mistake, narrow lead last, kept on well under pressure run-in
- Form 0/7036P-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer S Wilson
- Jockey S J Crimin
held up towards rear, progress entering straight, ridden into moderate 8th 2 out, 6th and no impression last, kept on one pace
- Form 000957
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
- Form 60-6100
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 84
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
BROUGHTONS STAR looked ready for an imminent victory after his second to the in-form Neddyvaughan at Thurles but got only as far as the first at Cork next time. He can gain compensation though Balynaclash Warior had beaten Neddyvaughan at Thurles earlier, when Summer Storm was fourth, so he's an obvious danger despite a slightly disappointing run at Fairyhouse. Tethra has never won but a close third at Gowran last month was her best effort and a repeat could see her in the shake-up. Mr Moondance is very consistent and would have been placed again at Bangor last time but for a last-flight fall
Formwatch
Mill Forge 50-1 (11-12) Always rear, slow 3rd and 4th, detached before next, weakened, completely tailed off, 4th of 6, dist behind A Toi Phil (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f gd in Nov.
Celtic Monarch (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Soon towards rear, 13th at 2nd, pushed along briefly from next, no impression approaching straight, kept on, 8th of 15, 22 1/2l behind All The Chimneys (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Summer Storm 25-1 (11-12) In rear, fell 3rd, at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.
Doldrum Bay (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 12th before 5th, no extra from 3 out, 14th of 20, dist behind Turcagua (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Raydari (FR) 100-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders and jumped right 1st, lost place and detached 9th, soon no extra, tailed off, 6th of 8, dist behind Ptit Zig (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
Balynaclash Warior (IRE) 9-2fav (11-1) Held up, 10th at 2nd, closed approaching straight, chased leaders between last 2, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 14 3/4l behind All The Chimneys (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Broughtons Star 4-1 (11-7) In rear, mistake and fell at 1st, at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Flinders River (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, pushed along and no impression in 8th approaching 4 out, no extra before 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 5th of 10, dist behind Monbeg Notorious (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn gd in Nov.
Sports Barrow (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Held up at slow pace, last from 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, no extra when slight mistake 2 out, 18th of 19, dist behind Maighnealta (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Tethra (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th from 3rd, closed from 3 out, 4th before 2 out, soon challenged, every chance and mistake last, one pace closing stages, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Catcheragain (12-3) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Verona Opera (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway after 4 out, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 17, 7l behind Bull Ride (11-6) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Castlehume (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Held up, 17th early, no impression straight, 12th of 24, dist behind Cilaos Emery (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Keady Lady (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Held up, 20th early, slight mistake 6th, no extra straight, completely tailed off, 21st of 24, dist behind Cilaos Emery (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Mr Moondance (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, smooth headway 3 out, chased front pair before next, soon ridden and one pace, 3rd and held when fell last, at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Fiesole 100-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division on outer, mistake 2nd, no impression from 4 out, 19th of 28, dist behind Any Second Now (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
King Christophe (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden under 2f out, stayed on and closer in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 3l behind Bulgadin Lady (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Ramore Will (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up, 10th before straight, soon no impression, one pace, 9th of 20, 27 1/4l behind Runfordave (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Backinthesaddle (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 8th early, slight mistake 4th, disputed 5th from 3 out, no extra when slight mistake 2 out, one pace, 7th of 13, dist behind Avenir D'une Vie (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Court Jester (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
French Ambassador (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) In rear, 12th after 6th, headway to 7th after 4 out, no impression 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Logical Song (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Boogily Lane (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 15th of 30, dist behind Brelade (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Presenting Julio (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Soon mid-division at slow pace, 8th from 3rd, no extra from before 2 out, 15th of 19, 29 1/4l behind Maighnealta (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Shanroe Society (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Led, disputed 5 out, headed next, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened, 12th of 13, 32 1/4l behind Secrets Safe (11-2) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.