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21:05 Down Royal (IRE)
Nokia Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €9,350 added
- Form 500-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer M Torrens
- Jockey A P Thornton
always towards rear
- Form 07313-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey K H Clarke
mid-division, headway to 9th before straight, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 775339-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey B C Byrnes
led, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no extra, moderate 7th before 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 007022-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey R T Dunne
mid-division, headway in 5th before straight, improved to 2nd early straight, ridden to challenge 2 out and soon led, kept on well from before last
- Form 12B0B3/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
rear of mid-division, some headway in moderate 12th before straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
- Form 76922-3
- Age 14
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey L Mcniff
mid-division, headway in 7th before straight, ridden in 6th and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace from before last
- Form 402/00-7
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer I J Keeling
- Jockey E Mullins
held up towards rear, some headway in moderate 10th before 2 out, soon no impression
- Form B4040-7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer P O Brady
- Jockey N J O'Shea
chased leader, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 4th early straight, no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 000U-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey E C McCarthy
chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead early straight, ridden and challenged 2 out, soon headed, no extra in 2nd before last, eased last 50 yards and lost 2nd on line
Lugato (GER)
84- Form 206564-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Mr D MacAuley
towards rear for most, some late headway, never a factor
- Form 0088-3B
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey P A Harris
mid-division, headway to 2nd 4 out, ridden to lead briefly entering straight, 3rd and no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace from before last
Gilo
26- Form PP606/P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer S McConville
- Jockey S J Gray
mid-division, weakened before 3 out
- Form 008-9
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
mid-division, unseated rider 3 out
- Form 0570/6-P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
never a factor
- Form 0P/3F5-P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer V P Donoghue
- Jockey A B Joyce
mid-division, headway in 6th before straight, ridden in 5th and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, went 2nd on line
Ziggy Zen
12- Form 3P00-U6
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer D O'Brien
- Jockey R J Molloy
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
- Form 24005-6
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey M J Bolger
chased leaders, 6th before halfway, lost place before 3 out, ridden in moderate 11th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
- Form 547007-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer C F Swan
- Jockey T C Carroll
always towards rear
Folduf (IRE)
126- Form 99/908P-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer F Flood
- Jockey C D Maxwell
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, weakened 3 out
Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Major Key (FR) 25-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, some headway in moderate 9th entering straight, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, well behind Pontiac (11-12) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Mar.
Mickle Bower (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Tended to jump right, chased winner, ridden after 6th, lost 2nd soon after 3 out, ridden in 3rd when hit 2 out, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Tobago Bay (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Gaspar (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Led, headed before 6 out, weakened approaching 4 out, 9th of 17, 48l behind Hollow Ranger (9-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gd in Apr.
Marks Rusty (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, progress 3 out, soon close up, challenged from next, mistake last, kept on run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 25, 1 3/4l behind Acriveen (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-109 gd in Apr.
So Determined (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway on outer after 5 out, 6th next, 3rd 2 out, 2nd and challenged approaching last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Dodder Walk (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-109 gd in Oct '07.
Willoughby Joe (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Well off pace in rear of mid-division, 13th approaching 6 out, ridden after 3 out, 7th when left 5th next, kept on well without reaching 1st 2 run-in, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Wellforth (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 hvy.
Risk Taker 10-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway in 8th 4 out, ridden in 6th and no extra 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 16l behind Honest Man (10-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 0-95 gd.
Flamenco Prince 16-1 (10-7) Towards rear, ridden before 4 out, kept on one pace straight, some late headway from 2 out, 7th of 15, 23l behind Persian City (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 6f hdl gd.
Irish Quest (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 4 out, 13th of 20, 41l behind Honest Man (10-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 0-95 gd.
Lugato (GER) 28-1 (11-5) Held up, driven and outpaced 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 9, 20l behind Agglestone Rock (10-7) at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Backtothekingsnest (IRE) 5-1fav (11-6) Raced off pace in mid-division, closer order after 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, dropped to 5th/6th when brought down 2 out, in a race won by Wellforth (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 hvy, 17 ran.
Gilo 20-1 (10-8) Soon towards rear, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Wicklow Lad (10-12) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 0-109 hvy, 14 ran.
Markets Field (NZ) 12-1 (11-4) Prominent, 5th 4 out, weakened from before 2 out, virtually pulled up close home, tailed off, 9th of 15, well behind Kylebeg Krystle (10-11) at Sligo 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl hvy.
November Papa Golf (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th approaching 4 out, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Baby Run (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f hts chs sft, 16 ran.
Tarkani (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Held up, struggling 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Prince Balthasar (10-8) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd, 10 ran.
Ziggy Zen 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, progress 5 out, 4th next, 2nd after 3 out, lost place from before straight and soon no impression, 6th of 17, 19l behind Wellforth (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 hvy.
Patriot Jack (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Towards rear, pushed along before 2nd, 10th 4 out, ridden when mistake next, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 29l behind Banna Beach (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 gd.
Petite Ballerina (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Always last, mistake 1st, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Fiveforthree (11-12) at Wexford 2m hdl gs in Mar.
Folduf (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by East Beach (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
Johnny Two Keys (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, 3rd next, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 25, 18l behind Katie's Jem (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 0-102 hvy.
Mister Lucky (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, slight mistake 9th, moderate 2nd 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 13, 29l behind Jamadiel (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp chs 0-102 gd.
Like The Da (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Katie's Jem (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 0-102 hvy, 25 ran.
Immaculate Rosie (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Always rear, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind The Grey Friend (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 gs in Apr.